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FLORIDA EDITION
FLORIDA’S FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY NEWSPAPER ◆ $3
VOLUME 15 NUMBER 5 ◆ MAY 2011
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen cooks
up new Tampa locations
Appetizers:
Who’s buying
a restaurant
these days?
5
Max’s Grille:
20th anniversary
at Mizner Park
13
Haitian Relief:
Chefs with
a Purpose
18
Chef Crabcake
under the toque
19
Entrées:
Advertisers Directory . . . . . . . 2
Appell Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Business Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Calendar Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Classified Ads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Food & Beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
New Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Photo Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Under the Toque. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Atlanta, GA - Popeyes Louisiana
Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises,
Inc. announced the launch of an
aggressive growth plan to increase its
presence in Tampa. With the company’s
dollar share of chicken QSR sales at a
10-year high domestically, Popeyes is
poised to rapidly expand domestically
and is seeking bold multi-unit operators
to invest in new restaurants in Tampa.
“For nearly 40 years, Popeyes has
passionately delivered its authentic
Louisiana food to guests around the
world, and after a remarkable 2010
with strong positive results, we are
excited about the opportunity to
aggressively grow the brand in Tampa,”
said Greg S. Vojnovic, CFE, vice president of development, Popeyes®
Louisiana Kitchen. “We have built a
strong foundation for our domestic
business and encourage interested
entrepreneurs to attend our franchising
seminar to learn how to open a Popeyes
restaurant in their community.”
In 2010, the Popeyes global system
opened 106 new restaurants and total
domestic same-store sales increased 2.5
percent compared to 0.6 percent in
2009. This marketing initiative combined with other national media advertising delivered strong guest counts and
positive same-store sales for the second
consecutive year.
At Popeyes, management is on a
mission to increase franchisee results in
every facet of the business. Profitability
and service excellence are achieved
with a focus on four strategic pillars that
guide every decision – build the brand,
run great restaurants, strengthen unit
economics and ramp up unit growth.
As part of its Strategic Roadmap,
Popeyes is determined to give guests a
service experience as distinctive and as
superior as its food. In 2008, the company implemented its Guest Experience
Monitor (GEM) in all U.S. restaurants,
which measures a combination of overall guest satisfaction, intent to return
and likelihood to recommend. Tracking
this data enables management to make
smart, fact-based decisions about the
brands growth.
“Popeyes is a brand with soul, offering a franchise opportunity unlike any
other,” said Vojnovic. “It’s not for everyone and requires a leader who believes
in accountability and takes as much
pride in serving the front of the house as
managing the back.”
In an effort to keep the brand competitive, Popeyes offers flexible real
estate development opportunities,
including free-standing and in-line
opportunities. Popeyes also develops in
airports, shopping malls, universities as
well as other retail environments.
As a true extension of its New
Orleans’ roots, Popeyes serves
seafood including shrimp, crawfish
and catfish. The company has
received wide recognition throughout
the franchise industry.
Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Popeyes is
a leader in the New Orleans segment of the foodservice industry and is the world’s second largest
quick-service chicken concept in terms of number of units. As of December 26, 2010 Popeyes
had 1,977 restaurants in the United States,
Guam, Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, and 26
foreign countries.
Cody’s signs Master Territory Agreement
Ocala, FL - Cody’s American
Restaurants, LLC announced the signing the first ever Master Territory
Agreement with COR Enterprises
(Cody’s Original Roadhouse).
Cody’s American Restaurants, LLC
(CAR) is owned and operated by Allen
Musikantow and John Demetriadis;
they currently own and operate three
restaurants under the, “Cody’s Original
Roadhouse,” brand which are located
in Ocala, The Villages and Gainesville.
Under this Master Territory Agreement, CAR will build and franchise,
“Cody’s Original Roadhouse,” restaurants in an exclusive territory that covers
the Designated Market Areas from
Orlando to Melbourne, and all of
Northern Florida into the Mobile,
Alabama and Savannah, Georgia markets. Mr. Allen Musikantow has extensive
restaurant development experience,
along with senior management experience at the highest levels of our industry.
As one of the original developers of
the Applebee’s restaurant franchise
system, Mr. Musikantow played a key
instrumental role in developing
Applebee’s into the largest casual
themed restaurant company in the
world. Through many different partnerships over the years, Mr.
Musikantow has owned, operated and
developed more than a hundred
Applebee’s restaurants and many other
casual themed restaurants.
Mr. John Demetriadis has held several high level operations and executive
positions in the restaurant industry,
including multi-unit positions with the
Riese Organization in New York, as well
as Specialty Restaurants, based in
California. Mr. Demetriadis’ hard work,
vast knowledge and over three decades
of experience have allowed him to build
a $10 million dollar per year restaurant
franchise system under the, “Cody’s
Original Roadhouse,” brand from the
ground up, over the past three years.
Mr. Musikantow and his wife Amy,
along with Mr. Demetriadis and his
wife Jeanne, are all residents of Ocala,
Florida. Together, they are excited to
keep growing the brand and building
new restaurants under the, “Cody’s
Original Roadhouse,” brand.
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Appell Pie
Back to Basics
Service with a smile
MAY 2011
Howard Appell
FLORIDA
As some of you know I drive to
Georgia and Tennessee quite often and
I recently spent some time in the
Atlanta area just before the wicked line
of tornadoes that tore through
Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
My appointments were all over the
Atlanta area so we decided to stay at a
hotel near the airport and major roads.
When I approached the check in desk I
was greeting by the desk attendant who
asked for my name and the customary
identification and credit card information. Once he had the necessary information he asked if we needed help with
our luggage and came out from behind
the counter to offer his assistance. We
didn’t have that much to bring in (LOL)
so we declined his help. He insisted on
helping and showed us to our room to
make sure we were happy, all done in a
very friendly manner.
After we got settled in the room we
decided to go for dinner and went to the
desk to ask for restaurant locations in
the area. Our new friend gave us his recommendations and we got into a conversation about how long he has been in
the hospitality business and how much
he loved doing his job, which was quite
evident. We offered to bring him back
dinner but he declined.
We checked out in the morning but
we were scheduled to come back after
our swing through upper Georgia and
Tennessee about five days later. When
we returned to the hotel I was on my cell
phone so my wife went to check in. The
same deskman was on duty and came
out from behind the desk to give my wife
a hug and welcome her by first name. I
was able to see all this from my vantage
point in the car. He then proceeded to
check us in to the same room we had on
the previous visit. What a welcome! This
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was not a five star resort so this kind of
service was not expected but it was certainly appreciated.
Having the right person doing the
right job is a big part of the success of
your restaurant or hotel. Imagine the
impression your business is presenting
if the first person that comes in contact
with your potential customer has a bad
attitude hates his or her job and is not
helpful. A hostess or host is your front
line and first step to ensuring your customer a memorable dining experience
in your restaurant.
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The same deskman
was on duty and
came out from
behind the desk to
give my wife a hug
and welcome her
by first name.
I remember several years ago going
into my first Five Guys Burger & Fries
store in northern Georgia and having a
great customer service experience with
the lady taking our order. I don’t remember the exact conversation now, but I do
remember how much fun it was and it
planted the positive memory of the
brand in my mind. I have been a happy
customer ever since.
Make sure you are aware of the
impression your company is transmitting from the very first second your
customer arrives or calls. It could be
creating repeat business even before
your food is tasted. Thanks Al H. for the
great service.
Index of Advertisers
1st Preferred Insurance ..................................4
A-Z Restaurant Supply..................................11
ABC Restaurant Supply ..................................7
Abacus.............................................................10
AMC Wholesale .............................................15
American Range ............................................20
Apple Restaurant Equipment........................5
Atlantic Coast Fire / Stainless Steel...............8
Broward Nelson Fountain Service.......15 & 19
Channel Manufacturing.................................2
Chernoff............................................................2
Culinary Software Services ..........................13
Delray Foodservice..........................................6
Design Furnishings.......................................12
Empire Marketing Group...............................3
Filter Pure .........................................................4
Finkel Business Brokers...................... 14 & 16
Florida Restaurant Association .....................9
Food Equipment Trader.com ........................3
Gelato Fino.....................................................17
Harbortouch Hospitality..............................14
Innovative Apparel........................................12
JF Auctions .......................................................6
Marenic Foodservice ......................................5
Miller & Associates ..........................................7
Prakas Group .................................................12
Restaurant Vendors Association..................15
S.E.R.V.E. ........................................................15
Slimfold Grill ..................................................13
System Filtration ...........................................13
Trade First.......................................................13
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What’s Going On
Important new products, corporate news and industry events.
The Recipient of the National
Restaurant Association's 2011
Kitchen Innovations Award, the
Dragon Fire Thermo Recovery
Filter is a combination grease filter and
heat reclamation device. It's ingenious
design helps restaurants capture heat
from the grill and turn it into energy for
heating water or make-up air. Savings
are significant d a t a re p o r t s
from installations show the
Dragon Fire can
save restaurant
owners approximately $6,900
each year in
utility costs. The
hotter and busier your grill, the
more energy you can save, according to the company.
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Having established themselves on the cocktail scene in
Miami (as well as nationwide) the
talented duo of Bar Lab Spirited
Mixology - Elad Zvi and Gabriel
Orta, have teamed up with another talented Mixologist, Ezra
Pattek, to form Bar Lab Cocktail
Catering. The creative and talented
trio brings together a team of
New & Used
Equipment
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Pelican Brands has launched its
Agoston wine brand across the U.S.
The launch started in March. Bodegas
Virgen del Aguila, the Spanish wine
cooperative confirmed Pelican Brands
h a s b e e n n a m e d t h e e xc l u s i v e
U.S. importer of Agoston wines effectively immediately. J. Smoke Wallin,
Chairman & CEO of Pelican
Brands, said, "When we first tasted
Agoston, we could not believe the
quality. Year after year Agoston has
been receiving 90+ points in the
Penin Wine Rating Guide (Spain's
equivalent to Robert Parker ratings). We are excited to bring
this amazing wine at an affordable price to every region of the
United States." For all details
visit www.pelican-brands.com.
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company known for its top
notch products and service was
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Professional Beverage Mixologists combining years of service in the hospitality industry. The company can be
reached at 954.882.0166.
Peek into the kitchen of many of the top hotels, restaurants, and corporate
dining facilities and there on the shelf will be that familiar yellow tin —
Colman’s of Norwich. Colman’s mustard has been a gourmet mustard of choice for almost 200 years finding its way around the globe
and into the kitchens of the most discerning chefs and gourmet
cooks. “Benihana is proud to use Colman's mustard in our signature mustard sauce. Colman's superior quality, unparalleled consistency and unique flavor make it the perfect complement to
Benihana's world-famous recipes,” said Kevin Connelly, Vice
President of Purchasing and Distribution at Benihana Inc.
Colman’s iconic yellow tins and gourmet taste has been a British
mainstay since 1814, but its appeal and versatility are more in
demand now than ever, crossing oceans and cuisines as the go-to
ingredient for a myriad of culinary applications. Chefs and foodies
the world over consider Colman’s - www.colmansusa.com - an iconic brand
for versatility as a condiment, seasoning and rub, or when added to soups,
stocks and meat dishes.
MAY 2011
B Ocean Fort Lauderdale’s Hotel’s
New Eatery and Lounge, B’stro on the
Beach has opened at 999 N. Fort
Lauderdale Beach Blvd. in
Fort Lauderdale. Stepping
into B’stro on the Beach™,
patrons are welcomed by
the spirit of an authentic
French bistro with the
careful incorporation of
modern elements. Starkwhite small bistro and
high-top tables offset
plush burgundy couches
and hand-crafted glass
chandeliers have been imported directly from Italy. Earth tones and floor-toceiling windows overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean create a stylish, yet contemporary, casual dining atmosphere.
