Monday, November 30, 2009

Quiznos and Franchisees Reach Settlement of Multiple Class Action Lawsuits (source: Restaurant News Resource)

U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer has preliminarily approved a settlement of four franchisee class action lawsuits filed against the Quiznos Franchise Company and others. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Joe Sixpack: Beer, parties & pants: It's the holidays! (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

THE HOLIDAY entertaining season is upon us. I know this because Mrs. Sixpack has decreed that, for the next six weeks, I must wear pants after 5 p.m. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Mirepoix reopens (source: SF Gate)

Restaurant Mirepoix. After closing in October to redecorate and revamp, the Windsor French bistro has reopened with a fixed price only menu. Chef-owner Matthew Bousquet offers a four-course tasting menu for $45, five courses for $55, and six for $65. Choic... (source: SF Gate) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Table Talk: Beer is the heart of the business at Hawthornes (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

It's all about the suds at Hawthornes, a cozy newcomer at 11th and Fitzwater Streets in South Philadelphia (215-627-3012). Owners Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico are behind the cafe, which features a wood fireplace and seating area designed like ... (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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WHAT'S NEW / Crackers for holiday crunch (source: SF Gate)

Setting up a party cheese tray means picking crackers that will compliment the cheeses without overpowering them. Sweet crackers are best to accompany strong flavored and salty cheeses such as blue cheese, goat cheese, washed rind cheeses and other pungent... (source: SF Gate) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Sharky's on the Pier Recognizes Long-Time Employees (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Dedicated Employees the Secret to Sharky's Success (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Texas BBQ, come to Phila. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

South Street, even on the tamer blocks west of Sixth, won't ever be confused with the actual South. But for some reason - or possibly just blind coincidence - it has given rise to an uncommon number of barbecue joints, among them the estimable Bea Bea's La... (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Bruegger's Adds Spice to the Holidays (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Bakery Cafe announces new flavor for the season - Cinnamon Spice (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Responds to Diedrich Coffee's Determination That Green Mountain's Offer Constitutes a Superior Proposal (source: Restaurant News Resource)

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) today issued the following statement regarding the determination by the Board of Directors of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDRX) ('Diedrich') that GMCR's revised $32.00 per share all-cash proposal const... (source: Restaurant News Resource) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Quiznos and Franchisees Reach Settlement of Multiple Class Action Lawsuits (source: Restaurant News Resource)

U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer has preliminarily approved a settlement of four franchisee class action lawsuits filed against the Quiznos Franchise Company and others. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Texas BBQ, come to Phila. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

South Street, even on the tamer blocks west of Sixth, won't ever be confused with the actual South. But for some reason - or possibly just blind coincidence - it has given rise to an uncommon number of barbecue joints, among them the estimable Bea Bea's La... (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Benihana Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2010 Results (source: Restaurant News Resource)

For the fiscal second quarter of 2010, total revenues decreased 0.9% to $69.3 million, compared to $70.0 million in fiscal second quarter 2009. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Table Talk: Beer is the heart of the business at Hawthornes (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

It's all about the suds at Hawthornes, a cozy newcomer at 11th and Fitzwater Streets in South Philadelphia (215-627-3012). Owners Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico are behind the cafe, which features a wood fireplace and seating area designed like ... (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Chicago News Cooperative: In a Big Beer City, Makers of Spirits on Parallel Paths (source: New York Times)

Two artisan distilleries in the Chicago area have been called "impeccable" and "second to none" by local tastemakers. (source: New York Times) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Bruegger's Adds Spice to the Holidays (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Bakery Cafe announces new flavor for the season - Cinnamon Spice (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Happy ending for Capricious goat cheese (source: SF Gate)

Six years ago, when I initially wrote about Capricious, an aged California goat cheese, it had recently won the Best of Show award at the American Cheese Society's prestigious competition - a startling development for a new cheese from novice cheesemakers.... (source: SF Gate) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Pizza Fusion Opens First International Franchise in Saudi Arabia (source: Restaurant News Resource)

