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Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Fire Up Local Flavors for National Grilled Cheese Month by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 Benchmark Hospitality International celebrates National Grilled Cheese Month this April with a menu of inspired sandwich recipes from its Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels and Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolios. Top chefs from more than one dozen of Benchmark's destination resorts, hotels, and conference centers serve up their take on this beloved American classic - each infused with a taste of local flavor. From savory smoked brisket and spicy Poblano peppers at San Antonio's Hotel Contessa, to a meaty ropa vieja and Fontina cheese panini at the Gloria and Emilio Estefan's Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa in Vero Beach, Florida, these culinary how-tos promise an indulgent-worthy adventure for the taste buds.
Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey Awarded Double Gold At Prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 Woody Creek Distillers (WCD) Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey has been awarded the double gold medal at the prestigious 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Woody Creek Distillers is the first distillery to receive back-to-back double gold awards for a rye whiskey and a vodka. The Colorado-based distillery won double gold at the San Francisco competition for their Woody Creek 100% Potato Vodka in 2015.
Russell Davis, the Alchemist of Cocktails, Joins Shaker & Spoon as Chief Cocktail Officer by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 Shaker & Spoon, a monthly cocktail subscription box, today announces that Russell Davis has joined the company as Chief Cocktail Officer. Davis, who is a leading bar/mixology/spirits consultant and bar industry entrepreneur, was co-star of and expert on Spike TV's Bar Rescue and is the current co-host of The Road Rash Podcast. In addition to being named Nightclub & Bar's 2012 Bartender of the Year and hailed as 'The People's Champion of Bartending' by Mutineer Magazine, he is also President of Unlimited Liabilities, an elite bar/spirits industry company comprised of some of the best bar talent in the world.
Michigan Distillery Awarded Top Honors at West Coast Spirits Competition; Largest In The World by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 The first established distillery in Grand Rapids, Long Road Distillers, was internationally recognized at the 16th annual 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition which is the world's largest and most prestigious spirits competition. The West Michigan distillery was awarded Silver for Long Road Gin, Bronze for Long Road Wheat Vodka and Double Gold for Long Road Aquavit, which is the second double gold best in show the Aquavit has won in an international competition this month.
AriZona Beverages Presents Simplicity at its Best by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 Sometimes the best things in life are simple. AriZona Beverages is proud to announce the launch of Good Brew, an all-natural line of genuine leaf-brewed teas made with real sugar for a fresh home-brewed taste.
Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Hits Italy, World Pizza Championship, With Success Roadmap by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 The Groupon U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) is preparing to compete in the international pizza equivalent of the World Series, Super Bowl and Olympics all rolledand stretched and spuninto one. Seventeen pizza chefs representing pizzerias from New York City to Tucson, Arizona, will journey next month to Parma, Italy, and the World Pizza Championships April 11-13. The Viale dele Esposizioni will be the arena bustling with the sounds, movements and many languages of 600 competitors from around the world. They'll test their cooking and dough-handling skills in three days of intense pizza combat.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Launches Signature Smoked Sausage Nationwide in Walmart by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 DALLAS, April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Dickey's Barbecue Pit is proud to announce its newest retail offering launching April 6 in 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide. Walmart will now carry three types of Dickey's signature smoked sausage: Original Smoked Polish Sausage, Smoked Spicy Cheddar Sausage and Hot Links.
Capital Teas Expands Further with Four New Stores for Spring 2016 by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Capital Teas, a leading American specialty tea retailer, announces the addition of four new store locations this Spring as part of its national expansion. This past Monday, April 4, 2016, Capital Teas opened its first New Jersey store, located on the third floor of the Bridgewater Commons Mall between the food court and Macy's and directly above Microsoft. The Maryland-based company will also be opening its fourth store in Virginia later this month, on the upper level of Fair Oaks Mall adjacent to Janie and Jack and across from Michael Kors. In May, the company plans to open stores at both International Plaza in Tampa, on the first level adjacent to Neiman Marcus, and at University Town Center in Sarasota, on the upper level near the Grand Court. These add to the company's Florida presence begun in January 2016 at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. These four new stores bring the Capital Teas chain to 20 stores strong, all of which are company-owned. Capital Teas plans an additional 7-8 new stores this year, all of which are well along in development.
