Cine-it Burger & Grill

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – I was on my way to have lunch at Flannigan’s and this really cute little diner called Cine-it Burger & grill it caught my eye, and while trying to check out the place from outside the owner came out and invited us in to try it out...It's the type of place you would want to take the family…
The theme of the diner is dinner or lunch & a movie; also it’s like an old 50’s dinner but instead of music playing in the background you have movies playing. Every Thursday night is customer request movie night and tonight they will be playing “Saturday Night Fever”.
The food is excellent , I had a bacon cheese burger with grilled onions it is to die for just thinking about it makes me go have some more.  The prices are great it’s not over priced the portions are perfect.  
They have this cool challenge for anyone who can really eat. It’s called “Super Godzilla Challenge” this is what the challenge entails: Five Meats. Five Cheeses, Four Toppings (your choice), Family Fries, and a Drink if you can eat all of this within 15 min or less it’s free.
I just want to let everyone know I don’t work for them or have anything to do with the diner. I am just a customer who walked in and enjoyed everything about this restaurant and I will defiantly be returning.
Cine-It Burger & Grill

11421 South Dixie Highway

Pinecrest, FL 33156

305-254-7950

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Royal Card Best Restaurants Specials

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – Royal Card offers significant discount at the best New York restaurants. Become a free member by signing up with Royal Card and you get special promotional offers to such famous places as Orange Grill, Riviera Grill, Xo Creperie, and Rasputin. You will start to receive weekly newsletters to your mail box and always know what is going on and where. Royal Card features more services including Easy Leasing, Mega Vision, Solo Pilates and others http://www.royalcardusa.com/en/Register/royal-reviewroya ...
Enjoy warm summer evenings at Royal card restaurants where imaginative food presentation and exceptional taste characterize your fine dining experience. With pretty views of area and a glass of distinct French wine these venues are the perfect settings for any occasion. With Royal Card you can find a variety of dining options, all offering best international flavors. Executive chefs in every Royal Card restaurant present buffet of tempting culinary creations and bountiful savory sensations.
3Serving great food and authentic dishes Orange Grill, Riviera Grill, XO Creperie delight your tastebuds and satisfy the largest appetites. Combines with the delicious dishes, wonderful aromas and outstanding service you will get a total dining experience. Log on to http://www.royalcardusa.com/en/Register/become-a-member to sign up for Royal card for free.

Families Trying To Save On Kids Meals

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – Kokopelli Software, LLC today announced the public release of KidsEatFor.com, a free website enabling families to find local restaurants where kids eat free or for discounted prices.
“The current financial crisis has left us all a little short at the end of the month.  But I still like to go eat at local restaurants with my family.  If one of the restaurants is offering free kids meals, I’ll move them to the top of my list to visit,” stated Lisa Campbell, Chief Deal Finder at KidsEatFor.com.  “Our website, http://www.kidseatfor.com, has the largest and most accurate database of locations offering these deals.”
The website, http://www.kidseatfor.com, offers many features:

 -Convenient calendar view to visualize not only where, but when the deals are offered

 -Metropolitan area grouping to include suburban areas in searches

 -Anonymous voting on deals, confirm them or report they are no longer valid.

 -View all locations of a restaurant chain, even if the offer varies among locations
Kokopelli Software, LLC specializes in Software To Make Your Life Easier™. KidsEatFor is the company’s first product.  The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.  http://www.kokopellisoftware.com

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Search for Restaurants and Sponsors to Participate in Wine and Food Under the Stars

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – SAN BERNARDINO, Calif–The National Orange Show Foundation is in search of restaurants, catering companies, and sponsors to participate in its 22nd annual fundraising event, Wine and Food under the Stars, to be held later this year on October 8, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the National Orange Show Events Center. Restaurants and catering companies who register will receive a booth free of charge in exchange for providing free food samples to the event’s attendees. Companies may also participate by becoming a sponsor for this special community event.
“Wine and Food under the Stars boasts a guest list comprised of leaders in business, government and community, or in other words—some of your best customers,” explained Derrick Vasquez, Director of Catering and Special Events at the National Orange Show Events Center. “It is a great way to promote your business.”
The event, known as the Inland Empire’s premier wine and food tasting event, features live entertainment, award-winning wines, and a variety of cuisine from the best Inland Empire restaurants. Proceeds go directly to the National Orange Show Foundation as well as many community organizations including the Assistance League of San Bernardino, Santa Claus Inc, the San Bernardino Symphony, and H.E.A.L. (Helping Every Animal League).
To participate, restaurants or sponsors must complete a restaurant participation and/or sponsorship form distributed by the National Orange Show Events Center. More information is available by calling Derrick Vasquez at (909) 888-6788, ext. 411.


About the National Orange Show Foundation

As the giving arm of the National Orange Show, the National Orange Show Foundation has a long tradition of community partnership. The foundation fulfills its mission through its commitment to support community organizations and their many programs in the Inland Empire. The National Orange Show Foundation proudly provides funds for education programs, services and programs that benefit at-risk children and their families, services and programs that improve quality of life, student scholarships, community enrichment, and literacy.

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About the National Orange Show Events Center

The National Orange Show Events Center is the Inland Empire’s premier source of entertainment and all-inclusive event solutions. The center’s multi-use, 120 acre facility offers 150,000 square feet of indoor space, a state-of-the-art satellite wagering center, the IMS motorcycle speedway, and the Best-in-the-West auto speedway. With the historic tradition of the annual citrus fair at the heart of the organization since 1911, the National Orange Show Events Center is at the forefront of the events industry while working to maintain strong community connections. For more information, visit www.nosevents.com.

Rumson Italian Restaurant Offers Half Priced Wine By The Bottle

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – Undici Italian Restaurant in Rumson offers wine lovers two evenings of exceptional wine indulgence at half price.  Every Wednesday at Undici is half priced wine by the bottle.  For those who enjoy a casual glass, Thursday night is not to be missed.  Guests can enjoy half priced wines by the glass with over 35 all Italian selections.
Undici is the standout Italian restaurant in Rumson.  Minutes outside of Red Bank, Undici provides a decidedly Tuscan ambiance with a rustic Italian feel felt throughout the restaurant’s 2 spacious floors.  Outside seating in the Tuscan style courtyard is available in the front.  Upon entering, guests are greeted by massive oaken doors leading to a cavernous entrance.  The intoxicating aroma lingering throughout hints at the delicious menu of fresh produce, fish, meats, gnocchi, pastas and more.
Undici has a Wine Spectator, Best of Award of Excellence, with over 600 labels representing every growing region in Italy, and having vertical as well as producer depth in Super Tuscans, Barolo, Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Chianti Classico to name a few.  To see the wine menu online, visit http://www.undicirestaurant.com/menus/wine_list.php
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, guests can lounge at a cozy table or sit bar-side to sip on some of the most exquisite wines and dine on homemade Italian cuisine.    The half priced selections are an excellent way to sample their vast collection of Italian wines.  
To learn more about Undici and their authentic Italian cuisine, visit their website at http://www.undicirestaurant.com/
Undici Restaurant is also featuring a series of Italian regional wine and food symposiums titled Accademia del Vino.  Sessions are $30 and include dinner, lecture and tasting.  There are 7 dates lined up starting in September.  


Press Contact:

Preston Porter

prestondporter@gmail.com

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Undici Restaurant is an authentic Tuscan style restaurant in Rumson NJ, designed with ancient stone, wood, tile and plaster. The restaurant features Tuscan cuisine in an intimate and classic setting. The restaurant is located on West River Road.

Indigo Pearl appoints Stephane Duvacher as Food and Beverage Director

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – A Chef by training, Stephane began his career in the hospitality industry at various renowned restaurants in France such as the Brasserie Au Pied de Cochon in Paris and the Michelin One-Star-rated restaurant Le Beauharnais in Fontainbleau which was once home to Napoleon Bonaparte.
“It is not often that you get an opportunity to join an esteemed organization such as Indigo Pearl and be responsible for the essential planning and operations of food and beverage. I am really looking forward to working with the culinary team at Indigo Pearl to deliver a dining experience that exceeds our guests’ expectations,” said Stephane.
Other prominent restaurants Stephane has worked at include, the Michelin One-Star-rated Restaurant Hotel L’Aigle Noir in Fontainebleau, L’Auberge de L’Ecritoire in Chateauneuf and Auberge L’Orée de la Forêt in Plelan le Grand. In 1986, Stephane was also part of the team that saw to the successful opening of Grange Park Hotel in the United Kingdom,
Stephane also previously served as Executive Chef at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza in Muscat Oman, Baguio Country Club in Philippines, Oasis Beach Hotel & Towers in Dubai and Kuwait Hilton where he catered to events for 19 heads of state and presidents.

In 2001, he joined five-star Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa in Dubai as Executive Chef and within two years he was promoted to Food & Beverage Director and oversaw the nine restaurants, four bars and all aspects of catering and banquets at the property.

Subsequently in 2006, Stephane was promoted to Corporate Director of Jebel Ali International Hotels and was responsible for the Company’s pre-openings.
Prior to his appointment at Indigo Pearl, Stephane Duvacher served as the Food & Beverage Director at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands.
On the new addition to the team, Mr. Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of Indigo Pearl says, “Stephane is well-known in the culinary circuit and the team is thrilled to welcome him to Indigo Pearl.  I am confident that his commitment to service excellence combined with his creative approaches to dining, will further boost our goal to become a gastronomically reputed hotel.”

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About Indigo Pearl
The distinctive Indigo Pearl resort is a fusion of modern architecture and Thai tin-mining heritage next to Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Indigo Pearl was recently awarded ‘’Best Design Concept Hotel/Resort in South East Asia’’ at the HAPA (Hospitality Asia) Awards 2008 – 2010. The resort was also voted among Asia’s Top 25 Best Leisure Hotels and Resorts in the Smart Travel Asia ‘Best in Travel Poll 2008’.
Admitted as a member of HIP Hotels, the distinctive 5-star resort was furthered selected to join the Kiwi Collection’s exclusive list of the top 1,500 hotels in the world, and partner the world’s leading private members’ club and concierge, quintessentially.

