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Panera Bread® to Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day with Free Cups of Its New Coffee and Samples of New Breakfast Items
Bakery-Cafes Support Local Communities by Raising Funds for Operation-Dough Nation® Recipients Something big is brewing at Panera Bread, and you’re invited. On Wednesday, January 28, Birmingham, Alabama area bakery-cafes are inviting customers to celebrate Panera’s new breakfast... - January 22, 2009 - Panera Bread
New Personal Chef Service Saves Time and Money for Families
Dinner on the Go is a new personal chef service takes the stress out of dinnertime by preparing healthy and delicious dinners for clients in the Central Ohio area. - January 21, 2009 - Dinner on the Go, Personal Chef Service
Tastes of New England Adds Cooking School to Growing Brand
Tastes of New England (www.tastesofnewengland.com), a retailer, distributor and promoter of New England-made products, is adding education to their rapidly growing brand. They have partnered with The Inn at Spruce Wood (www.theinnatsprucewood.com), a senior living community also based here, to... - January 17, 2009 - Tastes of New England
Fort Wayne Company Introduces Revolutionary "Buffalo Claws®" - Uncle Eddie’s, LLC Contributes to Community While Developing Innovative Food Product
Fort Wayne’s newest innovation is finally available to the public. The soon-to-be legendary Buffalo Claws®, made by Uncle Eddies, LLC, a locally owned and operated company, has made its taste bud scintillating product available to the public at five local bars, restaurants, and catering... - January 13, 2009 - Uncle Eddie's, LLC
Five Reasons to Learn Pressure Cooking Now: Get Lean, Save Green and Go Green with the Modern Pressure Cooker
Save money, cook healthier foods faster, boost nutrition, save energy and clean-up quickly using a modern pressure cooker. - January 11, 2009 - The Veggie Queen
Healthy Eating Alternatives for Busy People
A new Stoughton based business offering a unique, healthy eating alternative for busy professionals and time-starved people – Home Plate Advantage Personal Chef Service - is providing service in the MetroSouth area. “Home Plate Advantage Personal Chef Service will come to your home and... - January 08, 2009 - Home Plate Advantage
Welcome Home Dinner Packages for Travelers
A new service providing travelers the option of having freshly prepared meals ready for them upon returning home. All services are provided by Home Plate Advantage Personal Chef Service, providing customized meals based on the client's needs and preferences. - January 07, 2009 - Home Plate Advantage
My Private Chef Dishes Up Great Taste for the Holidays at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will demonstrate how to prepare an elegant meal for the holiday season and beyond. On Friday, December 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 02, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots - November 22, 2008 - The GoodLife Personal Chef
Economizing a Thanksgiving Feast: Tips from Professional Caterers
If time and money have been difficult to come by this Thanksgiving, Events of Excellence, a professional catering company with over thirty years of experience, has found solutions to plan a stress-free Thanksgiving feast in our high paced, budgeted economy. - November 20, 2008 - Events of Excellence Catering and Event Planning
Interactive Diet Planning Website Launches; Caters to Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free Meals
Preparing allergy-friendly meals that are healthy and well balanced is quick and simple thanks to MealPlansWithout.com. - November 14, 2008 - Hasty Chef, Inc.
Growth in Healthy Catering for School Canteens on Target for 2009
Healthy Catering Company, Fresh n Fast Group Australia, Announces NSW/ACT Education Section Expansion Plans. - November 13, 2008 - Fresh n Fast Group Australia
Local Private Chef to Celebrities Goes on National Reality Show
Chef Barry Kraemer, Private Chef and Owner of Sage Kitchen Catering, will appear on Keyshia Cole's reality show this Fall, highlighting the demand for healthy cuisine by this culture's movers and shakers. - October 26, 2008 - Chef Barry Kraemer & Sage Kitchen
Nissan Family Day Helps Support Community Local Organizations Donate Time for Fundraising
At a recent Nissan Family Day celebration in Smyrna, Tennessee, five local groups found a way to have fun and help raise funds for their organizations as well. In exchange for staffing the events, each organization received a donation of approximately $3000.00. - October 22, 2008 - Compass Rose Events and Catering Companies
Independent Living Systems Announces Distribution Agreement with MagicKitchen.com
Diabetic-friendly meals added to gourmet prepared meal site. - October 09, 2008 - MagicKitchen.com
Boo! Bubbalou's BBQ is a Treat for Halloween Parties.