Snarf's Sandwiches Is Turning 20 Years Old by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 Since 1996, Snarf's has been serving its signature, oven-toasted sandwiches to its loyal followers on the Front Range and beyond. What started as a ramshackle building in downtown Boulder has now grown to more than 20 stores in Colorado, St. Louis, Chicago and Austin, Texas. The homegrown Colorado sandwich shop is now planning its milestone 20th birthday but isn't stopping there.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Gets Crafty, Pours Gold Medal-Winning Beers from Great American Beer Festival for Limited Time by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 Belly up beer-lovers! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews (Red Robin) is serving up some of the country's top brews that have set the bar. More than 15 national and regional gold medal-winners from the 2015 Great American Beer Festival are being poured at Red Robin restaurants nationwide, with availability varying by restaurant while supplies last through June 5. Guests of legal drinking age can also choose to pair their favorite gourmet burger with the new nitrogen-infused Samuel Adams Nitro IPA or Not Your Father's Ginger Ale, the follow up to the highly sought after Not Your Father's Root Beer.
For That Perfect Bite: A New Specialty 'Go-To' Food Brand to Consider when Cravings of Chocolate Chip Cookies or Sweet and Salty Snacks Overtake You by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2016 PAUL WAYNE, the producer of gourmet fine foods, has launched a new website www.paulwaynefood.com aimed at being a one-stop destination for the food lover that hungers to experience that perfect bite. The site offers both sweet and savory food selections all designed to tease and tempt your palate. Currently, several baked goods, like cookies and fudge along with some specialty items, such as Rosemary Cashew Snack Mix, are available. In the future, there will be prepared meals available.
7 Days of 7Rewards' at 7-Eleven' Stores by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Being a member of 7Rewards customer loyalty program, just got a little sweeter and saltier. That's because Monday, April 11, through Sunday, April 17, is 7Rewards Week, when members will not only earn stars toward free beverages, they will also get FREE 7-Select snacks and sweets. Every single day.
Alcance Launches their Variety-Focused Chilean Wines For International Distribution by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Alcance Winery today announces the 2014 vintage release of their variety-focused wines worldwide. Although Carmenère is most commonly associated with Chilean wines, Alcance is excited to also showcase their Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown from the cooler regions of the Maule Valley.
Buck Wild Invites Consumers To Snack The Path Less Ordinary by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Shaking up the snack aisle, Buck Wild is a new line of snacks born from the idea that snacks should be exciting and made with real ingredients. Now available and freeing consumers from their boring snack routines, the line includes Tortilla Chips, Popcorn, and Snack Mixes in a variety of complex, bold and flavor-forward profiles made with real ingredients you can taste and see. The Buck Wild line includes:
Say Cheese! White Castle' Unveils Cheesy Sliders And Sides by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 White Castle, America's beloved family-owned hamburger chain for 95 years, is proud to introduce its latest taste sensations, Cheese Sliders and hot and tasty cheesy sides. The menu options, available for a limited time only, are perfect for those who love cheese and want to enjoy bold new flavors and variety.
Branded Spirits USA Launches Ol' Major Bacon Bourbon by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Nick Chen, Master of all things "spirits", and his brother visited a restaurant that was featuring a bacon bourbon cocktail. Bacon and bourbon are two of the most popular obsessions, and Nick's brother exclaimed, "Nick, you need to create a Bacon Bourbon!"
Terlato Wines Expands Portfolio with Six Exceptional Ros' Wines by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Just in time for the spring / summer"ros rush," Terlato Wines is launching six new ros wines. Joining Michel Chapoutier's popular Belleruche Ros are new ross from Il Poggione, Bodegas Valdemar, Sanford, Protea, Lapostolle and Michel Chapoutier's daughter's new eponymous ros, Mathilde.
Introducing Truly Spiked & Sparkling: A New Way To Drink Sparkling Water... Spiked! by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Truly Spiked & Sparkling, a new clean, crisp and refreshing spiked sparkling water is hitting shelves today. With just 100 calories and 2 grams of carbs per serving, Truly Spiked & Sparkling (5% ABV) is the lowest-calorie and lowest-carb spiked sparkling water available, and it's gluten-free.
Taste of Richland and Market Spring Event on April 24 by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 On Sunday, April 24th, there will be a unique opportunity to meet some 30 local food and beverage Artisans and taste samples of their gourmet expressions, all crafted in South Georgia. All products on display can be sipped, sampled and purchased.
The Taste of Richland & Market breaks with Festival conventions and is one of a kind: all products displayed can be purchased by the public, including the alcoholic craft beverages. The setting will be unique as all exhibitors will have spacious and personalized stations in the Historic Richland Hotel and the Richland Rum distillery, consisting of two barrel houses and an open air courtyard. The inviting venues allow visitors to stroll from vendor to vendor in the ambiance of the historic hotel and the atmosphere offered by the barrel houses of an authentic Rum Distillery.