Piedmontese Beef Featured At Food & Wine Classic In Aspen

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2009 – Thousands of the greatest culinary minds descended upon Aspen, Colorado for the world’s premier epicurean event known as the FOOD & WINE Classic, an exclusive three-day event during which world-renowned chefs and the culinary elite share trade secrets. Among the topics discussed at this year’s Classic was the industry’s increasing commitment to natural sustainable products that are source-verified. Highlighting this trend at their premier invitation-only event, TWO TWELVE ACCESS ASPEN featured Certified Piedmontese Beef from Montana Ranch Brand all three nights to the enthusiasm of top celebrity chefs and industry leaders.
The Fifth Anniversary of Access Aspen was located just blocks from The Grand Tasting Pavilion at a private mountainside mansion. Each night, Two Twelve Access Aspen hosted the best and the brightest of the hospitality industry, which had the pleasure of dining on Montana Ranch Brand’s authentically natural Piedmontese beef throughout the course of the weekend.
Beginning with the Thursday night opening of Access Aspen, servers passed sliced Piedmontese beef striploin with charred tomatillo relish on a cornbread crouton, as well as Piedmontese beef sliders with aged white cheddar and caramelized onions on mini potato rolls. On Friday night, guests enjoyed grilled Piedmontese beef ribeye on ficelle toast with peppercorn hollandaise sauce, and on Saturday afternoon, Montana Ranch provided Milagro Siesta with Piedmontese beef skirt steak for their delectable taco station. Then the final evening of Access, Montana Ranch pulled out all the stops, serving Piedmontese beef tartare on brioche toast with a quail egg! As in the past, Two Twelve Access Aspen was the talk of the town and considered the best late night event during the Classic.
“It’s an honor to be invited to participate in this event,” said Ralph Peterson, President and CEO of Montana Ranch Brand. “We had to be referred by one of these celebrity chefs to even be considered to participate at this event. Our product is very unique in the fact that it is a leaner beef, yet with exceptional tenderness and flavor. The chefs that have worked with our Piedmontese beef love the fact that they can feature a tender, healthier cut of meat on their menu that delivers a superior flavor profile.”
Throughout the event, there was a common disbelief expressed among those that tasted Piedmontese beef for the first time. The comments ranged from “it tastes like what beef should taste like” to “that has to be dry aged prime.” For those that were not familiar with the Piedmontese breed of cattle, the conventional wisdom was that great tasting beef required an ultra fatty prime cut of meat that has been dry aged for tenderness. However, to the delight of the guests at the Access Aspen event, they discovered that they could experience truly delicious tender beef without the excessive fat found in traditional prime beef.
2009 Two Twelve Access Aspen – Notable Attendees

Each evening Two Twelve Access Aspen was visited by a mix of high profile talent that were in Aspen for the Classic, including chefs, culinary experts, wine experts, various trade experts and culinary media personalities.
Below is a comprehensive list of the notable talent in attendance.
BEST NEW CHEFS ’09:                                        CELEBRITY CHEFS:

•Nate Appleman                                                      •Jose Andres

•Vinny Dotolo                                                          •Mario Batali

•Kelly English                                                          •Richard Blais

•Mark Fuller                                                              •David Burke

•Linton Hopkins                                                     •Cesare Casella

•Christopher Kostow                                            •David Chang

•Paul Liebrandt                                                       •Michael Chiarello

•Barry Maiden                                                         •Leah Cohen

•Naomi Pomeroy                                                    •Tom Colicchio

•John Shook                                                           •Giada De Laurentiis

                                                                                   •Traci Des Jardins

                                                                                   •Harold Dieterle

WINE EXPERTS:                                                    •Todd English

•Joe Bastianich                                                      •Bobby Flay

•Robert Bohr                                                           •Alex Guarnaschelli

•Brian Duncan                                                        •Ilan Hall

•Anthony Giglio                                                      •Melissa Harrison

•David Lynch                                                           •Stephanie Izard

•Joshua Wesson                                                    •Paul Kahan

                                                                                   •Tim Love

                                                                                   •Dena Marino

PERSONALITIES/MEDIA/MISC:                         •Jeff McInnis

•Jason Binn – media personality                          •Danny Meyer

•Sissy Biggers – media personality                     •Drew Nieporent

•Kate Krader – media personality                         •Michel Nischan

•Gail Simmons – culinary personality                   •Allison Richman

•Laura Werlin -- cheese expert                              •Hosea Rosenberg

                                                                                   •Marcus Samuelsson

                                                                                   •Nancy Silverton

MIXOLOGISTS:                                                       •Michael Symon

•Gabriel Orta                                                            •Jonathan Waxman

•Gaston Martinez                                                    •Ming Tsai

•Charlotte Voisey                                                   •Fabio Viviani

•Elad Zvi                                                                    •Jonathan Waxman



ABOUT PIEDMONTESE BEEF by Montana Ranch Brand

Montana Ranch Brand is proud to offer the world’s premier natural* beef - Certified Piedmontese Beef. The Piedmontese breed of cattle originated in the foothills of Italy and its unique beef has been a traditional favorite in authentic Italian kitchens for many generations.

Today, we have hardworking family ranchers who are raising this delicious, wholesome beef here in the United States. Montana Ranch Brand is committed to maintaining the integrity, quality and superior characteristics of this breed by defining and enforcing strict ranching standards from birth to harvest. Naturally having less fat and cholesterol than traditional beef, our Certified Piedmontese Beef meets the demands of the health-conscious consumer while delivering an exquisite, world-class taste and tenderness with every cut.

Montana Ranch Brand™ Certified Piedmontese Beef is nature's perfect combination of nutrition and taste.  It is tender, juicy, full-flavored beef with less fat and cholesterol than traditional beef. Our Ranchers raise their animals the way nature intended - on open rangelands where they enjoy peaceful surroundings and the finest resources nature has to offer.
To maintain a superior level of wholesomeness, their ranching standards include:
• Raised without the use of antibiotics

• Raised without the use of added growth hormones or steroids

• Raised only on vegetarian feed - no animal by-products

• Source verified to working family ranches for traceability
With nothing artificial and minimal processing, you can rest assured that all Montana Ranch Brand™ meats are tender, juicy, and naturally good for you and your family.

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We are proud to offer the world's premier natural beef - Certified Piedmontese Beef. Raised without antibiotics, hormones or steroids with less fat and cholesterol than traditional beef, Piedmontese Beef delivers a world-class taste and tenderness.

Red Bank Italian Restaurant Serves Up Pre-Theater Dinners For Count Basie Guests

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2009 – Basil T’s in Red Bank is best known for their delicious menu made of entirely homemade, authentic Italian cuisine and their award winning brewery.  The Red Bank restaurant is the perfect setting for Count Basie Theater goers who want to enjoy a delicious homemade Italian meal before or after a special event.
The legendary Basil T’s boasts a menu of original recipes all handmade and handed down from generation to generation in the Rallo family.  Owners Victor Rallo Sr. and Jr. have spent the majority of their lives perfecting the art of fine Italian cuisine.  Everything is homemade, from the sauces and dressings to the mozzarella cheese, as well as the spectacular desserts and award winning beers.  A meal at Basil T’s is truly a feast for the body and soul.
Just minutes away from Red Bank’s Count Basie Theater, patrons have long enjoyed a satisfying meal at Basil T’s, complimenting an evening of delight at the Basie.  Those who leave the theater hungry will be happy to know that Basils offers a late night menu on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm until 12am, and Sunday through Thursday from 10pm until 11pm.  The late night dinner menu offers a delicious selection of Basil’s homemade pizzas, and appetizers like Calamari Fritti and Wings Diavolo.

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Basil T’s regularly features exciting dinner specials and a new seasonal beer. To see their full menu, visit http://www.basilt.com/home.php

Colorado Division of Liquor Encourages Wine To Go Bags

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL  –   TOGObrand.com, specializes in the wine to go laws and educating restaurant staff, driving their wine sales, and lowering their potential for liability.  "When politicans alter laws that effect business, they do not take into consideration how business owners will comply."  "Most restauranteurs", stated Smith, "want to obey the rules, but are busy managing successful companies.  They need an easy way to meet the new policies."
The wine to go laws change from state to state, however, in its simplicity allow a restaurant patron to remove a re-sealed wine bottle for off premise drinking, provided that specific criteria are met.  According to Robert Smith, partner of  TOGObrand.com, "It is not customary that laws are in favor of business owners, but in the case of the wine to go law, this one really is.  With strict compliance, the wine to go law can increase the sales for a restaurant, decrease liability, and create happy patrons.  What more could a restauranteur ask for?"

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TOGObrand.com provides innovative products to the food & beverage industry that increase revenue, as well as decrease their liability. Family owned and operated in South Florida, TOGObrand.com is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to restaurateurs.
For more information on how restaurateurs can increase their wine sales and comply with the new law, visit http://www.TOGObrand.com.

RESTAURANTS ON THE RUN Changes to SuperDegradable™ Cutlery

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – Aliso Viejo, California - In alignment with their commitment to the environment, the restaurant delivery service, Restaurants on the Run now offers new Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ plastic cutlery with all deliveries.
Restaurants on the Run has announced their system wide launch of Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ Cutlery and Servingware… The first, biodegradable, single use plastic cutlery product line in America.
Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ cutlery, looks, performs and feels like high quality plastic cutlery and easily withstands severe heat tests.  Doing the right thing for the environment has never been easier.
Because, over 98% of all single use food service cutlery ends up in the garbage, and ultimately a landfill due to “end of life” management constraints, Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ cutlery is a very real and long term solution for the millions of pieces of single use cutlery used every day.  With a very limited number of commercial composting facilities (about 135) operating throughout  the country, It will be many years before composting will become a viable option for the disposal of single use cutlery and other disposable food containers.
Transitions2earth™, in partnership with EcoPure™ has introduced an additive, that when utilized allows microbial activity to break down the molecular structure of polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene at levels of up to 100 times faster than without the additive.

