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Links TapRoom to Throw THE BATTLE OF LAKE MICHIGAN for Chicago Craft Beer Week, 5/15-25 by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2014 Links TapRoom - an All-American craft beer and sausage focused neighborhood bar from owner/beer director Michael Quinlan and managing partner Cary Michael located at 1559 N Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park - will throw "The Battle For Lake Michigan" event for Chicago Craft Beer Week from May 15 thru May 25.
DOLE Fruit Bowls' & Captain Planet Foundation Announce Winners Of Learning Garden Challenge by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2014 DOLE Fruit Bowls and Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) are excited to announce that Washington DC's School Within School is the Grand Prize Winner of the DOLE Fruit Bowls & Captain Planet Foundation's Learning Garden Challenge. School Within School at Goding will receive $5,000, a one-year supply of DOLE Fruit Bowls and a variety of Learning Garden tools from Captain Planet Foundation.
Baskin-Robbins Franchise Opportunities Available In Florida by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2014 Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering Florida residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The company is announcing plans to expand its footprint with both existing and new franchisees in North and South Florida.
SUBWAY' Restaurant Chain And Young & Successful Media Announce Second Round Winners Of Virtual SUBWAY' Global Challenge by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2014 The SUBWAY restaurant chain and Young & Successful Media, owners of the YSN network, have announced the winners of the second SUBWAY Global Challenge, a business simulation game that enabled players to build, train, operate and promote their own virtual SUBWAY restaurants as a way to learn business development and entrepreneurial start-up skills.
Homestead on the Roof to Launch New Spring Menus, Rooftop Patio on 5/7 by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2014 Homestead on the Roof - a literal farm-to-table restaurant from executive chef Chris "Chip" Davies and pastry chef Chris Teixeira - will have a new beverage director in Patrick Henaghan when it opens to the public on Wednesday, May 7 with completely new spring food and beverage menus along with the seasonal reveal of the outdoor rooftop patio.
Domino's Pizza Opens 11,000th Store by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2014 On Wednesday, nearly 54 years after its founding in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) will open the doors to its 11,000th store in the world, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The first international store for the recognized world leader in pizza delivery opened in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1983.
Every Day is a Holiday with New PEEPS' MINIS! by BWW News Desk
- May 01, 2014 Just Born Quality Confections, makers of PEEPS , MIKE AND IKE , HOT TAMALES and GOLDENBERG'S PEANUT CHEWS brand candies, announced today the introduction of new PEEPS MINIS - the biggest new product launch in the 61 year history of the PEEPS brand. The iconic PEEPS marshmallow chick, affectionately known and loved by consumers, will now be available in new snackable mini size chicks 365 days a year, making every day a holiday!
GREY GOOSE Vodka Celebrates The 140th Kentucky Derby by BWW News Desk
- May 01, 2014 GREY GOOSE Vodka will toast the best of thoroughbred horse racing, for the tenth consecutive year at the 140th Kentucky Derby. This year, the most exciting two minutes in sports coincides with the launch of the brand's newest expression, GREY GOOSE Le Melon Flavored Vodka, crafted with Cavaillon melons from Provence, France. One of the world's sweetest, most flavorful fruits, the legendary Cavaillon melon has a rich and intriguing history, said to have been coveted by French kings and nobility.
Vicky's of Santa Fe to Celebrate 25 Years on 5/21 by BWW News Desk
- April 30, 2014 Twenty-five years ago, Vicky and Guy Laliberte cast appraising eyes on Indian Wells and liked what they saw. Successful restaurateurs in Santa Fe, New Mexico, they envisioned recreating their Land of Enchantment experience in the Land of Eternal Sun and set about doing just that. They named their expansive and airy dining house Vicky's of Santa Fe and carefully crafted the ambience of its art filled courtyard, Saltillo tile floors, aged wood plank ceilings, American Native-themed copper lamps, and a grand piano lounge for live music.
