Restaurants

SOURCE: Marriott MIAMI BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) –  Since opening its doors in 1956, the historic Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach luxury hotel on Collins Avenue has remained a grand dame of classic Miami Beach style and elegance. Designed by visionary Morris Lapidus — who helped define modern style on Miami Beach — the Eden Roc has been a home away from home for Hollywood royalty, politicos and dignitaries. Now, after a $220 million renovation, the property is set to unveil its newest innovation — 1500° . Open to the public on Friday, October 15, 2010 , this farm-to-table restaurant, with a heavy steakhouse sensibility, will feature creative, vibrant and seasonal cuisine, relying heavily on local resources, all under the auspices of executive chef Paula DaSilva . Formerly of Fort Lauderdale’s acclaimed 3030 Ocean and a finalist on Fox TV’s wildly-popular Hell’s Kitchen , DaSilva (31) brings to 1500° more than a decade’s worth of experience in the restaurant and hotel industry, excelling at rustic cookery as well as haute cuisine. To ensure DaSilva brings the heat, the Eden Roc — a standout among beachfront hotels in Miami Beach — tapped hospitality impresario Seth Greenberg , developer of the Ames Hotel and its restaurant, the Woodward, to oversee 1500°. “I’m incredibly honored to be collaborating on this concept with Paula,” says Greenberg, a seasoned restaurateur.

SOURCE: Marriott Exceptional Service, Accommodations Bring Business to Cool Springs Hotel FRANKLIN, TN–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) –  Tennessee travelers have spoken and the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs hotel is not only one of the best hotels near Nashville ; but has been chosen as one of the Best of the South 2010 winners by meeting planners alike. The selection is made among hotels in 14 southern states from Texas to Virginia and includes properties in the Caribbean and Cancun

SOURCE: Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q LAKEWAY, TX–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) – Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q today announced that it has begun shipping some of its famous smoked meats within the United States just in time for this year’s holiday shopping season. The smoked meats currently available for shipping are the turkey breast, the St. Louis ribs, and the popular Rudy’s Texas Brisket.

SOURCE: Austaco, LTD AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwire – October 18, 2010) –  Austaco Ltd, a franchisee of Taco Bell, is proud to announce this year’s fundraising efforts raised a quarter of a million dollars for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Texas (LLS).

SOURCE: DineEquity, Inc. GLENDALE, CA–(Marketwire – October 18, 2010) – DineEquity, Inc.

SOURCE: Y Bar 7 Years 7 Deadly Sins, Cirque De Y, Fetish, Halloween 2010 CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – October 18, 2010) –  As most Industry people know, the popularity and lifespan of a nightclub now a days is short lived with the influx of venues opening in the generally small geographic area of downtown Chicago, IL. Due to this fact, the Y Bar family is extremely excited and proud to celebrate its seven year anniversary party late October 2010.

SOURCE: Prospectiv Consumers Earn $5 Reward Towards Their 1st Purchase When They Sign Up for Eversave’s Daily Deals From Local Restaurants, Spas, Sporting Events, Outdoor Activities and More WAKEFIELD, MA–(Marketwire – October 18, 2010) –  Prospectiv, owner of the second-biggest couponing website in America, Eversave.com , today announced the expansion of its online daily deal offerings to five new markets across the U.S. By the end of October, Eversave will offer local daily deals called “Saves” to residents in Indianapolis, IN; Orlando, FL; Washington, D.C.; Providence, RI; and San Antonio, TX.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – 18 oct. 2010) – Aujourd’hui, les jeunes cinéastes autochtones du Wapikoni mobile vous invitent à un voyage cinématographique, où chaque court-métrage percutant constitue une escale dans leur vie, leur culture et leur imaginaire.  Fiers de leurs dernières créations, c’est dans le cadre du Festival du Nouveau cinéma (FNC) que ces jeunes réalisateurs et réalisatrices des Premières Nations lanceront la programmation 2010 du Wapikoni mobile et présenteront sur la scène montréalaise leurs plus récents films qui poursuivront par la suite leur périple vers de nouveaux auditoires à travers le monde

SOURCE: In-Stat No Free Wi-Fi Hotspot? Find Me Another Place SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – October 18, 2010) –  Availability of free Wi-Fi does influence venue choice. According to In-Stat’s ( www.in-stat.com ) new Wi-Fi Hotspot research, nearly two-thirds of respondents indicated that free Wi-Fi influences their choice of venue. An additional 31% indicated that free access may influence their choice, and just 5% said that it would have no influence over venue choice.  CLICK HERE FOR RELATED GRAPHIC “Our research shows that while revenue may not always be directly gleaned from the hotspot offering, free Wi-Fi has a significant value in bringing customers to a venue,” says Amy Cravens, Market Analyst. “It’s no wonder then that over 150 thousand café/retail venues have now deployed Wi-Fi hotspots, although not all of these are free. That’s in addition to the tens of thousands of travel-related installations (hotels, airports, in-flight) worldwide.”  Some of the research findings include: Worldwide annual hotspot connects, or sessions, will reach over 2 billion by the end of 2010 with annual hotspot connects anticipated to grow to over 11 billion by 2014.

SOURCE: Marriott Boulder Spa Package Is Full of Relaxing Treats for Travelers BROOMFIELD, CO–(Marketwire – October 15, 2010) –  Many people dream of taking a spa getaway, but they aren’t able to because they just don’t have enough money. For a limited time, the Residence Inn Boulder Flatiron Hotel is offering an affordable spa getaway in Boulder . People can book the Relax, Refresh and Revive for Two package and get everything they need for a relaxing spa vacation, without emptying their bank accounts.  The Relax, Refresh and Revive for Two package is ideal for the busy couple that can’t afford to take a weeklong vacation. Whether its work or family obligations, this Broomfield, CO hotel has the answer!  The package includes two 45-minute massages from the Spa at Lakeshore Athletic Club, where spa guests are greeted with soothing music and a comforting waterfall. The full service spa has a variety of beauty and relaxation treatments, so those who want to have a complete day at the spa will not have any trouble finding additional treatments to enjoy. The spa treatments are not the only perk included in the package. Travelers will receive breakfast in bed for two, courtesy of Flatz Grille and Lounge, which is the hotel’s own Broomfield, Colorado restaurant . This four star restaurant serves regional food with a seafood emphasis, and is one of the most popular restaurants in Broomfield