The biodegradation process begins when the plastic enters into a landfill.  Microbes colonize on the outer surface or the plastic, and begin to digest it… starting the breakdown process.  Since our product works via microbes, it is distinct from other technologies which use heat, moisture, mechanical methods or UV.
Restaurant on the Run (www.rotr.com) is committed to the environment, and this product is just another way the company has significantly reduced the impact of single use cutlery on the environment.
Restaurants on the Run, an industry leader in restaurant delivery services, based in Aliso Viejo, California, provides corporate food delivery services, and marketing for more than 950 restaurants throughout California, Washington and Nevada.  For more information, visit www.rotr.com.
Transitions2earth™ located in Seattle, Washington manufactures and distributes high quality SuperDegradable™ products throughout the United States.  For more information, visit www.transitions2earth.com

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Manufacturers and distributes Transitions2earth SuperDegradable single use cutlery and service ware for the Food Service industry.

High Five for Five Fifty Five

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – Diningverse would like to give a high five together with a $55 dining gift certificate to a Diningverse patron who posts the 555th recommendation. Simply go to diningverse.com and leave your recommendation for a restaurant you have visited and liked. The 555 recommendations will be the first and, therefore, the most significant Diningverse milestone yet. The winning patron will select any restaurant listed on diningverse.com and we will send our high five together with a $55 dining gift certificate for this restaurant.
Diningverse is still very young but already is significantly embraced by both patrons and independent restaurant owners in a growing number of local areas. The "High Five for Five Fifty Five" is our first public competition also a way of saying thanks to our fantastic community of registered Diningverse patrons.
"Without the warm embrace by our Diningverse patrons and their support of local, independently owned restaurants through their recommendations, diningverse would be yet another mediocre restaurant directory," said Chris Starr, a business partner at Diverse Ventures, LLC, the parent company of Diningverse. "Diningverse is so much more than just a list of independently owned restaurants. It allows local restaurants to maintain full profiles with menus, specials, photos and more to market the restaurants' food and services on Diningverse and on the Internet," Chris Starr added.
Diningverse decided to reward one of our patrons for taking the time and posting his/her recommendation by giving away a $55 dining gift certificate. Also, this dining certificate will be for one of the restaurants currently listed on diningverse.com, which in turn helps to promote the great food and service of the restaurant.
Last week Diningverse added integration with Facebook which allows Diningverse patrons, who also have a Facebook account, to automatically post their restaurant recommendations on their Facebook Wall. "We hope that the recent addition of Facebook Connect integration on Diningverse will help us accelerate our growth. We have a ton of new useful functionality planned that we will be adding to diningverse.com over time," noted Chris Starr as her final remark.
Please visit http://diningverse.com to participate or check out our Blog at http://blog.diningverse.com

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About Diningverse
Diningverse is a new way to discover local, independently owned restaurants and share recommendations for these restaurants with friends on diningverse.com. It is also an advanced and innovative way for local, independently owned restaurants to market their food and services on the Internet. On diningverse.com, we've designed a better way to integrate local restaurant information and patron recommendations, so restaurants and patrons alike should find it to be the most dependable, user-friendly dining resource on the Web.

JES Offers New Scotsman Ice Machines with Free Freight

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – JES Restaurant Equipment is pleased to announce the arrival of new Scotsman Ice Machines in their showroom and company inventory.  The new machines, as well as many other well-known name brands, can also be purchased online through http://www.jesrestaurantequipment.com/.
An award-winning supplier of wares for the restaurant and the home, JES Restaurant Equipment has a reputation for bringing the highest quality restaurant equipment to all of its customers, at the most reasonable prices.  Given their competitive pricing and outstanding customer service, it is easy to see why JES Restaurant Equipment is an industry leader in offering restaurant equipment.  
JES Restaurant Equipment is excited to offer New Scotsman Ice Machines with FREE FREIGHT to its customers.  For a limited time, all Scotsman ice machines can be order with free shipping!  Customers can choose from industrially-sized machines to residential models.  In addition, one can select the style of ice that best fits their needs – cube ice, nugget ice, chips… if you need it, JES Restaurant Equipment has got it!  
Not sure what you need? JES Restaurant Equipment has staff available both online and in the company showroom to help you make the decision that best suits your needs.  JES Restaurant Equipment also has a complete array of accessories to go with Scotsman Ice Machines: from ice scoops to bins and all in-between.
Scotsman Ice Machines with Free Freight cannot be offered forever, so consumers are advices to drop by the showroom or order a machine online as soon as possible to take advantage of both the deals and the availability of stock.  Customers with questions can contact the showroom directly at 1-866-200-6056, Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm EST.

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JES Restaurant Equipment is pleased to announce the arrival of new Scotsman Ice Machines in their showroom and company inventory.

Buy Picnic Tables in Bulk and Save at Rawgarden.co.uk

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 24, 2009 – No matter whether you are a company or an individual customer, all purchases of five or more picnic tables are eligible for this fantastic bulk discount. This is just one of many regular special offers available on the Rawgarden website, making the site a must-have addition to the Bookmark Bar of anyone wanting garden furniture and accessories of the finest quality, at the best value.
Rawgarden’s admirable differentiator from its competitors is a dual commitment to quality and value. Other companies may provide garden furniture, accessories and barbecues of top quality, but often do so at premium prices. Rawgarden strives to bring its customers the best every-day price for all of its products, as well as featuring special offers such as bulk discounts, but never by compromising quality. Rawgarden is proud to have steadily built up a range of products that is as sterling as the company’s reputation.
Those wanting to buy bulk picnic tables can choose from a plethora of top quality designs in a wide choice of materials and sizes at Rawgarden.co.uk. There are models designed and produced by Rawgarden itself: the company’s Pine Picnic Table comes in 1400mm and 1800mm lengths and is made in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood (Rawgarden is proud to have been awarded its own FSC Chain of Custody number – the mark of responsible forestry). These A frame picnic tables are budget models in price, while the smooth quality of the wood edges and their leg-friendly rounded corners help to meet Rawgarden’s exacting standards when it comes to quality.
Then there is the classic, ready oiled Meranti Hardwood Picnic Table, great for both domestic and commercial use and in 1500mm and 1800mm lengths, as well as the Jumbo 1.5 Diameter Meranti Hardwood Picnic Table which when bought in bulk could save the purchaser up to £50 per table. Finally, the luxurious and distinctive Alexander Rose range of Round Pine Picnic Tables, all made in FSC certified wood.
Rawgarden’s bulk discounts are not just limited to picnic tables. The Rawgarden Lily Pine Garden Bench, made in FSC certified wood, is also part of Rawgarden’s current bulk discount range. Keep checking www.rawgarden.co.uk for the latest furniture to be added to the Bulk Discount and Sale Clearance sections, and make sure that you don’t miss out on another great offer from Rawgarden.
Editor’s Note: Rawgarden is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital marketing specialists, Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / + 34 952 783 637

Study: Customer Service Skills Fall Short Of Stimulating Purchases

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 24, 2009 – Retailers are not doing enough in the current economic downturn to maximise the number of in-store purchases made by customers, according to the latest benchmarking data compiled by The Realise Group from almost 40,000 mystery shops conducted in the 2008 – 2009 Financial Year.
Results from similar benchmarking exercises conducted in 2006 and 2007 revealed that there were significant improvements overall from 2006 and 2007, but that many standards have slipped since 2007.
Sales assistants’ selling skills are in trouble, with only 48% of sales assistants attempting to add-on or upsell a purchase, a 4% decline from 2007. Only 56% of sales assistants attempted to close the sale, an 8% decline from 2007.
The basic customer service standard of approaching customers to offer assistance rose by 15 percentage points from 2006 to 2007, but then experienced a large decline in the 2008 – 2009 Financial Year, falling 11 percentage points from 85% to 74%.
“The results were a surprise, as our expectation was that the recession would have created an imperative to deliver on these critical standards to encourage sales,” said The Realise Group’s Managing Director Katie Miles.
“In these competitive times, sales staff need to be more than just a smiling face. They need to be equipped with the skills to turn browsers into buying customers and encourage shoppers to purchase more than they intended to.”
Less than 50% of staff assessed in all three sectors (Apparel, General and Food) of the study attempted to upsell / add-on.
Staff in Food sectors led in making customer service top priority with an average result of 90%, compared with 84% in General retailers and only 68% in Apparel retailers.
“This was an interesting finding in our study. Apparel retailers seem to place their housekeeping and administrative duties above customer service and will often only approach our mystery shoppers to offer assistance if shoppers deliberately put themselves in their line of sight. Think of how many lost opportunities this results in!” said Katie Miles.
85% of sales assistants in Apparel asked questions to determine mystery shoppers’ needs, followed closely by General retailers with 84%. 94% of both Apparel and General retailers made appropriate product recommendations.
In the Food sector, 91% of mystery shoppers said that the food met their expectations and that their orders were prepared in a timely manner. 96% of payments were handled in an efficient manner.
Across all three categories, 46% of mystery shoppers rated their overall experience as ‘good’ and 34% rated them ‘excellent’. Overall, 87% of mystery shoppers said that they would return to the store based on their experience, unchanged from 2007.
For detailed data and graphs, go to http://therealisegroup.com.au/files/benchmarkingpressrel ...

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The Realise Group offers customer experience evaluation services such as mystery shopping, customer satisfaction surveying, store standards auditing and exit interviews to help retailers understand how their brand promise is being delivered at store level. The Realise Group also manages customer service desks at major shopping centres.