Hash House A Go Go Announces Mother's Day Menu by BWW News Desk
- April 29, 2014 Hash House A Go Go (1212 N State Parkway) will offer its twisted farm food take with Mother's Day food specials and free desserts for all moms dining at the Gold Coast restaurant on Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11.
Rita's Italian Ice Celebrates 30 Years With New Wild Berry Italian Ice And 'Berry Wild' 30th Birthday Sweepstakes by BWW News Desk
- April 29, 2014 Rita's Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 stores, now in 24 U.S. states and China, announced it will celebrate 30 years in business with the introduction of its new Wild Berry Italian Ice and "Berry Wild" 30 th Birthday Sweepstakes, which allows fans to enter for a chance to win Free Italian Ice for 30 years!
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is Two Weeks Away from Opening Its First Restaurant in Palm Beach County, Florida by BWW News Desk
- April 28, 2014 Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is two weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Palm Beach County. Located in Wellington, Fla. at the Mall at Wellington Green on Forest Hill Blvd., the newest Red Robin restaurant will open on Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. To help celebrate the grand opening of the new restaurant, Red Robin will donate all sales of its signature Freckled Lemonade from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18, to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer.
Dunkin' Donuts Introduces A New Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich by BWW News Desk
- April 28, 2014 Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today unveiled a tasty new breakfast offering, introducing the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. A delicious breakfast sandwich option under 400 calories, Dunkin' Donuts' Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich features egg, reduced fat cheddar cheese and a juicy split chicken sausage seasoned with spices and real apple, served on an oven-toasted English muffin. The Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich is available any time of day at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
OpenTable Restaurant Reviews Reveal the Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America by BWW News Desk
- April 28, 2014 As restaurants around the nation prepare for a delicious weekend of Mother's Day dining, OpenTable (OPEN), the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, is pleased to honor the 2014 Diners' Choice Awards winners for the Top 100 Best Restaurants for Brunch in America. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for approximately 19,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Casa Pacifica Wine, Food & Brew Festival “Behind-the-Scenes” Dinner Brings Together Area's Top Chefs for a Special Culinary Evening by BWW News Desk
- April 28, 2014 An exciting and special behind-the-scenes dinner hosted by the Cassar Family - The Yummies Top Chef Dinner - will take place on Friday evening, May 30th, as a kick-off to the largest fundraising event for Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families each year - the Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival. The one-of-a-kind, fabulous dinner will bring together for the first time ever several of our region's top chefs - all of whom happen to be former Yummies culinary competition winners from previous Festivals - to present an incomparable nine-course feast to 150 fortunate guests. As a perfect complement, many of the courses will be impeccably paired with the sumptuous, full-bodied, or silky flavors of our local winemaker's best wine harvests. One course will be specially paired with the winning handcrafted ale from this year's inaugural 'Best in Fest' brew competition taking place one-month prior to the Festival (the winner will be prominently promoted the day of the Festival).
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East Hotel is Accepting Reservations for the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival by BWW News Desk
- April 28, 2014 Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel excitedly awaits the arrival of the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival, taking place May 17-18, 2014 from 42nd - 57th Street. The annual event combines international cuisine, art and entertainment in one location, adjacent to Times Square. An estimated 200,000 individuals are expected to attend New York's oldest and largest continuous Food Festival over the course of two days. The Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel offers the perfect home away from home, with new all-suite accommodations that feature fully equipped kitchens, luxurious bedding and spacious living areas.
BWW Reviews: The Food Book Fair - Growing the Intersection of Food, Art, and Culture by Beverlix Jean-Baptiste
- April 28, 2014 Oh, how I embrace the chilly afternoons of early Spring in New York, if only because it means winter is over. And, how I love to spend that time, eating, strolling, and delighting may way in that atmosphere. As it happens this time I made my way to the 3rd Annual Food Book Fair held at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The hotel on the corner of the street that bears its name and North 11th has an industrial sophistication with modern nuances throughout--lending itself to the atmosphere of the fair.
