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Published 02/07/2012 - 9:50 a.m. CST
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Qdoba guests who pucker up with a significant other, friend, family
member or understanding stranger will receive a free entrée with the
purchase of an entrée
CYPRESS, TX - Qdoba Mexican Grill®, known for its wide variety of handcrafted, fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine, is encouraging its guests to share the love again this February 14th with the return of its popular BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion. Qdoba guests who purchase one entrée at any participating Qdoba restaurant on Valentine’s Day and then share a kiss with a significant other, friend, family member or even an understanding stranger at the cash register will receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value for free.
No coupon is required. All guests need to participate is a pair of lips and a willing smooching partner!
CYPRESS, TX - Qdoba Mexican Grill®, known for its wide variety of handcrafted, fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine, is encouraging its guests to share the love again this February 14th with the return of its popular BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion. Qdoba guests who purchase one entrée at any participating Qdoba restaurant on Valentine’s Day and then share a kiss with a significant other, friend, family member or even an understanding stranger at the cash register will receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value for free.
No coupon is required. All guests need to participate is a pair of lips and a willing smooching partner!
Published 01/30/2012 - 6:21 a.m. CST
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“Private Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc Introduced to Commemorate the
Occasion
BOSTON, MA — The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group (SWRG) is preparing to pour over 30,000 glasses of more than 200 different wines in celebration of the 50 th National Wine Week™, March 5-9. To commemorate the anniversary, Smith & Wollensky will debut its proprietary “Private Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc.
National Wine Week was created when the restaurant began inviting top winemakers twice a year to share their wines with lunch crowds. “The event symbolizes our restaurants’ unparalleled hospitality and impeccable dining experience by offering our guests an approachable opportunity to sample and enjoy wines from some of the most exclusive winemakers in the world, all while learning about the particular varietals and regions from our knowledgeable staff,” said Michael Feighery, president of SWRG.
BOSTON, MA — The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group (SWRG) is preparing to pour over 30,000 glasses of more than 200 different wines in celebration of the 50 th National Wine Week™, March 5-9. To commemorate the anniversary, Smith & Wollensky will debut its proprietary “Private Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc.
National Wine Week was created when the restaurant began inviting top winemakers twice a year to share their wines with lunch crowds. “The event symbolizes our restaurants’ unparalleled hospitality and impeccable dining experience by offering our guests an approachable opportunity to sample and enjoy wines from some of the most exclusive winemakers in the world, all while learning about the particular varietals and regions from our knowledgeable staff,” said Michael Feighery, president of SWRG.
Published 01/20/2012 - 11:04 a.m. CST
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Enjoy Elegant Evening for Two, Romantic 4-Course Meal in the Beautiful
Nautilus Ballroom
HOUSTON, TX - Downtown Aquarium’s Romance Under-the-Sea Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Package is the perfect way to enjoy an elegant evening for two.
The Nautilus Ballroom will transform into the ultimate romantic setting filled with tables for two, a complimentary bottle of wine and a culinary-inspired romantic four-course meal. To top off the evening, couples will enjoy a rose for her and a souvenir photo to mark the occasion.
The evening’s menu will include your choice of one selection from each course:
HOUSTON, TX - Downtown Aquarium’s Romance Under-the-Sea Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Package is the perfect way to enjoy an elegant evening for two.
The Nautilus Ballroom will transform into the ultimate romantic setting filled with tables for two, a complimentary bottle of wine and a culinary-inspired romantic four-course meal. To top off the evening, couples will enjoy a rose for her and a souvenir photo to mark the occasion.
The evening’s menu will include your choice of one selection from each course:
Published 01/06/2012 - 10:34 a.m. CST
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HOUSTON, TX - From the green hills
of rural New Jersey to the
demanding dining rooms of New York City and from the
thriving
culinary scene of Barcelona, Spain to the gastronomic artistry in the
kitchens of Japan, Executive Chef Raj Dixit’s career resume reads more
like a
National Geographic article on culinary cultures than it does
as a summation of
the young man’s experience.
And at just 33, he is a young man.
Now, adding to his amazing list of accomplishments, Chef Dixit is at the helm of one of the most unique and memorable dining destinations in Texas – the acclaimed restaurant at The Inn at Dos Brisas.
