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FLORIDA EDITION
FLORIDA’S FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY NEWSPAPER ◆ $3
VOLUME 15 NUMBER 7 ◆ JULY 2011
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Egg & Dart to open in midsummer
Appetizers:
Florida’s
godfather of
wood-fired pizza
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Heinz wins
innovation
awards
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1/3 cholesterol
cheese now
available
18
Under the
toque with
Chef Mike
Ponluang
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Entrées:
Advertisers Directory . . . . . . . 2
Appell Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Business Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Calendar Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Classified Ads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Food & Beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
New Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Under the Toque. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Miami, FL - This summer, foodies
will celebrate the opening of Egg & Dart,
the Miami Design District’s newest dining destination. Named after the iconic
decorative moulding found on much of
Greece’s architecture, Egg & Dart will
bring to the region’s hottest culinary
district a chic Greek restaurant and bar
serving up soulful regional cuisine and
uniquely-crafted cocktails in a vibrant
atmosphere.
The duo behind Egg & Dart are no
strangers to the culinary landscape.
Co-owners Costa Grillas and Niko
Theodorou both come from families
with years in the restaurant business.
Grillas hails from the acclaimed Coral
Gables institution, Maria’s, where diners have enjoyed traditional Greek
cooking for over 28 years. Partner
Theodorou’s family owns and operates
the popular Sea Satin Market, a
romantic waterfront restaurant nestled in the heart of Mykonos. The combination of their restaurant backgrounds and their creative, timely concept for the restaurant are certain to
make Egg & Dart a premiere hotspot in
what is arguably the most trend-setting, culinary zip code in town. “With
the culinary diversity of Miami’s
Design District, we are excited to bring
a hip upscale slice of Greece to the
neighborhood,” says Grillas.
Under the guidance of Theodorou’s
mother, Vagia Theodorou, who operates a successful catering company in
Athens and a restaurant on the island of
Tzia, the menu at Egg & Dart will honor
the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine
by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking
from all regions of Greece.
Diners can whet their appetites or
form an entire meal with the array of
meze (small plates) including calamari,
grilled and stuffed with a trio of
cheeses; shrimp saganaki sautéed in a
tomato and feta sauce and steamed
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Grillas and Theodorou
collaborated with
their designers to
create a rustic
environment with
an urban appeal.
mussels, infused with white wine, dill,
garlic and parsley.
Greek staples like hummus, a selection of olives and dako, the Greek version of bruschetta, topped with crum-
bled feta are also great starters. Main
courses feature a selection of grilled
meats, seafood and the star of the show,
whole fresh fish for two, grilled to perfection with Greek olive oil, lemon,
oregano and dramatically presented on
an elevated tray of glass (market price).
Meals are rounded out with a variety of
side dishes including lemon roasted
potatoes, horta – a medley of red, white
and gold Swiss chard with escarole,
dandelions and spinach and Greek
fries, tossed with oregano and grated
kefalograviera cheese. Guests can complement the dining experience with a
selection of signature specialty cocktails, as well as traditional Greek liquors
like ouzo, metaxa and masticha.
Grillas and Theodorou collaborated
with their designers to create a rustic
environment with an urban appeal.
The 202-seat restaurant features organic clay walls, polished concrete floors
and white lacquered tabletops, creating an unpretentious yet sexy
ambiance. “When you think Greek
restaurant, think again. Egg & Dart will
combine the best of what Greek dining
has to offer – comforting rustic cuisine
and warm and inviting service, with a
hip, modern surrounding that today’s
diner is looking for,” says Theodorou.
Revelers and diners can mingle and
imbibe at the stunning cherry wood
and polished concrete bar, featuring
backlit shelving and a dramatic wood &
glass chandelier. A banquette lining the
length of the restaurant, an Indonesian
teak communal table and an eyecatching fresh seafood display produce
an inviting, contemporary vibe. Sleek
frosted glass doors lead to a private
dining room, complete with a state-ofthe-art video and sound system.
Slated to open mid-July 2011, Egg & Dart will
be located at 4029 N. Miami Avenue in the
Miami Design District. The restaurant can be
reached at 786. 431.1022.
Reality cooking star launches BBQ sauces
Los Angeles, CA - It brought "secret
weapon" heat to the competition,
earned praise from some of the toughest
food critics around and satisfied a room
of hungry truckers — and now a new
line of BBQ sauces are available from
Reality cooking star Sharone Hakman.
The debut of HAK’s BBQ Sauce, a
premium all-natural sauce line developed by the self-taught Hakman, who
was a finalist on the first season of
FOX's hit culinary competition series
is an option for restaurants for
bulk purchases.
"BBQ is second nature to me, and
I've been working on different sauce
recipes as long as I can remember," said
Hakman, who grew up in a workingclass Los Angeles neighborhood and
found his way to the kitchen at an early
age, where he instantly felt at home.
"When I made it onto MasterChef™,
Sharone Hakman with his new sauce.
I was able to use some of my recipes
in competitions, including feeding
marines and satisfying hearty appetites
during a big truck-stop challenge, and
everyone was blown away by the sauce.
I knew I was on to something, and
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The summer is probably the most
popular time for people to take trips and
visit sites all over the world. I have done
some sight seeing over the years in some
unforgettable places and some forgettable places too. For those of us in the
food industry, travel is a great way to get
a head start on trends that may be coming towards us from the other coast or
another country.
