Tidbits & Kudos
- 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 »
- 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 »
- What do you get when you take 20 energetic youth from the local Boys & Girls Club and arm them with spatulas, mixing bowls and ingredients like chicken thighs, nutmeg and Panko breadcrumbs? A delectable and … - Read More »
- El Pollo Loco CEO Steve Carley has resigned his post effective Sept. 12 and will take the chief executive chair at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, according to media reports. Carley, who has led the flame-grilled chicken chain for … - Read More »
- The Los Angeles City Council heard from restaurant owners and food truck operators this week as it began considering regulations aimed at tightening control of mobile eateries. The council is considering several options, including establishing a permit process … - Read More »
- Longtime KFC franchisees are angry about a move last year by parent Yum! Brands that shifts focus away from the chain's fried chicken roots. Marketing efforts aimed at spotlighting grilled chicken offerings to health-conscious consumers have cost sales, … - Read More »
- Morton's The Steakhouse and the entire third and fourth generations of Napa Valley's famed Mondavi family have joined forces for a nationwide wine dinner and charity auction on October 7, 2010 at the Charles Krug Winery Carriage House … - Read More »
- The Culinary Institute of America's Communications Team Invites You to Join Us in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, October 9 for the Grand Opening of our Newly Expanded Campus. The founding of the CIA, San Antonio … - Read More »
- Wendy's topped the list of favorite quickservice giants for its food, while Panera and Chipotle led among the smaller players, according to the latest Zagat survey of more than 6,500 consumers. Five Guys Burgers & Fries took the … - Read More »
- The Culinary Arts & Hospitality High School Inc. program at Santa Ana Valley High is seeking sponsorship for their 2,400 students in the Extreme Kitchen Makeover. The fundraiser will take place on September 10, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - … - Read More »
- Daphne's Greek Cafe announced today the launch of its new Pita Melts, delicious Greek-inspired sandwiches offered in three flavors: Grilled Chicken Pesto, Fire-Roasted Veggie Pesto and Fresh-Carved Gyros. Daphne's Pita Melts combine grilled pita bread with signature Daphne's … - Read More »
- Seattle's Maxwell Hotel has named Tyler Suddith the Assistant General Manager. Congratulations! www.themaxwellhotel.com Posted 8/23/10. - Read More »
- Hotel Fifty, a distinctive boutique hotel located in Portland where downtown meets the river, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kairos Cuilann des Rosiers as director of wine & spirits. "Kairos' diverse background and extensive wine knowledge will … - Read More »
- The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), the nation's premier organization for professional chefs and cooks, has awarded four Tristar Products, Inc.'s Jack LaLanne juicers - the Power Juicer Classic, Power Juicer Express, Power Juicer Pro and Power Juicer … - Read More »
- A traveling troupe of culinary artists is betting that fellow foodies will pay big bucks to participate in seven-hour cooking sessions that culminate in communal meals. After seeing success with its L.A. debut, A Razor, a Shiny Knife … - Read More »
