When Norpalm took control of the plantation, palmoil prices were at an all time low – $250 to $300 per tonne – and the palm trees on the estate were old and in a poor condition. Norpalm Ghana’s success is thanks to a programme of continuous improvement and focus onefficiency – a vision shared by the board, management and the company’s dedicated staff. The company started by felling and replanting old palm trees, replanting the estate’s fallow areas and it has also spent considerable amounts of capital on new equipment and machinery.
“From the beginning, things were tough, both financially and operations wise – we had limited financing and very old equipment to contend with” agrees Eric Anang, the company’s General Manager. “But, being in a commodity market, we developed a system where our main focus was on making sure we were ready in terms of maximising our production to meet the market demand when the palm oil prices went up.” This proved to be a successful strategy and since 2008 NGL has been profitable.
NGL has also significantly improved the plantation’s maintenance practices and there are several processes it follows to ensure the trees grow to their full potential. This includes regular weeding and continuous pruning of trees to expose the leaves to maximum sunlight. NGL currently sells all of the palm oil it produces to PZ Cussons Ghana Limited, a major soap manufacturer responsible for brands such as Imperial Leather and Duck bar soap.
“We have also invested in a local management team,” adds Per Schoenberg, Norpalm’s Board Chairman since 2001. “Currently we are one of the very few foreign owned companies with only Ghanaians on the payroll. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with managers from various countries – locals as well as expatriates. Our current management has delivered to both the Board and Shareholders satisfaction.”
Read the article here: http://www.foodanddrinkdigital.com/reports/norpalm-ghana
About Norpalm Ghana Ltd
Norpalm Ghana is involved in the production of palm fruits which are the processed into palm oil. The company grows 30 to 35 percent of its raw material (palm fruits) and the remainder is bought from local farmers and outgrowers.The company is owned by PZ Cussons Ghana Limited and Norpalm AS.
For more information, visit: www.norpalm.no.
About Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital is a pioneering digital media site for food and drink professionals and executives, featuring all aspects of managing a production based environment. Food & Drink Digital covers solutions that enable global businesses to improve the way they manage their operations, people, technology and supply chains. Food and Drink Digital is the industry-dedicated arm of the WDM Group. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, WDM Group retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, mobile apps, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news.
Food and Drink Digital is headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Mumbai and Norwich, England. For more information, contact 760-827-7800 or visit http://www.foodanddrinkdigital.com/.
]]>MADISON, Wis., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating their grand opening event on Friday, May 18 from 11am to 1pm where customers will enjoy $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches.
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"We are excited to bring this great barbecue to the Madison Community," said franchise owner Nick Ziegler. "We are excited for our Grand Opening event."
At the grand opening event, three lucky customers will win free barbecue for a year. This store is located at 4833 Anamark Drive, Suite 200 and the store phone number is 608-249-4205.
"Our grand opening events are fun for the whole community," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "It is a great time for the owners to really get to know their customers."
Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.
About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants
Founded in 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants began in Dallas, Texas. More than 70 years later, Dickey's is now the world's largest barbecue chain. Currently, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is located in 42 states and over 220 locations nationwide. For more information on partnering with Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants in any location, call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com. Also visit our corporate Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit. Dickey's: Passionate about the Art of Great Barbecue.
Media Contact:
Kate Morganelli
972.248.9899
kmorganelli@dickeys.com
SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue
]]>CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yerba Mate, the caffeine alternative with the "strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate" is now available in a sparkling beverage.
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Guayaki Sparkling Yerba Mate beverages – which are sold in 12 oz. SLEEK® cans from Rexam – help stimulate focus and clarity and boost physical energy. These lightly carbonated drinks are USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified, and feature a delicious and refreshing taste that is available in cola-flavored Classic Gold, Cranberry Pomegranate and Grapefruit Ginger.
Yerba Mate is made from the naturally caffeinated and nourishing leaves of the South American rainforest holly tree, which contain 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and abundant antioxidants. For centuries, local tribes have used it as a source of nutrition, rejuvenation, energy, focus and sustenance.
For more than 15 years, Guayaki has been working to make organic, fair-trade Yerba Mate the mainstream energy source of choice. The company sells Yerba Mate in many forms including bottled cold drinks, energy shots, tea bags and loose leaf tea. With its newest expansion into sparkling beverages, Guayaki hopes to make this unique energizing ingredient available to a broader range of consumers.
