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Written on 17 Feb, 2010 at 15:54 in Dining | viewed 45 views times | 0 Comments
Due to fixation that the American public has on television, businesses are for the most part not considered legitimate or trustworthy if you have not “heard of them” via the boob tube. This is the primary way that brands enter... (Continue reading)
Beware fast food sales pitch
Written on 9 Feb, 2010 at 19:01 in Dining | viewed 110 views times | 0 Comments
Americans have been inundated with a psychological barrage of images that represent fast food as being fun and delicious, and the cartoon icons that represent these companies ubiquitously line our streets and occupy our television screens. When you are an... (Continue reading)
Beer with 32 percent strength launched
Written on 8 Dec, 2009 at 15:43 in Dining | viewed 115 views times | 0 Comments
A controversial brewery in Scotland has launched what it claims to be the world’s strongest beer – with a 32 percent alcohol content. BrewDog of Fraserburgh has recently unveiled their Tactical Nuclear Penguin. The brewery was previously branded irresponsible for... (Continue reading)
Better than Honeycrisp? SweeTango could be the next top apple
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 22:08 in Dining | viewed 122 views times | 0 Comments
By Jeff Kiger Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN LAKE CITY — “The best apple I’ve ever eaten in my life.” That’s a strong statement from Dennis Courtier, a self-described “apple geek” and the president of Pepin Heights Orchards in Lake City. Is... (Continue reading)
Drunk Man Found At Grocery Store Eating Avocados
(AP) Police said a man was arrested at a grocery store after workers found him at a table in the deli, eating avocados, cake and other items. Bismarck Police Lt. Randy Ziegler said the 38-year-old man was intoxicated and had... (Continue reading)
Healthy Dining a Hard Sell, Study Says
Nutritionists are harping on everyone to make better food choices. The government wants you to disclose the calorie and fat counts in your dishes. And many of your guests are dealing with multiple diet-related chronic illnesses, not the least of... (Continue reading)
The Taste of Buffalo is back
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 21:07 in Dining | viewed 56 views times | 0 Comments
The second-largest food festival in the country returns this weekend as five dozen restaurants and hundreds of thousands of eaters converge on Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square for the Taste of Buffalo. A record 60 restaurants will be on hand... (Continue reading)
CiCi’s president retires, new CEO named
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 21:03 in Dining | viewed 59 views times | 0 Comments
CiCi Enterprises LP (CiCi’s Pizza) said Monday its President Craig Moore is retiring after 17 years with the company. Moore will retain a significant percentage of ownership in the pizza company. Meanwhile, Coppell-based CiCi’s has named Michael R. Shumsky chief... (Continue reading)
Burger King aims at “upscale” makeover
As part of a plan to be revealed Wednesday in Amsterdam, the company will announce a massive effort to overhaul its 12,000 locations worldwide. The sleek interior will include rotating red flame chandeliers, brilliant TV-screen menus and industrial-inspired corrugated metal... (Continue reading)
Man denied food at closed Miami Taco Bell shoots worker
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 19:09 in Dining | viewed 74 views times | 0 Comments
Police say a man upset he couldn’t order food after closing time at a Miami Taco Bell shot at employees as they tried to leave, hitting one in the leg. Police say the man waited in the parking lot and... (Continue reading)
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