ChillTech Appliance, make more Ice with out using any Electricity; Restaurants and Hotel Ice Machine

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Most new products are produced in any industry are generally improvements of existing products. We see this type of evolutions of products in every sector of manufacturing. For example computers, Dell, Apple, HP, and others keep evolving there existing products with large hard drives, more memory, and large screen sizes, but there is nothing that is revolutionary about the new products. Every now and then some companies see a unique opportunity to design, develop, and manufacture something that not only solves an existing problem but is also revolutionary in its consumption of non-renewable resources.
The industrial revolution brought about great strides in many areas of life, but with some unforeseen bad consequences. We as a planet our population grew, and we began consuming vast amounts of natural resources with out understanding the possible effect of pollution and longevity of these resources. We are now starting to see the negative effects of such great excess. Great attention on the part of governments, companies, and consumers has recently focused on our effects (eco-footprint) on our environment, and reducing the consumption of resources.
Arguably two of the most import resources we have are water and energy. For some business, such as the Food and Restaurants industry, these are vital to every day operation. For many years one of the most unassuming pieces of restaurants equipment that can often cause problems or create extra work are Ice Machines. Often problems such as ice machines not working quickly slow ice production, and having to move ice manually around a restaurants cause owners to have to purchase ice on a regular basis to offset the shortage. Will now there is a simple add-on appliance that uses NO electricity, and can increase your ice machine production by 30%.
FreshWaterSystems.com introduces the ChillTech CT1 Heat Exchanger for commercial Icemakers up to 4000 lbs.  http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-4957-chilltech-ct1-he ... The exclusive ChillTech System significantly reduces the temperature of the water to incoming ice makers.  This Lower feed water temperature, reduces ice maker cycle times and KWH consumption while increasing the ice making capacity of the ice maker up to 30%.
In short, the ChillTech drastically cuts energy usage, and increases the volume of ice a machine produces. In addition, it increases harvest weight and reduces freeze times. At the end of the cycle, you will have purged much less water. This means a highly reduced KWH consumption per 100 pounds of ice and a reduction in gallons of water used per pounds of ice harvested.
The ChillTech was developed to be a very simple add on to an existing or new ice machine. The ChillTech is designed to sit on the floor, or mount on the wall using the optional mounting bracket.
So how does this add up to savings for restaurants and hotel owners those user commercial ice machines? Take the following example;
- Ice Production with out ChillTech
~ Ice Maker with a Capacity of 400 lbs/day

~ Actual Daily Production using mfg’s 90-70 specs:     330 lbs/day

~ Annual Ice Production (lbs):       120,450
- Ice Production with ChillTech
~ Ice Maker with a Capacity of 400 lbs/day

~ Actual Daily Production using mfg’s 90-70 specs:         429 lbs/day

~ Extra Ice Production:           99 lbs/day

~ Annual Ice Production (lbs):        156,585

~ Increased Ice Production:          36,135 lbs/year
** VALUE OF ADDITIONAL ICE @ $0.01/LB: $361.35 ***


- SAVEINGS ON ELECTRICITY
~ Typical kWh to produce 100 lbs of Ice:      8.5

~ Average kWh usage for 400 lbs/day Ice Machine:      28.05 kWh

~ Annual Cost of Electricity (at $.10 per kWh) with out ChillTech:    $1,023.83
* Annual Cost of Electricity (at $.10 per kWh) WITH CHILLTECH SYSTEMS: $716.68

** SAVINGS OF $307.15
So with the above example not only are you saving money, and time, but you are using a revolutionary product that helps conserver two of the most precious resources we have water and energy.  For more information about this product or any water filters visit us online at http://www.freshwatersystems.com

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Fresh Water Systems is a leader in the water treatment equipment industry for residential, commercial, and pharmacy markets. Fresh Water Systems is committed to providing the best customer service and the highest quality products that you can trust.

Building Dreams of Green

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Venice, Florida -- Venice waterfront restaurant Sharky’s on the Pier and Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County are gearing up for a new “Green” neighborhood in the Laurel Nokomis community named Garden Park.  The nine energy efficient townhouses will be centered around a family park and provide 18 local families an opportunity to become homeowners for the first time. Garden Park will take about two years to complete.
Sharky’s on the Pier co-owner Mike Pachota has been a generous community sponsor of these homes and towards Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County. “It is always important to give back to the community, however, during this economic downturn; it is imperative that we all pitch in and give back. Sharky’s would not be where it is today without our loyal customers,” said Mr. Pachota. Once the two year project is complete the new homeowners will celebrate and share the stories of building their independence in a dedication ceremony planned for late 2011. The public will be invited to the event. “We are honored to be a part of Building Dreams for the citizens of South Sarasota County,” he continued.
Volunteers from Sharky's on the Pier, Publix Supermarkets and LeaderChip, along with Habitat for Humanity’s dedicated regulars as well as the local community and civic organizations have been raising walls, swinging hammers and screw guns for this project every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 7:30am until noon.
Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing low-income working families the hope and transforming experience of homeownership. This is a dream to those who would otherwise not qualify to afford a home of their own.
“Through our partnerships with community leaders like Sharky’s on the Pier, Habitat for Humanity is making the American dream of homeownership a reality,” said Judy Wilcox, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County.  “These new communities will change both children and adult lives forever.”
Sharky’s on the Pier has supported community events in South Sarasota County for over 20 years.  Past events include the annual “Ride the Beaches” bike ride, which raises money for cancer research. With its spectacular waterfront location, Sharky’s offers unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico and the sandy, secluded beach. They feature live, gulf-side entertainment five nights a week on their family-friendly outdoor deck.
For more information on how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, please visit their website at http://www.habitatsouthsarasota.org or call Dena at 941-493-6606.
To find out more about Sharky’s on the Pier, call 941-488-1456 or go online to http://www.sharkysonthepier.com.

Mugs on Missouri Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with 5 Dollar Meals

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Clearwater, FL - Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com),

restaurant and sports bar, are celebrating their 5 year anniversary, July 21st though July 25th, by throwing a 5 day party thanking customers with $5 meals for 5 days, beverage sampling, door prizes from local businesses and a grand prize give away (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com).
“We thought it would be fun to expand on the 5 year anniversary celebration by thanking our customers with $5 menu items, $5 pitchers on selected brands and to do it for 5 days,” said Abe Moussa, founder and CEO of Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri.   “We picked favorite menu items and adapted them for the $5 meals which include 2 Hamburger Bites, Small Chicken Caesar Salad, Boneless Wings, Fish & Chips or ½ Rack Ribs & Coleslaw.
The celebration kicks off July 21st between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting event to celebrate their new name and style.
During the week the Bud girls and Bacardi girls will be stopping by customer tables with free promo gear. Each evening there will be free samples sizes of new beers and a new signature drink.  
Customers can help pick the Mugs on Missouri new signature 2-4-1 drink. Samples sizes of two specialty drinks will be offered between 4-8 p.m.  Customers can then cast their vote by ordering their favorite of the two.  The drink most ordered wins and will become the new Mugs on Missouri 2-4-1 house drink. (Must be 21 or older to participate.)
Festivities will culminate July 25th starting at 4 p.m. with the addition of live entertainment and guest appearances by Fisher from 97X and Brent from 102.5 The Bone.
Raffles will take place during the evening and at 8 p.m. sharp; the grand prize winner will be drawn and given the ultimate summer and football party companion, a BBQ Grill with accessories, four porterhouse steaks and a bottle of wine.
Available during the 5 days of celebration, customers wanting to win the BBQ Grill package can enter simply by asking their server or the host for an entry form.  All entries must be completed and turned in before the drawing.  Although duplicate forms are allowed only one form per person per visit and the winner must be present at time of drawing to win.
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) owner Abe Moussa has worked in the restaurant industry since 1988, and has been a restaurant owner since 1998.  The Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri concept falls in the American Restaurant, and Sports Bar category, winning Clearwater Best Wings and Clearwater Best Sports Bar votes.  The family restaurant also features a fun Karaoke Night. Expansion plans for his concept are underway with additional locations opening soon.  For more information and to see the menu visit http://mugsonmissouri.com.

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Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) owner Abe Moussa has worked in the restaurant industry since 1988, and has been a restaurant owner since 1998. The Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri concept falls in the American Restaurant, and Sports Bar category, winning Clearwater Best Wings and Clearwater Best Sports Bar votes. The family restaurant also features a fun Karaoke Night. Expansion plans for his concept are underway with additional locations opening soon. For more information and to see the menu visit http://mugsonmissouri.com.

Aqua Pure Breed™ Brand Waters Available

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Pure Breed Products, Inc., a new canine beverage company committed to dog wellness, announced today that its new Aqua Pure Breed™ brand water – the nation’s first portable, disposable, bowl-shaped water bottle for dogs – is making its worldwide retail debut, August 15, 2009, in upscale dog boutiques and online via the company’s website, www.AquaPureBreed.com.
“The New Year marks the beginning of a revolution in pet beverages,” says David Maseredjian, Jr., President of Pure Breed Products, Inc. “Aqua Pure Breed™ solves the problems of previous water bottles for dogs (i.e. disposability, portability, cleanliness, and water purity). No more messy pouring from your faucet or bottle to another bowl”.
Aqua Pure Breed™ is a re-sealable dog water bottle, filled with premium mountain, natural, and mineral enhanced spring waters, and shaped like a bowl for an all-in-one hydration solution.
“Aqua Pure Breed™ has so many practical uses throughout the day. Whether I am exercising, shopping, dining, or traveling with my dog, Aqua Pure Breed™ is the portable water bottle solution I have been looking for”, said Sherie Rogers, The Pet Nanny.
“Retailers we have met with see Aqua Pure Breed™ as an opportunity to underscore their commitment to providing their customers with the newest, most nutritious products available”, says Mr. Maseredjian.  “They tell us how practical and functional the product is. We feel we have the right product at the right time to give dog owners what they are looking for and make a marked difference in the lives of canines and their owners around the world”.
As medical experts and the media continue to report on the importance of supplemental nutrition, it is evident that dog food alone is not enough to provide the proper minerals needed for canines to be at their best health.
For this reason, Pure Breed Products, Inc. released Aqua Pure Breed’s mineral enhanced formulas, Bone & Joint Support and Healthy Skin & Coat.  Contrary to other flavored and added-mineral dog beverages, which often use diluted minerals and provide little nutritional value, Aqua Pure Breed™ uses pure minerals to ensure the purity of the water.
“We are not suggesting that drinking Aqua Pure Breed™ is all your dog needs as part of their daily mineral intake…”, adds Mr. Maseredjian, “…but with regular usage, you should see a significant difference in your dog’s overall health”.
Aqua Pure Breed™ water bottles include 8-ounces of pure mountain, natural, or mineral enhanced spring water in safe, plastic, recyclable containers, and can be found in luxury destinations around the world starting August 15, 2009. Visit AquaPureBreed.com for more information!
Source: Pure Breed Products, Inc.


About PURE BREED PRODUCTS, INC. – Corona Del Mar-based Pure Breed Products, Inc. is committed to dog wellness through the manufacture of Aqua Pure Breed™, a line of on-the-go, natural and mineral-enhanced, hydration products for active dogs.  Pure Breed Products, Inc. has started the Active Dog! Campaign, which utilizes the regional Active Dog Guide, to spread word of local dog-friendly destinations and businesses to take your dog to.