"Our new sparkling beverages will give even more people the opportunity to experience the distinctive benefits of Yerba Mate," said David Karr, co-founder and vice president of Marketing, Guayaki. "This is an important step in our ongoing effort to make Yerba Mate more accessible to a mainstream audience. And Rexam has been an excellent partner, working closely with us to deliver our great-looking package."
The company chose Rexam SLEEK cans because they help the beverage stand out on retail shelves and are the most sustainable packaging choice in the world. Aluminum cans are recycled at more than double the rate of most other beverage packages.
This is especially important to Guayaki because of the company's commitment to operating sustainably. Its founders created and follow a "Market Driven Restoration" business model which internalizes the costs of sustainable production, community development and reforestation in the rainforests of South America. By adhering to the triple bottom line, success for Guayaki is evaluated according to social justice, environmental stewardship and economic viability. The company has specific social and environmental goals which include restoring 200,000 acres of South American Atlantic rainforest by 2020 and creating at least 1,000 fair wage jobs by 2020.
"We are very pleased that Guayaki chose to make the move to Rexam," said Andre Balbi, president and CEO, Rexam Beverage Can Americas. "We respect their mission and look forward to helping build their brand and their business with the most economically-efficient and environmentally-friendly beverage package in the world."
Guayaki Sparkling Yerba Mate beverages are available now at Whole Foods stores nationwide.
About Guayaki
Guayaki works in partnership with indigenous and local communities in the South American rainforest to provide, market and sell sustainably-grown yerba mate products. Yerba mate is a rainforest tree whose leaves are harvested and dried to create a naturally caffeinated beverage with the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate. For centuries, yerba mate has been the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay where, today, nearly 45 million people consume it daily. Guayaki is the only U.S. provider of certified organic, rainforest-grown yerba mate and accounts for an estimated 55% of the US yerba mate market (including supermarkets, convenience stores, internet sales and Latin markets.) For more information, visit www.guayaki.com.
About Rexam
Rexam's vision is to be the best global consumer packaging company. We are one of the largest beverage can makers in the world, and a major global player in rigid plastic packaging. We are business partners to some of the world's most famous and successful consumer brands as well as young, entrepreneurial start-ups. Rexam's ordinary shares are listed with the UK Listing Authority and trade on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol REX. For further information, visit Rexam's website at www.rexam.com.
SOURCE Rexam
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Crown Royal XR, including whiskies from the famous LaSalle Distillery, marks the second Extra Rare whisky for the brand after releasing the original, crafted from the Waterloo Distillery whiskies, in 2006. As part of this on-going Series, each Crown Royal XR blend will be created including a batch of rare whiskies and distributed for a limited time.
Handcrafted by Crown Royal Master Blender Andrew MacKay, the new XR installment provides an extremely sophisticated tasting experience while maintaining the smooth undertones Crown Royal adorers have come to expect. Crown Royal XR is topaz and amber in appearance, with elegant aromas of aged oak, caramel and vanilla. The 80 proof (40% ABV) whisky's taste is a sophisticated blend of dried fruits and honey in a harmonious balance with the spicy notes of Canadian rye.
For MacKay, the new installment of XR marks a personal legacy. The LaSalle Distillery, which opened in 1924, is where he began his career as an apprentice and refined his passion for blending whisky before ultimately taking on the title of Crown Royal Master Blender.
"LaSalle holds a historic place in the whisky world and is incredibly special to me, because it's where I first learned about creating memorable blends," said MacKay. "To be able to incorporate these Extra Rare LaSalle whiskies into the new Crown Royal XR is an honor and I hope loyal adult Crown Royal drinkers enjoy it responsibly – whether toasting to a monumental anniversary or simply gathering with friends and family on the weekend."
LaSalle is also significant to Crown Royal, as it was the first distillery opened by the Bronfman family, a legendary name within the spirits industry. The Bronfmans were responsible for the creation of the original Crown Royal in 1939 to commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Canada.
Crown Royal XR will be available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $129.99 for a 750 ml bottle beginning in early June. As with the inaugural installment in the Extra Rare Whisky Series, the new Crown Royal XR will be available for a limited time.
