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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Panera Bread Earns Three Awards from Cary Magazine
Third Annual Maggy Awards Highlight Area’s Best. - January 13, 2008 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Events & Every Day Catering Pitches in to Say "We Care" to Hundreds of Children in Harlem
New York City corporate caterer Events & Every Day joins with prominent furniture manufacturers Herman Miller and Geiger, leading interior design firms, and The Children's Aid Society to make Christmas merry for hundreds of children. - December 15, 2007 - Events & Every Day
New, Multi-Functional Restaurant Kicks Off in Downtown Long Beach
Combining a casual bistro atmosphere with modern fine dining elegance, Primes American Kitchen & Lounge is proud to announce its Grand Opening on Friday, December 14 from 5pm to 8pm. Clean lines, open spaces, and contemporary décor invite guests to enjoy delicious fare no matter what the occasion. Have a quick lunch at the bistro, or enjoy a relaxed dinner in the full service dining room. Primes also offers a full retail bakery, liquor lounge, wine room, 150 person banquet room, and free parking - December 11, 2007 - Primes American Kitchen & Lounge
Panera Bread Sponsors Coach Yow’s New Children’s Book
Panera Bread has sponsored the recent release of North Carolina State University Women’s Head Basketball Coach Kay Yow’s children’s book titled “Coach Yow: I will, Not Just I’ll Try.” The book aims to teach children life lessons. - December 09, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
New Meal Options for Families on the Go
Forget fast food and frozen dinners. Clarksville Cafe now offers three delicious ways for families to eat dinner on the go. - December 08, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering
Chef Chris Tong of My Private Chef Will Demonstrate How to Prepare a Delicious Holiday Meal at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Chicago
This December, Chef Christopher Tong has been invited to present an exciting holiday menu with tips on shopping, cooking and serving. The demonstration will take place on Friday, December 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 06, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
The Village Deli Transitions to Clarksville Cafe
An updated interior, new menu additions, and extended hours are just some of the changes Village Deli made after changing its name to Clarksville Cafe. - December 02, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering
Panera Bread Raises $8,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign a Success - November 17, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Fine Dining at Loseley Park Gets a Menu Makeover
Local producers favoured by Loseley caterers, JMK Classic Catering, to provide a greener, more seasonal and locally sustainable menu for fine dining. - November 17, 2007 - Loseley Park
From Inside Africa -- Sheba Foods Launches a Cutting Edge, Unique, Entertaining, Yet Educative African Cooking DVD. Video (Trailer) Available
From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa comes tasty recipes showcasing 3-course meals from each country. These exciting exotic African Cuisines are made simple by Kunmi Oluleye, author of Life with Wal-Mart: A Vendor’s Story and Selling My Food To Supermarkets, Distributors, Etc. Watch parts of this fun Flavors of Africa Cooking DVD at http://www.africandinnerandamovie.com/flavorstrailer.wmv - October 31, 2007 - Sheba Foods
TOAST Personal Chef & Catering Services Sponsored Hire a Hero Speed Networking Event
TOAST Personal Chef & Catering Services recently participated as a sponsor at the biggest San Diego Hire A Hero networking event. Over 150 military personnel attended the event on October 18th in a warehouse on Mission Gorge Road. Hire A Hero is a web based community with a mission to help the... - October 26, 2007 - TOAST
Fall Entertaining Made Easy with Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Visit the Demo Kitchen at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple to watch Chef Chris Tong from My Private Chef work his culinary magic. The demonstration will take place on Friday, October 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. For more information about this Bloomingdale's event, contact Paddy Meehan, Culinary Specialist, at 312.324.7678. - October 18, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Gilda's Club Chicago Welcomes My Private Chef for Healthy Cooking Ideas
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef returns to Gilda's Club to present a delicious menu calculated for healthy eating. Gilda's Club is Chicago's only free cancer support community. Tuesday, November 13 at 6pm. 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. - October 16, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Long Island Personal Chef Service Offers In-Home Cooking Classes to NYC and Northern NJ
Home Cooking Consultant, one of Long Island’s leading personal chef services, is now offering private cooking lessons with Chef Donna Mintz. - October 01, 2007 - Home Cooking Consultant
Expanding Panera Franchise to Cover Eastern North Carolina
Breadwinners at the Triangle, LLC. has an agreement with Panera Bread to open five additional bakery cafés in the coastal area of North Carolina. The franchise currently operates 13 locations in central North Carolina. - September 07, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
What's so Special? Sheila's Specialties Provides Answers to Event Planning Dilemmas
Sheila's Specialties provides a unique approach to event planning by offering a full range of event services. Such services include planning, catering and decorating. Custom packages are created based on the needs, tastes and budgets of the clientele. Choice meets affordability in event planning packages throughout the Lawrenceville, GA area. - September 06, 2007 - Sheila's Specialties
Product Expansion on the Horizon for Panera Bread
Panera Bread announces new additions to their fall menu lineup. The menu items will be available beginning August 30. - August 30, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Casey Bastian Receives Women in Business Award from Triangle Business Journal
Triangle-based Panera Bread bakery-cafés announce today that Vice President of Operations Casey Bastian is a 2007 Women in Business Award winner. The award, presented by Triangle Business Journal, recognizes Bastian for her success and dynamic leadership. She received her award at the 10th... - August 12, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering Receives Four Maggy Awards
Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering, a family operated casual dining restaurant located on Highway 55 in Apex, has been recognized as a winner of four 2007 Cary Magazine Maggy Awards for Best Overall Restaurant, Best Italian Cuisine, Best Dessert List and Best Wine Cellar. The awards are voted... - July 19, 2007 - Daniels Restaurant & Catering
First Annual Kleinburg Jazz Festival
The 1st Annual Kleinburg Jazz Festival came to a close with everyone agreeing that it was a huge success. The three-day festival was launched at The Doctor's House on Friday, June 8th, with a big kick-off party that featured music by Juno award-winner Hilario Duran and his 8-piece Havana Remembered Band. - June 13, 2007 - The Doctor's House Restaurant & Banquet Events
Panera Bread Sponsors Two June Events
Panera is a Gold Level sponsor of Saturday’s Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure and is a hole sponsor for the Executive Women’s Golf Tournament hosted by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The Komen Foundation and Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Receive “Panera Warmth.” - June 10, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Alimentari Gears Up with an Expanded Summer Menu
Alimentari puts the breeze in summer living with an expanded menu and extensive catering options. - June 07, 2007 - Ferlo's Alimentari