Published 12/10/2011 - 8:17 a.m. CST
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Backstreet Cafe 1103 S. Shepherd 713/521-2239; www.backstreetcafe.net
Backstreet Cafe 1103 S. Shepherd 713/521-2239; www.backstreetcafe.net
Chr istmas Eve Supper
December 24, 2011 - 5-9pm
AppetizersPetite Lobster Pot Pie with fennel, carrots, potato, pearl onions and celery
Cauliflower Soup with roasted chanterelles
Bibb Lettuce Salad with bleu cheese, candied pecans and dried cranberries
Saint Arnold-raised Rabbit, wild mushrooms, sourdough garlic bread
Published 11/02/2011 - 8:29 a.m. CST
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Thanksgiving Favorites Offered at Shepherd Location on Nov. 24 from
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HOUSTON, TX - Join Cadillac Bar for a delicious Thanksgiving Brunch featuring more than 70 items. Delicious options include:
· Breakfast Station
· Waffle Station
· Omelet Station
· Taco Station
· Enchilada Station
HOUSTON, TX - Join Cadillac Bar for a delicious Thanksgiving Brunch featuring more than 70 items. Delicious options include:
· Breakfast Station
· Waffle Station
· Omelet Station
· Taco Station
· Enchilada Station
Published 10/25/2011 - 7:39 a.m. CST
Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd Dr.;
713/521-2239Each year, Backstreet Cafe offers a variety of their most popular items to-go to round out the holiday meal. Orders should be placed by the Monday before Thanksgiving, November 21 for pick-up (with re-heating instructions) on Wednesday, November 23 at customers’ desired time.
Soups (1/2 gallon, serves 6-8 people)
Wild Mushroom Soup $25; Carrot Soup $25; Seafood Gumbo $43; Lentil and Root Vegetable Soup $25.
Sides (8”x8” pan, serves 6-8 people / 9”x13” pan, serves 12-15 people)
Published 09/30/2011 - 7:38 a.m. CST
THE WOODLANDS, TX - CiCi’s Pizza, home of the $5.49 endless pizza
buffet, announces the opening of its second location in The Woodlands
on Oct. 3. Area residents should be on the lookout for hundreds of
wallets that CiCi’s will drop with a coupon for a free buffet meal
tucked inside.
The 3,500 square-foot store will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. It will be located at 3707 College Park Drive in the College Park Crossing Shopping Center, with its endless buffet packed with 20 different pizzas and pasta, soup, salad and oven-baked desserts. The first 100 guests to purchase an adult buffet on opening day will receive a free pizza buffet each month for a year.
The 3,500 square-foot store will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. It will be located at 3707 College Park Drive in the College Park Crossing Shopping Center, with its endless buffet packed with 20 different pizzas and pasta, soup, salad and oven-baked desserts. The first 100 guests to purchase an adult buffet on opening day will receive a free pizza buffet each month for a year.
Published 08/12/2011 - 7:40 a.m. CST
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National Director of Wine and Spirits, Stuart Roy, announces an
all-star lineup of labels, as well as opportunities for patrons to win
exciting wine-related prizes
BOSTON, MA — As thoughts of wine enthusiasts turn to the fall harvest, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group announces The Forty-Ninth National Wine WeekTM , September 12-16. During this week, eight iconic restaurant locations, under the guidance of Stuart Roy, national director of wine and spirits, will offer a variety of super-premium wines carefully selected to complement the Smith & Wollensky award-winning menu. Roy expects more than 25,000 glasses of more than 200 different wines to be served over the course of 5 days in the 8 locations nationwide.
BOSTON, MA — As thoughts of wine enthusiasts turn to the fall harvest, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group announces The Forty-Ninth National Wine WeekTM , September 12-16. During this week, eight iconic restaurant locations, under the guidance of Stuart Roy, national director of wine and spirits, will offer a variety of super-premium wines carefully selected to complement the Smith & Wollensky award-winning menu. Roy expects more than 25,000 glasses of more than 200 different wines to be served over the course of 5 days in the 8 locations nationwide.
Published 01/07/2012 - 7:50 a.m. CST
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STAFFORD, TX – Wings ‘N More Houston continues to expand across the
Houston area! Wings ‘N More Houston has opened their nineteenth
location in Stafford, TX. The new location is located off Highway 59
in The Fountains at 11388 Fountains Lake Drive, Stafford, TX 77477.