Karin Vonk of Richland Rum said, "Richland Rum is honored to be hosting this unique event. The Taste of Richland and Market is a wonderful platform for craft producers from South Georgia to promote and market their artisan products, such as grass fed meat, ice cream, craft beer, breads and cookies, jellies, organic produce, fair trade coffee, wine, single estate rum and much more." She continued, "The City of Richland's spring event is unique in the sense that it is combination of a typical food and wine festival with a farmers market, where guests can sample and buy the products they enjoy."
Visitors are invited to sample and purchase the best in locally crafted pastries, bread, chocolate, craft beer, fair trade coffee, wine, pecans, jelly, olive oil, and much more.
Among the exhibitors will be a number of local restaurants holding cooking demonstrations and offering fine southern menu items.
Participants are: 11th & Bay Southern Table, HighRoad Craft Ice Cream, 13th Colony Distilleries, Cafe Campesino, Stillpond Winery, Sweet Georgia Baking Co., Center Stage Organic Market, Five Point Berries wines, Georgia Olive Oil Farms, Omaha Brewing Co., The Square Restaurant Moultrie, Cake Art by Jen, The Juice Box, Richland Rum, and many more.
Tickets for this event are $25 and available online at tasteofrichland dot org and will be $30 at the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit the Richland Main Street - a 501(3)c organization, for the enhancement of The City of Richland.
Joseph Magnus Bourbon Wins Gold and Best in Class at U.S. Spirits Competition by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 On the heels of winning Double Gold and Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. was awarded Gold, Best in Category, and Best in Class for its triple-cask finished Joseph Magnus Bourbon at the American Distilling Institute's 2016 Spirits Competition.
Feeding America Celebrates More Than Two Million Volunteers by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 April is National Volunteer Month and Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, is celebrating the volunteers that support food banks and food-assistance agencies. More than two million people volunteer at a food pantry, soup kitchen, emergency shelter or after-school program in our country each and every month that's more than 100 million volunteer hours a year according to Hunger in America 2014, a study conducted by Feeding America.
U.S. Veg Corp's Plant-Based Cheese Competition Arrives in NYC by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Hard cheese. Soft cheese. Almond cheese. Cashew cheese.
If non-dairy cheese sounds like an oxymoron, you may wish to head over to the Big Cheese for a palate-expanding experience. V Spot Organic Restaurant (on St. Mark's Place) will host a vegan cheese competition Tuesday, April 12, 7-9 p.m.
Competitors include Punk Rawk Labs, Cheezehound, Dr. Cow, Miyoko's Kitchen, Kite Hill, and Treeline. Each of these small-batch companies utilizes various nuts, such as almonds and cashews, to replace the typical dairy base.
Attendees will be able to sample each offering, along with a specially paired vegan wine from Lobetia Organic Wines. They will then vote for their favorite cheese and award the People's Choice. Three professional judges will weigh in as well. One of those will be Tere Fox, executive chef and co-founder of Rockin' Raw.
The event is organized by U.S. Veg Corp, which has sponsored a variety of vegan food competitions of late. Popular throw-downs have featured vegan versions of mac 'n cheese, burgers, Brussels sprouts dishes, and tacos. The company also puts on the annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival and other large-scale expos around the country.
Veg Corp co-founder Sarah Gross said today's plant-based cheeses are nothing like the soy-laden concoctions of yesteryear. 'It's a quickly evolving, fast growing food category,' she said. 'Don't think: American cheese slices. Instead think: exquisite cheese aged in a cave for amazing flavor discoveries!'
The Big Cheese offers two ticket levels. VIP Admission includes a free hard drink (regular or virgin margarita), chips and salsa, priority seating, priority tasting of the cheeses and wines, and a meet-and-greet session with several of the chefs. General Admission includes the cheeses, wines, chips and salsa.
V Spot will also offer drink specials for the evening: organic sangria pitchers ($25), margaritas ($6), and micheladas ($4). The event is only open to those aged 21 and up.
Tickets are limited. For further information, or to purchase tickets, visit https://thebigcheesebyusvc.eventbrite.com.
McCormick Announces Spring New Product Lineup by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 Just in time for the spring and summer months, McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, is introducing 16 new products. Offerings include new spicy, global tastes for the grill, packaging innovations that deliver fresh herb flavor and single-use cooking sauces for easy chicken dinners.
The Fresh Market Declares April 9 National Pimento Cheese Day by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2016 PRNewswire/ Whether it was a pinkish-orange, store-bought version smeared on soft white bread at your grandmother's summer lake house, an exquisitely textured and perfectly seasoned version served on homemade ancient grain crackers at a five-star restaurant, or one of any countless versions in between, memories of that first bite of pimento cheese are both special and lasting.