City Winery Napa Launches 'We Love Locals' Programs by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2014 City Winery Napa is proud to announce their 'We Love Locals Programs' with benefits that range from huge discounts on food and beverages to free shuttle rides. With the 'We Love Locals' program, Napa residents may receive the following benefits: 50% off lunch in April and May, then 25% starting in June; 15% off any bottle list wine with proof of concert ticket purchase; for every four box office purchases receive a free concert ticket. Residents need only show a photo ID with a Napa County address or a piece of mail with name and local address to prove residency.
NYC Meatpacking District Troy Liquor Bar Now Open by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2014 Leave your pretense at home and take a walk on the wild side. Make your way into Troy Liquor Bar, the newest bar concept from B.R. Guest Hospitality - a synergy of art, music and fashion. This warm modern den in the center of Manhattan's bustling Meatpacking District is a melting pot for creatives, neighborhood folk and Googlers. The space in its new incarnation, is contemporary in design, featuring comfortable furniture with modern lines and distressed walls. Bold colored graffiti art by Col Wallnuts along with black and white photos of rock royalty like Hendrix, Springsteen and Mick Jagger from Soho's famed Morrison Hotel Gallery adorn the subterranean space. DJs spin vinyl playing alternative rock from the 70s, 80s and 90s while guests enjoy retro cocktails like the Dirty Boulevard, made with Brooklyn Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and White Peach. Choose from our 'Six Shooter' curated shot menu for an added kick to your drink or just throw one back with your crew for the hell of it.
First Peruvian Quinoa Week Kicks Off 4/28 in New York's and New Jersey by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2014 Eight of New York's and New Jersey's finest Peruvian and Pan-Latin restaurants, in partnership with the Trade Commission of Peru in New York, continue to celebrate 2013's Year of Quinoa with the introduction of Peruvian Quinoa Week as salute to the myriad culinary possibilities of one of the world's most healthful grains; a grain that has been cultivated in Peru for more than 3000 year. In fact, quinoa is the cornerstone of Peru's rich gastronomic heritage. During Peruvian Quinoa Week, Monday April 28 through Saturday, May 3 the participating restaurants - New York City's Coco Roco, Panca, PioPio, Surfish, Morocho and Warqiue and Hoboken's Cucharamama - will offer special quinoa-centric dishes for lunch and dinner.
Brunch To Debut at New UWS Restaurant by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2014 New York City's ever-increasing roster of internationally oriented brunch options will get a big boost on Saturday, April 26, when the Upper West's recently opened Bustan launches its pan-Mediterranean version with one of the city's largest weekend midday meal menus featuring 51 choices, priced $4.95 to $16.50. The new Bustan Brunch, served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. , will address a wide-ranging appetite gauntlet from Executive Chef Efi Nahon's typically original multi-cultural take on such breakfast classics as French Toast, house made challah, creme Anglaise, pate feuilletee, creme fraiche to intriguing lunch-like dishes , including the Crispy Chicken D.L.T. Sandwich, sweet Dijon mustard, smoked duck, wilted kale, pickled cucumber, charred onion, buffalo bleu and the Ground Lamb Flatbread, tomatoes, Nazareth tahini, pine nuts and sumac pickled onions.
Links TapRoom to Host Revolution Gene Pool Party &Cinco De Mayo Party in May by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2014 an All-American craft beer and sausage focused neighborhood bar from owner/beer director Michael Quinlan and managing partner Cary Michael located at 1559 N Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park - will host two upcoming events: the "Revolution 'Gene Pool Party" on Sunday, May 4 and a "Cinco De Mayo Party" on Monday, May 5. Links will tap six different varieties of Revolution Brewing's Eugene Porter - including four rare barrel-aged versions - and a bourbon barrel aged Russian imperial stout at its "Revolution 'Gene Pool Party" starting at 2pm on Sunday, May 4.
Are Almonds An Optimal Snack? by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2014 Six new almond-related research studies will be presented next week in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)'s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology 2014 (EB). The conference attracts an international audience of approximately 13,000 leading scientists specializing in various health disciplines.