"Crown Royal is thrilled to expand our whisky portfolio with the introduction of a new Crown Royal XR," said Yvonne Briese, Vice President of Whiskey, Diageo North America. "We're proud our consumers continue to include Crown Royal XR in some of life's most important moments and look forward to building upon that legacy for years to come."
The Crown Royal XR packaging carries through the luxurious presentation established with the first installment in the Extra Rare Whisky Series. The unique bottle shape, deluxe glass stopper and iconic velvet bag will remain the same in shape and design, but will reflect a royal blue color to echo the regal nature of the product.
The launch of Crown Royal XR will be supported through print and online advertising, as well as public relations, point of sale materials and a strong digital strategy.
The Extra Rare whisky is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, in order to allow the full flavor profile to emerge. When enjoying Crown Royal XR, please remember to always drink responsibly.
About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian whisky is the number one selling Canadian whisky brand in the US by value and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal Canadian whisky's smooth, elegant style reflects its aristocratic origins and is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information visit www.crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
About Diageo
Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray, Guinness, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards Wines.
Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
Contacts:
Mike DaRe
DIAGEO
Mike.DaRe@diageo.com
(646) 223-2016
Zack Nobinger
Taylor
ZNobinger@taylorstrategy.com
(704) 644-6927
SOURCE Diageo
]]>Quentin Roe, president and chief executive officer of William G. Roe & Sons, the makers of Noble Juice, made the announcement in conjunction with today's annual recognition luncheon for supporters of The Children's Home.
For the second consecutive year, Noble Juice donated a portion of its sales in the Tampa market during a four-month period to the oldest charity of Florida's west coast. The campaign was part of the company's Noble Causes initiative in which the juice maker forms alliances with nonprofit organizations in key markets.
"As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we're delighted to support The Children's Home and its mission to create a community where children and families feel loved, nurtured and safe," Roe said.
Noble Juice donated 10 cents from the sale of its 32-ounce bottles in the Tampa market from Nov. 1 to Feb. 29 to The Children's Home, generating a donation of $6,381. The Gwenn and Scott Stevenson Foundation matched Noble Juice's donation.
Gwenn Stevenson is president and chief executive officer of Renewable Spirits, a pioneer in the making of ethanol and other products from discarded citrus peels.
"We not only share Noble Juice's passion for minimizing waste but also its commitment to strengthening families," Stevenson said.
About The Children's Home
Founded in 1892, The Children's Home strengthens communities through programs that support, serve and protect children and their families, serving nearly 13,000 children and adults throughout the Tampa Bay area each year. http://www.childrenshome.org/
About Renewable Spirits
Since 2004, Renewable Spirits has been a leader in the research and development of technologies for the greater utilization of citrus waste with a goal of creating biofuels and other high-value byproducts.
About Noble Juice
Noble Juice is a subsidiary of William G. Roe & Sons, the largest tangerine packer in Florida. Founded in 1927, William G. Roe & Sons is a family-owned business that grows, harvests and processes specialty citrus fruit, which it markets worldwide. The Winter Haven, Fla., company launched Noble Juice in 1995 and became the first juice to be packaged in bottles made from all-natural, renewable resources in 2006. http://www.noblejuice.com/
SOURCE Noble Juice
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Sodexo just named Remmi the company's first-ever Student Ambassador to Health and Nutrition and in that role she will have an opportunity to positively impact the lives of students in nearly 500 Sodexo-served school districts across the country.
Already a champion of student nutrition and wellness through social media/digital media channels and her "Cook Time with Remmi" online and TV show, Chef Remmi will now have an opportunity to reach more students across the country than ever before by working closely with Sodexo to help students get excited about good nutrition. With this partnership, Remmi will also be able to take a student nutrition leadership role by inspiring kids to make healthy food choices both in and out of school.
"I'm so excited to be a role model and to have a chance to help kids live healthier lives," said Chef Remmi. "It makes me feel really good knowing that students all over the country will benefit from my love of both nutrition and cooking!"
Although she just started in her new ambassador role, Chef Remmi already made splashes at two national events. Remmi stole the show when she appeared with Sodexo representatives at both the National School Boards Association 2012 Annual Conference & Exposition in Boston in April and the National Restaurant Association's NRA Show 2012 in Chicago in early May.