This new full-service eatery offers menu
items from B Ocean Fort Lauderdale’s
Celebrity Signature Chef Holli Ugalde –
winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 7 –
along with gourmet cheeses,
savory wines and craft beers. The
Bistro can be reached at
954.564.1000.
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MAY 2011
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tunity was recognized by Franchise
Gator for its exceptional non-slip flooring products and overall business
model. The Posigrip
opportunity
has
licensed individuals on
6 continents and 77 foreign countries. Each
Posigrip
business
comes with national
advertising, a complete
marketing
program
and no franchise or royalty fees. The economic disruption that started in 2001 but really
was felt in 2007 and 2008 has changed
the entire landscape for business, says
the company. For more information on
Posigrip visit the company website at
www.posigrip.com.
in April. CEO & President Paul Russo
said, "We are elated to be servicing the
community of College Park and are
extremely excited for our
growth in Central Florida.
We have plans to open a
total of five corporate
locations in the area
bringing jobs to our
Orlando neighborhoods.
Our entire corporate team
is passionate about our
superior product and we are
looking forward to dominating the
pizza market worldwide one pizzeria at
a time. Its great our business and humble start happened right here in
Orlando. We love this City." NYPD Pizza
College Park is located at 2912
Edgewater Drive.
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After several months of rigorous
product testing, FWE has received NSF
certification on their line of Portable
Bars. This is a distinction that sets FEW
apart from some others when it comes
to safety. The company can be reached
at www.fwe.com.
Bar Louie, a bar and restaurant concept first created in Chicago in 1991, is
undertaking a major national expansion initiative that includes adding up
to 100 new locations in 20 markets
nationwide. Jones Lang LaSalle has
been appointed as its exclusive real
estate advisor. Markets targeted for
multi-store expansion include Miami,
West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Dallas
Fort-Worth, Austin, Houston, San
Antonio and other areas in the country.
Jones Lang LaSalle also recently completed Bar Louie's 10,000 sq. ft. headquarters relocation
from Glenview, Illinois
to Addison, Texas.
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TRIO on the Bay, located at 1601
79th Street Causeway in North Bay
Village, is Miami's new high-energy
event space, restaurant and nightclub.
The management team behind this
sleek new venue are
well-known
locals
with over 50 years of
experience between
them: Louie Spetrini,
25 years as a restaurateur and food & beverage professional;
Gerry Kelly, "Miami's
Nightlife Impresario
Extraordinaire," who has been influential in shaping the Miami club scene for
the past16-years; and Chef Klime
Kovaceski, who garnered fans and
acclaim during the successful 10-year
run of his Crystal Café on Miami Beach.
"Trio on The Bay fuses the concepts of
daily dining, weekend nightlife, corporate events and private parties," says
Louie Spetrini, General Manager. "
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The Altamonte Springs-based
Covelli Family is expecting to add over
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NYPD Pizza Corporate Headquarters announced the expansion of
the sixth Central Florida location in
College Park, Central Florida. The
restaurant which was a
former American Pie
Pizzeria will allow the
College Park community
to sample authentic New
York Style pizza in a convenient main street location just a few feet away
from Edgewater High
School. In addition to serving talian
fare, NYPD Pizza offers quality delivery
pizza, a family friendly atmosphere and
home and office catering. They opened
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Boyd Coffee has a
new way for restaurant operators to bring
a sense of adventure
to their coffee and
espresso-based beverage menus. The
Personal Beverage System invites customers to release their inner barista by
creating their own signature beverages
with the Italia D’Oro® Topper Caddy.
Coffee drinkers like to personalize.
According to the 2010 National Coffee
Drinking Trends Study from the
National Coffee Association, 70% of coffee drinkers add something to their coffee; only 30% drink it black. Topper
options include Chocolate, Cinnamon,
Toasted Coconut, Marshmallow, Nutmeg and Vanilla. Boyd Coffee Company
can be reached at 800.545.4077.
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Zinger Digital Signs,Ft.Lauderdale,
announced the opening of its "one-stop
shopping" website for commercial digital signage and video wall displays. The
new website makes it easy for any business or organization to design a digital
signage network, in just a few clicks.
Businesses can view pricing,
review equipment specs,
test-drive signage software, preview content
feeds and content
packages. The digital
signage and professional display
market is set to
grow to $14.6 billion by end of 2011, according to
market research firm iSuppli. Digital
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Who’s buying a
restaurant these days?
APPLE
A peek into the restaurant buyer’s mindset
saved their money before being subjected to dual stock market wipeouts (the
dot com debacle in early 2000 and subsequent crash of 2008) and may require
a business with earnings to get back on
track post retirement. These boomers
have already redefined restaurant
habits. This generation displaced the
lifestyle where families gathered around
the dining room table. They are the generation that made “eating out” at restaurants or picking it up “to go” a way of life.
It’s easy to see how these boomers
believe that restaurant ownership is the
ticket to post-retirement success.
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COZY BAR
The changing political climate and
distaste for increased taxes has driven
some Americans to seek greater control
over their earnings. Those “Going Galt”
(a reference to the novel Atlas Shrugged)
want the opportunity to expense their
way out of tax consequences and exercise more control over their work life.
They see restaurant ownership as a
business with a relatively low cost of
entry as well as something they are
familiar with.
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BOCA RATON YACHT & RACQUET CLUB
Top chef without a kitchen
Virtually every chef and restaurant
worker in the business will tell you they
want ultimate control over both front
and back of the house. Many of these
talented people have investors seeing
great opportunities in the marketplace
for top tier space at good pricing and are
making their moves now. Countless
would-be owners are in the kitchen
tonight and looking for their own
restaurant tomorrow.
Is anyone shopping for restaurants?
The answer is “yes.” The changing economic landscape has contributed in
some ways to the growth of restaurant
buyer. The transaction may require flexibility on the part of the landlord to renegotiate the lease or require the seller to
offer some partial financing, but at the
end of the day, the market is as strong as
ever for buyers and sellers.
SHENANIGAN’S
Eric and Robin Gagnon are founders of We
Sell Restaurants and www.wesellrestaurants.com
They are frequent speakers and writers on the
restaurant brokerage industry and authors of
Appetite for Acquisition, a guide to buying restaurants that’s available nationwide in bookstores
and through their website.
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Baby Boomers are the restaurant
industry’s über consumers. Those born
between 1946 and 1964 are sometimes
referred to as a “demographic bulge”
that has influenced life in America for
decades with their record numbers. The
impact on restaurants is no exception.
The first wave of baby boomers retired
in 2007. Some are armed with money
and time on their hands and need
something to do after a lifetime of logging more hours than any other workers
in the world. Others paid their dues and
Going Galt with a business
of my own
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When a job isn’t in the cards, then
what? For an increasing number of
Americans facing a year or more out of
work, buying a job is the next best idea.
They increasingly turn to restaurant
ownership as an option. Many have
spent entire careers earning six figures
while heavily recruited by headhunters
for their next position. Now they are
shocked at the difficulty of replacing
their income and finding another
opportunity. Armed with strong capital
resources (though they are quickly
burning through these without cash
flow), they are faced with buying themselves a job. Restaurants are high return
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Operators or investors that have
already successfully mastered the
industry are another large group of
restaurant buyers. They are seeking their
second, third or even tenth location to
grow their business. The market conditions are ripe for those seeking locations
for long term growth. Landlords are
more accommodating than ever but less
willing to take a chance on a “new guy”
versus an established concept. This
combination of willing and eager landlords, ideal locations from others displaced during the economic meltdown
and an established operator’s willingness to wait out the downturn make
these owners prime candidates for buying a restaurant.
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MAY 2011
We are frequently asked whether
anyone is buying restaurants “these
days” amidst some of the economic
challenges faced by the food service
industry. The answer is a definitive
“Yes!” Restaurant owners and suppliers
may see the everyday challenges but the
restaurant buyer is focused on his or her
situation and the long-term opportunity
ahead. The economic climate is in fact,
driving part of the growth in restaurant
buyers. Here are five examples.
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What’sGoing On
Signage is used to inform, entertain,
educate, control, advertise, announce
and train. It can also replace those old
printed backlit retail posters with new
HD digital display panels. For all details
visit www.zingersigns.com.
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The unique configuration of
Winston Industries’ CVap brand UHB
Hold & Serve Cabinet allows operators
to serve directly from one bin without
disturbing holding conditions in other
bins. The ability to perform single-station serving of multiple foods reduces
labor and increases serving efficiency.
Product quality is consistent because
operators can easily control food temperature and texture (from moist to
extra crisp) because of the patented
dual heat system exclusive to CVap
brand equipment with
Controlled Vapor technology. The UHB cabinet
is available with four or
eight bins, which are
designed to hold industry-standard 2.5” (64
mm) deep shotgun or
hotel pans. Individual
holding bins make it possible to hold different
foods simultaneously.
Founded in 1969 and
located in Louisville,
Kentucky, Winston Industries LLC is a
global manufacturer and distributor of
foodservice equipment for restaurant
chains, schools, fine dining establish-
ing process uses clean natural gas that
is safe for both people and the environment.” Visit www.ceramcor.com.
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ments, food stores, and a variety of
diverse operations.
Tablejungle.com is an evolution
within restaurant marketing. It is the
first website enabling restaurants to
offer attractive discounts to customers
for booking tables during offpeak hours, thereby optimizing their
resources, according to the company.
The concept is already used in other
businesses with
great success, such
as the airline, hotel
and holiday industries - anywhere a
certain time slot
can
trigger
a
special
offer.
Tablejungle.com will be the first to offer
this discount model to restaurants,
working in real time, providing restaurants with the possibility of increasing
their revenues. For the users there are
great unique offers to be explored from
the map at hand (based on geographic
location) or anywhere in the 17 countries in their database. Place
a booking completely free
of charge and get a
realtime confirmation by SMS and email. Users can also
share their bookings
on their social media
in order to tell their
friends about or invite them
to the event. More details are
available at [email protected].
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In recent years there has been a rise
to adapt green habits in eating and
cooking. Now Xtrema by Ceramcor’s
line of ceramic bakeware
makes it possible to bake
healthily and efficiently
while retaining the optimal natural nutritional
value of the food. Each
piece of Xtrema bakeware,
is made of the Earth's natural minerals and water
and finished with a nontoxic and non-scratch ceramic glaze.
The 100% green bakeware conserves
energy and reduces total cooking time
since the ceramic material retains heat
longer than traditional bakeware. “We are 100% committed
to providing consumers with
the greenest cookware on the
planet and are pleased to introduce Xtrema’s line of bakeware,” said Rich Bergstrom,
founder and president of
Ceramcor. “We believe that by
incorporating small, everyday
changes into their lifestyle,
people can improve their
health while preserving the
environment. Not only is
Xtrema bakeware the healthiest on the
planet, but there are no pollutants produced during any point of the manufacturing process. The entire manufactur-
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The Florida Restaurant & Lodging
Show will be held this year from
September 8-10, 2011 at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando.
More than a trade show, the Florida
Restaurant & Lodging Show is a complete learning experience that improves
a business throughout. From new products, to new tricks of the trade, to goldstandard foodservice education, restaurateurs gain real-world solutions that
they can apply to business immediately. For all details visit the Show’s site at
www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com.
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Big Al's Steaks, The traditional
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich
Franchise, announced the opening of
the fourth Big Al's Steaks restaurant in
the "Legacy Place" plaza in Palm Beach
Gardens. This will be the third Big Al's
Steaks company owned location to
open for business.
