Restaurants

SOURCE: Idle Media, Inc. LEESPORT, PA–(Marketwire – August 27, 2010) –   Idle Media, Inc. ( OTCBB : IDLM ) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, DatPiff.com, will host a live concert event on September 8 th at S.O.B.’s in New York City. More information and tickets are available at: http://www.datpiff.com/live .

SOURCE: Free To Choose Our Meals SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  According to the California Restaurant Association Office, San Francisco’s Happy Meal Toy Ban was assigned to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, chaired by Supervisor Carmen Chu. The legislation has not been scheduled yet for a vote, however, the earliest the bill can be heard in committee is September 13, 2010.

SOURCE: Zion & Zion Venezia’s Pizzeria Completes Evaluation Process; Selects Top-Five Ranked Zion & Zion as Social Media Agency TEMPE, AZ–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Since 1978, Venezia’s Pizzeria has operated multiple locations in both New Mexico and Arizona — now with a total of seven locations. Recognizing the high level of involvement that customers have with the Venezia’s brand, Domenick Montanile, owner of the four Arizona locations of Venezia’s decided to begin the selection process to hire a firm to develop social media around the Venezia’s brand. “The search ended after we concluded an evaluation period with Zion & Zion.

SOURCE: Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Inc. DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : THCB ), a provider of Smoked Meat products, announced today the formation of their Restaurant and Hospitality division.

SOURCE: Panera Bread ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) – FORTUNE magazine has named Panera Bread ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) to its 2010 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, a first for the Company. Panera is one of only two restaurant concepts to make the 2010 list.

SOURCE: DineEquity, Inc. New Florentine Ravioli With Chicken and Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs With Fettuccini Added to Popular 2 for $20 Everyday Menu LENEXA, KS–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  The best deal in the neighborhood keeps getting better as Applebee’s adds two new choices to its 2 for $20 menu. Applebee’s guests can now enjoy the rich flavors of Florentine Ravioli with Chicken and Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs with Fettuccini on its 2 for $20 every day value menu.  Before it was in vogue, Applebee’s 2 for $20 menu led the industry in giving guests a shared dining experience by offering a generously sized appetizer and two classic meals — all for only $20.

SOURCE: Highland Village Pet Adoption Center Highland Village Adoption Center Helps Houston’s Homeless Pets Find Homes of Their Own HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Highland Village Adoption Center (HVAC) is only two cats or dogs away from its 2,010 adoption. The organization is confident that on either Saturday, August 28 or Sunday, August 29, the magic number — 2010 — will be realized with the adoption of a homeless cat or dog by a qualified individual. The year’s success speaks volumes for the hard work of the organization

SOURCE: Eat Real Festival Three Non-Stop Days of Food Performances, Pickling and Butchery Contests, Hands-on Workshops, Music and Food Films OAKLAND, CA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) –  Oakland’s Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square is just two days away. Free to the public, this urban food extravaganza is unlike any other food festival in the world — bringing cutting edge food entertainment to a wide swath of the public on three stages for three straight days. From August 27 through 29, attendees will be treated to non-stop food skills and DIY demos , a “flying knives” butchery contest, beer making, an eclectic array of local musicians, an evening of short and delectable food films, in addition to a huge selection of delicious street eats from over 80 vendors — all priced at $5 or less.

SOURCE: Del Taco LAKE FOREST, CA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – Things cost a lot less right around the time the first Del Taco opened its doors in the early ’60s, and the chain’s promotional price of 39 cents for its popular regular taco — for a limited time — is a reminder of those good old days. “We know 39 cents is a tremendous value and has some of our fans wondering what year it is,” said John Cappasola, Vice President of Marketing at Del Taco. “Actually, based on the consumer price index, we’ve calculated that today’s price of 39 cents would be considerably less than the original 19-cent price of our tacos when Del Taco opened in 1964.” Here’s a look at how much other things cost in the good old days: a new house: $17,000; a new car, about $2,000 (and a gallon of gas about 31 cents); a dozen eggs: 57 cents; a gallon of milk: 49 cents; and a first-class stamp: 4 cents. “Today, you can’t even buy a postage stamp for the price of one of our regular tacos,” Cappasola said. “With a price this low, a family of four or a group of friends can enjoy lunch or dinner out at a reasonable price, just like the good old days.” For more than 40 years, Del Taco has been offering menu items that appeal to a broad range of tastes with a strong emphasis on quality and value

SOURCE: Westin Peachtree Plaza Renovation on Schedule, Atlantans Once Again Enjoy the Sun Dial Views ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) –   The Westin Peachtree Plaza marked the next milestone of the hotel’s window restoration on Wednesday, August 18, with the grand re-opening of the Scenic Elevators, which carry guests from the hotel’s fifth floor lobby to the city’s original tri-level entertainment complex: The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View . The elevators provide an unrivaled perspective of the city on the 78-second ride from the lobby of the hotel to The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View on the 72 nd floor. The event included an exhibition by Denise Jackson of Emerging Art Scene, and benefitted the Atlanta Food Bank