Great Taste Magazine

Tidbits & Kudos

• Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its 18th restaurant in the Inland Empire on Wednesday, September 8. The gourmet burrito restaurant is located in the Eastvale Gateway Regional, a shopping center serving multiple communities including Mira Loma, Ontario, Pedley, … - Read More »
• FORTUNE magazine has named Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) to its 2010 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, a first for the Company. Panera is one of only two restaurant concepts to make the 2010 list."There aren't many businesses … - Read More »
• In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Stonefire Grill restaurants will offer guests a voucher for a free slice of its signature carrot cake to be enjoyed anytime through October 31, 2010 (no purchase required). Guests, who are … - Read More »
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• If you're choosy about cheese, then you'll want to discover for yourself why Crave Brothers has once again been singled out for excellence. The company's cheeses won four awards in the 2010 American Cheese Society competition that attracted … - Read More »
• Johnny Rockets announces a new partnership with Database Marketing (DBM) Group to launch a direct marketing campaign that connects Johnny Rockets venues with local businesses' and their employees. In addition to attracting key customers during peak work time … - Read More »
• August was a big month for Klondike Cheese. First, Klondike's Odyssey® Feta was awarded a Gold in the Feta category at the 2010 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition. Shortly thereafter, Klondike Cheese received two First Place awards and … - Read More »
• On Saturday, September 4, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant announces the opening of its first north Orange County location at the Brea Marketplace in Brea, CA. A nineteen-year restaurant industry veteran, Kabuki will offer a variety of traditional and … - Read More »
• Pretty Lady Table Grapes, offered by Dulcich & Sons, has kicked off the 2010 season by offering a new stand-up bag that also acts as a disposable colander, as well as a host of other merchandising products sure … - Read More »
• Emmi-Roth Käse USA cheeses captured two awards at the 2010 American Cheese Society Competition, including a Best of Class blue ribbon in the Hispanic & Portuguese Style Cheese category for shelf-cured GranQueso. The competition marks a significant milestone for … - Read More »
• Orange County Films LLC has announced that Executive Chef Amar Santana will serve as host for their new social media reality series, a weekly show that caters to the fashion, food and entertainment crowds. Dubbed "The Digital Happy … - Read More »
• On Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., as the host for High School Inc. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy students, Hilton Anaheim Executive Chef Fred Mensinga will prepare a Spanish-style … - Read More »
• Indiana Lt. Governor Rebecca S. Skillman and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) have recognized Bell Aquaculture LLC for excellence in progressive farm practices. The announcement is made by Norman McCowan, President & CEO, who says … - Read More »
• Papa Murphy’s International announced today that it secured for the second year in a row a spot in Zagat’s Annual Fast Food Survey. America’s largest take ‘n’ bake pizza chain ranks second in the “Top Food” and … - Read More »
• The Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is proud to announce its participation in the international Meatless Mondays campaign. Every Monday, the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens will offer an entirely meatless menu, although meat is still … - Read More »
• After several days of hot- and cold-food competitions, a team of students, all younger than 25, from Oregon Coast Culinary Institute at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Ore., representing ACF Bay Area Chefs Association of Oregon, was … - Read More »
• The Food and Drug Administration has provided guidelines to help restaurants comply with new calorie and nutrition information requirements. The FDA says it "expects to refrain from enforcement action for a time period" to give the industry time … - Read More »
• La Quinta Resort & Club has appointed Stephen Strickland as executive chef for the award-winning property located in Southern California's famed Palm Springs area. Strickland will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations for the 45-acre, 796-room property, which is … - Read More »
• Bonefish Grill, the polished casual restaurant best known for its big-city bar and market-fresh fish, took four top honors in the 2010 ZAGAT Survey of National Chain Restaurants, including Top Food and Top Service in the full service … - Read More »
• Huddle House CEO Phil Greifeld has resigned to become the chief executive at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, replacing ex-CEO David Head. Huddle House board member Ken Keymer will become interim CEO of the chain, which operates 400 restaurants … - Read More »