Find out how can treat your Halloween party guests instead of playing tricks on them by serving delicious barbecue from Bubbalou's Catering. - October 08, 2008 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Getting Licious in the Workplace - Celebrating Healthy Workplace Month
October is healthy workplace month in Canada. One Canadian company saw the potential to help other companies improve the health of their employees with good nutrition. Licious Living is meeting the need of companies and individuals in Vancouver and Toronto for healthy, balanced meals with the convenience and prompt service traditionally found only in fast food restaurants. - October 02, 2008 - Licious Living
Plano Sugar Artist Takes the Cake – from Beginner to Professional
Kandy Wu, owner of Kandy Sweet Kreations in Plano, TX, took home 1st Place in the Confections and Seasons category as well as Best of Division, and Best of Show along with $1350 in cash and $500 in prizes at the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show at the Tulsa State Fair. Ms. Wu has won first place the... - October 02, 2008 - Kandy Sweet Kreations
Hissho Sushi Expands in California
Hissho Sushi ('he-show'; n. certain victory) manages and operates high-end, full-service sushi bars in supermarkets, cafes, hospitals and other retail outlets. - October 01, 2008 - Hissho Sushi
San Diego’s "Wild Thyme" Nominated for Best Caterer: The 10 News A List Selects Finalist
San Diego’s 10 News selects The Wild Thyme Company as finalist for 2008 A List for best caterer in San Diego, CA. - September 29, 2008 - The Wild Thyme Company
McCormick & Schmick’s Opening at Scottsdale’s Gainey Village
A respected name in seafood restaurants is casting a line in Scottsdale, AZ. Scottsdale residents and visitors can have a taste of more than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood when McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant opens its doors within The Shops at Gainey Village on Monday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. This will be the second McCormick & Schmick's in Arizona. - September 25, 2008 - McCormick&SchmicksAZ
An Elegant Fall Menu from My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
This November, Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited again to present an elegant Fall menu. This cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store in Oakbrook Center. For more information about My Private Chef, contact 773.981.8131. - September 23, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Welcomes Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will make his first appearance at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago. He will conduct a "Simple But Elegant Dining" cooking class on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person. - September 23, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Schakolad Day - the Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration
The scrumptious Chocolate celebration is being held nationwide in all of the 32 individually-owned Schakolad stores in conjunction with the sale of the company’s very first truffle 13 years ago. - September 02, 2008 - Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Regina McRae, Founder and Owner of Grandma’s Secrets, Publishes First Wedding Cake Guide for the Ethnic Bride
After years of scouring the bookshelves for books relevant to the needs of African American brides, this owner of New York’s only dessert delivery company decided to write her own. The result is “Taking the Cake” the Ultimate Wedding Cake Guide for the Ethnic Bride. - August 13, 2008 - Regina McRae
Revive and Storm Bring National Model Search to London
As part of their search for the Face of Revive, Storm and Revive Juice Bars continue their search for new faces with two dedicated scouting events this weekend in the London area. - July 25, 2008 - Revive Juice Bars Ltd.
Newly Transplanted Business, Sheila's Specialties, Sinks Its Roots in Friendly Atlanta
A lifetime Michigan resident and business owner is well received by the Metro Atlanta business community. - July 23, 2008 - Sheila's Specialties
Kingdom Catering & Special Events Inc. Featured in New York Lifestyle Guide
Rodney Brown & Kingdom Catering Inc. premiers exclusive catering services to New Yorkers. - July 08, 2008 - Kingdom Catering & Special Events Inc.