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The Trueheat Turbo Convection
Oven allows operators to cook a large
range of food types to perfection in a
compact footprint- increasing sales and
reducing costs. The Trueheat
Turbo Convection Oven
can ‘Bake’, ‘Roast’, ‘Grill’
and ‘Hold’ produce
quicker and more
efficiently than non
convection ovens
due to the two speed
fan and efficient Heat
distribution. Product is
coloured evenly with no ‘hot
spots’ due to the unique ‘air distribution
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◆ TAPAS LATIN FUSION, 1628 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, 34994
◆ LOST KANGAROO PUB, 406 12th St. W., Bradenton, 34205
◆ THE PERISH GRILL, 320 Cortez Road, Bradenton, 34207
◆ TAINOS BAKERY & DELI
5806 Lake Underhill Road Ste A, Orlando, 32807
◆ AZTECA D ORO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
11633 University Blvd., Orlando, 32817
◆ JOE'S CRAB SHACK, 8400 International Drive, Orlando, 32819
◆ BRICK AND FIRE PIZZA EXPRESS
6651 S. Semoran Blvd. Ste 108, Orlando, 32822
◆ U-BURGER RESTAURANT, 2330 Fortune Road, Kissimmee, 34744
◆ SAUCED ON WALL STREET BBQ & SANDWICH EATERY
11 Wall Street, Orlando, 32801
◆ BIG AL'S STEAKS The traditional Philly Cheesesteak Sand
11290 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
◆ COOL BEANZ JAMAICAN GRILL & COFFEE HOUSE
1100 N. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 34237
◆ MARLIN'S BALLPARK, 1501 NW 3rd St, Miami, 33125
◆ RUSSIAN PALACE, 1770 NE 205 Terrace, Sunny Isles Beach, 33160
◆ EL JEFE LUCHADOR MEXICAN RESTAURANT
27 S. Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, 33432
◆ 16 HANDLES FROZEN YOGURT -Self Serve Yogurt
1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431
◆ GHOST BAR, 101 SE 4th Ave, Delray Beach, 33483
◆ GATOR SHACK, 1115 Okeechobee Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, 33401
◆ FUJI SUSHI AND THAI, 890 SW Federal Hwy, Stuart, 34990
◆ SEAWEED ASIAN CUISINE, 8950 US 1, Port St Lucie, 34952
◆ LENZI'S DINER, 800 Virginia Ave, Ft. Pierce, 34982
◆ ZUSHI ZUSHI RESTAURANT
201 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft. Myers Beach, 33931
◆ BLU, 1820 S. Younge Circle, Hollywood, 33020
◆ MESSA RESTAURANT, 5650 Stirling Road, Hollywood, 33021-1553
◆ JG MCGINNESS BAR, 1744 Main St, Weston, 33326
◆ LUCKY'S TAVERN, 214 SW 2nd St, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301
◆ FLOUNDERS RESTAURANT AND TIKI BAR
1975 Beach Road, Manasota Key, 34223
◆ MILONGA ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE
3005 University Parkway, Sarasota, 34243
◆ MAEMI AN AUTHENTIC PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
1515 Main St., Sarasota, 34236
◆ BREWBURGERS, 370 Commercial Ct, Venice, 34292-1967
◆ MAD CROW BREWERY AND GRILL, 1525 4th St., Sarasota, 34236
◆ LATITUDE RESTAURANT & PIANO BAR
2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road Ste1100, Naples, 34109
◆ KAZBAR HOOKAH LOUNGE, 1575 Pine Ridge Rd Ste 22, Naples, 34109
◆ PANETOPIA RESTAURANT & BAKERY
721 US Highway 41 S, Inverness, 34450
◆ PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFE
1000 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, 32162
◆ TOSCANI'S DELI & PIZZERIA
8760 SE Mulberry Lane, The Villages, 32162
◆ GIOVANNI'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
21401 Powerline Road, Boca Raton, 33433
◆ MEILI BUFFET INTERNATIONAL
810 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, 33880
◆ O BOYS BBQ, 1006 ST RD 436, Cassleberry, 32707
◆ SEFA-MEDITERRANAN GRILLE
165 NE 2nd Avnue, Delray Beach, 33444
◆ PEACOCK GARDEN CAFE, 2889 McFarlane Rd, Miami, 33133
◆ MINT LEAF INDIAN BRASSERIE, 1059/1063 SE 1st Ave, Miami, 33131
◆ COZEE CAFE, 1145 Town Park Ave. Ste 1221, Lake Mary, 32746
◆ CITY FIRE, 7958 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 32819
◆ BURGERQUE, 3852 Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers, 33901
◆ ROSA MEXICANO, 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami, 33139-2452
◆ PIED ‡ TERRE, 1701 James Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ JIMMY'S SAND TRAP REST & BAR
3634 Webber Street, Sarasota, 34232-4413
◆ 801 CITY GRILLE, 801 Montrose St., Clermont, 34711
◆ MISSISSIPPI MATTS BBQ, 13351 N. Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers, 33903
◆ LENNY C’S PIZZERIA, 13101 N. Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers, 33903
◆ ALL AMERICAN GRILL, 10801 Corkscrew Rd Ste J-327, Estero, 33928
◆ SWEET POINT BAKERY & CAFE, 3252 NE 1st Ave Ste 108, Miami, 33137
◆ COCONUT GROVE BAR N GRILL
5233 Old Winter Garden Rd Ste A, Orlando, 32811
◆ MC CHARACTERS MUSIC CAFE & SPORTS BAR @ new airport
2004 N Dixie Freeway (US1), New Smyrna Beach, 32168
◆ PUERTO MADERO, 1451 S Miami Ave., Miami, 33130
◆ PALAU CAFÈ, 1250 S. Miami Ave Ste 107, Miami, 33130-4100
◆ MARE NOSTRUM / LUCKY CLOVER
1111 SW 1st Ave Bay 1-3, Miami, 33130
◆ TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (300th location)
9377 Six Mile Cypress Parkway Ste 100, Ft. Myers, 30364
◆ RINCON QUISQUEYANO, 6611 Orion Drive, Ft. Myers, 33912
◆ APJ'S, 2200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Ft. Myers, 33901
◆ WHAT'S UP DOG'S, 1512 Hendry Street, Ft. Myers, 33901-2908
◆ PIO PIO EXPRESS, 2653 NW 20th St, Miami, 33180-2630
◆ NIKI'S CAFE, 103 Harrison St, Hollywood, 33020
◆ CAFE JAMM, 2364 N Federal, Ft. Lauderdale, 33305-2562
◆ EDWARDS SEAFOOD, 45 NE 21st St, Deerfield Beach, 33441
◆ STILETTOS, 8351 SR 54, New Port Richey, 34655
◆ TRIO ON THE BAY, 1601 NE 79th Street Causeway, Miami, 33141
◆ BLADE, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33140
◆ MI MEXICO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2505 South Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, 32536
◆ MARCOS PIZZA, 209 N Magnolia Dr Ste 2, Tallahassee, 32301
◆ MENCHIES FROZEN YOGURT
14814 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 33027
◆ PINKBERRY, 8737 SW 136th St, Miami, 33176
◆ BRICKELL BRIDGE BISTRO BAR
500 Brickell Avenue Retail D & E, Miami, 33131
◆ YO-LE FROZEN YOGURT, 1664 NE Miami Garden Dr, Miami, 33179
◆ TABU BISTRO, 1060 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131
◆ PIZZA FUSION, 1115 5th Street, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ YOGURT ZONE, 8903 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33434
◆ MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ WHISKEY BAR
3572 Saint John's Avenue, Avondale, 32205
◆ YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT, 1900 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, 34102
◆ BOB EVANS RESTAURANT, 3250 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville, 32224
◆ TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY, 9720 Deer Lake CT, Jacksonville, 32256
◆ TONY ROMA'S, NE Indian Drive, Jensen Beach, 34957
◆ SAITO JAPANESE REST, 8841 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33434
◆ LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
801 South University Dr - Ste 102, Plantation, 33324
◆ PALAU CAFÈ, 1250 S Miami Ave., Miami, 33130
◆ BIPPY'S BY THE BEACH FROZEN YOGURT
99 Eglin Parkway NE, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548
◆ CLEMENZA’S UPTOWN RESTAURANT
99 Eglin Parkway NE Units 125 & 126, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548
◆ EL JEFE LUCHADOR - Hardcore Mexican Streetfood
27 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, 33441
◆ LITTLE WILLIS BBQ SOUL FOOD, 321 Beech Ave., Orlando, 32805
◆ HAVEN, 1237 Lincoln Rd, Miami, 33139
◆ CHICO'S DIRTY TACOS & TEQUILA (opening May 5th)
50 E. Central Blvd, Orlando, 32801
◆ NANCY’S BAR-B-Q, 301 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, 34236
◆ THE AFTERNOON MARKET, 1500 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, 34231
◆ GATORS SHACK - Sports Bar and Grill
11150 Okeechobee Blvd Ste-G, Royal Palm Beach, 33411
◆ THE FREEZER TIKI BAR, 5590 S Blvd., Homosassa, 34448
◆ BLU TAVERN, 1635 Wells Road, Orange Park, 32073
◆ BOJANGLES’ “FAMOUS” CHICKEN ’N BISCUITS
4590 West State Road 46, Sanford, 32771-9009
◆ THE WAVE KITCHEN & BAR, 3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, 32963
◆ RAN-GETSU / ORCHID LOUNGE
925 S. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, 32751
◆ MERENGUE TROPICAL CAFÈ AND LOUNGE
2541 Boggy Creek Rd, Kissimmee, 34744
◆ APPLEBEE'S, 14990 East Orange Lake Blvd, Kissimmee, 34747-8210
◆ TASTE OF PUNJAB
4980 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 34746
◆ SYMCHA'S, 22 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33134
◆ RANDY'S FISH MARKET, 25010 Bernwood Ave., Bonita Springs, 34135
◆ CINCO CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR
4251 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, 33146
◆ SIZZLIN SKILLET
2551 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 34744
◆ PEPPO'S BURRITO GRILL, 229 SW 8th St, Miami, 33130-3529
◆ ELITE LOUNGE @ The Marlin Hotel
1200 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET, 7875 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33434-4113
◆ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE “It’s your Neighborhood Island Retreat”,
2309 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 32250
◆ FATTY PATTY'S CAKES & CAFE
948 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, 32413
◆ THE RUSTY SPOON GASTRO PUB
55 West Church Street, Orlando, 32801
◆ EASTSIDE ASIAN MARKET, 12950 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, 32826
◆ SABOR VALLUNO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
1314 East Vine Street, Kissimmee, 34744
◆ MELAO BAKERY, 1912 Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, 34744
◆ MARIO'S, 240 3rd Street North, Neptune Beach, 32266
◆ BUKKETS, 222 N Oceanfront, Jacksonville Beach, 32250
◆ GREGORY PAUL'S, 215 4th Ave, Jacksonville Beach, 32250
◆ MOJITOS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
9726 Touchton Road, Jacksonville, 32246
◆ BERG'S BISTRO, 2 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, 32204
◆ GAMMY'S COUNTRY COOKING, 542233 US Hwy 1, Callahan, 32011
◆ THE SHAKE SHANTY, 117 Cannery Lane, Sandestin, 32550
◆ MR. LAFFS TAVERN & GRILLE, 4599 S University Drive, Davie, 33328
◆ YESHUA'S CAFE & UPPER ROOM
3828 N. University Drive, Sunrise, 33351
◆ GAMETIME, 5701 Sunset Dr., Miami, 33143
◆ CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, 9100 Strada Place Ste 2110, Naples, 34108
◆ PICANTE TEX-MEX REST & BAR, 7081 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, 33706
◆ THE BOULEVARD PUB / TAVERN
250 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, 33572
◆ 4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE, 1047 S. Dillard St, Winter Garden, 34787
