Restaurants

SOURCE: DealPop Site Offers Up to 70 Percent off on the Best Places to Eat, Shop and Have Fun SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) –  WhitePages ( www.whitepages.com ), the largest and most trusted online directory, today announced the San Francisco Peninsula launch of its social buying service DealPop ( www.dealpop.com ). DealPop SF Peninsula will feature deals that offer fantastic savings of up to 70 percent off of the best places to eat, drink and have fun on the Peninsula. The SF Peninsula site kicks off with deals from Prolific Oven ($5 for $10 worth of food and drink), Yoga Source ($18 for $36 worth of classes) and Gelato Classico ($1 for $5 worth of Gelato) in Palo Alto, Menlo Park Academy of Dance ($15 for $30 worth of dance classes) and Classic Touch Salon in San Mateo ($40 for $80 worth of products and services).

The results of Zagat Survey’s 2011 Los Angeles/ So. California Restaurant Survey were released these days, available in bookstores, on ZAGAT.com and via ZAGAT TO GO for iPhone, iPad and Android. The survey covers 2,016 restaurants within the greater Los Angeles California area as well as Orange County, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. More than

SOURCE: JiWire Jeep Brand is First Advertiser to Provide Exclusive Sponsorship of Top Location-Based iTunes App SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) –  JiWire, the leading location-based mobile media company reaching the on-the-go audience, and the Jeep® Brand launched a unique in-app advertising campaign through JiWire’s Wi-Fi Finder as part of its Jeep Grand Cherokee national mobile campaign. The Wi-Fi Finder enables mobile users to find local hotspots through JiWire’s directory of more than 315,000 locations, offering a geo-targeted platform for advertisers. This will be the first exclusive brand sponsor of the Wi-Fi Finder app, a top 100 app and top 10 travel app in the iTunes store, which has already been downloaded more than 8.5 million times by the mobile audience.

To compile and rank the nation’s best cocktail bars for that October issue, GQ traveled over 30,000 miles, visited twenty-one cities and 102 bars, and drank more than 400 cocktails, prior to finally selecting Seattle’s Zig Zag Cafe as the number one bar on the checklist. At Zig Zag Cafe, “patrons come for the easy

SOURCE: Raffles Hotel DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) – In support of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Raffles Amrita Spa at Raffles Dubai will be hosting a “Pink Day” on Friday, 22 nd October. 100% of the proceeds from all manicures and pedicures, Trendz Ladies & Gents Salon offerings, and luxurious spa treatments will be donated to the Safe and Sound Breast Cancer Awareness Programme. In support of this initiative, all colleagues will be donating their pay that day to ensure that 100% of the proceeds go directly to the charity. Pink cupcakes, mocktails, t-shirts, hats and breast cancer informational brochures will be given to everyone supporting “Pink Day”. In addition, Raffles Dubai will be giving away a luxurious “Raffles Goes Pink” package to a breast cancer survivor nominated by a friend or family member. The exquisite package includes one night in a majestic 150 sqm Diplomatic Suite complete with 24 hour butler service, choice of two 60 minute spa treatments and Raffles Roast Friday brunch for two.

SOURCE: Marriott Travelers Can Enjoy Extra Rest, Comforts While Saving on Airport Parking PLANTATION, FL–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  Hassle-free and easy airport travel out of Fort Lauderdale is a snap with a Ft. Lauderdale vacation package that allows guests to “Park Here, Fly There.” Business and leisure travelers alike will enjoy taking advantage of this affordable package that allows them to save on airport parking, while delighting in exceptional pre-flight accommodations and worry-free arrival at the airport

SOURCE: Grupo Vidanta MERA Invites Chef Bostelmann, of Award-Winning Resort Developer Grupo Vidanta, to Headline This Year’s Convention Titled !Viva Mexico! in Little Rock, Arkansas HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) – Alexis Bostelmann, Executive Corporate Chef for Grupo Vidanta, will lend his expertise to !Viva Mexico!, the upcoming second annual convention for the Mexican Restaurant Association (MERA). Bostelmann brings his own personal brand to this year’s convention with the exposition of two themes and dishes: “The Hybrid Creations of Mexico,” Mestizo cuisine and “The Revolutionary Forces,” which is the cuisine of Emiliano Zapata, enforcing the famous quote “Better to die standing than to live kneeling.”  The year of 2010 also commemorates an extraordinary milestone in history, marking 200 years of Mexico’s independence from Spain and 100 years since the Mexican revolution

SOURCE: Marriott Enjoy Gourmet Indulgence With Two Courses and Luxurious Accommodations MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) is more than the heart of the city’s commercial interests — the modern skyline of the financial district contrasts with well-preserved Victorian architecture, and the alley ways and arcades that snake through the city give it charm and character. It’s also home to many Melbourne five-star hotels and some of the city’s finest restaurants, including Essence at the Melbourne Marriott, specialising in local seasonal produce featuring contemporary Australian cuisine. And now, the Melbourne Marriott Hotel and Essence are proud to offer guests an exciting way to get a taste of the city — and local cuisine — with the Gourmet Indulgence Dining Package

SOURCE: Marriott Stay in Pampered Style With Affordable Spa Packages at the luxury Brisbane Marriott Hotel BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  Beautiful Brisbane captures the imagination and senses with spectacular sights, its subtropical climate, and an unmatched combination of fine dining, world-class shopping and wonderful relaxation. As a popular getaway destination, choosing from the 5-star hotels in Brisbane can be a challenge. However, with such a selection of luxury hotels, Brisbane offers a luxurious, romantic backdrop for a weekend getaway. The Marriott Brisbane Hotel is proud to offer guests two exceptionally relaxing Brisbane holiday packages for both pampering and revival

SOURCE: Coupon Album SILICON VALLEY, CA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  This month Coupon Album, a trusted source of online coupons and discount offers, unveiled its recently redesigned website. One new feature of the enhanced website includes a more user-friendly layout. This will allow loyal users and new guests alike to access the 30,000 plus coupons, ranging from home industry giants like Home Depot coupons to higher end retail department stores like Nordstrom.