MagicKitchen.com Goes Single with SingleEdition.com
MagicKitchen.com, a leading online marketer of Chef-Prepared Gourmet Meals working together with SingleEdition.com has developed a full menu of Gourmet Prep Meals available in single serving or two or more serving portions. “Today we are formally introducing a full menu for singles in... - June 27, 2008 - MagicKitchen.com
MagicKitchen.com Announces Expanded Fundraising Opportunities for Schools, Churches and Teams
MagicKitchen.com today announced a much expanded program for fundraising opportunities for Fall 2008. “This new program offers not only the ability to generate significant funds through personal meal purchases and meal gifts purchased for your friends and family, but also any purchases made... - June 26, 2008 - MagicKitchen.com
2008 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Finalist, Chef Pete Murphy from the Historic Russell House in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The competition co-sponsored by the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine include awards for “Best Overall,” “People’s Choice” and a “Maine Lobster Emerging Talent Award.” The winner will represent Maine at the Great American Seafood Cook-off taking place August 2-3rd in New Orleans. - June 19, 2008 - Compass Rose Events and Catering Companies
Enjoy Fresh Flavors with Chef Tong of My Private Chef at the Chicago Botanic Garden 2008 Garden Chef Series
Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef will appear again this year and join an outstanding roster of professional chefs as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring seasonal fresh ingredients during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular annual Garden Chef Series. - June 10, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Dominick's Cooking Corner Features Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef at Taste of Chicago 2008
Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland’s most accomplished chefs and a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year at the Dominick’s Cooking Corner. Chef Tong, owner of the upscale gourmet dining service My Private Chef, will present a delicious seafood entree. - June 10, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Boont Extra Special Beer Wins First at San Diego Brewing Competition
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Boont Extra Special Beer competed against over 200 breweries to take 1st place in the "English Style Ale" category. - June 05, 2008 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
New Site Aims to be the Craigslist of the Restaurant Industry
A brand new site is aiming to be the Craigslist of the restaurant industry by providing restaurant owners with the ability to take orders online, and users to place food orders online with No contracts, No fees, and No obligation whatsoever. Danny Rajani, Owner of the website mymealworld.com,... - June 01, 2008 - My Meal World
From Subprime to Sandwiches
Casualties of the Mortgage Fallout Create Something Tasty from the Wreckage - May 29, 2008 - Lazy Lunches
Bubbalou's Catering Celebrates Your Grad with Barbecue Catering and BBQ Party Packs
Every year, Bubbalou's catering is known for supplying delicious BBQ to new graduates at their graduation party. - May 21, 2008 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Homer’s Backyard Bar-B-Q Announces Fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA
Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q, home of the best barbeque in Harlingen, announces its participation in a fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA. - April 21, 2008 - Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q
Southern Star Events and Catering Announces New Nashville Delivery Center
Southern Star Events and Catering, a national provider of large employee relations events, announces the opening of a new delivery center in Nashville on April 15, 2008. The Nashville delivery center will be the organization’s third permanent location with other delivery centers located in... - April 13, 2008 - Southern Star Events and Catering
85 and 1 "a Celebration"
The Wayside Inn - Restaurant and Pub - Celebrates 85 years of history and Debbie and Jeremy's first year of ownership of this historic Colorado Landmark. - April 11, 2008 - The Wayside Inn
GoCelly Announces Today the Employment of Crawford Shaw as Marketing and Sales Director for GoCelly.com
Celly Corp announces the newest addition to the GoCelly.com family, Crawford Shaw as Marketing and Sales Director. - March 31, 2008 - GoCelly.com
bomba! Goes Off in Norfolk, Virginia
Healthy and delicious eating alternatives for busy people. A new business offering a unique, healthy eating alternative for busy professionals and time-starved people – bomba! Personal Chef Service – is providing service in Hampton Roads. “bomba! Personal Chef Service will come... - March 22, 2008 - bomba! chef service
My Private Chef Offers Morning and Afternoon Tea Service
In March, the upscale Chicago-based My Private Chef is adding to its choices of gourmet dining services by offering Morning and Afternoon Tea Service. - March 13, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Get a taste of Spring with My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Chicago
In special anticipation of Spring, Bloomingdales welcomes Chef Christopher Tong from My Private Chef to demonstrate the preparation of a savory Spring menu. The cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - March 03, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
JARM Amusements Aim to Become the U.K.’s Greenest Funfair Operators
Following the success of their recent Fairtrade initiative, JARM Amusements have published details of their plans to become the U.K.'s greenest funfair operators - February 24, 2008 - Jason AR Moody Amusements
CEO Chef Cooks-Up Business in a Sluggish Economy
CEO Chef, Inc. does its part toward re-igniting the spirit and passions of corporate America by announcing today its “Referral Rebate Program.” - February 22, 2008 - CEO Chef, Inc.
Jimmy G’s “Super Chef” Eric Fisher to Appear Live on WQED’s Steel City Chefs, Saturday, February 23, 2008
Jimmy G’s Restaurant & Catering’s Super Chef, Eric Fisher, will be appearing live on WQED’s new cooking program, “Steel City Chefs” on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Chef Eric will be preparing his famous Taipei Tuna Noodle Salad. In celebration of Chef Eric’s... - February 19, 2008 - Jimmy G's Restaurant & Catering
Panera Bread Sponsors Third Annual Hoops for Hope Event
Panera Bread is once again a sponsor of the Hoops for Hope charity to benefit breast cancer research. The event is hosted by Kay Yow, North Carolina State women’s basketball head coach, and will be held February 10 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. - February 03, 2008 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
My Private Chef Will Continue Series of Healthy Cooking Demonstrations at Gilda's Club, Chicago
The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. Chef Tong's cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, February 26 at 6pm. Gilda's Club, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. For reservations call 312.464.9900. - January 27, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Subway® Restaurants Finds Football Fans Want Healthier Options While Watching the Big Game
Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 Americans’ snacking habits - January 24, 2008 - Subway