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Bar Louie Opening New Location in Arlington, TX with Free Food & $2 Martinis
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Texas-based Bar Louie announces the opening of their newest location in South Arlington, TX. When Bar Louie opens its doors tomorrow, October 15 th, it will be the second north Texas location (nearby location in Fort Worth) for the brand with additional locations in Austin, The Woodlands, and two locations in San Antonio. Bar Louie is conveniently situated in the Arlington Highlands lifestyle center backing up to Chuy's Mexican Restaurant.
Introducing 'California Square' - The Wine That Doesn't Cut Corners
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Truett-Hurst Inc., the leading Sonoma County wine producer of the Truett-Hurst and VML brands, today announces the launch of its all-new line of eco-friendly "California Square" fine wines.
MillerCoors Earns Eight Medals At Great American Beer Festival'
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Denver-based brewery, SandLot, received incredible recognition at this year's Great American Beer Festival, winning 'Large Brewing Company of the Year.' Blue Moon Brewing Company's SandLot Brewery is part of Tenth and Blake, the craft and import division of MillerCoors.
Dunkin' Donuts Brings Back Seasonal Coffees Including Apple Pie, Pumpkin and Mocha Mint
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee is celebrating the aromas of fall and winter with seasonal coffee flavors, including a new Apple Pie variety and returning favorites Pumpkin Spice and Mocha Mint. Savor the sippable holiday treats you look forward to most from the comfort of your home.
The Coffee Climate Care Project Addresses Climate Change in the Vietnamese Coffee Sector
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
UTZ Certified and the DE (Douwe Egberts) Foundation have launched the Coffee Climate Care project (C 3), a three-year multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at establishing adaptation strategies that will make coffee producers more resilient against the impacts of climate change. The project will start with one pilot group of about 500 producers in Vietnam's Lam Dong province. The initiative is financed by UTZ Certified and the DE Foundation and further sponsored by the Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) with public funds of the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater to Host GRAND TASTING, 11/16
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
This November, for the first time ever, the local arts scene will be the centerpiece of a major international Food & Wine Festival happening on St. Petersburg's waterfront.
SaveOnBrew Celebrates Home Brew Legalization Day With 19 Million Beer Deals in Three Years
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Monday, October 14th commemorates a special holiday for craft brewers: Home Brew Legalization Day. On this day in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a bill making it legal for Americans to make their own beer, which has led to the craft brew explosion we are in the midst of enjoying today. In celebration of the big day, the gang at SaveOnBrew has posted a whopping 19 million beer sales from all across the country over the past three years to help consumers save money on their favorite beers.
New Wine Accessory Helps Outdoor Enthusiasts Share Wine Bottles, but Not Germs
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
When at an outdoor party or just relaxing outside, it can be nice to have a glass of wine by your side. Not everyone starts out drinking the same kind of wine, however, so oftentimes people become curious about what others are drinking and ask to sample one's drink. This can be an awkward time to have someone put their lips on your glass. To solve this problem, one inventor from Yakima, Wa. developed a prototype called THE COWBOY WAY. This wine accessory allows one to sample from your wine glass without placing his or her lips on your wine glass, making it more sanitary.
Explore Southeast Portland's Cultural District with Jupiter Hotel Offers Urban Winery Experience
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Discover the Southeast cultural district of Portland with the Jupiter Hotel's PDX Urban Winery package. With a steady upswell of new inner-city wineries, Portland's urban winemakers have moved their operations closer to where they live and socialize. Many of these wineries serve food in a convivial atmosphere, dubbed the 'enopub.' The latest Portland experience at the Jupiter Hotel celebrates this new movement where guests wine, dine and find comfort in a quality hotel stay while supporting community-based businesses.
New Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Carlstadt Offers a Local Twist on New American Cuisine
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Terre à Terre, a vibrant farm-to-table restaurant featuring locally grown and sustainably raised foods, is slated to open in Carlstadt next Friday evening, October 18. Veteran chef Todd Villani will serve simple yet elegant New American Cuisine enhanced by the foods raised and grown throughout the region.
Host of Eat!Drink!Italy!, Vic Rallo Jr., Partners with Atalanta Corporation to Promote the Best of Italy
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2013
Vic Rallo Jr., host of Eat!Drink!Italy!, today announced details of a partnership with Atalanta Corporation, one of the largest importers of specialty foods in the US, to promote the best of Italian food and beverage products on his popular public television show. This partnership incorporates Atalanta's portfolio of Italy's best known and highest quality products on Eat!Drink!Italy! further strengthening the company's commitment to educating the consumer and trade on the 'Made in Italy' brand.
Chicago's Tuscany Restaurant Holds 'Pitch Your Pie' Pizza Contest in Celebration of National Pizza Month
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
This one goes out to all the pizza lovers out there! Celebrate National Pizza Month by Pitching Your Pie to Tuscany Restaurant.
New Flavors of Pumpkin Pies Have Increased the Holiday Demand from Rocky Mountain Pies
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
RMP has demonstrated their high quality of service and impeccable sweet and savory sensations for years. Now, they're emerging at the front of the pack at the ideal moment: releasing a variety of new flavors for Halloween.
Easy Crock Pot Recipe Has Been Published On Kids Activities Blog.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
Need a quick family dinner or a snack idea? An easy crock pot recipe and a simple peanut butter smoothie recipe have been published on Kids Activities Blog.