◆ ITALY FAST QUALITY FOOD IN CITY PLACE
700 S Rosemary Ave Ste 118, West Palm Beach, 33401
◆ AVANT - Guarde by Hawa Fusion, 30 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, 33134
◆ PROVIDENCE SNACKS, 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, 33130
◆ MARK'S PIZZERIA (1st Florida Location from NY)
10839 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview, 33578-3616
◆ THE GROOVE CAFE
130 Sea Grove Main St, St. Augustine, 32080-6308
◆ STEAMERS CLAM BAR AND GRILL, 420 Dock Street, Cedar Key, 32625
◆ FRESH DASH, 5845 Sunset Dr, South Miami, 33143
◆ THE EDISON RESTAURANT, 3583 McGregor Blvd, Ft. Myers, 33901-7719
◆ THE LIVING ROOM
1709 North Congress Ave Ste 1709, Boynton Beach, 33426
◆ NINA'S CUCINA & DELI, 1427 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, 34606
◆ PAPA GIOS OF CHULUOTA, 16869 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, 32820
◆ PAPA GIOS OF WINDEMERE (opening by mid May)
366 Moore Rd, Ocoee, 34761
◆ BARBAN COURT RESTAURANT
5143 S John Young Parkway, Orlando, 32839-5021
◆ ALL-STAR SUBS, 17225 S Dixie Hwy Ste 102, Miami, 33157
◆ CHARLEY BIGGS' CHICKEN AND SAUCE
6262 CR 214 Ste B, Keystone Heights, 32656
◆ ROCKY’S - sports entertainment bar
7620 University Blvd., Winter Park, 32792
◆ SENOR TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR
855 SR 434 East Ste 1161, Winter Springs, 32708
◆ DOLC INC. D/B/A DAN'S RESTAURANT
724 S. US 17-92, Longwood, 32750
◆ LOU LOU LE PETIT BISTRO, 638 S Miami Ave, Miami, 33130
◆ MANDARIN EXPRESS, 250 Towne Center Cr Ste VC-6, Sanford, 32771
◆ CLASSIC HOMESTYLE BUFFET, 4115 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, 33617
◆ MARKER 8, 1420 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, 34698
◆ UDIPI CAFE, 5642 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, 32256
◆ VINTAGE LIQUOR & WINE BAR II, 3301 NE 1 Ave, Miami, 33137
◆ O'SHY'S IRISH TAP HOUSE
80 Clearwater Largo Rd South, Largo, 33770-3231
◆ OLD CUBAN CAFE, 1672 N. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, 32807
◆ GUY AND LISA’S PHILLY GRILLE
1000 N Collier Blvd - Ste 15, Marco Island, 34145-2530
◆ BAR LAB COCKTAIL CATERING
1521 Alton Road Ste 327, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ LESTER’S - COFFEE & WINE BAR, 2519 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 33127
◆ BRYAN IN THE KITCHEN, 104 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 33132
◆ LIZARRAN TAPAS AND MORE, 65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, 33134
◆ B'STRO ON THE BEACH
999 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304
◆ 3800 OCEAN, 3800 N Ocean Drive, Singer Island, 33404
◆ PICCOLINO, 78 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 33432-4825
◆ PEACOCK GARDEN CAFÈ
2889 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, 33133
Under Construction
◆ BAYRIDGE SUSHI
3680 Avalon Park East Blvd, Avalon Park, 32828, Oct-Nov ’11
4100 13th Street, St. Cloud, 34769, July - Aug 2011
3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, 34787, October - 2011
◆ BURRO BAGS + SHANTYTOWN PUB / Lomax Lodge
100 E Adams St, Jacksonville, 32202, May-Jun’11
◆ ZAXBY'S (14th NE FL location)
9612 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32257, May-Jun’11
◆ WAKAME, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, St Johns, 32255, May-Jun’11
◆ YOBE FROZEN YOGURT
119 Bartram Oaks Walk, St Johns, 32255, May-Jun’11
◆ VINO'S PIZZA, 1430 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, 32207, May-Jun’11
◆ INDIGENOUS, 239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, 34236, July - Aug 2011
◆ BARBARINO'S PIZZA, to come when available, Englewood, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ DAVE & BUSTER’S INC
8986 International Drive, Orlando, 32819, July - Aug 2011
◆ BUMBLES, 6400 International Dr Ste 103, Orlando, 32819, May-Jun’11
◆ WHICH WICH, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Ste 64, Orlando, 32819, May-Jun’11
◆ GENGHIS GRILL, 910 Providence Rd, Brandon, 33511, May-Jun’11
◆ GELATO NOSTRO, 1101 SW 1st Ave., Miami, 33130-4160, May-Jun’11
◆ GALINDO'S ORIGINAL LATIN AMERICAN
898 Southwest 12th Ave, Miami, 33130, Jun ’11
◆ SONOMA DRAUGHT HOUSE
100 S Eola Drive, Orlando, 32885, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ MUCHO TEQUILA & TACOS
100 S Eola Drive, Orlando, 32885, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ NICK'S ITALIAN KITCHEN, 100 S Eola Drive, Orlando, 32885, Jul-Aug’11
◆ THE PRICKLY PEAR, 100 S Eola Drive, Orlando, 32885, Jul-Aug’11
◆ JERSEY MIKE'S, 1355 Market Street, Tallahassee, 32312, May-Jun’11
◆ CEDAR KEYSIDE DINER
490 Dock Street, Cedar Key, 32625-5168, May ’11
◆ TONIC NIGHTCLUB, 1118 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 33606, May ’11
◆ EL VATO TEQUILA AND TACO BAR
1010 S Miami Ave, Miami, 33130, Jul-Aug’11
◆ MAX'S HARVEST - a sustainable farm-to-table restaurant
169 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, 33444, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ LEE ROY SELMON'S
34200 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, 34684, May-Jun’11
◆ FANTASY TROPICAL CLUB
2755 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, 33069, May-Jun’11
◆ BRU'S ROOM, 10060 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 33024, May ’11
◆ MIAMI HEAT SUBS, 931 SW 87th Ave, Miami, 33174-3206, May ’11
◆ PIESANO'S, 5200 NW 43rd St Ste 302, Gainesville, 32606, May-Jun’11
◆ SONNY'S BBQ
738 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, 33991-1914, May-Jun’11
◆ ESPANOLA SPANISH CUISINE
500 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, 32174, Jun ’11
◆ END ZONE SPORTS BAR
1209 W. University Ave., Gainesville, 32601, May-Jun’11
◆ LES PETIT PLEASURES - a French bakery
2120 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804, May-Jun’11
◆ LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE
13130 City Station Dr., Jacksonville, 32218-7225, Sept - Oct 2011
◆ LITTLE PARIS INC
944 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139-5016, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ LIZARRAN TAPAS AND MORE
C/Fierro 13 Bayo, Oviedo, 33009, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ TACO VIDA FRESH MARKET GRILL
11401 N.W. 12th Street, Miami, 33172, May ’11
◆ 4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE (3rd location)
1869 W State Road 434, Longwood, 32750, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ EUROPA BISTRO EXPRESS
13586 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando, 32837, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ MIN FANG D/B/A SINO 1
2508 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, 32822, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ FIRE BAR & GRILL, 3023 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, 33609, Jul-Aug’11
◆ HOOKAH LOUNGE/CLUB
10150 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ TABHU RESTAURANT, 1062 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ JERSEY MIKE'S, 4020 14th Street W, Bradenton, 34205, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ LA FORTUNA LATIN REST
125 NW 23rd Ave., Gainesville, 32609, May ’11
◆ DUNKIN’ DONUTS, 8951 Bonita Beach Road, Naples, 34135, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ FIVE POINTS BAR & GRILL, 1400 Main Street, Sarasota, 34236, May ’11
◆ PATRICK'S (moving), 1481 Main St, Sarasota, 34236, May ’11
◆ OCEAN BLUES SARASOTA - dining, dancing
1936 Hillview Street, Sarasota, 34239, Jul-Aug’11
◆ TERRACE 390 BISTRO, 390 N Orange Ave, Orlando, 32801, May-Jun’11
◆ FRANK & STEINS EATERY & PUB
150 S. Magnolia Ave, Orlando, 32801, May ’11
◆ ROTHMAN’S PRIME STEAK & SEAFOOD GRILL
7500 International Dr, Orlando, 32819, May-Jun’11
◆ SAGA, 14960 Main St, Alachua, 32615-8591, May-Jun’11
◆ U-SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT
5800 US Highway 17/92, Casselberry, 32707, May-Jun’11
◆ INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BAR
2104 N Michigan Ave., Kissimmee, 34741, May-Jun’11
◆ 407 CAFE
9161 Narcoossee Rd Ste 108, Orlando, 32827, June- July 2011
◆ TWISTEE TREAT, 4500 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, 32812, June- July 2011
◆ FIREWOOD BAR-B-QUE
1801 State Road 559, Polk City, 33868, June- July 2011
◆ SEASONED STONE, 132 Ave B SW, Winter Haven, 33880, May-Jun’11
◆ CASA VALLARTA, 1595 Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, 32804, June- July 2011
◆ VIDA LATIN RESTAURANT
Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary, 32746, May-Jun’11
◆ CHICAGO CUISINE
5749 W. Irlo Bronson, Kissimmee, 34746, May-Jun’11
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◆ CADILLAC RANCH, 11735 Sherrie Lane, Miami, 33183, May-Jun’11
◆ LA SPADA SUBS, 1495 - D SE 17th St, Ft. Lauderdale, 33316, May-Jun’11
◆ CANTINA LAREDO, 4414 SW College Rd., Ocala, 34474, May-Jun’11
◆ GUY HARVEY'S ISLAND GRILL
4414 SW College Rd, Ocala, 34474, May-Jun’11
◆ CRAVE - AMERICAN AND SUSHI
358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 33146, May-Jun’11
◆ CG BURGERS/CARMINE'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
◆ CABO FLATS CANTINA & TEQUILA BAR
◆ CABO FLATS CANTINA & TEQUILA BAR
4251 Salzedo St., Miami, 33146, May-Jun’11
◆ ELEVATION BURGER
15910 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 33027, May-Jun’11
◆ ELEVATION BURGER
16010 NW 57th St Ste 138, Miami Lakes, 33014, May-Jun’11
◆ OVENELLA'S PIZZA PASTA & WINE
499 S. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, 33432, May-Jun’11
◆ RISING ROLLL GOURMET
600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, 32306, May-Jun’11
◆ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
18997 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, 32756, May-Jun’11
◆ COWGIRL KITCHEN MARKET
3031 E. Highway 30-A, Seagrove Beach, 32459, May-Jun’11
◆ INDIGO'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
1105 Third St. S.W, Winter Haven, 33880, May-Jun’11
◆ SOUTHERN CHARM
1712 Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, 32641, May-Jun’11
◆ HIGH CONCEPT RESTAURANT TO BE NAMED
9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, May-Jun’11
◆ ST. REGIS WINE BAR, 9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, May-Jun’11
◆ SWEET TOMATOES, 512 North Highway 27, Lady Lake, 32159, Jun ’11
◆ SWEET TOMATOES
West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, 34741, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ TEXAS DE BRAZIL
2455 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ WILDFIRE KITCHEN & GRILL
10361 W. Sample, Pompano Bch, 33065, May-Jun’11
◆ BACKSTRETCH KITCHEN AT CALDER