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About PURE BREED PRODUCTS, INC. – Corona Del Mar-based Pure Breed Products, Inc. is committed to dog wellness through the manufacture of Aqua Pure Breed™, a line of on-the-go, natural and mineral-enhanced, hydration products for active dogs. Pure Breed Products, Inc. has started the Active Dog! Campaign, which utilizes the regional Active Dog Guide, to spread word of local dog-friendly destinations and businesses to take your dog to.

Lots more 2 part restaurant guest checks added to GuestChecks.us

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Restaurant guest check seller, Pegasus Ventures Michigan is selling lots more guest checks from its website www.guestchecks.us
Randy Dewey, speaking for the highly ranked guest checks seller says, " We are building while others are struggling to stay afloat. We are able to keep this business going because we have built up a strong reputation for getting guest checks to our customers fast and easy ordering from our website. Our loyal customer base has been a great platform for our year over year increase in sales of more than 40%"
Dewey also said, "We sometimes get laughs that we are both a website design company and a guest check seller, but it is just the right diversification that placed us well for growth across the company. People need good, inexpensive websites and we are growing in that market, and restaurants still need guest checks. If we were just printing we would not be seeing the success we are seeing this year. The best part is our custom guest check business is growing by leaps and bounds. The simple fact is many companies that did this work are gone leaving folks without a printer for their custom guest checks. We are glad to step in and help out!"

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A Grand Rapids, Michigan based website designer and printed products company, Pegasus Ventures is best known for its "One price, once a year" website product. $395 gets their customers website design, updating through the year, hosting, domain name, email and more for one year. Pegasus Ventures Michigan is a prolific printer of custom printed restaurant guest checks, cash register receipt paper, and napkin bands. In addition to its custom printed products, Pegasus Ventures Michigan is an authorized vendor for Mr. Guest Check brand guest checks and National Checking products.

Use Restaurant Newsletter Marketing To Increase Profits And Get Results

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Here’s a simple question: When was the last time you went out to dinner, and how often do you dine out a month?
If you’re like most Americans, the answer the first is, “It’s been a while,” while a frequent reply to the second is a resounding, “Less than I used to.”
We all know how bad the economy is. People are cutting back on “luxury items” left and right, and trading a restaurant meal for the home-cooked variety is one of the simplest and most effective ways to trim the family budget. Countless polls put the question at the top of this page to thousands of Americans, more and more of whom choose to spend what little disposable income they have dining out.
With limited dollars and seemingly unlimited dining options, restaurant owners have to work harder—and smarter—to carve out their piece of a shrinking pie. The trick now is not just getting customers to walk into their establishment instead of the one across the street. It’s getting customers to bypass the fridge and leave their house in the first place.
Therefore, restaurant marketing has taken on an unprecedented level of importance. An eye-catching sign and a great review in the local paper can only carry you so far. Targeted, effective marketing, both to new and repeat customers, is the only way to break through the economic barriers and ensure a healthy bottom line.
Reaching Customers in a Digital Age

Dave Lipson, creator of ReservationBooks.com, a tool that allows owners and managers to track and organize all its restaurant’s day-to-day operations, is back with a another state-of-the-art program aimed at giving savvy restaurateurs a leg up on the competition.
RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com gives users access to a complete email newsletter marketing system designed to increase business by attracting new customers and maintaining existing ones. Easy-to-manage email lists, measurable data, and unparalleled support—it’s a full-service email marketing solution with a wide range of features.
“We’ve been working with restaurants for over 12 years, and we kept seeing the same problems pop up,” Lipson says. “There just wasn’t a simple, affordable tool that allowed owners to reach and cultivate new and loyal customers. We wanted to address these issues and create a templated, trackable marketing system that doesn’t cost users an arm and a leg. Unlike other companies who bill based on list size, we provide our service for flat fee regardless of size or frequency of use.”
While Lipson knows marketing is vital to the success of any restaurant, he understands that most restaurant owners don’t have the time, inclination, or background to create and maintain an effective email marketing program or top-flight newsletter. Now, his system takes care of the marketing so they can focus on what they do best – running a restaurant.
Professional Marketing, Measurable Results

The jewel of RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com is right there in the name. The site features dozens of professionally pre-designed newsletter templates. All members have to do is plug in the links and images they want (coupons, a menu, directions, a recipe, specials, etc.), import an email list, and they’re off and running.
More importantly, RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com provides fully measurable results. In seconds, users are able to see how many newsletters were delivered, who opened the emails, and who clicked on the links within. In addition, managers can get detailed campaign reports and real-time data. They can even see if customers have forwarded the newsletter to friends, family members, or coworkers.
“The system not only reaches a targeted customer base, it gives members the flexibility to develop those potential customers in personal, creative ways,” Lipson says. “For instance, you can send a personal email to anyone who received a forwarded newsletter inviting them to check out your new menu. Or, you can simply say hello and include a coupon for their first visit.”
“Little actions like these pay big dividends down the road,” he continues. “A personal touch can turn a potential customer into a paying one, or an occasional customer into a loyal, frequent patron.”
In this day and age, newsletter marketing is a critical component to the success of any restaurant. Despite the gloomy poll numbers and discouraging statistics, there are millions of people out there who still dine out on a regular basis. You just need a way reach them.
For more information on restaurant newsletter marketing or for a free trial of this unique system, visit RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com.

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RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com gives users access to a complete email newsletter marketing system designed to increase business by attracting new customers and maintaining existing ones. Easy-to-manage email lists, measurable data, and unparalleled support—it’s a full-service email marketing solution with a wide range of features.

Vegans and Carnivores Barbecue Together with New Summer Menu from VeggieBrothers.com

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 21, 2009 – Bradley Beach, New Jersey  - When summer starts to sizzle, Americans gather around the grill -- and just in time, VeggieBrothers.com has introduced its new “Rain or Shine” Summer Entertaining Menu that both vegans and meat lovers will enjoy.
Whether it’s something special for a vegan or vegetarian guest at a BBQ, or just a desire

to occasionally eat a little lighter this summer, Veggie Brothers’ online vegan menu

offers many convenient choices.
From their most popular pre-grilled items such as Grilled Flank Steak Au Jus, and Grilled Seitan Medallions, to their “grill yourself” products like the Soy Chicken Cutlet in BBQ sauce and their signature Pioneer Burger, Veggie Brothers makes it easy for customers to find great ideas to share tasty chef made vegan cuisine with friends and family at this summer's festivities.
“With Veggie Brothers in your freezer, party plans no longer need to be canceled”, said Veggie Brothers’ president Michael Balducci, a trained Holistic Health expert. “You can take the BBQ inside with our pre-cooked items, rain or shine. Just heat and serve.”
To complete the meal, VeggieBrothers.com also offers a large selection of healthy and

flavorful vegan soups, vegetarian appetizers, and sides. Most are available in three

convenient sizes: single serving, family size and foodservice. All products contain zero

cholesterol, and most products are high in protein and high in fiber.
Customers can order these delectable vegan products and vegetarian foods online at

www.VeggieBrothers.com 24/7, and get nationwide delivery to their home or office with expedited shipping.
About VeggieBrothers.com:
Founded in 2005, VeggieBrothers.com is the 1st and only online vegan restaurant that

features vegetarian versions of America’s favorite comfort food dishes -- more than 40

options, prepared by an award-winning vegan chef Mark Rasmussen and frozen in

vacuum-sealed pouches for easy preparation. VeggieBrothers.com ships to customers

anywhere in the USA and Canada.
For ordering, consumers can visit www.VeggieBrothers.com, or for more information,

contact info@veggiebrothers.com or call 877-VEGAN-55.

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Gourmet Business Solutions is a management consulting firm specializing in new product launches, brand and business development, marketing, and internet/technology solutions for companies in the gourmet, specialty, organic, and natural food industries.

Gotham Public Relations Adds Film, Hospitality AOR Campaigns

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – NEW YORK  – Gotham Public Relations Inc, a New York-based boutique Marketing PR agency, is pleased to announce three Agency of Record (AOR) client wins for the new business quarter. These include the New York and eventual national release of the iconic Italian film “The Bicycle Thief” via Corinth Films upon the 60th anniversary of its opening at the Paris and Anjelika Theatres located in New York. Corinth also holds exclusive titles including “8 ½” and “Of Mice and Men” among notable others. More information is available via www.corinthfilms.com

The agency has also been retained for AOR hospitality representation of Giraldi restaurant holdings in a new franchise venture called ‘All In The Pudding’ with multiple retail channels including Zabar’s. Gotham PR successfully launched two Giraldi restaurants Tonda and Butcher Bay during the last business quarter. More information available via www.giraldi.com

Gotham PR continues work with Choice Productions of New York, following upon the successful launch of new wellness media platform VitalJuice.com.  More information available via www.choiceproductionsnyc.com

Visit the Gotham PR website for client case studies and agency background at www.gothampr.com. The agency has created blog platforms for each client to effectively position and report daily news, and has also recently launched an agency news blog ‘Gothamite’ located at http://gothampr.wordpress.com. Gothamite will be updated regularly to reflect Gotham's growing relationship with our clients and with our city, New York.