Russian Baby Food Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
While overall packaged food market in Russia grown with a CAGR of 9.2% during 2007 - 2011, baby food and pediatric nutrition segment registered strong growth rate of 24.02% during the same period. Moreover, Russia alone accounts for 63.5% & 5.3% of the overall Eastern Europe global baby food revenues respectively.
Two New Wineries Open in Traverse City Area
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
Two new wineries open their tasting room doors to the public this weekend in the Traverse City area. Three Fires Wine and Skipping Stone Cellars are located next to each other at the West Bayshore Village on M22 at Hilltop Road south of Suttons Bay in Leelanau County. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the tasting rooms from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Infographic and Article on California Wine Released by Cellars Wine Club
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
California is home to 1,200 wineries and over 480,000 acres of planted vineyards. The state is rich with viticultural history and cultural influences, bringing thousands of tourists each year to view the beautiful vineyards and wineries. With this in mind, Cellars Wine Club has produced a stunning new infographic and accompanying article on Californian wine.
Taco Bueno Celebrates Grand Opening of Prosper, TX Restaurant
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
In celebration of Taco Bueno's new location opening in Prosper, Texas, the restaurant will be giving away free Tex-Mex platters for a year to the first 50 customers in line on Tuesday, October 15. Located at 4385 East University, the restaurant will officially open at 9:00 AM following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local city officials at 8:30 AM. Prosper will mark the 178th store to join Taco Bueno's Tex-Mex fleet. 'We are extremely excited to be able to call Prosper, Texas our new home,' commented Chief Technology and Development Officer, Mike Roper. 'Our company believes that everyone deserves Tex-Mex made fresh. Everyone deserves Bueno. We can't wait to share our made-in-house Tex-Mex with the community of Prosper and are encouraging customers to come try our food on opening day.' The first 50 customers will receive one MexiDips & Chips platter per week for 52 weeks. In addition to giving away free food, Taco Bueno will be giving away free catering to a select few winners who leave a business card, as well as handing out T-shirts, coupons, and other prizes. The new restaurant will boast a double drive-thru in order to quickly serve customers on-the-go. It is the first new store to be built with the Modern Pueblo Design. This includes the Gabion wall system as its primary design feature that will act as a brand icon going forward.
Congrats! Papa John's Commemorates Reaching the 1,000 International Restaurant Milestone With Grand Celebration in London
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
LOUISVILLE, KY - Papa John's today hosted a grand celebration in London in recognition of the company reaching the 1,000th international restaurant milestone. The celebration, which featured an international flair with guests waving flags from some of the 35 countries and territories that Papa John's operates in, featured Papa John's founder, chairman and CEO, John Schnatter, and hundreds of Papa John's fans from around London.
Colorado Culinary Academy Graduation Ceremony to Feature Keynote Address by Nationally Recognized Chef Paul Virant
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Colorado Culinary Academy, the leading professional accelerated culinary training program, announced today that Chef Paul Virant, Michelin Star ranked, James Beard recognized, chef and owner of both Chicago-based restaurants - Vie and Perennial Virant - will deliver the keynote address to the inaugural graduating class on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Greenwood Village, CO. Chef Virant will also receive his honorary diploma from the Colorado Culinary Academy during graduation ceremony.
Yellow Rose Distilling Launches Double Barrel Bourbon with a Bang
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Yellow Rose Double Barrel Bourbon (43% ALC / VOL) is a premium bourbon finished in cabernet wine barrels. The whiskey is named for after the legendary shotgun and also the approach of finishing whiskey in a second barrel. Yellow Rose Double Barrel recently won a Silver Medal at the prestigious New York World Wine and Spirits Competition in September.
Q3 Restaurant Industry Sales and Traffic Mirror Economic Uncertainty
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Despite the improvement during September, restaurant same-store sales for the third quarter again fell into negative territory, evidencing the industry is far from sustained, healthy growth. The industry saw a slight improvement in its same-store sales during September; though this small growth in sales will likely be short lived given the current political and economic conditions and the resulting effect on consumer sentiment. This was reported by Black Box Intelligence and People Report through The Restaurant Industry Snapshot for September, released this week.
Smokey D's BBQ Wins World Series of BBQ Championship
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
After winning every meat category over the past decade at The American Royal competition in Kansas City, Smokey D's BBQ brought home the overall title in the World Series of BBQ over the weekend. The win netted co-owners Darren and Sherry Warth $12,500 in prize money, $5,000 in bonus Kingsford prize money as well as invitations to the prestigious Kingsford Invitational in New York City in November, the 2014 Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational in Lynchburg, TN and the 2014 Houston Livestock BBQ.
Everyday Vitamin Offers Special Discount on Nutiva's Organic Chia Seeds, a Nutritious Superfood for Curbing Appetite
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
EverydayVitamin.com is offering a sale on Nutiva's Organic Chia seeds brand - buy one bag for $10.49, buy two for $8.99 each.
Gluten-Free Health and Wellness Experience Holding Event on November 9 in Tacoma
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Are you ready for the biggest gluten-free event in Washington State? The Gluten Intolerance Group's annual event takes place this year at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center on November 9th, just weeks before Thanksgiving. This is perfect timing to learn from food demonstrations of sweet potato pie, sandwich bread for stuffing, and pumpkin cranberry bars. Among the great line-up of food demonstrators sharing their delicious recipes and techniques is Shauna Ahern, author of the popular blog "Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef." The sandwich bread recipe she will be sharing is from her latest cookbook "Gluten-Free Girl Every Day."

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