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Entry to the Maple Leaf Farms 2015 Chef Recipe Contest to Close Soon by BWW News Desk
- May 18, 2015 Professional chefs and culinary students are encouraged to submit entries to the Maple Leaf Farms 2015 Discover Duck Recipe Contest for a chance at more than $19,000 in cash prizes. Submissions are being accepted now through June 6, 2015.
Capitol Hill Hotel Celebrates Partnership with Popped! Republic by BWW News Desk
- May 18, 2015 Capitol Hill Hotel, an Independent Collection Hotel, is proud to announce its newest partnership with Popped! Republic, the Nation's Capital's best-tasting gourmet popcorn. On Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm, Popped! Republic's local food truck will be parked outside the hotel at 200 C Street SE to share its exclusive hot air-popped snacks with guests and locals alike. The event will include a wine reception from 5- 6 pm as well as tickets redeemable for free popcorn tastings at the Popped! Republic food truck. Known for its DC-inspired flavored popcorn including Capitol Caramel, Congressional Cheddar, and The Obama Mix, Popped! Republic will now be available for sale at Capitol Hill Hotel's lobby market, and proudly welcomed as property's newest VIP amenity.
Six Of U.S. School Districts Celebrate 'Fresh Attitude Week' by BWW News Desk
- May 18, 2015 The Urban School Food Alliance (the Alliance), a coalition of the largest school districts in the United States that includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando, celebrates Fresh Attitude Week from May 18-22, 2015. In collaboration with the French Department of Agriculture and in partnership with Interfel (French Inter-Branch Association of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables which created Fresh Attitude Week), the Alliance will celebrate Fresh Attitude Week for the first time in America. Along with schools in France and Italy, the districts in the Alliance will featurefresh fruits and vegetables in school meals and encourage students to make healthy choices. Together, the six districts in the Alliance purchase nearly $70 million worth of fruits and vegetables a year, which are sourced locally when possible.
BWW Previews: SHAKESBEER by New York Shakespeare Exchange Pub Crawls for June by Marina Kennedy
- May 18, 2015 Join the New York Shakespeare Exchange for ShakesBEER, the pub crawl that has both beer and the Bard for an afternoon of great fun and entertainment. Gather your group. The first two ShakesBEER pub crawls will be on Saturday, 6/6 and Saturday, 6/13.
Shoney's' Offers Free All-American Burger'' to All Veterans and Troops on Memorial Day by BWW News Desk
- May 14, 2015 Shoney's, America's Dinner Table for 68 years, will honor America's fallen military members this Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2015) by serving a free All-American Burger and fries to all veterans and active duty military members.
The Sixth to Open in August in Lincoln Square by BWW News Desk
- May 14, 2015 The Sixth - a neighborhood bar from The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group and its beverage director Benjamin Schiller - is slated to open in August in the heart of Lincoln Square at 2200 West Lawrence Avenue.
Seagram Introduces Painted Lady, the Hottest New Cooler of the Summer by BWW News Desk
- May 14, 2015 KITCHENER, ON - Brick Brewing Co. Limited ("Brick" or the "Company") (TSX: BRB), the largest Canadian-owned and Canadian-based publicly held brewery in Ontario, today revealed its latest addition to their Seagram family of vodka coolers: New Seagram Painted Lady. "Inspired by the classic cosmopolitan cocktail, Painted Lady has aromatic hints of cranberry with the all-natural flavour of freshly squeezed lime juice," said Sean Dennis, Director of Marketing, Brick Brewing. "It's a 5.5% alcohol cooler to make it even more perfect for those long sunny afternoons."
Marinas Menu: HANGOVER TIPS by Marina Kennedy
- May 14, 2015 Try these hangover tips to avoid the weekend blahs.
Nathan's Famous Celebrates Play with Donation to Gene Slay's Boys' Club in St. Louis, MO by BWW News Desk
- May 13, 2015 Nathan's Famous brought a taste of Coney Island to Gene Slay's Boys' Club in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday as part of its Ready. Set. PLAY. initiative, a partnership created in 2014 with KaBOOM!. Ready. Set. PLAY. celebrates play and the local leaders who are making active play possible in communities across the nation.
White Castle' Brings the Heat Back on National Slider Day by BWW News Desk
- May 13, 2015 Sriracha is back at White Castle! This National Hamburger Month will be the hottest yet as the Sriracha Chicken Slider makes a comeback along with a few new Ultimate friends! And just in case guests need to cool off after the new Ultimate Sliders and sides, they can try the new real fruit smoothies available at all White Castle locations.
Joliet's First Fresh Thyme Store Set to Open June 10 by BWW News Desk
- May 13, 2015 Joliet's first Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will be celebrating its grand opening Wednesday, June 10 with a huge grocery giveaway and family fun activities. The first 250 shoppers will receive a free reusable shopping bag filled with $50 worth of healthy and nutritious groceries! The store, located at 2700 Plainfield Road Suite C, will open its doors to shoppers at 7 a.m.
Gourmet Getaway at Lajollacooks4u by BWW News Desk
- May 13, 2015 Lajollacooks4u welcomed Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar, along with their grand prize-winning guests to an amazing lunch experience, featuring celebrity chef, Nick Stellino.
TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE to Return This Summer by BWW News Desk
- May 13, 2015 The Times Square Alliance announces the return of Taste of Times Square - an outdoor food and music festival - featuring international flavors from the district's top restaurants and the city's best street performers at the Crossroads of the World. More than fifty of Times Square's most popular culinary destinations will offer "tastes" ranging from $2-$6 on Monday, June 1 from 5:00 - 9:00pm. The event will be on 46th St. between Broadway and 9th Avenue (including historic Restaurant Row) as well as the Broadway Plazas between 45th and 47th Streets.
Dessert Professional Magazine Announces Their Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America for 2015 by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2015 Matthew Stevens and Tish Boyle, editors of Dessert Professional Magazine, the nation's leading food service publication for the pastry, baking, cake, ice cream and chocolate industries, will fete their chef honorees at the twenty-second annual Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America Awards at ICE (The Institute of Culinary Education) in New York City.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE' Makes Its Laverstoke Mill Distillery Bat-Friendly by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2015 The iconic BACARDI bat emblem is one of the most recognizable trademarks in the world, so coincidentally, as a Bacardi-owned brand, it's only natural that BOMBAY SAPPHIRE had to deal with bats during the recent renovation of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery at Laverstoke Mill in England.
Waterloo Brewing Wins Big at Global Brewing Awards by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2015 KITCHENER, ON - Brick Brewing Co. Limited ("Brick" or the "Company") (TSX: BRB), the largest Canadian-owned and Canadian-based publicly held brewery in Ontario, today announced its unprecedented performance at Monde Selection, the global product quality awards that are presented in Belgium.
POUNDS & OUNCES NYC PUB Debuts Lunch by Marina Kennedy
- May 11, 2015 Pounds & Ounces NYC Pub in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City debuts their new lunch menu served Monday to Friday from noon to 3:00 pm.
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Collaborates With Summit Brewing Company To Create Distinctive New Beer by BWW News Desk
- May 11, 2015 Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a traditional casual dining restaurant known for its expansive selection of craft beers, is continuing its Explorer Series with the fourth installment kicking off on May 20. For this series, Old Chicago has collaborated with Minnesota-based Summit Brewing Company to create the featured selection.