The new location features a spacious bar area fitted with several
flat-screen TVs and a large movie-screen television in the main dining
area where customers can watch their favorite sporting events while
enjoying one of many items on the menu. Hours of operation are
Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Published 12/17/2011 - 9:18 a.m. CST
MONDAYS
Candelari's
Pizzeria
25680 NW Frwy., Cypress
281-373-0039
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree or pizza,
dine-in only.
Del Pueblo Mexican
Restaurant
13235 Jones Rd., Houston
281-970-1600
Kids 10 & under eat free all day.
Doneraki's Mexican Restaurant
5505 FM
1960 Rd., Houston
281-983-1400
Kids eat free all
day.
Published 11/16/2011 - 7:48 a.m. CST
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will celebrate the
grand openings of
the chain’s two new restaurants in the Houston area, on
Wednesday,
November 16th, with a series of
activities including a free
commemorative T-shirt,
voucher giveaways and a $1,000 donation to the community
at each
location. One of the two restaurants will open in Cypress, near the
newly constructed Berry Center, and the other new location will open
in
Pearland.
activities including a free
commemorative T-shirt,
voucher giveaways and a $1,000 donation to the community
at each
location. One of the two restaurants will open in Cypress, near the
newly constructed Berry Center, and the other new location will open
in
Pearland.
Grand
opening ceremonies for both
restaurants will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon
cutting by Chamber
of Commerce representatives. Upon the public openings of the
new
locations at 10:30 a.m., the chicken finger chain will give its first
100
dine-in customers at each location a Raising Cane’s
commemorative T-shirt
and a Box Combo voucher for a future visit.
Published 10/26/2011 - 7:57 a.m. CST
Lazywood Press Updates Popular Guide to Everything Edible
in America's 4th Largest City; Book is completely "local" - written,
edited, designed and printed in Houston, TexasHOUSTON, TX - Following the success of The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston, which premiered in August 2008, Houston's Lazywood Press is publishing a completely updated second edition that will debut in November 2011.
"Houston's vibrant culinary scene is constantly changing, which makes reporting on it both interesting and a challenge - and a danger to the waistline," jokes editor/publisher Teresa Byrne-Dodge, who also owns My Table ~ Houston's Dining Magazine, now in its 18th year of publication.
Published 10/03/2011 - 5:31 a.m. CST
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HOUSTON, TX - Houston's top chefs, restaurateurs, industry
professionals and local "foodies" gathered this evening for the 2011
Houston Culinary Awards, held in the ballroom at the Hilton Hotel at
the University of Houston. The awards, presented annually by My Table
magazine and this year co-presented by Sysco, recognize Houston's top
culinary talentwith awards given in 10 main categories, voted on by
the dining public. For the second year, the event also included the 15
newer Foodie Star Awards. The 13th annual Legends of Houston
Restaurants award was presented to Jim Gossen, president/CEO of
Louisiana Foods Global Seafood Source and Jimmy G's restaurant, and
event proceeds benefited the Foodways Texas.
Winners of the 15th annual Houston Culinary Awards are:
Winners of the 15th annual Houston Culinary Awards are:
Published 08/30/2011 - 2:05 p.m. CST
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Galveston.com & Company is pleased to announce a special 3-day
tribute to a Galveston Island culinary mainstay: Gulf Coast Seafood.
Serving up a sneak peek with the Galveston Restaurant Association’s
Epicurean Evening September 22nd, the “Salute to Galveston Island
Seafood” weekend will continue Friday thru Sunday, September 23rd thru
25th, at participating restaurants throughout Galveston.
During this inaugural event, guests will enjoy special seafood dishes created specially for this weekend.
Participating Restaurants include a sampling of the following eateries:
During this inaugural event, guests will enjoy special seafood dishes created specially for this weekend.
Participating Restaurants include a sampling of the following eateries:
Published 08/11/2011 - 8:38 a.m. CST
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SUGARLAND, TX —Gatti’s Pizza
returns to Sugarland after 16 years opening a new GattiTown family
fun center on August 1, 2011. A public Grand Opening party is planned
on Friday, August 19th from 2 pm – 9 pm. This event will include fun
entertainment for families, such as face painting, caricature
drawings, door prizes and more. More information on this event will
be available at www.GattiTownSugarLand.com.The 57,000 sq. ft. GattiTown includes an All You Care-to-Eat buffet, an expansive Midway arcade, birthday/meeting rooms, redemption center, and attractions like bumper cars, indoor Go Karts, Putt-Putt Golf, and Mini Bowling. This location will be operated by a subsidiary of Foodservice Management Systems, Inc.
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