21001 N.W. 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens
◆ SEASONS 52, 8930 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 34108, Sept - Oct 2011
◆ BOARDWALK FRIES & BURGERS
E. Colonial Dr & Maguire Blvd, Orlando, 32803, Sept - Oct 2011
◆ GHIOTTONE a fine dining Italian restaurant
538 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, May-Jun’11
◆ CHIC BERRY FROZEN YOGURT
1689 SW 107 Ave, Miami, 33165, May-Jun’11
◆ SEASONS 52, 8930 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 34108, Sept - Oct 2011
◆ SEASONS 52
5096 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, 32246, Sept - Oct 2011
◆ WOK MASTERS BY MOY (opening 3 locations)
6907 Red Rd, South Miami, 33143, Jun ’11
◆ CRUISER'S, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Jacksonville, 32246-4468, May ’11
◆ BISTRO BLEU, 2402 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, 33629-5921, May ’11
◆ B.C. PIZZA, 99 Eglin Parkway NE, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548, May-Jun’11
◆ KING FISH BISTRO, 2124 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, 32804, May ’11
◆ WILDSIDE UPSCALE BBQ
7725 West Hwy. 192, Kissimmee, 34746, May ’11
◆ SWEET SWIRLZ FROZEN YOGURT
1815 East Broadway Street, Oviedo, 32765, May ’11
◆ GYROVILLE, 2240 NW 19th Street Ste 1101 B, Boca Raton, 33431, Jun ’11
◆ TASTI D-LITE, 11757-9 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 32246, Jul-Aug’11
◆ MO' ZIKI, 10801 Starkey Road, Largo, 33777, May-Jun’11
◆ GREEN SPOON HEALTH BAR & GRILL
951 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131, May-Jun’11
◆ BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ
900 S Miami Ave. Ste 137, Miami, 33130, May-Jun’11
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◆ BLACK DIAMOND RANCH
2600 W. Black Diamond Circle, Lecanto, 34461
◆ TASTE, 1686 Jefferson Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ WOWIES SPORTS BAR, 7036 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, 33433
◆ PENN TAVERN, 1313 W Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, 33426
◆ MARGARITA'S, 1500 Gateway Blvd, Boynton Beach, 33426
◆ ANDREW'S RESTAURANT, 99 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 33432
◆ BREWSTERS PIT & PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 32250
◆ MI BOMIO, 10032 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, 33321-1815
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◆ GELSIA GELATO, 8525 Mills Drive Ste 308, Miami, 33183, May-Jun’11
◆ THE CHEESE COURSE CORAL SPRINGS
3866 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, 33065, May-Jun’11
◆ THE CHEESE COURSE PINE CREST
11355 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, 33156, May-Jun’11
◆ PAZZOLIZ PIZZA, 908 N 30th Rd, Hollywood, 33021, May-Jun’11
◆ YOGURTLAND, 3359A Sheridan St., Hollywood, 33021, May-Jun’11
◆ MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
528 Cleveland St, Clearwater, 33755-4008, May-Jun’11
◆ PIZZERIA RUSTICA, 50 Biscayne Blvd CU-6, Miami, 33132, May-Jun’11
◆ PIZZERIA RUSTICA, 1675 SW 107th Ave., Miami, 33162, May-Jun’11
◆ CEVICHE'S MARKET, 7780 NW 44th St, Sunrise, 33351, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ FIRST WATCH, 11113 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32256, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ FIRST WATCH
Marsh Landing Parkway, Jacksonville Beach, 32250, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ LIE RECIF RESTAURANT
2051 Americana Blvd, Orlando, 32839, May-Jun’11
◆ BAYRIDGE SUSHI
3680 Avalon Park Blvd, Avalon Park, 32828, October - 2011
◆ LA CREPERIE CAFE, 101 N. Ocean Dr, Hollywood, 33019, May-Jun’11
◆ OLD WORLD PIZZA, 15794 SE 56th St, Miami, 33175, May-Jun’11
◆ THE BLACK SHEEP PUB AND EATERY
890 Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, 32176, May-Jun’11
◆ THE BIG MANSION
1218 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, 32901, Jul-Aug’11
◆ SHANE'S RIB SHACK, 10100 Hutchingson Blvd Ste 101 A & B
Panama City Bch, 32407, May-Jun’11
◆ JEFF AND JOE'S WINE SORBET
18 A SW 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32601, May-Jun’11
◆ THE COUNTER, 4200 Northwest 21st Street, Miami, 33166, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ CENTRAL BEER GARDEN - SUSHI CENTRAL
3015 Grand Avenue Ste 311 / 410, Miami, 33133, May ’11
◆ OLIVE GARDEN, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero, 33928, July - Aug 2011
◆ ZAXBY’S (Franchise)
9612 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246, July - Aug 2011
◆ GARDEN RESTAURANT
One Legoland Way, Winter Haven, 33884, October - 2011
◆ OH-LA-LA, 3099 Cypress Creek Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33309, May-Jun’11
◆ HURRICANE WINGS
4075 State Route 7, Lake Worth, 33449, May-Jun’11
1866 N. Young Circle - Ste 7, Hollywood, 33020, May-Jun’11
5100 PGA Blvd. Ste 109, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, May-Jun’11
◆ PINKBERRY
4971 International Drive Ste 3D, Orlando, 32819, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ EXPRESSAMANTE ILLY CAFÈ
1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, 33132, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ LA MAISON CHEVALIER
2684 N.W. 20th Street, Miami, 33142, May-Jun’11
◆ KING JERK & GRILL RESTAURANT
161 N.E. 183 St., Miami, 33179, May-Jun’11
◆ JEAN LA FRITE, 1520 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139, May-Jun’11
◆ YO-LE FROZEN YOGURT
11604 US 1, Palm Beach Gardens, 33408, May-Jun’11
◆ YO-LE FROZEN YOGURT
9641 Westview Ave, Coral Springs, 33076, May-Jun’11
◆ PANERA BREAD BAKERY & CAFE
1000 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, 32162-2693, May ’11
◆ AVENUE D - a Jazz & Blues Club
22 East Flagler, Miami, 33131, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ KANA CUBAN COFFEE - a coffeehouse
22 East Flagler, Miami, 33131, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ SONIC DRIVE-IN, US Highway 1, Sebastian, 32958, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ GIRAFFA'S (1st US location)
1817 N.E. 123rd Street, North Miami, 33181-2805, May-Jun’11
◆ CASPERS ON PARK, 850 Park Ave, Lake Park, 33403, May-Jun’11
◆ SUSHI ROCK, 2199 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305, May-Jun’11
◆ YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT SHOPPE
3181 Northwest Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, 34957, May-Jun’11
8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, 33625, May-Jun’11
◆ ROUGE WORLD CUISINE
3957 163rd St, N. Miami Beach, 33160, May-Jun’11
◆ PDQ FRESH FOOD FAST - a new restaurant concept
2207 S. Dale Mabry Highway, South Tampa, 33629, May-Jun’11
◆ NAPA’S STONE-FIRED DRAFT HOUSE
100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, 32801, May-Jun’11
◆ SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, 102 Cedar St, Melrose, 32666, May-Jun’11
◆ THE FRESH MARKET
1800 West Ave, South Miami Beach, 33139, May-Jun’11
◆ THE FRESH MARKET
20409 S. State Road 7, Boca Raton, 33498, May-Jun’11
◆ CARMINES TRATTORIA, 11745 Sherrie Lane, Miami, 33183, May-Jun’11
◆ GC BURGERS, 8525 Mills Dr - Ste 309, Miami, 33183, May-Jun’11
◆ BUBBA BURGERS
5149-A Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, 32205, May-Jun’11
◆ BUBBA BURGERS, 13500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32224, May-Jun’11
◆ BUBBA BURGERS
10195 Baymeadows Road Ste 1365, Jacksonville, 32256, May-Jun’11
◆ NEMISIS GREEN URBAN BISTRO
1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, 33136, June - August 2011
◆ THE EXPERIENCE
3454 NW 47th Ave, Coconut Creek, 33063, August - Sept 2011
◆ TOKYO SUSHI, 2223 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33334, May-Jun’11
◆ FROOTS, 6501 N. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 33309, May-Jun’11
◆ 5 NAPKINS BURGER, 455 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 33139, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ NEW MARKET DELI, 1424 N State Road 7, Margate, 33063, May-Jun’11
◆ CARLOS 'N CHARLIES (2nd location)
700 S. Rosemary Ave Ste 200, West Palm Beach, 33401, May-Jun’11
◆ ASIAN SAUCEBOX
5535 S Williamson Blvd. Main Level, Port Orange, 32128, May-Jun’11
◆ SPIN - RESTAURANT & ULTRA LOUNGE
346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432, May-Jun’11
◆ LORNA'S RESTAURANT (2nd location)
To come when available, Miami, May-Jun’11
◆ ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR
5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, Jun- August 2011
◆ BRU’S ROOM SPORTS GRILL
To come when available, Pembroke Pines, July - 2011
◆ BRU’S ROOM SPORTS GRILL
To come when available, Stuart, May-Jun’11
◆ SWEET TOPPINGS, 337 SE 15 Terrace, Deerfield Beach, 33441, Jun ’11
◆ BIGG MAN'S BAR-B-Q, 7499 NE 2 Ave, Miami, 33138, May-Jun’11
◆ MAUDE JAMAICAN CUISINE
4897 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, 32808, May-Jun’11
◆ NEWKS EXPRESS CAFE
1400 Village Square Blvd, Tallahassee, 32312, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ BAMBOO WOK, 2525 Military Tr Ste 102, Jupiter, 33458, May-Jun’11
◆ GAYSHA NEW WORLD SUSHI BAR
2223 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33300, May-Jun’11
◆ WESTSHORE BBQ & SOUTHERN CATERING
1508 N Hubert Ave, Tampa, 33607, May-Jun’11
◆ JIMMY'S TACOS
318 Tamiami Trail Ste 117, Punta Gorda, 33950, May-Jun’11
◆ BURRITO BOARDER
12908 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 33618, May-Jun’11
◆ NATURE'S TABLE CAFE
2001 Summit Park Dr Ste 110, Orlando, 32810, May-Jun’11
◆ NATURE'S TABLE CAFE
455 Pinellas St Ste 144, Clearwater, 33756, May-Jun’11
◆ BIG WAHOO, 201 McDonalds St, Lakewood, 33803, May-Jun’11
8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, 33625, May-Jun’11
2418 Jim Redman Pkwy, Plant City, 33566, May-Jun’11
1900 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 34102, May-Jun’11
◆ TOP THAT YOGURT, 10069 SW 72 St, Miami, 33173, May-Jun’11
◆ RUTHORFORD BROS. GRILL
11629 San Jose Blvd Ste 8, Jacksonville, 32223, May-Jun’11
◆ INDRAS KITCHEN
6614 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, 32835, May-Jun’11
◆ ZAXBY'S, 423 N Hwy 19, Palatka, 32177, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
628 Atlantic Blvd Ste 6, Neptune Beach, 32266, May-Jun’11
◆ BILLIE'S I, 2525 S A1A, Melbourne Beach, 32951, May-Jun’11
◆ RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS
9050 SW 136 St, Miami, 33176, May-Jun’11
◆ PITA PLACE, 2037 NE 36 St, Lighthouse Point, 33064, May-Jun’11
◆ RC BBQ, 8500 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, 32408, May-Jun’11
◆ TAQUERIA OLGY'S #2
5222 North W St Ste 1, Pensacola, 32505, May-Jun’11
◆ ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO.