Samir Food Ltd., Pizza Fusion Master Franchisee, opens first international Pizza Fusion Location in Jeddah (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Restaurant Designer Helping Others To Build Their Dreams (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Stanford Who's Who commends and accepts Tommy K. Woo due to his outstanding performance in the business of Restaurant Design. (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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BrandDNAinc Moves to Hollywood's New Creative Epicenter (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

BrandDNAinc a full service branding and public relations agency announced its relocation to an ultramodern loft near the newly revitalized and iconic Hollywood strip. (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Field Report: Barn-Raising (source: New York Times)

Soul Food Farm learned the meaning of community-supported agriculture the hard way. (source: New York Times) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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The Minimalist: Allowing Pasta to Drink to Its Fill (source: New York Times)

Cooking pasta the way you would make risotto makes it creamy and rich, and it also gains the flavor of the stock. (source: New York Times) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Sharky's on the Pier Recognizes Long-Time Employees (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Dedicated Employees the Secret to Sharky's Success (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Persimmons at their peak (source: SF Gate)

My neighbors growing up had a persimmon tree, so every fall my parents were given the glossy orange globes. I remember impatiently waiting for them to ripen. Few things were cooler than lopping off a persimmon top and spooning into the pulpy flesh. With... (source: SF Gate) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Tasty, tasteful holiday gift ideas (source: SF Gate)

On the lookout for out-of-the-ordinary food and wine items for your holiday giving? That's part of what The Chronicle's Food & Wine staff does all year long. Here are some giftables that have captured our fancy and might just work for you, too. Circus cook... (source: SF Gate) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Restaurant Review: Bastille (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)

How Ballard's chic, seductive new French bistro has swept fleece-and-sandals Seattle off its feet. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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COSMIN Consulting Group Providing Integrated Marketing and Interactive Media Services to Rascal House Pizza (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

COSMIN Consulting Group - Interactive Media Services (eCosmin.com) is providing integrated marketing and interactive media solutions to Rascal House Pizza using strategic and prime locations on various web sites and print. (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Managing Director Of Restaurant Is Equipped With All The Tools For Success In The Industry (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Stanford Who's Who welcomes Janine M. Brandt for her excellence in the Food Service Industry. (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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DINING REVIEWCRAIG LaBAN (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

The Bell Key Superior: Rare; sets fine-dining standards. Excellent: Excels in every category of the dining experience. Very Good: Interesting, with above-average food. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Sammy Hagar Rocks the Las Vegas Strip With Opening of Signature Cabo Wabo(R) Cantina (source: Restaurant News Resource)

The two-level, 15,000-square-foot Cantina brings the best of Cabo San Lucas to Vegas, with its prime location at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Joe Sixpack: Beer, parties & pants: It's the holidays! (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

THE HOLIDAY entertaining season is upon us. I know this because Mrs. Sixpack has decreed that, for the next six weeks, I must wear pants after 5 p.m. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Hardee's Opens First Restaurant in Lahore, Pakistan (source: Restaurant News Resource)

Announces New Franchise Development Agreement in Yemen (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Wines, With Notes of M.B.A. (source: New York Times)

A wave of M.B.A.'s, bankers, chemists and others are taking over or starting wineries and infusing them with a level of business expertise usually found only at big brands. (source: New York Times) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Field Report: Barn-Raising (source: New York Times)

Soul Food Farm learned the meaning of community-supported agriculture the hard way. (source: New York Times) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Cracker Barrel Reports 37% Increase in First-Quarter EPS (source: Restaurant News Resource)

In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, total revenue of $581.2 million represented an increase of 1.3% from the first quarter of fiscal 2009. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Restaurant Designer Helping Others To Build Their Dreams (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Stanford Who's Who commends and accepts Tommy K. Woo due to his outstanding performance in the business of Restaurant Design. (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Palate-pleasing gifts for devotees (source: SF Gate)