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Alex Frank

alex@gothampr.com

Account Supervisor at Gotham Public Relations

New York City, NY

(212)352-2148

Fatz Cafe’s New Lunch Menu Offers Great Taste At A Great Price

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – MEDIA CONTACT:

Margo Mize / Director of Marketing

864-322-1331, ext. 518 / mmize@fatzcafe.com

       

FATZ CAFE’S NEW LUNCH MENU OFFERS GREAT TASTE AT A GREAT PRICE
Taylors, S.C. – If you’re looking for a lunch spot that offers everything from crispy chicken tenders to piping hot soup and refreshing salads, your local Fatz Cafe may be your next weekday lunch stop. Starting Monday, July 20, the 47-unit Southeastern restaurant chain and home of World Famous Calabash Chicken® will offer guests a new variety of great-tasting items in the right portions and at the right price.
New to Fatz Cafe’s lunch menu are the delicious Ying Yang Tacos, three flour tortilla shells filled with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, black beans and fresh cilantro topped with your choice of Popcorn Shrimp or World Famous Calabash Chicken® tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce. Also new are the Fried Green Tomato BLT, a tasty twist on an American favorite combining southern classics like Texas toast, Sheri’s southern pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes topped with remoulade sauce and the Knife and Fork Chicken Philly with caramelized onions, peppers, and mushrooms topped with provolone cheese and served on a toasted hoagie garnished with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Cool and wonderfully refreshing options include the Key West Shrimp Salad, lightly sautéed shrimp, chilled atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onions and cucumbers, tossed in a light olive oil vinaigrette and the made-from-scratch Chicken Salad Pita Pocket with diced tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and Fatz honey mustard dressing.
Fatz Cafe’s Creation Station, a favorite among many, continues to allow guests to create any combination from a list of delicious soups, salads, half sandwiches, and more for $5.99.
“We expect our new lunch offers will resonate highly with our guests",” said Richie Cannon, vice president of operations of Cafe Enterprises, parent company of Fatz Cafe. “Lunch guests can choose from a variety of great-tasting items, served by friendly people, and leave our restaurants feeling they have received true value for their money.”
The new lunch menu, available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., complements Fatz Cafe’s full menu of fresh salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and entrees including steak, pork, chicken and seafood.
About Cafe Enterprises:

The first Fatz Cafe opened in a converted fruit shed in Spartanburg, S.C., in November 1988. Cafe Enterprises Inc. was formed to serve as the parent company to the new restaurant and the others that would follow. Headquartered in Taylors, S.C., Cafe Enterprises now owns and operates 47 Fatz Cafe restaurants throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia and employs over 3,600 associates. Fatz Cafe, ranked #52 in the 2007 South Carolina 100SM list of the state’s largest privately owned companies, has also been named one of the nation’s top 400 restaurant concepts by Restaurants & Institutions magazine for the past seven years, most recently ranking #245. In 2008, Chain Leader magazine included Fatz Cafe in its "Top 50 Chains Under 50 Units." For more information, visit www.fatzcafe.com.

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Serving great American food with a Southern twist at a great value and in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, Fatz Cafe has garnered a strong local reputation and natiional recognition.

Austin Minnesota Commercial Real Estate

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – Austin MN Event Center – Commercial Use

Listed:$339,995

PRICED WAY BELOW MARKET

INCLUDES

REAL ESTATE 1.4 AC

Building 5640 sq ft

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $95,000 (auction value)

Inventory: $3500

Future local event contracts included for significant revenue and profit

179 Seating Capacity
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Located Off Interstate 90 Exit 175 -  Austin, MN
Excellent location Adjacent off Interstate 90 Exit 175 highly visible from both the East and West.
Austin, the county seat of Mower County, is currently the home of more than 23,000 residents. The existence of a Fortune 500 company has brought many services unusual for a community the size of Austin. The Austin Medical Center is a part of the world-famous Mayo Health Systems.
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NetWorth Business Advisory M&A is a company of people who believe all independent business owners have the right to a fair price when they sell their company, or to follow a strategy that will create the highest value during their ownership.

Hotel Booking Tips From Travel Chacha

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – Comparison-shop online. Many hotels offer discounts for online transactions. Sites such as travelchacha.com, HotelDiscounts.com, Hotels.com.  Travels.com and Expedia.com have arrangements with thousands of hotels. Name your own price on Priceline.com if your trip dates are set in stone--it offers no refunds.
Buy a travel guide to your destination, especially if you're not familiar with the area. Read up on lodging options and neighborhoods where accommodations are plentiful.
Plan your arrival and departure dates. If possible, choose off-season dates when you may be able to save money on lodging.
Ask whether there are special rates or if a membership (AAA, frequent flier) entitles you to a further discount. Sometimes discounts are available for military or government employees, or even for just using a certain credit card. Those are the kind of deals agents won't normally tell you about.
Choose the neighborhood you want to stay in. This generally depends on where you will be doing business or on the recreational or cultural sights you want to see.
Beware of hidden costs. Taxes, surcharges, resort and other incidental fees tacked onto your bill are common and rarely mentioned until you check out. Ask if there are any extra charges on the agreed room rate before you book your reservation: If they are tacked on without your prior approval, refuse to pay.
Reserve the room with your credit card. This will generally hold the room for you no matter what time you arrive.
for hotel booking in india visit http://www.travelchacha.com/hotels.asp

http://us.travelchacha.com/tour-itineraries-india.html

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Culture Holidays also collaborated with various prestigious national and international travel associations like IATA, ASTA, IATO and TAAI to promote the tourism industry of India worldwide.

Grand Opening of El Arepazo2 at the Atrium Office Park in Doral, FL

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 18, 2009 – El Arepazo2 will triumphantly reopen at the Atrium Office Park in Doral (Corner of 36th Street & 79th Avenue) after suffering a tragic fire on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 that destroyed its previous location. After hearing of the unfortunate event at their previous location, Atrium property manager Frank Siberio offered space to Luis Alberto Schilling and Lorenzo Di Stefano to rebuild. Frank Siberio stated "Atrium Office Park appreciate local businesses of all types, including our local restaurants." Stay tuned for the Grand Opening of El Arepazo2 in the next few days. Follow Atrium Office Park on Twitter (http://twitter.com/atriumoffice) for the Grand Opening date.
El Arepazo was a local cafe that had been serving up delicious Venezuelan Arepas and hot coffee for many years in the Doral area.

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About Atrium Office Park: a commercial complex centrally located in Doral, Florida. It offers a wide-variety of office and retail space to suit a prospective tenant, from medical practices to financial firms. http://www.atriumofficepark.com

John Ellison - Some Kind of Wonderful

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 18, 2009 – John Ellison, singer and composer of the song "(she's) some kind of wonderful" will be performing at Your Place Restaurant on a regular basis. Your Place Restaurant, 405 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1K5. Your Place Restaurant will be now be serving on a regular basis, John's special comfort food using his "some kind of wonderful" spice.
We urge you to come in and try this fantastic spice and see why John's cooking is revered through out the city of Hamilton.
We also urge you to keep up to date with yourplacerestaurant.ca to see John's shedule of performances and to come be and listen to this amazing artist who penned this famous song that has been played by over 50 artists since the 1970's.

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Your Place Restaurant is a full service restaurant established for over 25 years in the Hamilton, ON area. Open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.daily, we have been rewarded with the BEST BREAKFAST 2009 from the readers of the view magazine our food and service is exceptional.

HuntingtonBeachCoupon.com Offers Savings By Shopping Local in Huntington Beach, California

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 17, 2009 – Huntington Beach, Calif.--Huntington Beach, also known as Surf City, is offering savings for visitors and locals seeking everything from dining to haircuts. When the City of Huntington Beach asked residents to shop local and support businesses in their area, many coupon programs and websites responded to the call, including http://www.huntingtonbeachcoupon.com/
HuntingtonBeachCoupon.com promotes the downtown shopping district as well as other areas of Huntington Beach with special offers and free gifts. Helping consumers to shop and spend dollars locally, the site includes coupons from Makin Waves Salon, Rocky Mountain Chocolate, First Bank, Fred's Mexican Cafe, Huntington Beach Realty, Rockin Fig Surf store, Pierside Gallery and many more. When you visit the website, you can find a free haircut, free shopping bag, savings on cookies, discount coupons on food, and even a free surfboard when you buy a house! The coupons can be easily printed and used for savings. Best of all, new products are being added daily.
Merchants are offered the opportunity to supply coupons for publication on the site, which has grown rapidly and will continue to meet the demands of businesses seeking assistance in marketing their products.
It's a win-win, according to Downtown Business Improvement District Director Connie Pedenko.  Businesses can showcase their products and services, and consumers can finding savings during these tough economic times.  
Huntington Beach is a thriving city located in Orange County, California. With a population approx. 200,000, the city enjoys nearly 9 miles of beaches, 11 million annual visitors and a thriving downtown filled with shops and restaurants. Recently awarded "Dogtown USA" title, many restaurants offer outdoor dining so you can keep an eye on your pets while you eat in the sunny Southern California weather. For photos, videos, information and events on over 1000 California beaches and cities, you can plan a vacation in Huntington Beach or other destinations using the booking tool on http://www.beachcalifornia.com/

Giggles @ the Groove - A New East York Stand-Up Comedy Night!

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 16, 2009 – Dave Martin is headlining the premier night of this weekly laugh-and-a-half. Ruby, Arie Kizel, Chris Brazeau, Pat MacDonald, Rene Armando Payes and Makesi Arthur are also appearing. The Giggles will begin at 9:00 p.m.
Host and organizer, Ariana Smith, is no stranger to the stage. Smith was senior production co-ordinator for two seasons of the award-winning comedy series Buzz, featured on The Comedy Network from 2001 to 2005.
"I'm excited to bring Giggles at the Groove Bar to life. It's a chance for veteran and beginner stand-up comics alike to do what they love - making audiences laugh; or trying really hard to anyways," says Smith.
The Groove Bar has a tasty and affordable menu of pub standards mixed with popular Greek affair. In addition to the new comedy program, The Groove Bar also hosts Game On @ The Groove on Sunday afternoons, a weekly all-ages video game social.
"We're hoping to bring some of the vibrancy of The Danforth a little farther East," says Rob Nikolovski, co-owner, "our neighbours all know The Groove, and we'd like to reach out to folks from across the Toronto."
The Groove Bar, located at 1952 Danforth Ave. (one block West of Woodbine subway station) is owned and operated by brothers Rob and Johnny Nikolovski. It's a popular neighbourhood hang-out and a fresh alternative on the East Danforth strip!
For more information about Giggles at The Groove Bar, contact Rob Nikolovski at 647-350-1917 or by e-mail at thegroovebar@gmail.com.


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Owned by brothers Robert and Johnny, The Groove Bar is going to become your favourite place to eat, drink and be merry on the Danforth!
Full kitchen, inexpensive drinks, friendly atmosphere, multiple TVs, FREE pool... what more can you ask for!