1750 Congress Ave Ste 600, Boynton Beach, 33424, May-Jun’11
514 North Highway 27/441, The Villages, 32159, May-Jun’11
1119 5th Street, Miami Beach, 33139, May-Jun’11
Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, May-Jun’11
◆ SKEWED SUSHI
6950 US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie, 34952-1424, May-Jun’11
◆ REAL LAMB GRILL, 17695 SW 272nd St, Miami, 33031, May-Jun’11
◆ FLAME CAFFE AND GRILL
447 Espaniola Way, Miami Beach, 33139, June 2011
◆ BURGERFI, 6 S. Ocean Drive, Delray Beach, 33483, July - 2011
◆ ASIAN SAUCEBOX
5535 S Williamson Blvd. Main Level, Port Orange, 32128, May-Jun’11
◆ ISLAND BUFFET
2709 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, 32034-4567, May-Jun’11
MAY 2011
◆ ORDER-UP CAFE, 899 Highway 436, Cassleberry, 32707, May-Jun’11
◆ GNARLY SURF BAR AND GRILL
114 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, 32169, May-Jun’11
◆ MAROONS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
to come when available, Jacksonville, 32256, May-Jun’11
◆ POPPY'S TIME OUT SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
4300 Legendary Drive Ste 200, Destin, 32541, May-Jun’11
◆ CATCH 53, MM 53.5, Marathon Shores, 33052, May-Jun’11
◆ BALLYORNEY IRISH PUB
13851 S Tamiami Trail, Ft. Myers, 33912, May-Jun’11
◆ KINGFISH BISTRO
2124 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804-5318, May-Jun’11
◆ LE RECIF RESTAURANT, P.O. Box 406, Windermere, 34786, May-Jun’11
◆ MARU RESTAURANT, 400 N Entrance Rd, Sanford, 32771, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ SOMO'S DELI, 211 Circle St, Sebring, 33870, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ FREEDOM WINGS, 17806 SW 35th Dr, Hollywood, 33029, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ AVENTURA BAGELWORKS
18729 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33180, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ A TASTE OF GERMANY
5204 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, 34242, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ BRICKYARD PIZZERIA PIZZA & PASTA
1216 N Monroe St Ste 2, Tallahassee, 32303, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ ICE CREAM PALACE
12789 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, 32828, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ WESTSHORE PIZZA, 4802 Westbay Court Ave, Tampa, 33611, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ FLLB RESTAURANT
999 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ ZONE 5 COFFEE & BIKES
1415 Timberlane Rd Ste 309, Tallahassee, 32312, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ GRINGOS LOCOS, 22 E. Washington St, Orlando, 32801, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ THE POOLHOUSE GRILL, 4196 S University Dr, Davie, 33328, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ MARIA'S OLD FLORIDA REST
17979 San Carlos Blvd, Ft. Myers, 33931, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ BRAZA BRAZILLIAN STEAKHOUSE
1481 Main St, Sarasota, 34236, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ LA NOPALERA MEXICAN REST #3
4530 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, 32210, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ COOKS BUFFET CAFE / BAKERY
704 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, 32720, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ FINSTER MURPHYS
1497 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, 33316, May-Jun’11
◆ SAKURA SAKI & MARTINI BAR
321 Woolbright, Boynton Beach, 33435, May-Jun’11
◆ SIR TACO & JP BISTRO, 5650 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, 33021, May-Jun’11
◆ MUSCLE MAKER GRILL
3252 NE 1st Ave Ste 110 F, Miami, 33131, May-Jun’11
◆ SHULA BURGER (new concept)
To come when available, Islamorada, Jul-Aug’11
◆ JEFF’S SALAD BAR, To come when available, Sarasota, Jul-Aug’11
◆ SAUCY SPOON, 322 Alexander St., Mount Dora, 32757, May-Jun’11
◆ YALAHA BAKERY, 8210 County Road 48, Yalaha, 34797, May-Jun’11
◆ TAHINI MEDITERRANEAN CAFÈ
3100 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 32765, May ’11
◆ NEW RESTAURANT (TO BE NAMED)
99246 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, 33037, May-Jun’11
◆ NAW'S SUSHI AND FAST FOOD
7120 Hogan Rd Ste 7, Jacksonville, 32216, May-Jun’11
◆ MAMACITA'S MEXICAN BAR
508 N Broadwalk, Hollywood, 33019, May-Jun’11
◆ POMONA BISTRO & WINE BAR
481 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, 34236, May-Jun’11
◆ KATHY'S BAKERY
10150 Beach Blvd Ste 118, Jacksonville, 32246, May-Jun’11
◆ FANCY SUSHI
5290 E HWY 100 Ste 105-106, Palm Coast, 32164, May-Jun’11
◆ GOTCHA PIZZA, 8154 McNab Rd, Lauderhill, 33068, May-Jun’11
◆ RHOKKOH'S FRAZEN YOGURT
200 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, 32114, May-Jun’11
◆ UNCLE MIKE'S SMOKEHOUSE GRILL
9331 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, 33619, May-Jun’11
◆ CRUISERS GRILL (4th location)
9734 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, 32246-4468, May-Jun’11
◆ BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE
4907 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville, 32246, Jun-Jul ’11
◆ SPIN ULTRA LOUNGE
346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432-3937, May-Jun’11
◆ OCEANSIDE GRILL
1848 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, 32136, May-Jun’11
◆ THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL
225 State Road 312, St. Augustine, 32086, May-Jun’11
◆ SUNNIBUNNI, State Road 64, Bradenton, May-Jun’11
◆ OZZI SUSHI, 200 SE 1st St., Miami, 33131, May-Jun’11
◆ CLOS BISTRO & CAFÈ, 100 S Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33131, May-Jun’11
◆ BUBBA BURGERS
1811 Town Center Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217, May-Jun’11
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Efficient America Energy Inc.,
(E2America) announced the company’s continued expansion and rapid
acceptance of its VAC control, optimization and real-time reporting systems for commercial buildings. Unlike
any product on the market today, the
company’s automated, self-refining,
wireless, retrofit systems go far beyond
traditional energy management technology to reduce electricity costs,
usage and carbon emissions for commercial enterprises, according
to E2America.
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chains, including
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Broward, and a third that is now under
construction in Boca Raton. The new
location will open in June and be located at 2240 NW 19th Street, Ste 1101B.
Lambros Kokkinelis, the
owner and executive chef
at GYROVILLE, is an upand-coming
restaurateur
and a Culinary
Institute of
America graduate. GYROVILLE is the next Chipotletype concept, featuring a minimalist
menu full of fresh ingredients with
clean, bold flavors. A spin
on the traditional “mom
and pop” Greek restaurants, Lambros is bringing
to the general public
“Greek Fusion” – offering
more than just traditional
Tzatziki, such as roasted
red pepper, jalapenos and
spinach, and caramelized
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McDonalds, Bojangles, Taco Bell and
Golden Corral franchises, as well as
other commercial buildings across the
U.S. “As commercial businesses continue looking for
ways to save
money and
increase profi t a b i l i t y,
E2America’s energy efficiency technology can deliver one of the quickest, easiest ways to directly affect their bottom
line,” said Dara O’Neill, E2America
CEO. “Our projected revenue growth in
the coming year is based on a dramatically increased demand for proven
technology that can
drastically reduce
a business’s energy
costs.”
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The Citrus Club, a member of the
ClubCorp family of clubs, announced it
officially unveiled, during a recent
grand reopening event, more than $4
million in renovations, features, and
amenities. The reinvented 40-year-old
Orlando-based club also showcased
new programming, membership benefits, and services – all a direct reflection
of the club's new tagline: Eat, Network,
and Play. The club's new features and
amenities – modern and contemporary
in design and decor – include an
expanded bar and Anytime Lounge
with seating overlooking the west
side of Orlando; a media room with a
103" high-resolution television, surround sound, and
two full gaming systems; a wine room
with seating for
an intimate dinner
party; two new dining rooms; three
new private dining
rooms; office-away-from-office spaces;
enhanced integration of cutting-edge
technological conveniences; and
spaces that support a robust programming calendar. "The grand reopening
really marked a new beginning for the
Citrus Club," said Steve Alden, general
manager. "The renovation doesn't just
represent a redesign of the club facility
but a reinvention of the club's culture
by making it more relevant, exciting and
poised for the next 40 years."
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Hotel Happenings
Drury Hotels, based out of Missouri,
announced plans to build a 236-room
Drury Inn & Suites on Sand Lake Road
in Orlando. Slated to open in spring
2012, the lodging chain will also include
amenities, such as wireless Internet, hot
breakfasts and other amenities. The
chain can be reached at 800.378.7946.
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The Regal Sun Resort is now the
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort. The
resort is an official Walt Disney World
hotel and located across the street from
the Downtown Disney Area with complimentary shuttle services to and from
Disney parks. The hotel can be reached
at www.Wyndhamlakebuenavista.com
or 407.828.4444.
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Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites on
Lake Buena Vista Drive has been purchased by AREA Property Partners and
Winston Harton Holdings, LLC recently.
The $25 million redevelopment is
scheduled to begin immediately, with
completion anticipated by spring 2012.
For more details visit 212.843.8051.
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Rosen Centre Hotel recently
opened 98Forty Tapas & Tequila featuring 40 different brands of premium
tequilas and fresh menu items, such
as salsas, guacamoles, quesadillas,
tacos and more. Call 407.996.9840 for
all details.
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Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee
Downtown is set to become the Brand's
First LEED Certified Hotel. Four Points
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which opens in the summer of 2011, is
on track to receive certification from the
U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC)
Leadership
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and
Environmental Design (LEED) program
in 2012. The hotel is also working
toward earning certification from
Florida's Green Lodging Association.
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Black Diamond Ranch,
Lecanto, Florida, has been
recently acquired by Escalante
Golf. The new team has
named Doug Egly, general
manager; Andrea Knox, director of golf; Bryan Richard,
head golf professional; and Jay
Mullen, director of golf course
maintenance. Egly, Knox,
Richard and Mullen will carry
out Escalante Golf’s emphasis on elite
service and pristine course conditions
at the iconic golf club with 45 holes
designed by Tom Fazio. Black Diamond
is home of the legendary Quarry
Course, which has been recognized by
Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100
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first "green" LongHorn Steakhouse to
be built in the Lake
Buena Vista area.
Constructed from
recycled materials,
the restaurant will
feature natural lighting and energy efficient appliances and
fixtures. It will be
Orlando’s
ninth
LongHorn and Darden’s tenth restaurant built to attain Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Visit www.darden.com for
more information or call 407.828.8976.
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The Peabody Orlando celebrated
the grand opening of Rocks, its newest
upscale lounge. Overlooking International Drive, Rocks offers an extensive wine list, bottled beers from
around the world and specialty cocktails infused with fresh ingredients. The lounge also offers
live music seven nights a
week and a select bar menu.
BARS
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BUYING
Fa r r i s a n d Fo s t e r’s
Chocolate Factory recently
opened a new location in
Waterford Towers. The new
store features similar chocolate confections as the
Baldwin Park location, along with additional space for parties. All details are
available at www.farrisandfosters.com
or by calling 407.802.2947.
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Pinkberry, the frozen yogurt store,
opened a second Florida location April
1 at Orlando Premium Outlets on
International Dr. The new location
serves Pinkberry's six distinctive flavors,
as well as a wide range of premium toppings, fruit parfaits and smoothies. The
new location can be reached at either
www.pinkberry.com or 407-332-5212.
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A new product from EnviroGreen
Global Solutions, Inc., Doral, FL, could
prevent future incidents of food-borne
illnesses such as the recent occurrence
of Listeria in California which has
prompted a multi-state recall of broccoli products, according to William
Billows, Ph.D., Chief Development
Officer for EGS.
"Produce treated with
Preserv Post Harvest
Wash during processing will kill over
99.99% of bacteria
such as Listeria monoc y t o g e n e s. W h i l e
there are many products designed to do
this, Preserv is the
only solution which
Doug Egly
provides extended
protection -- to continue eliminating
these pathogens -- for up to twenty one
days after application. In contrast to
more commonplace interventions,
Preserv is not a contact killer. Our product completely and fatally interrupts
the bacteria's metabolism, and continues to do so on a protracted basis."