"As our Student Ambassador to Health and Nutrition, Chef Remmi can give us the viewpoint of our ultimate customer – the children we serve every day. She can also provide invaluable insight into ways we can enhance our programs to better meet students' needs," said Steve Dunmore, president of Sodexo Education-Schools. "I am excited about this partnership and I can't wait to see all the great things Chef Remmi and Sodexo can do together."
Chef Remmi
Chef Remmi has distinguished herself through her work in digital, social and mainstream media and she is recognized as a nutrition and wellness expert that can truly relate to students and the challenges they face daily. For more information regarding Chef Remmi, please visit http://www.cooktimewithremmi.com/.
Sodexo in North America
Sodexo Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com), leading Quality of Daily Life Solutions company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, delivers On-site Service Solutions in Corporate, Education, Health Care, Government and Remote Site segments, and Motivation Solutions such as Esteem Pass. Sodexo Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $17 million in grants to end childhood hunger in America. Visit the corporate blog at www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.
Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions
Quality of Life plays an important role in the progress of individuals and the performance of organizations. Based on this conviction, Sodexo acts as a partner for companies and institutions that place a premium on performance and employee well-being, as it has since Pierre Bellon founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion for service, Sodexo's 413,000 employees in 80 countries design, manage and deliver an unrivaled array of Quality of Life Services. Sodexo has created a new form of service business that contributes to the fulfillment of its employees and the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which it operates.
SOURCE Sodexo
]]>While offering great coupons from time to time can be effective, extreme coupon marketing is not a fix-all answer to the question of how to implement successful social media marketing. Big deals don’t always equal repeat customers and some diners are only going out to eat when they have a 50 percent off coupon - which isn’t healthy for business.
Restaurants that want effective consumer engagement online are focusing less attention on big discounts and more on listening to customers’ online feedback and keeping customers engaged with location-specific promotions, event calendars, daily menu specials, and more. Anything a restaurant marketing manager can do to translate the in-restaurant experience into digital form is key to getting customer attention and loyalty online.
But who has the time? One factor that causes small businesses to be slow to adopt social media marketing is the apprehension that it will take considerable time to implement, learn all of the platforms, update content, and monitor consumer feedback sites like Yelp!, TripAdvisor, etc. With the daily demands of running a restaurant making it difficult to find spare time, businesses are finding that software tools can help manage content and monitor social media efficiently and effectively.
New technology apps and tools are being designed specifically for restaurants to help make social media content distribution and monitoring easy and fast – even for those who are not tech-savvy. These new tools are giving businesses the ability to pre-schedule targeted content distribution weeks in advance, monitor online consumer feedback through easy-to-read daily email reports, and incorporate customer-friendly widgets and applications like birthday promotions and chalkboard specials. There are even software solutions designed for businesses with multiple locations. For example, PromoterBee lets people manage content across multiple, location-specific web and social media channels and monitor location-specific reviews through one platform.
Whether businesses prefer a combination of single-use applications or a more comprehensive software tool to help them manage their digital marketing, the important thing is to begin taking advantage of available technology solutions that help restaurants communicate with and engage customers online – without resorting to half-price deals.
Clark Harris is Co-founder and President of PromoterBee, a technology company specializing in Web-based digital marketing management and monitoring tools for restaurant and retail small businesses. www.biz.promoterbee.com
]]>Doubles are Trinidad's famous street food. These exotic sandwiches are comprised of two handcrafted rounds of bread called 'baras', which are filled with a delectable cook-down of curried chickpeas, topped with homemade chutney and habanero pepper sauce. In this case, the habanero sauce is a special family recipe from Aunty Kamla (AK); thus the name AK Double Up. The savory combination is a sublime, mouth-watering, unforgettable experience.
Julie Inalsingh, founder of AK Double Up, realized there was a market when her friends started making requests for her doubles. She now professionally makes doubles as an affordable eating option, using the highest quality ingredients that are locally sourced whenever possible. AK Double Up is also environmentally conscious -- recycling/composting all of its waste, using only compostable paper products, and turning its used oil into biofuel.
"Once our customers have their first, they keep coming back for more," says Julie. "So we are excited about adding new cart locations. We are currently serving lunch at Clarence Place (off Townsend between 2nd and 3rd Streets) from Tuesdays-Fridays between 11:30 and 2:00pm." AK Double up also participates in Off the Grid in Ft Mason on Friday evenings from 5:00 to 10:00pm, and they will soon have a location near Union Square. Note that Tweeters and Facebook fans are eligible for a promotion of 50% off their first doubles – yum!