Dr. Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak Nominated for the Moonbean Children Book Award

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 16, 2009 – This is the second time one of her books has been nominated for an award.  She was nominated  for an Independent Publishers Award for The Magic of Laven-Rock in 2008.
Rajah and the Big Blue Ball can be purchased on line at Publishers Graphics Bookstore (http://www.publishersgraphicsbookstore.com/Rajah-and-the ...),
at Alibris(http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=984549648 ...),
and at  PM Moon Publishers, LLC (http://www.pmmoonpublishers.com/Dr.html).
The Moonbeam Children's Book Award (http://www.moonbeamawards.com/) is sponsored by the Jenkins Group and Independent Publisher Online. "The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading," according to their website.
Dr. Mosetta lives with her two Labrador Retrievers, one black and one yellow, and two Siamese cats in  Ohio. She is the mother of two, grandmother of two, and great grandmother of two. A native of Cleveland Ohio, from a family of educators, she is a retired psychotherapist and a teacher of many years. Over the years, she has taught everything from kindergarten through teacher education, English, psychology and sociology.
A relatively well-known speaker in the Cleveland area, this author has presented more than a dozen papers and workshops throughout the State of Ohio.  She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI),   has attended numerous writers’ workshops, and is currently active in a critique group.
Currently under contract for 5 more Rajah stories, Dr. Mosetta also has completed several other short stories, a children’s interactive picture book to teach educational concepts, and her first middle-grade children’s fantasy novel.
Rajah LeBeau is her real dog.  You can visit him at www.rajahbooks.com.  You can also connect on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Cleveland-OH/Rajah/189451395362?ref=nf, and through www.twitter.com/RajahLeBeau.
Dr. Mosetta said. " I will be at a Lunch with the Author's event on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:30 in the afternoon,  where I will be signing copies of Rajah and the Big Blue Ball.  Please come out and have lunch with me."
One dollar of each book purchased is donated to the Cleveland Animal Protective League (http://www.clevelandapl.org).

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About us: PM MOON PUBLISHERS, LLC is a Neo-Traditional Publisher, started to offer publishing opportunities to the unknown, or barely known author.

In our quest to be a dynamic provider of quality literature, we are open to innovative changes in the publishing business.
We strive to meet the specific needs of our authors in an unique and committed manner, and offer excellent marketing and book promotion through our combined team approach
We combine author service and innovation, with our pledge of quality to provide personal tools and advantages that we feel are unparalleled in the publishing industry.

Atlanta Boiler & Mechanical Launches New Website For Boiler Sales, Service & Repair

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 15, 2009 – Atlanta Boiler & Mechanical, an Atlanta boiler distributor and service company, has launched a new  website for commercial and industrial boiler customers as part of their 2009 Internet marketing campaign.
The new website provides information for businesses interested in boiler system design, sales, repair or maintenance services.  The site features the company's emergency service capabilities including their unique rental, mobile boiler units.  The site also includes a list of boiler brands that are sold or serviced by the company as well as information on their service area.  
 Atlanta Boiler & Mechanical selected E-Platform Marketing, an Atlanta Internet marketing company, to create the new website and develop a fresh online marketing strategy.  Company president Darryl Gunter commented that "based on a referral we contacted E-Platform and were impressed with their creative designs and their proficiency in search engine optimization.  We like our site very much and look forward to the site reaching new customers to increase our sales revenue".
The company's 2009 Internet marketing program will include various search engine optimization, local search and  expanded search marketing efforts to reach business owners, property managers, contractors, and other persons responsible for the construction or maintenance of commercial or industrial properties throughout the United States.  Mr Gunter commented that "I wanted the new website to emphasize that we are a full service company that goes above and beyond for our customers including 24/7 emergency service.  The site has achieved my objectives and is easy to navigate".  
For more information on Atlanta Boiler & Mechanical please visit the new boiler company website at http://www.AtlantaBoiler.com/ .   For more information on E-Paltform Marketing please visit their website at http://www.EPlatformMarketing.com

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Atlanta Boiler & Mechanical is a full service boiler company offering sales, service, and repair of boiler systems throughout the Southeast. The company is privately owned and located in Cartersville, Georgia, in the greater Atlanta area.

Metropolitan Vintners Acquires NYCWineReport.com to Expand Reach into NYC Wine Market

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 15, 2009 – New York – Metropolitan Vintners announces the acquisition of www.NYCWineReport.com, a trusted voice in the NYC wine market for over 5 years for information on what wine to buy, how much to pay and where to get it.
Providing wine aficionados with detailed wine recommendations, pricing guides and a list of local wine shops that carry the wines reviewed on the website, the NYC Wine Report has been an integral part of the NYC wine community over the last five years.  www.NYCWineReport.com also serves as reference source for general wine information with “Links to the Wine World” and an events calendar with wine tastings and other events.  
The NYC Wine Report will increase opportunities for wine shops and wineries that work with Metropolitan Vintners on its existing web properties to reach more customers and increase brand awareness.  Wine shops currently listed on the website for free will be provided a grace period in which to decide whether to remain on the website under the new pay-for-placement model.
The NYC Wine Report will continue to recommend new wines on a monthly basis and will soon be launching the New York City Wine Club, which will allow xenophiles nationwide to have the wines recommended each month delivered to their doorstep. NYC Wine Report will also be improved by adding new features, such as a one-click option to order the reviewed wine for home delivery through www.NYCWine.com and integration with social media websites like Facebook and Twitter, all geared toward expanding the Metropolitan Vintners’ footprint in New York City.
“Right now we own over 500 wine-related websites targeted to major cities in the US, UK and Canada.  This year we plan to focus on expanding our networks in NYC and San Francisco, but by the end of 2010 our goal is to be a major player in the largest 10 wine markets in the world,” said Managing Partner Greg Loeffelholz.  “Not only are we able to offer free, immediate, delivery for wine orders from a selection of more than 10,000 wines to customers, but our network will allow businesses an unparalleled reach to drive sales and promote brands internationally.”
For additional information on the launch of NYC Wine Report please contact Frank Schloegel.
About Metropolitan Vintners:

Metropolitan Vintners owns and operates a network of websites that connect wine drinkers with businesses in their area and allows consumers to order wines directly from local and nationwide stores, as well as wineries worldwide. Our web portals create the opportunity for a variety of businesses to engage our savvy, urban audience and create new lifelong customers.
Contact:

Frank Schloegel, Business Development & Marketing

Metropolitan Vintners, LLC

(800) 442-6472

frank@nycwine.com

www.MetropolitanVintners.com

Fatz Cafe Honored Among Nation’s Best In Sales

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 15, 2009 – Fatz Cafe Honored Among Nation’s Best In Sales
MEDIA CONTACT:

Margo Mize / Director of Marketing

864-322-1331, ext. 518/mmize@fatzcafe.com
Taylors, S.C. – Fatz Cafe, the 47-unit Southeastern restaurant chain and home of World Famous Calabash Chicken®, was ranked on the Restaurants & Institutions magazine’s 2009 “Top 400” list as one of the leading restaurant chains in the country. The annual “Top 400” list recognizes Fatz Cafe for increasing total year-over-year revenues (2007-2008), which resulted in the company jumping from #266 on the “Top 400” list to its newest position at #245.
“Despite the challenges restaurants are facing due to economic pressures, we have remained focused on our fundamentals, which have always been offering great food in a warm, friendly atmosphere,” said Steve Bruce, president and CEO of Cafe Enterprises, parent company of Fatz Cafe. “It is quite an accomplishment for Fatz Cafe to be recognized among many successful restaurant concepts from such a well-respected restaurant industry news source.”
About Cafe Enterprises:

The first Fatz Cafe opened in a converted fruit shed in Spartanburg, S.C., in November 1988. Cafe Enterprises Inc. was formed to serve as the parent company to the new restaurant and the others that would follow. Headquartered in Taylors, S.C., Cafe Enterprises now owns and operates 47 Fatz Cafe restaurants throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia and employs over 3,600 associates. Fatz Cafe, ranked #52 in the 2007 South Carolina 100SM list of the state’s largest privately owned companies, has also been named one of the nation’s top 400 restaurant concepts by Restaurants & Institutions magazine for the past seven years, most recently ranking #245. In 2008, Chain Leader magazine included Fatz Cafe in its "Top 50 Chains Under 50 Units." For more information, visit www.fatzcafe.com.

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Serving great American food with a Southern twist at a great value and in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, Fatz Cafe has garnered a strong local reputation and natiional recognition.

Planning a Private Dinner Party in Stamford or Norwalk? Restaurant Diners Get a Summer Time Discount

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 14, 2009 – Because the nation’s credit crunch has put a squeeze on individual and group diners in Connecticut and throughout the country, the Melting Pot Restaurant is offering a 10% discount on all group reservations for the month of July 2009.  The promotion gives Connecticut residents planning a bachelorette party or any other private dining event a substantial savings that could amount to hundreds of dollars depending on the size of the party.
Restaurant customers are pleased with the summer time discount. “The food is delicious, I love the fondue!,” exclaimed Margarita Benson, a Melting Pot diner planning a family reunion.  “Everyone’s pinching pennies these days so the summer time discount is a great idea and it comes at a good time for our upcoming dinner party.”
Located in Grove Street Plaza, The Melting Pot Restaurant in Darien is a beautiful setting for any group event. Guests enjoy a unique fondue dining experience with a friendly staff in an intimate atmosphere. The restaurant’s private party room can host up to 30 guests, a setting that’s perfect for bridal and baby showers, sweet 16 and other celebrations.  The room is perfect for corporate meetings and business dinners as well.
The decision by the Melting Pot Restaurant in Darien is a smart move according to the recently released findings of MoneySupermarket.com, an online shopping comparison site. The study found that one in four diners will only visit a restaurant if it offers a discount.  26% of Diners surveyed said they would choose a restaurant offering discount vouchers ahead of an establishment offering no discount.
Simon James, MoneySupermarket’s voucher expert, said: "Restaurant discount vouchers have become increasing popular over the last 12 months or so as the nation's appetite for value has increased.”
It’s a value that can mean a substantial savings for Melting Pot diners in Darien, CT thanks to the restaurant’s summer time discount.

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The Melting Pot Restaurant in Darien, CT offers fondue dining and banquet facilities for private parties for residents in Darien, Stamford, Greenwich and surrounding communities. To learn about the restaurant’s summer discount for group reservations, please visit: www.MeltingPotDarien-Video.com

Massachusetts farms have a friend in Evenfall Restaurant

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – Evenfall Restaurant in Haverhill Massachusetts, is featuring locally grown items from local farms that include; lettuces,  tomatoes, beets, radishes, kale, scallions, summer squash, zucchini, broccoli, radishes, and mesclun mix. Starting in mid June many of these items have been found right in their deliciously original summer dinner menu and others are featured in weekly specials as they become available.