"Processors strive to maintain food
safety standards," notes Dr. Billows.
"When an outbreak of this gravity
occurs, it has a drastic ripple effect on
an entire industry. For
this reason, we are
redoubling our efforts to
introduce Preserv to the
produce industry." The
company
can
be
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Pine 22 - a create-your-own burger
restaurant, recently opened in downtown Orlando. With 322,000 different
combinations, diners can create a customized burger from locally grown
ingredients. The restaurant also serves
appetizers, sweet potato or pine fries,
seasonal fried pies and wine and beer.
For more info visit www.pine22.com.
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Dave & Buster’s has begun construction on International Drive where
the old Race Rock Cafe
was. The entertainment complex will
feature a full-service
restaurant, bar and a
"Million Dollar Midway" filled with the latest interactive and
video games. Expected
to open summer 2011,
it will be the first Dave
& Buster’s in Orlando.
For more information, visit them online
at www.daveandbusters.com.
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Napa Technology, designer and
manufacturer of the WineStation, an
intelligent wine dispensing and preservation solution, announced the launch
of its new product, The Accuserve
Smartcard Universal Design Module.
"We strive to provide our customers
and partners with the solutions that will
enhance their business and achieve
their goals," states Morris Taradalsky,
Vice President of Engineering and
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MAY 2011
Boca Raton, FL – Max’s Grille, the
ubiquitous Mizner Park restaurant,
first opened its doors in 1991 and has
remained steady and strong throughout the economic ups and downs of
the last two decades. This Boca Raton
institution was a Mizner Park flagship
and is the only of the original restaurants and only one of two original tenants to still be located in Mizner Park
since the opening.
Owner Dennis Max attributes the
restaurant’s success to several factors:
friendly and efficient staff that makes
every guest feel welcome, consistency,
high quality food, and location. “We sat
with developer Tom Crocker when the
Mizner Park plans were first drawn up
and selected the northeast corner,
which I consider to be the 50 yard line of
Boca Raton’s ‘Grand Plaza,’” said Max.
“Mizner Park is reminiscent of the grand
boulevards of Europe and it is the cornerstone of Boca Raton’s social and
business life.”
The Max’s Grille’s contemporary
menu with Asian and Latin influences,
paired with a splendid array of wine, is
updated daily and seasonally but maintains its popular signature dishes,
including meatloaf, radiatore pasta,
steaks, grilled fish, chopped salad, and
complimentary crispy breadsticks and
hummus served to each table. Max’s
Grille introduced the chopped salad
concept to South Florida, an item that is
now found on nearly every restaurant
menu in the area.
When Max’s Grille first opened, Boca
Raton was not nearly as developed.
Town Center Mall had no Neiman
Marcus, Nordstrom or Macy’s and many
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20 years at Mizner Park
of West Boca’s neighborhoods and east
Boca’s condos had yet to be built.
“The opening of Mizner Park was a
very big occasion and important for our
City. From the minute I saw the plans, I
just loved the idea of Mizner Park and
we are so pleased to have been here all
of these years,” said Max.
While Boca Raton has grown up over
the last 20 years, the Max’s customer’s
tastes have evolved as well, according to
General Manager Laura Huron. “Our
customers are extremely educated
about food and are more health conscious today than they were 20 years
ago. Today we have fresh produce and
ingredients that were not available in
1991 and our customers recognize and
appreciate this.”
“The slow growth movement is
important to us and to our customers,”
said Max. “We buy much of our produce from local farmers, our beef is
only grass fed, and our fish is caught on
a line and served fresh that day. Our
food costs are high, but we are committed to offering the healthiest and best
tasting food available.”
Max notes that he frequently hears
stories from guests about Max’s Grille
milestones: engagements, first dates for
couples who are now married, rehearsal
dinners, and birthday parties. “One man
proposed to his wife on the bench outside of Max’s Grille and he bought the
bench from us to have it put in their
backyard,” he said.
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Successful Italian &
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Cafe Kili, Tampa, a family-owned
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South American coffee beans roasted
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sales online the store has made it easier for lovers of great coffee across the
nation to order and try authentic
African and South American roasted
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of the world. The
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in a variety of
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their unique freshly roasted coffee. “It's
not just great coffee that brings people
into Cafe Kili, this is a place where
friends meet.” Cafe Kili is a dream
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with her family to the Bay area over 10
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♠ Magnificent Italian
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♠ Facilities: 4500 square feet
♠ Capacity: 200 seats in out
♠ Ample Parking
♠ Free Standing Building
♠ Rent: $16,500 monthly
♠ Years Established: 5
♠ Employees: 15
♠ Reason Selling: Family
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♠ Gross: $930,000
♠ Cash Flow: $70,000
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♠ Inventory (included): $3,000
♠ Real Estate (included): Has 4cop
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Phoenix-based technology firm,
MobileBytes, LLC makes it easier and
affordable for restaurants to reach
their customer base with
the launch of its White
Label program. This innovative technology offers
restaurants a truly-branded, customized app with
extensive marketing features and capabilities at a
fraction of the cost it
would pay to build its own
application, according to
the company. MobileBytes’
White Label program
allows full-service, fastcasual, takeout and delivery oriented restaurants with minimal
marketing budgets and resources, a
way to escape the $100,000 plus
investment that it would traditionally
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Well known restaurant. Must sell due to family matters.
4 C0P license. 200 seats inside and out. Full kitchen.
Ongoing and do business immediately.
Sales 60% food 40% wine and liquor.
Will consider all offers.
See video of restaurant here:
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cost to create this highly-effective
marketing vehicle. “With MobileBytes’
White Label program, a restaurant’s
customer can simply download this
free custom app to gain full access to
all featured items and images on the
menu as well as images of the restaurant,” explains co-founder Dan
Calderone. “While on the go, customers can quickly and conveniently
place orders — whether it be dine-in,
takeout or delivery — or they can
make a reservation, all without delay.”
For more info visit the company
online at www.mobilebytes.com.
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The Western
Foodservice &
Hospitality
Expo will take
place this year
from August
28-30, 2011 at
the San Diego
Convention Center in San Diego,
California. The event is celebrating it's
75th year serving the restaurant and
hospitality industry.
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The Food Marketing Institute (FMI)
announced the appointment of Robert
Rosado as director of government relations. Rosado will
focus on legislation
that impacts supermarkets in the areas
of food safety, health
care, food deserts and
the 2012 Farm Bill.
“Rob has a broad
range of expertise in
food and agriculture
that will be very helpful to FMI and its
members. His background also
includes working with federal agencies
on many issues related to the food retail
industry,” said FMI President and Chief
Executive Officer Leslie G. Sarasin. “We
are very excited to have him join our
team.” Rosado joins FMI from the
Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO) where he was policy manager for
the food and agriculture issues.
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new pieces to their Endurance™
Melamine Collection this year.
Featured are their Round Ribbed
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Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (561) 926-1505
eSave.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Case
Refrigerator Door Seals & Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 881-4663
Arctic Seal & Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Froberg
Restaurant Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 579-1649
Rewards Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kovachich
Sanitation Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 369-8392
Swisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Ruggere
Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 727-2109
Windstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty Stockdale
Tropical Drink Mixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (305) 388-1252 / (305) 586-3549
Tropical Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Russo
Visitor Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 463-4733
Travelhost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Zalkin
MAY 2011
Auctioneers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (561) 706-7218
Toby Neverett Auctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toby Neverett
Bakery Products & Frozen Muffin Batter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 923-0977
Southern Bear, Hollywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Sacharoff
Beverages/Compressed Gases. . . . . . . . . . (954) 584-7330, (800) CO2-TANK
Broward Nelson Fountain Service, Fort Lauderdale . . . Bill Regan, Lee Spencer
(Alcohol) Beverage Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 321-0886 / (800) 533-6553
S.E.R.V.E. Programs, Inc., Fort Lauderdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael McClain
Cash Registers, Touch Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 771-7100
Pinnacle Hospitality Systems, Fort Lauderdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Sapp
Coffee, Tea, Expresso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (305) 654-8683
Restaurant Beverage Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Ostroff
Commercial Collections, Credit Reporting, Legal Forwarding . . . (954) 761-2525
Foodservice Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. “Scott” Gaddis
Credit Card Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 319-5599
Wholesale Merchant Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Perris
Desserts / Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 583-5111 / (800) 946-7370
Gelato Fino Desserts, Fort Lauderdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parker
Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (786) 218-8821
BSD Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elliot Grossbard
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (786) 423-8346
KC Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Cohen
Equipment Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 489-0104
TWC Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Daniels
Exhaust Hood Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 792-1770 / (800) 675-5946
Airways Cleaning & Fireproofing Co., Fort Lauderdale . . . . . . . Timothy Greene
Fine Food & Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 347-9477
Swiss Chalet, Miami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aimar Dontenville
Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 614-1401
Collins Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Latham
Floor Drain Line Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 792-1770 / (954) 478-9890
Bio-Clear, Inc., Fort Lauderdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Jacobs
Frozen Cocktails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (305) 388-1252
Tropical Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Russo
Grease Trap Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 722-2585
All Clear Technologies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Schreiber
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Business Cards
FLORIDA
MAY 2011
Introducing the businesses that serve the state’s foodservice industry.
Classified Ads
One full year of classified advertising for only $149. Call 561-620-8888.
Business for Sale or Lease
FINKEL BUSINESS &
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
— WE CURRENTLY HAVE —
400
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end users in foodservice industry. Territory is Orlando
& Tampa. Salary plus bonus & Expenses. Send resume
to [email protected] 0711
12 MONTHS
OF CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING
FOR SALE!! LOGOS & EMBROIDERY, POLOS,
SHIRTS, UNIFORMS, BEACH TOWELS & CHAIR
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ALL TYPES ALL MAJOR LINES. CASH BUYOUTS, TRADE INS, IN HOUSE LEASING. GET
OUR PRICE, BUDGET AND VALUE ENGINEERING FOR PROJECTS, CALL DAN MUCKLER
561-723-9071. 1111
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$
Sales Associates wanted by Today's Restaurant
to help grow our coverage in all of our markets.
Knowledge of the foods service industry a plus.
Must have basic computer skills and be email savvy.
Good commission plus perks. Full or part time OK.
Can work from home. Call 561 620-8888 or email
resume to [email protected]
Portable Refrigerated Trailers for rent or sale, coolers and freezers. All 110 volt power/easy entry. Rent
by week or month. Call 386-672-0707 for details. 1111
QUALITY DOES NOT COST, IT PAYS!
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Industry leader seeks bilingual, self motivated, salesperson for Miami-Dade. Calling on
Supermarkets, Refrigeration Contractors,
Food Distributors, etc. Generous compensation program, local support and training.
Please contact Kevin @ 954-344-9658.
BUY OR SELL YOUR
RESTAURANT WITH US!
Merchandise
Call Now: 561-445-8198
[email protected]
www.probinsonbiz.com
ACityDiscount.com buys large and small lots of
used restaurant equipment in working condition. Call
used Equipment Purchasing on 404-752-6715 ext 112 to
arrange a quote today, and get paid tomorrow! 0212
OF CLASSIFIED
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Dress up your Holiday Parties with Festive Holiday
Toothpick Flags! Order Stock Holiday Designs or
Customize them for your Party or Event. Call Today!
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RESTAURANT KITCHEN DOORS ON SALE!
Stainless Steel Restaurant Doors. PVC Strip
Curtains for: Coolers, Freezers & Delivery Trucks.
Save Energy! www.TrafficDoorsandmore.com
Randy: 1-877-768-0722
RESTAURANTS
FOR SALE THROUGHOUT FLORIDA
Want to live and work on the beach? Popular Anna
Maria Island restaurant, gross 350K; Net 100K; Price
$249,000. Owner says bring all reasonable offers.