Cookbook authors will tell you these days it's more difficult than ever to get a book published. Between market saturation and the recession, it seems that only the strong survive. That makes our job of reviewing them even harder, because several of this y... (source: SF Gate) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Mobile Virtual Gift Cards Defrost Challenges of Instant Gifting (source: prnewswire.com)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The art of gift giving has evolved into the 21st century and Andy's Frozen Custard Shops throughout the Midwest and Texas are embracing technology by offering their custard loving fans immediate gift giving capabil... (source: prnewswire.com) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Sammy Hagar Rocks the Las Vegas Strip With Opening of Signature Cabo Wabo(R) Cantina (source: Restaurant News Resource)

The two-level, 15,000-square-foot Cantina brings the best of Cabo San Lucas to Vegas, with its prime location at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Benihana Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2010 Results (source: Restaurant News Resource)

For the fiscal second quarter of 2010, total revenues decreased 0.9% to $69.3 million, compared to $70.0 million in fiscal second quarter 2009. (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Responds to Diedrich Coffee's Determination That Green Mountain's Offer Constitutes a Superior Proposal (source: Restaurant News Resource)

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) today issued the following statement regarding the determination by the Board of Directors of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDRX) ('Diedrich') that GMCR's revised $32.00 per share all-cash proposal const... (source: Restaurant News Resource) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Chicago News Cooperative: In a Big Beer City, Makers of Spirits on Parallel Paths (source: New York Times)

Two artisan distilleries in the Chicago area have been called "impeccable" and "second to none" by local tastemakers. (source: New York Times) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Restaurant.com Celebrates the Gift of Giving, 'Feed It Forward' Lets Nation Give $30 Million in 30 Days for Free (source: prnewswire.com)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Household cutbacks, job losses and foreclosures still loom large, affecting people's lives and abilities to give during the holidays. A down economy also has the potential to deprive people of the gift of gi... (source: prnewswire.com) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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NJ Italian Restaurant 'Wood' Go to Any Length for Authentic Pizza Napoletana (source: prnewswire.com)

RUMSON, N.J., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Some might say that Undici Italian restaurant in Rumson 'wood' go to any length to make the state's best Pizza Napoletana. The famed Italian hot spot spent the better part of the last few months converting their gas a... (source: prnewswire.com) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Announce Gift Card Giveaway (source: prnewswire.com)

CARROLLTON, Texas, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- T.G.I. Friday's today announced it will make it more fun to give and receive this holiday season. With Friday's Gift Card Giveaway, guests who purchase Friday's Gift Cards at participating U.S. restaurants betwee... (source: prnewswire.com) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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The Steak n Shake Company News Release (source: prnewswire.com)

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Steak n Shake Company's 2009 Annual Report will be posted on the Internet on Monday, December 14, 2009 after the close of the market, where it can be accessed at www.steaknshake.com. The report will inclu... (source: prnewswire.com) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Table Talk: Beer is the heart of the business at Hawthornes (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

It's all about the suds at Hawthornes, a cozy newcomer at 11th and Fitzwater Streets in South Philadelphia (215-627-3012). Owners Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico are behind the cafe, which features a wood fireplace and seating area designed like ... (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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DINING REVIEWCRAIG LaBAN (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

The Bell Key Superior: Rare; sets fine-dining standards. Excellent: Excels in every category of the dining experience. Very Good: Interesting, with above-average food. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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*10 Restaurants Kids Can Eat Free!* (source: prnewswire.com)

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial blog ChristianPF.com released an article listing 10 restaurants that allow kids to get a free meal if their parents purchase an entree. With the current economic conditions, families are looking for any break th... (source: prnewswire.com) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Bruegger's Adds Spice to the Holidays (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

Bakery Cafe announces new flavor for the season - Cinnamon Spice (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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COSMIN Consulting Group Providing Integrated Marketing and Interactive Media Services to Rascal House Pizza (source: 24-7 Pressrelease)

COSMIN Consulting Group - Interactive Media Services (eCosmin.com) is providing integrated marketing and interactive media solutions to Rascal House Pizza using strategic and prime locations on various web sites and print. (source: 24-7 Pressrelease) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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