About AK Double Up
AK Double Up's founder, Julie Inalsingh, became addicted to doubles after her 1991 visit to Trinidad with her Trinidadian-born husband, Amar. She satisfied her cravings by making her own doubles and soon also got her friends hooked. Julie then gave up her teaching career to go full time with AK Double Up, so named because of her husband's Aunty Kamla's (AK) special family pepper sauce, AK Trini™, soon to be commercially available.
Contact Information
Julie Inalsingh
707-738-2463
julie@AKDoubleUp.com
SOURCE AK Double Up
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To celebrate the launch of their new beverage program, Bar Louie DC is hosting an official beverage launch party not to be missed on May 21 from 6-9 p.m. And get this… Any of their eight new handcrafted cocktails or 15 new wines by the glass are only $2! When asked what on earth possessed them to do this, General Manager Leonard Hudson said, "We're celebrating! We want everyone in DC to have a chance to taste this amazing drink lineup!"
Included in the new libations lineup are the in-house mixologist Blake Rohrabaugh's Mongoose Daiquiri, Kiss My Aztec, Manhattan, Tickled Pink, La Fresca Margarita, The Fizz, Coconut Mint Lemonade and Elliot's Pepper, developed by Bar Louie Anaheim's Bar Manager, Nick Elliott. These signature handcrafted cocktails are progressive and cutting edge in nature and each cocktail is made to order from premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and fresh fruit garnishes. "We have never cut corners in making our drinks and the new cocktails are no exception. Guests are going to be blown away," says Hudson.
Bar Louie has also entered into a partnership with Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist and founding member of the Grammy award winning band Train, to be the first establishment to offer their newest cabernet sauvignon, Save Me San Francisco California 37, named after the highway the rock band takes on their way to the wine country, and also the title of their latest album. Bar Louie will be the only bar to carry this wine from May 15 through the end of November. In addition, Bar Louie revised their wine menu by adding 15 new offerings, most of which are only available at bars and restaurants, including Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc, Diseno Malbec and LaMarca Prosecco.
On the beer menu, guests will still have a core selection of their favorite beers, but they will now have more taps dedicated to local and craft options. Bar Louie DC is located at 701 7th Street NW.
About Bar Louie: This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.
Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again.
Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with the entire menu available until 2 a.m. every day. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Contact:
Ziky Smith
(954) 659-6101
zsmith@blro.net
SOURCE Bar Louie
]]>ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15 Bar Louie unveiled a new beverage menu featuring eight new cocktails, a completely revamped wine platform and a stronger focus on local beers.
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To celebrate the launch of their new beverage program, Bar Louie Orlando is hosting an official beverage launch party not to be missed on May 21 from 6-9 p.m. And get this... Any of their eight new handcrafted cocktails or 15 new wines by the glass are on the house! When asked what on earth possessed them to do this, Manager Felix Rodriguez said, "We're really proud of the new lineup and we wanted the chance to celebrate with our guests."
Included in the new libations lineup are the in-house mixologist Blake Rohrabaugh's Mongoose Daiquiri, Kiss My Aztec, Manhattan, Tickled Pink, La Fresca Margarita, The Fizz, Coconut Mint Lemonade and Elliott's Pepper, developed by Bar Louie Anaheim's Bar Manager, Nick Elliott. These signature handcrafted cocktails are progressive and cutting edge in nature and each cocktail is made to order from premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and fresh fruit garnishes. "There aren't too many places that put the time and effort into developing a menu like this. We have definitely not cut any corners," says Rodriguez.
Bar Louie has also entered into a partnership with Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist and founding member of the Grammy award winning band Train, to be the first establishment to offer their newest cabernet sauvignon, Save Me San Francisco California 37, named after the highway the rock band takes on their way to the wine country, and also the title of their latest album. Bar Louie will be the only bar to carry this wine from May 15 through the end of November. In addition, Bar Louie revised their wine menu by adding 15 new offerings, most of which are only available at bars and restaurants, including Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc, Diseno Malbec and LaMarca Prosecco.
On the beer menu, guests will still have a core selection of their favorite beers, but they will now have more taps dedicated to local and craft options. Bar Louie Orlando is located at 7335 West Sand Lake Road. Suite 101.