Call Jim Adkins 941 713-1260 or email
[email protected] Keller Williams on
The Water 0611
Employment
INDEPENDENT REP needed for North Florida
Territory. Good commision program. Calling on
Foodservice, Hospitality Dealers. Designers,
Hotels. Call Sherman 866-791-7064. email:
[email protected]
12 MONTHS
Feel Good Light Lenses
Add pizzazz and lift spirits!
Decorative Light Panels
Stock and Custom Designs
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Message Flags and our newest product Bowflags,
we have it all!! Call us @800.962.0956 or visit
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Bookkeeping & Payroll for restaurants in
FL/NC/US. 15+ years experience. NC based, no outsource. Toll-free fax or we provide postage-paid mailing. Bonded, insured. Data Management Inc. (828)
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recruiting, placement, and consulting services for the
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onsite. Regular or contract. Barry 407-575-2970.
Unemployed?
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wants to help you!
Out of work professionals looking
for a job in the industry can
advertise their services FREE in our
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helping in these tough economic
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Global/Ethnic Cuisines:
◆ Finding: Operators report the top
reason that rice is ideal for their menu
is because it “fits with many global/ethnic cuisines.”
tors are using whole grain rice to develop or enhance popular meals that are
rich in flavor and texture and nutritionally balanced.
Versatility:
◆ Finding: 73 percent of operators
confirmed they are more likely to use
more rice because it’s a good alternative
to potatoes and other starches.
◆ Insight/Implications: Diners are
demanding more variety and menu
options to satisfy their unique tastes,
food preferences and dietary needs. As a
result, chefs will use more rice in place of
other starches to cost-effectively create
diverse ethnic menus and offer options
beyond the standard fare including
allergen- and gluten-free meals.
◆ Insight/Implications: Rice is an
ingredient that is central to over half
of the world’s population’s diets, and
is essential to delivering the authentic flavors of global cuisines. As
America diversifies and interest in
ethnic cuisines grows, U.S. rice farmers continue to innovate and produce
more varieties, including aromatic
varieties like jasmine and basmati, to
meet demand.
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Whole Grains:
◆ Finding: Chefs/operators report
their use of brown rice and wild rice
blends have increased 15 percent in the
past four years.
◆ Insight/Implications: Foodservice
professionals are continually exploring
how to effectively meet healthier menu
mandates, new dietary guidelines and
customers’ growing preference for
better-for-you foods. Chefs and opera-
◆
U.S. Grown vs. Imported:
◆ Finding: Majority of chefs choose
U.S.-grown rice to support U.S. farmers,
U.S. economy and for its quality and
high safety standards.
◆ Insight/Implications: The farm-totable movement has increased chefs’
and consumers’ awareness of how
ingredients are grown and processed,
See RICE page 19
FLORIDA
Arlington, VA - According to proprietary research conducted by the USA
Rice Federation among 500 chefs and
operators, U.S.-grown rice usage continues to trend upwards on menus
because of growing demand for ethnic
cuisines, increased appeal of whole
grains, rice’s versatility and chef/operators’ support of America’s farmers and
the economy.
Nearly 90 percent of chefs and
operators report that they currently
menu rice and more than half say
their usage of rice will increase in the
coming year.
Industry shifts towards authentic
global cuisines, better-for-you foods,
continued interest in farm-to-table
offerings and consumer demand
for more variety has foodservice
professionals choosing rice as an
ideal menu solution. Key findings
a n d i n s i g h t s f ro m U S A R i c e’s
research include:
MAY 2011
Foodservice research shows rice increases on menus
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Chefs predict the
biggest trends for 2011
Photo Bites
Chefs with a Purpose
Locally sourced ingredients and sustainability topped the list of the top
trends in restaurants for 2011, according
to an annual survey of chefs by the
National Restaurant Association. The
NRA asked 1,527 chefs, all members of
the American Culinary Federation, what
they expected to be top of mind in 2011.
Tied at No. 1, with 86 percent of chefs
identifying each of them as important
trends, were locally sourced meats and
seafood, locally grown produce, and
sustainability, the NRA reported.
“The top trends identified by these
culinary professionals for 2011 are
reflecting larger societal trends, underscoring that American diners are
becoming more and more interested
in what’s on their plate. Sustainability
and nutrition are becoming key
themes in our nation’s nearly one million restaurants,” said Hudson Riehle,
senior vice president of the NRA's
research and knowledge group.”
The chefs also were surveyed
about operational trends, recession
strategies, promoting nutrition and
using social media.
The most common recommendations for strategies during a difficult
economy were simplifying menus to
save on labor and food costs, offering value specials and increasing
marketing efforts.
Thirty percent of chefs said mobile
food trucks and pop-up restaurants
would be the hottest operational trend
in 2011. Eighteen percent said the
biggest trend would be restaurants with
gardens, and 17 percent said it would all
be about social media marketing.
More than half of the chefs surveyed
— 55 percent — said they were current-
MAY 2011
InterContinental Hotel Haitian Relief Event ◆ March 30, 2011
FLORIDA
Pierre Garcon,
Atty. Jaime
Finnizio
Bascombe of
Finnizio &
Finnizio Law
Offices (on the
right side, on
Pierre's left)
Chef Felix Gomez of
Calvin Hughes, Channel 10 News anchor
Diego's Andalucia Tapas Restaur
and Dwayne "OTS" Wilson,
ant
Today’s Restaurant News correspondent
Top 20 Trends for 2011
1. Locally sourced meats and seafood
2. Locally grown produce
3. Sustainability
4. Nutritionally balanced child dishes
5. “Hyper local,” such as restaurants with
their own gardens and chefs who do their
own butchering.
6. Children’s nutrition
7. Sustainable seafood
8. Gluten-free food and being food allergy
conscious
9. Simplicity/back to basics
10. Farm/estate-branded ingredients
11. Micro-distilled/artisan liquor
12. Locally produced wine and beer
13. Smaller portions for smaller prices
14. Organic produce
15. Nutrition/health
16. “Culinary” cocktails, drinks with savory
or fresh ingredients, for example.
17. New cuts of meat such as the pork flat
iron and the beef petit tender
18. Fruit & vegetables as children’s side items
19. Ethnic-inspired breakfast items, like
Asian-flavored syrups, chorizo scrambled
eggs and coconut milk pancakes
10. Artisan cheeses
ly using social media for professional
purposes and an additional 16 percent
said they were planning on using it.
As for promoting nutrition, 21
percent of respondents recommended creating diet-conscious menu
items, such as dishes that are lower
in sodium, calories or fat. Nineteen
percent suggested adding more fresh
produce options to menus, and 17
percent advocating getting involved
in school nutrition and children’s
education efforts.
Photo Bites
Chef Georgie, Chef George Catering
Chef Colin Miller The Chop House
l’Ordre des Canardiers
LE COQ AU Vin French Restaurant, Orlando ◆ March 28, 2011
Left to right:
J.P. Corlay,
Stafford
DECambra,
Consul
Jacques Brevery,
Joe Hardimann,
& Mark Moyel.
Chef Creole
Seasoned Kitchen Cooking Show
Executive Table 40 — Chef Alex Feh
er
1st Gala-induction-dinner of
the "l'Ordre des Canardiers",from
Rouen France. The World President
J.P Corlay & V.P. Gerard Coudray
came to officiate the event which
inducted a dozen Chefs and guests.
Chef Milord
— Tap Tap
Haitian Restaurant
Chef Reimund Pitz ass
isted
by Chef G. Coudray &
World
President Jean Pierre
Corlay.
Both came from Roue
n France
for the event.
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Chef Tommy Valdes (Crabcake)
Trattoria Bella Cibo
Chef D'Lish's moniker started back
in early 90's when a friend came into the
Chef Tommy's restaurant and declared,
Whatever you make is d’lish. Chef
D'Lish's credentials:
◆ Graduate of Culinary Institute of
America in Hyde Park NY
◆ Certified through American
Culinary Federation
◆ 29 years in the Restaurant and
Hotel Industries; resume reflects
impressive cross-country locations
and positions throughout his very
talented and respected career to
date
◆ Currently owner/operator full
service Italian Restaurant, Trattoria
Bella Cibo, 3/2009 to present day.
◆ Famous tag line: "NEVER TRUST A
SKINNY CHEF"
◆ Published first cookbook in 1996,
Rice
Coca-Cola
Bag in Box
Syrups
& Juices
No
Minimum
Order For
Delivery
Required!
Chef Tommy Valdes
◆
954-584-7330 ✴ 800-262-8265
Chef Tommy's
reputation is built
upon his background
of culinary talent,
perfection & honest
food.
www.browardnelson.com
[email protected]
Broward Nelson — the one stop for ALL your fountain needs wants to save YOU money!
republished in 1998: Secrets of a
Chef. Currently updating and
republish third cookbook: Never
Trust A Skinny Chef.
Chef Tommy's reputation is built
upon his background of culinary talent,
perfection & honest food. He builds his
restaurants with no freezer concepts.
Fresh food, huge portions and an honest
price. Chef Tommy has a true eye for
design...he builds out his restaurants
from vanilla box into a very homey
warm experience.
Coming in the June
Texas edition:
The
Southwest
Foodservice
Expo Issue
Chef Tommy can be reached at www.trattoriabellacibo.com or www.chefslish.com.
from page 17
resulting in a greater appreciation for
local/U.S. ingredients. Chefs and operators are proudly showcasing their
commitment to these ingredients with
special call-outs on their menu and
having servers mention farms and food
origins when reviewing featured dishes
with guests.
USA Rice considers research
among chefs and operators one of its
most important tools to gain industry insights. “Knowing why chefs and
operators consider rice an essential
ingredient on their menus is valuable information for our farmers and
millers in assessing the evolving
needs in the foodservice industry,
and it helps USA Rice to better serve
our foodservice partners in delivering useful product information,
CO 2
menu ideas and training tools,”
said Judy Rusignuolo, Director of
National Consumer Education and
Foodservice Marketing for USA
Rice Federation.
The USA Rice Federation is the global advocate for all segments of the U.S.
rice industry with a mission to promote
and protect the interests of producers,
millers, merchants and allied businesses. About 85 percent of the rice consumed in the U.S. is grown here. U.S.
rice farmers produce an abundance of
short-, medium-, and long-grain rice, as
well as organic and specialty rices such
as jasmine, basmati and arborio, in
Arkansas,
California,
Louisiana,
Mississippi, Missouri and Texas, according to the highest-quality and wholesomeness standards.
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FLORIDA
Chef Tommy Valdes aka…
Chef D'Lish
Margate
MAY 2011
“We are not your average run of
the mill Italian Restaurant...Chef
Tommy is always looking to jazz it up
a bit. We have live entertainment
every Saturday night...this has varied
from single artists to 5 piece bands
featuring JAZZ, Latin, Motown,
Crooners, soft rock and more. This
Restaurant feels like home...everyone
is welcome from children to great
grandparents. We have a full service
catering business besides servicing
the restaurant.” Said Chef Valdes
Chef Tommy has a very strong, loyal
word of mouth following in the
Broward/Boca areas. In February they
had their 3rd Murder Mystery Dinner &
Show (which is a sell out every time) He
has many more events in the works.
Executive Chef Tommy Valdes is a
talented Chef with a lively personality.
His life long dream has been to own several restaurants and have his own TV
Show. The Chef's Father was in the business, owned luncheonettes, restaurants
and bars in NY. Chef Tommy has lived in
Europe and owned restaurants in NYC
and Florida.
Chef Tommy has a decorated background in hotel management, in New
York City and Florida.
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Big Red is Back at
Broward Nelson!
Under the Toque
20
MAY 2011
FLORIDA
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