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Patronize local restaurants
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 15:54 in Dining | Viewed 186 views times | No 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 the public consciousness. Then when you go to the store, you recognize the things that
Beware fast food sales pitch
Published on 9 Feb, 2010 at 19:01 in Dining | Viewed 197 views times | No 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 aware adult who is conscious enough to do your research and understand how unhealthy these
Beer with 32 percent strength launched
Published on 8 Dec, 2009 at 15:43 in Dining | Viewed 232 views times | No 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 an 18.2 percent beer called Tokyo, which it then followed with a low alcohol beer
Better than Honeycrisp? SweeTango could be the next top apple
Published on 3 Nov, 2009 at 22:08 in Dining | Viewed 222 views times | No 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 he talking about Honeycrisp, the wildly popular apple created by the University of Minnesota and
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 a hearty spread, including cake, cookies and plums, in the deli area of Cashwise Foods
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 which is obesity. But do they want to eat right at your restaurant? Nope, according
The Taste of Buffalo is back
Published on 3 Nov, 2009 at 21:07 in Dining | Viewed 132 views times | No 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 for what has arguably become Buffalo’s signature summer event. Nearly a quarter of those restaurants
CiCi’s president retires, new CEO named
Published on 3 Nov, 2009 at 21:03 in Dining | Viewed 137 views times | No 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 executive officer. Prior to accepting the position, Shumsky served as CEO of La Madeleine Restaurant
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 and brick walls. “I’d call it more contemporary, edgy, futuristic,” Chairman and CEO John Chidsey
Man denied food at closed Miami Taco Bell shoots worker
Published on 3 Nov, 2009 at 19:09 in Dining | Viewed 132 views times | No 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 opened fire around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators are still searching for the suspect, and the