About Bar Louie: This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.
Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again.
Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with the entire menu available until 2 a.m. every day. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Contact: Ziky Smith
(954) 659-6101
zsmith@blro.net
SOURCE Bar Louie
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To celebrate the launch of their new beverage program, Bar Louie Providence is hosting an all day party not to be missed on May 21. And get this... Any of their eight new handcrafted cocktails or 15 new wines by the glass are free when you purchase a small plate! When asked what on earth possessed them to do this, Manager Adam Tivnan said, "We're so proud of our new drink lineup, we want everyone in Providence to try it!"
Included in the new libations lineup are the in-house mixologist Blake Rohrabaugh's Mongoose Daiquiri, Kiss My Aztec, Manhattan, Tickled Pink, La Fresca Margarita, The Fizz, Coconut Mint Lemonade and Elliot's Pepper, developed by Bar Louie Anaheim's Bar Manager, Nick Elliott. These signature handcrafted cocktails are progressive and cutting edge in nature and each cocktail is made to order from premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and fresh fruit garnishes. "There is no question that our guests are going to be able to taste the difference between a Bar Louie handcrafted cocktail and just an ordinary cocktail," says Tivnan.
Bar Louie has also entered into a partnership with Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist and founding member of the Grammy award winning band Train, to be the first establishment to offer their newest cabernet sauvignon, Save Me San Francisco California 37, named after the highway the rock band takes on their way to the wine country, and also the title of their latest album. Bar Louie will be the only bar to carry this wine from May 15 through the end of November. In addition, Bar Louie revised their wine menu by adding 15 new offerings, most of which are only available at bars and restaurants, including Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc, Diseno Malbec and LaMarca Prosecco.
On the beer menu, guests will still have a core selection of their favorite beers, but they will now have more taps dedicated to local and craft options. Bar Louie Providence is located at 1 Union Station.
About Bar Louie: This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.
Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again.
Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with the entire menu available until 2 a.m. every day. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Contact:
Ziky Smith
(954) 659-6101
zsmith@blro.net
SOURCE Bar Louie
]]>BUFFALO, N.Y., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15 Bar Louie unveiled a new beverage menu featuring eight new cocktails, a completely revamped wine platform and a stronger focus on local beers.
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To celebrate the launch of their new beverage program, Bar Louie Buffalo is hosting an official beverage launch party not to be missed on May 21 from 6-9 p.m. And get this ... Any of their eight new handcrafted cocktails or 15 new wines by the glass are only $2! When asked what on earth possessed them to do this, Manager Alyssa Williams, said, "Our new wine and cocktail lineup is something we're really proud of and we want to celebrate."
Included in the new libations lineup are the in-house mixologist Blake Rohrabaugh's Mongoose Daiquiri, Kiss My Aztec, Manhattan, Tickled Pink, La Fresca Margarita, The Fizz, Coconut Mint Lemonade and Elliot's Pepper, developed by Bar Louie Anaheim's Bar Manager, Nick Elliott. These signature handcrafted cocktails are progressive and cutting edge in nature and each cocktail is made to order from premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and fresh fruit garnishes. "We never cut corners on handcrafting our cocktails and guests can tell when you taste the quality and flavor of the drinks," says Williams.
Bar Louie has also entered into a partnership with Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist and founding member of the Grammy award winning band Train, to be the first establishment to offer their newest cabernet sauvignon, Save Me San Francisco California 37, named after the highway the rock band takes on their way to the wine country, and also the title of their latest album. Bar Louie will be the only bar to carry this wine from May 15 through the end of November. In addition, Bar Louie revised their wine menu by adding 15 new offerings, most of which are only available at bars and restaurants, including Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc, Diseno Malbec and LaMarca Prosecco.
On the beer menu, guests will still have a core selection of their favorite beers, but they will now have more taps dedicated to local and craft options. Bar Louie Buffalo is located 1 Walden Galleria, Suite P103.
About Bar Louie: This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.
Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again.
Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with the entire menu available until 2 a.m. every day. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Contact:
Ziky Smith
(954) 659-6101
zsmith@blro.net
SOURCE Bar Louie
]]>TAMPA, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15 Bar Louie unveiled a new beverage menu featuring eight new cocktails, a completely revamped wine platform and a stronger focus on local beers.
