Restaurants

SOURCE: Pizza Patron Nation’s #1 Latin Pizza Brand Looks to Stir up Pizza Frenzy Again This Summer DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) – Last Summer, ‘Día del Patrón’ or ‘Day of the Patrón’ was a popular promotion sparking record sales for Pizza Patrón, the nation’s number one Latin pizza brand. Today, the chain announced it is bringing it back, by popular demand, for a limited time. The ‘Dia del Patrón’ promotion features the company’s 12-inch medium Amigo Pizzas™ with one topping priced at $2.99 each — with no limit on purchases

SOURCE: Cosi, Inc. DEERFIELD, IL–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) –  Così, Inc. ( NASDAQ : COSI ), the premium convenience restaurant company, today announced that it had received notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for the Company’s common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1)

SOURCE: Marina Harbor Apartments & Anchorage MARINA DEL REY, CA–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) – Marina Harbor Apartments and Anchorage kick-off a whole-new level of convenience with the opening of Marina Harbor Shuttle — the residents-only summertime service that makes playing on the Westside easy and fun! Whether you’re headed out for shopping or dining, with the Marina Harbor Shuttle you can effortlessly hit the hottest spots from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica. The service is FREE through August 1 and $1.50 each way thereafter.

SOURCE: Alhambra Palace Restaurant CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –   Alhambra Palace Restaurant , a premier Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago , introduces live entertainment and Latin Fridays featuring a Flamenco show and belly dancer, Live Arabic band, and salsa upstairs in the Merrakash room on Fridays.

SOURCE: Evangeline Mitra’s Clabber-Fed Poularde and Poached Maine Lobster Tail From Evangeline Highlighted PORTLAND, ME–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –   GQ magazine food correspondent, Alan Richman, recently traveled the country talking with chefs and farmers about the meaning of ethical eating for his July feature article, “Eat no Evil.” As a follow up to the feature article, Richman, in his GQ blog, Forked & Corked , lists the top ten ethical dishes he had on his journey. Mitra’s Clabber-fed poularde and poached Maine lobster tail prepared by Chef Erik Desjarlais of Evangeline , a Maine French restaurant , made the top-ten list. “The lobster merely perfect, the chicken astonishing…

SOURCE: MarketResearch.com ROCKVILLE, MD–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Packaged Facts’ new report “Prepared Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods at Retail: The New Competition to Foodservice,” to their collection of Food market reports.

SOURCE: Panera Bread Company ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  Panera Bread Company ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) will report its second quarter results after the market close on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The Company will discuss its second quarter results on a call that will also be broadcast on the Internet at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 28, 2010

SOURCE: McDonald’s Chief Menu Innovation Officer Expands Role to Lead U.S. Nutrition OAK BROOK, IL–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  McDonald’s USA today announced that Karen Wells, Vice President, U.S. Strategy and Menu will take on an expanded role focusing on U.S.

SOURCE: Vesdia Vesdia Corporation Announces the Addition of Buca di Beppo to Its Merchant Network ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  Vesdia Corporation, the leading provider of multi-channel merchant networks and shopping incentive services , announced today the addition of new national and local restaurant chains to its already bountiful merchant network . Restaurants, including Buca di Beppo, Fresh2Order and select Quiznos and Domino’s Pizza franchisees are joining Hard Rock Cafe and Claim Jumper Restaurants by participating in loyalty programs run by Vesdia. This partnership marketing opportunity gives restaurants nationwide a chance to connect with engaged consumers who want to earn more rewards for their dining dollars.

SOURCE: Bertolli MISSION, KS–(Marketwire – July 12, 2010) –  (Family Features) Italian food is at the top of many people’s list of favorite cuisines — and for good reason. Chef Fabio Viviani, “Top Chef” contestant and Owner and Executive Chef of Firenze Osteria Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Los Angeles, knows that the combination of fresh ingredients, flavorful herbs and healthy, high quality olive oil makes Italian cuisine a go-to choice for al fresco summer dining. To bring families together for a summer meal, Chef Fabio has created delicious summer recipes that can be made indoors or on the grill while showcasing the versatility and flavors of Bertolli Olive Oil’s premium line of olive oils