Supporting Massachusetts farms and the local economy is nothing new at Evenfall, for years the menu has featured local items like the Massachusetts cheese plate which highlights the sometimes surprising quality of locally produced cheese. Owner Spiro Pappadopoulos puts it this way; "It is really simple actually, we support the local farmers and economy by offering our customers better tasting food, that is produced in a way that is better for the environment. It is the right thing to do."

Interested in what they are doing? You can visit www.evenfallrestaurant.com which is the award winning website that features the newest developments at Evenfall, and is the go to resource to find out what these Merrimack Valley trend makers are up to at the moment. If you appreciate one of a kind food ideas, a commitment to the local farm community, and want to support it, Evenfall just might be your place.

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Evenfall Restaurant is a seasonal American restaurant, bar, & lounge in Haverhill Massachusetts, the winner of multiple Best of Boston Awards, and the host to many of its customers most important dinner parties. http://www.evenfallrestaurant.com/

Sedona's El Portal Inn Offers Summer Sampler Special

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – Sample the beauty and uniqueness of Sedona’s El Portal and you might very well put this award-winning luxury inn on your let’s-come-back-again-soon list.
Stay one weeknight at El Portal and get the second night absolutely free during the month of July and August. Reservations for this Summer Sampler Special must be booked by phone by calling (800) 313-0017.
This magnificent, internationally-acclaimed inn recommended by Frommer’s, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times as well as Sedona Magazine, Phoenix Magazine and grand award winner as hotel of the year by the exclusive Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, is even pet-friendly.
To quote Frommer’s, “You just can't help but fall in love with this amazing inn. Owner Steve Segner and his wife, Connie, have done everything right and the overall experience here makes this one of the very best lodgings in the state. Located adjacent to the Tlaquepaque shopping center and built of hand-formed adobe blocks, El Portal, with its pleasant central courtyard, is designed to resemble a 200-year-old hacienda and is a monument to fine craftsmanship. The inn is filled with antiques, including not only the furniture, but also the door knobs, hinges, and even air-conditioning vents. In the living room, there are huge ceiling beams salvaged from a railroad bridge over the Great Salt Lake. Each of the large guest rooms has its own distinctive character, from Arts and Crafts to cowboy chic (rustic log furniture). All but one room have whirlpool tubs, and many rooms have private balconies with red-rock views. Exquisite breakfasts and weekend dinners are served.”
For more information on El Portal, please visit www.elportalsedona.com .

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About El Portal Luxury Inn: El Portal Luxury Inn is located in beautiful Sedona, Arizona (http://www.elportalsedona.com) just 2 hours away from the Grand Canyon (http://www.elportalsedona.com/grand_canyon.html). Within this luxury Inn twelve spacious rooms (http://www.elportalsedona.com/rates.html) have been created in accordance with the simplicity and function of turn-of-the-century architecture.

Uno Chicago Grill raises the kid-friendly bar

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – Uno Chicago Grill raises the kid-friendly bar

MyKidsPlate.com is the kid-friendly dining authority setting national restaurant standards.
(Orlando, FL) – The Uno Chicago Grill located on University Boulevard in East Orlando, is a certified kid-friendly restaurant and has rolled out a new activities program for kids.
MyKidsPlate.com lists restaurants whose environment and staff make kids feel welcome and incorporate them in the dining experience. Certain restaurants can become certified after completing a process that includes a secret diner evaluation of 30 different attributes. “Activities for my kids” ranks at the top right now with parents.
“Nationally the Uno Chicago Grill chain offers a kids Make Your Own Pizza program. After a MyKidsPlate evaluation, we challenged them to raise that program to another level,” said Julie Casey, owner of MyKidsPlate.com. “Since ‘activities for my kids’ ranks tops with parents and many consumers don’t know about the Make Your Own Pizza program, we created the Pizza Chef Experience.”
Kids can still make their own pizza 7 days a week however every Thursday this East Orlando location will offer a pizza toppings bar with at least 12 fresh toppings and a group of specialty toppings like All-American Cheeseburger or Hawaiian Luau. Each kid receives a “Chef in Training” id card which tracks 6 pizza creations. After creating 6 pizzas, one of which has to have at least one vegetable, they earn a free sundae, a free pizza for their next visit, and a special collector’s pin. They also fill out a recipe card to name their pizza creations and list their ingredients for each creation.
“We recognize that kids today are not only experimenting with food but enjoy making it too,” said Ginny Matteson, General Manager of the University Boulevard location. “Keeping that in mind, we thought it would be fun to take something we already did, that we know kids enjoy, and step it up while also offering some healthy topping options for their pizza.”
The restaurant’s kid-friendly certification doesn’t stop there. They also rate high for having servers that don’t put full glasses and hot plates in front of young ones, drinks with lids, a good noise level, short wait times, clean restaurant, clean restrooms, and diaper changing tables in both restroom – all attributes deemed important by parents.
MyKidsPlate.com has been rating restaurants since September, 2007. The attributes that define a restaurant kid-friendly are obtained from research by adults that take kids out to eat. To contribute to the definition of kid-friendly, go to MyKidsPlate.com.

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MyKidsPlate.com is the kid-friendly dining authority certifying restaurants as kid-friendly based on 30 attributes deemed important by parents. MyKidsPlate.com provides a calendar of Kids Eat Free nights in many cities and offers the Kids Eat Free Card.

Fryemont Inn gets new custom restaurant guest checks from GuestChecks.us

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – Custom restaurant guest checks have been harder to find these days due to the economy.  Sadly many custom guest check printers have gone out of business or stopped selling guest checks.
Pegasus Ventures Michigan, on the other hand, has seen a more than 100% increase in its business over last year. Custom restaurant guest checks have been a big part of that business. This Michigan based website design firm who also sells guest checks, napkin bands, receipt paper and labels is has a high page rank when folks are searching Google for custom restaurant guest checks.
The result is restaurants needing custom guest checks whose previous printers have gone out of business are finding the Pegasus Ventures Michigan site, www.guestchecks.us and the orders have been pouring in.
Randy Dewey said, "We cannot help but feel bad our increase in business represents a lot of lost jobs all over the country. At the same time our position on the search engines means we are well positioned to pick up much more of the custom restaurant guest checks business all over the country keeping our factory in Wyoming, MI busy."
Dewey went on to say, "We make sure we are competing in both price, quality and time. We can usually get your custom restaurant guest checks out of the factory and to your restaurant within 12 days following proof approval. Our pricing is typically less and you can order as few as 5,000 custom printed restaurant guest checks at a time. We do suggest considering starting at 10,000 guest checks because the cost per thousand goes down dramatically as you order more."

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Pegasus Ventures Michigan is based in Grand Rapids Michigan and is best known for low cost, one price websites for $395.00 per year. Pegasus Ventures Michigan also sells guest checks, food service rotation labels, receipt paper, and napkin bands.

Groundbreaking Restaurant Review Portal Ubi Ubi’s Sleek Interface on Display at www.ubiubi.mobi

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – The only upscale dining culture destination designed exclusively for smartphones, Ubi Ubi™ (http://www.ubiubiu.mobi), is now sleeker, smarter, and faster following a major redesign to make it even more updated, connected, and respected. In response to customer feedback, the all-new Ubi Ubi delivers more powerful search features, easier-to-navigate menus, uniquely intelligent restaurant suggestions, and more. The simultaneous upgrades of the company’s desktop website and Twitter feed make it an even more powerful force in the restaurant-reviewing community.
Already the leading mobile Web platform for global tastemakers, Ubi Ubi is the sole mobile Internet carrier of the venerated Michelin restaurant guides and the witty Hg2: A Hedonist’s guide to… series. Now, in its quest to become every sophisticated diner’s link to sublime taste, Ubi Ubi has pushed the limits of advanced, intuitive mobile interfaces. The updated product is customized for the three main types of mobile restaurant seekers — typers, clickers, and scrollers — enabling all three types to find accurate dining information faster than ever before. And anyone can try it for free by using a smartphone to access the company’s lifestyle portal, http://www.ubiubi.mobi.
According to parent company UBI UBI’s president, Mario Giacalone, the product’s elegant and functional redesign “will save our users time and money by helping them pick the right restaurant to fit the right occasion at the right price point, every time.” The product now has proximity and location-based searching, as well as the exclusive UbiMeter™, a unique meta-ratings algorithm that considers and combines the reviews of its trusted sources to provide a one-glance gauge of the reviewers’ consensus.
The company’s new desktop website, rolled out just weeks after the redesigned smartphone product, is another success. Accessed by pointing your desktop browser to http://www.ubiubi.mobi, the site automatically detects whether it’s being viewed through a PC/laptop or a smartphone, then changes accordingly. The attractive site’s up-to-the-minute technology includes:
- A discreet widget that lets you log in and use the product on a mock-up digital iPhone, BlackBerry, or HTC Touch

- Regular suggestions from the staff editors based on the three key motivations for dining out: discovering a new experience, indulging in decadence, or making a strong impression

- A frequently updated blog filled with musings, insights, and trends from the world of dining

- The ability to register or upgrade your Ubi Ubi subscription directly through the website

- An active Twitter feed that can be followed on the desktop site or from any smartphone or mobile phone.
The united fronts of both a new desktop and a new mobile site truly make the product the vanguard in its field. UBI UBI will continue introducing more innovative features every month, as well as adding a slew of witty guides to new cities soon.

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UBI UBI — from the Latin phrase “from where to where” — is a new mobile media space designed to connect today’s digitally engaged, global tastemakers with authoritative restaurant reviews, ratings, and recommendations via smartphones. It is compatible with the entire “iPhone 2.0” market, including the iPhone, iPhone 3G, BlackBerry (Storm, Bold, Curve, and Pearl), T-Mobile G1, Palm Centro, Nokia E61i, Nokia N95, and Samsung Instinct. The mobile destination is subscription-based, and can be purchased month-to-month or year-to-year.
UBI UBI’s core development team includes professionals with significant global experience in the digital media and telecom industries. Starting in the third quarter of 2009, UBI UBI will be extending its service to include London, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Budapest, Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, Oslo, Copenhagen, Prague, and Warsaw among other cities.