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To celebrate the launch of their new beverage program, Bar Louie Tampa is hosting an official beverage launch party not to be missed on May 21 from 6-9 p.m. And get this ... Any of their eight new handcrafted cocktails or 15 new wines by the glass are on the house! When asked what on earth possessed them to do this, General Manager Lori Ziencina, said, "We wanted to offer complimentary drinks as part of our celebration, to allow people to try things they normally wouldn't try."
Included in the new libations lineup are the in-house mixologist Blake Rohrabaugh's Mongoose Daiquiri, Kiss My Aztec, Manhattan, Tickled Pink, La Fresca Margarita, The Fizz, Coconut Mint Lemonade and Elliot's Pepper, developed by Bar Louie Anaheim's Bar Manager, Nick Elliott. These signature handcrafted cocktails are progressive and cutting edge in nature and each cocktail is made to order from premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and fresh fruit garnishes. "From the quality to the flavor profiles, people are going to be very surprised by the new lineup," says Ziencina.
Bar Louie has also entered into a partnership with Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist and founding member of the Grammy award winning band Train, to be the first establishment to offer their newest cabernet sauvignon, Save Me San Francisco California 37, named after the highway the rock band takes on their way to the wine country, and also the title of their latest album. Bar Louie will be the only bar to carry this wine from May 15 through the end of November. In addition, Bar Louie revised their wine menu by adding 15 new offerings, most of which are only available at bars and restaurants, including Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc, Diseno Malbec and LaMarca Prosecco.
On the beer menu, guests will still have a core selection of their favorite beers, but they will now have more taps dedicated to local and craft options. Bar Louie Tampa is located at 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite B-202.
About Bar Louie: This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.
Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again.
Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with the entire menu available until 2 a.m. every day. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Contact:
Ziky Smith
(954) 659-6101
zsmith@blro.net
SOURCE Bar Louie
]]>PLANO, Texas, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay North America's Phoenix sales team has been honored with this year's Dale Stortz Award for being the 'Zone of the Year' for 2011. The Dale Stortz Award, named for one of Frito-Lay's most respected sales leaders, is awarded annually to the team that demonstrates the most outstanding performance in sales, profitability, safety and employee retention. The Phoenix Zone was selected from the 135 sales zones nationwide to win this prestigious honor. The zone encompasses Tempe, Chandler, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Apache Junction, Payson, Globe and Superior. The 168-member team was recognized by Frito-Lay senior executive leadership at a special ceremony in Phoenix.
"The team is honored to be chosen out of all the zones nationwide to win the Dale Stortz Award," said Jeff Goll, Phoenix Zone Sales Leader. "This recognition is a direct result of their dedication to outstanding performance and recognizes the high level of engagement and the quality work they put in each day."
About Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America is the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/, the Snack Chat blog, http://www.snacks.com/ and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fritolay.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com/.
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]]>HARRISBURG, Pa., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Joining the annual celebration of food, fashion and culture at the 2012 Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will give wine connoisseurs, 21 and older, the opportunity to taste and purchase Chairman's Selection wines.
"This festival is a great time to experience all that historic Rittenhouse Row has to offer," said PLCB Chairman Joseph E. Brion. "People have a chance to sample food from some of the finest chefs in Philadelphia, so we're delighted to give them the chance to sample the latest Chairman's Selections as well."
The festival will run from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The PLCB will again host a tasting area, where visitors age 21 and older can enjoy complimentary samples of 25 Chairman Selection wines, including five new selections being launched exclusively at the event.
The Chairman's Selection program offers select highly rated wines at often the best prices in the country. Renowned Chairman's Selection buyer Steve Pollack will provide information and answer questions about each selection during the tasting.
Attendees are reminded to bring ID for age verification. Customers purchasing from the Pa. Wine & Spirits on-site store will receive a complimentary wine tote, while supplies last.
More than 200 Center City businesses are members of Rittenhouse Row, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the area from Broad to 22nd Streets, between Market and Pine. Some 60 restaurants are part of this group, and many will offer their own menu items to sample during the festival. For the first time, the festival will feature a live culinary challenge featuring face-offs between Starr Restaurant Organization chefs from the eight Starr restaurants in Rittenhouse Square. There will also be live music and children's activities.
For more information about the Chairman's Selection program, visit www.FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com.
Media contact: Stacey Witalec or Stacy Kriedeman, 717-783-8864
SOURCE Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
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