| Raving Brands Partnering Highly Successful Moe’s Southwest Grill ...
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raving Brands, the global multi-concept franchise company, announced today that Moe's Southwest Grill, L.L.C. signed a definitive agreement this past weekend to be acquired by FOCUS Brands, which is the franchisor and operator of over 1,750 ice cream stores, bakeries, sandwich shops, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 33 foreign countries. Moe's Southwest Grill was launched in 2000, and in just seven years has established itself as one of the most successful fast-casual restaurant concepts in America. Raving Brands, which has grown Moe's so successfully in the last several years, will begin to leverage the tremendous depth of resources from FOCUS Brands for Moe's, while continuing its efforts to nurture and grow its eight concepts – Shane's Rib Shack, Planet Smoothie, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, Mama Fu's Asian House, Doc Green's Gourmet Salads and Grill, Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, Monkey Joe's, and The Flying Biscuit Cafe.
In the land of sequels, creativity still stands out
Spider-Man skipped this year's ShoWest convention, at which movie studios typically try to woo theater owners with celebrities, sneak previews and splashy events. Harry Potter never materialized. Shrek apparently had better things to do, too. After all, when you're a movie hero with a surefire sequel on the way, why bother making friends with those who already love you? Theater owners know that Spider-Man 3 May 4, Shrek the Third (May 18) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (July 13) are blockbusters they'll want on their screens. The only question is how much popcorn to stock for the summertime sequel glut. Except for New Line Cinema's dynamic coming-out party for Hairspray and a couple of closing-night banquet appearances, ShoWest 2007 was as predictable as this summer's slate of movies.
Columbus Cooks
Columbus Cooks! puts the fun back into cooking and brings the family together for a warm meal. We offer cooking classes where you will learn everything from the Basics to Gourmet, as well as tips and techniques to expand your culinary skills. Our store is full of everything that you need to perfect your chef's kitchen. We only use the best; therefore we only carry the best. Let us help you discover what we have all known...that cooking is fun and easy. Visit our new location at The Shoppes at Bradley Park on Rollins Way, the place where your culinary adventures begin. We are open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm. Call us today at 706-653-4700 or go to www.columbuscooks.com .
A Rich, Colorful Legacy: Another Chapter in the Storied History of ...
The names are legendary: Desmond Nicholson, Jolyon Byerly, Don Street, Tom Hill, Robin Tatersall, Peter Holmberg, Roy Disney. And lets not forget the boats: Titan, Kialoa, Infinity, Sayonara, Morning Glory, Pyewacket. The sailors and vessels that have distinguished themselves over the four decades of world-class competition in the storied history of Stanford Antigua Sailing Week are a veritable Whos Who in the sport of yacht racing. On the eve of the 40th Anniversary of the classic Caribbean festival of sail this years event is right around the corner, with the action slated to begin on April 29 its an appropriate time to look back on one of yachtings best-known and most highly anticipated events. It was just over 40 years ago that yacht broker Desmond Nicholson and Antiguan hotelier Howard Hulford came up with the idea of a spring regatta that would extend the tourist and sailing seasons for charterers and yachtsmen alike.
The spirit of Twin Liquors
Something was wrong when Margaret Jabour stepped into the family's newly named Twin Liquors store on East Seventh Street one day in 1982. Amid the new wood shelves filled with good wines and premium liquors, Jabour spotted a case of MD 20/20, also known as Mad Dog. .
PHOTO AVAILABLE: Sacred Fig, New Mexico's Only Healthy-Aging ...
SANTA FE, N.M./EWORLDWIRE/April 6, 2007 --- Promoting wellness and healthy living, the Sacred Fig in Santa Fe, New Mexico has partnered with 100 percent natural skin care producer Daniel Pry of Organic Complexion to share resources, distribute products and create the most advanced education programs targeting people wanting to live longer and be healthier. Sacred Fig founders Keith and André West-Harrison have been entrepreneurial celebrities for year on AOL's Small Business series The StartUp. Their program showed their amazing recovering from Hurricane Katrina and their metamorphosis into motivational speakers and healthy aging gurus. Finally settling their post hurricane careers in Santa Fe in November, the West-Harrison's have partnered with Organic Complexion creator Daniel Pry to retail and wholesale his amazing products to consumers and day spas.
Roblar Winery Opens New Wine Center
Roblar Winery is opening a new winery, cooking school and visitor center on April 28. The Roblar Winery & Vineyards will celebrate the grand opening with gourmet food pairings, chef demonstrations and live music. The lodge-style estate has a grand tasting hall, gourmet marketplace, culinary school, separate VIP lounge and outdoor dinning terraces. Roblar is also home to a 12,000 case production facility making wines varying in price range from $20-$40 including Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.The cooking school will host classes taught by chefs focusing on local ingredients and organic produce including some from the winery's own organic herb and vegetable garden. An interesting feature of this facility is the top floor members lounge which is reached via a private elevator and includes over-sized leather chairs, a fireplace, tasting bar and entertainment center.
Events Calendar for April 19, 2007
Features familiar folk songs such as "Shenandoah,'' jazz selections including Manhattan Transfer's arrangement of "A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square,'' and nursery rhymes such as "Humpty Dumpty'' and "Old Mother Hubbard.'' Tickets $20 for adults, $15 seniors and $5 students. Available at Andover Bookstore, Rogers Center box office and at the door the night of the event.Sunday, May 6March of Dimes walk, 9 a.m. with registration at 8 a.m. at 600 Federal St., Andover. Walk supports the effort to stamp out premature birth, which is the leading cause of death of newborns. Premature birth also poses serious threats to an infant's health. More information is available by calling Elizabeth Blackman at 508-329-2800.Quota International of Andover Walk-A-Thon, 10 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 20 Main St, to benefit service programs.
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