I remember being in Spain on the
Costa del Sol with a group of friends
and having a great time. I was single
then so when I met a beautiful local
girl I arranged to go out on a date with
her and her friend for my friend.
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Before we left to meet the ladies I
was developed an upset stomach and
was not feeling my best. I wasn’t going
to let it interfere with our plans. We
picked up our dates and went to a local
hotel cocktail lounge. We were having a
great time but my stomach was still
upset. I mentioned it to my date and
she smiled knowingly and ordered a
drink from the bar and told me that it
would help my stomach. It was called
Frenet Blanca. She told me it was
named White Window. Here is the
Wikopedia definition: Fernet is usually
served as a digestif after a meal but
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may also be served with coffee and
espresso or mixed into coffee and
espresso drinks. In Argentina it is commonly mixed with Coca-Cola. It contains 45% alcohol by volume. It may be
served at room temperature or on the
rocks (with ice). A mint-flavored version of fernet is also available.
Because of its list of ingredients, a
number of home remedies call for fernet, including for the treatment of menstrual and gastrointestinal discomfort,
hangovers, baby colic, and (formerly)
cholera. Its flavor has been described as
"like black licorice-flavored Listerine." I
feel good after reading this now knowing
she wasn’t trying to kill me.
I drank the Fernet Blanca but felt no
change in my condition at first and
shortly thereafter I decided to go to the
men’s room. I walked in and stood facing the wall that held the toilet and sink.
I then remember hearing two loud
thuds and then nothing. I awoke with a
cut over my right eye, blood streaming
down my face but feeling otherwise
great. I later realized the two thuds were
my head hitting the wall and then the
floor. A few stitches later I was feeling no
pain and finished the evening with no
further calamities.
If I hadn’t traveled to Spain I never
would have heard about the wonder
drink and never would have had the
experience to talk about all these years
later. That’s the great part of sharing in
a culture that is foreign to you. You
learn so much about the destination’s
food, customs, people and yourself. No
Reservations, Chef Anthony Bourdain
and Bizarre Foods, Chef Andrew
Zimmern have it right. If it looks good
eat it or drink it and do it with gusto
and with eyes wide open. It also helps
to have a local show you around.
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Apple Restaurant Equipment........................5
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Delray Foodservice..........................................6
Design Furnishings .........................................4
Empire Marketing Group...............................3
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Finkel Business Brokers...................... 12 & 16
Florida Restaurant Association .....................9
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show...........13
Food Equipment Trader.com ........................3
Foodservice Financial...................................15
Gelato Fino.....................................................17
Harbortouch Hospitality................................2
JF Auctions .......................................................6
Marenic Foodservice ......................................5
Miller & Associates ..........................................7
Prakas Group .................................................12
Restaurant Vendors Association..................15
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Slimfold Grill ..................................................15
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What’s Going On
Important new products, corporate news and industry events.
Miami Beach has just celebrated
the addition of one of the area’s most
significant dining concepts, Kane
Steakhouse, which opened in June
2011. A partnership between Mathew
Glazier –the man behind NYC’s Strip
House and Michael Jordan’s The Steak
House at Grand Central
Terminal and others, and
nightlife triarchy Roman
Jones, Justin Levine, and
Eric Milon – creators of
Mansion, SET, Louis BarLounge and others, who
make their first foray into
fine dining, Kane offers a
fine cuisine and modern
design. Located at 431 Washington
Avenue in South Beach’s booming
“South of Fifth Street” area, the menu
features an array of upscale steakhouse classics. At the helm is chef
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The Hillsboro Club, a private
club in Hillsboro Beach, announced
that Jacques Noel has been named
Executive Chef. The Hillsboro Club is
situated on 1,000 feet of beach front at
901 Hillsboro Mile (A1A), adjacent to the
inlet in Hillsboro Beach. Amenities
include beach and water sports, dining
in two dining rooms, both of which offer
ocean views. As a native of France,
Jacques Noel was schooled in the classical French culinary tradition, and
earned his certifications and served
apprenticeships in his home country as
New & Used
Equipment
well as in Switzerland and other
European locations before joining the
Four Seasons Hotel Group in London in
1972. From there his path led to Canada
and then to the Miami area in 1978,
where he further honed his skills as his
career in South Florida successfully
unfolded. Prior to his position with the
Hillsboro Club he
held Executive Chef
positions at a variety of high-end
resorts and clubs,
including the Surf
Club and the exclusive Indian Creek
Country Club in
Miami-Dade
County and the
Rod and Reel Club
Paul Daum
on Hibiscus Island.
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Paul Daum has been named
Assistant General Manager/ Director
of Beverage and Food at The
Renaissance World Golf Village Resort
and Convention Center in St.
Augustine. In his new position he is
responsible for overseeing the food &
beverage operations at the AAA FourDiamond Northeast Florida resort,
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Daniel Ganem, a talented rising star
who brings to Kane a mix of steakhouse savvy and fine dining experience. Previously of Michael Mina’s
Bourbon Steak and, most
recently, Laurent Tourondel’s
BLT Steak, Ganem, a Miami
native of Chilean descent,
has also worked under
world-renowned
Michelin starred chef
Martin Berasategui in
the Basque region of
Spain. In addition to a
fine culinary team, the
front of the house will be
overseen by expert restaurant
manager John Thai.
Knouse Foods introduces
Queso Blanco, expanding its line
of high-quality Lucky Leaf®
ready-to-use cheese
sauces. Made with
the finest dairy products, Queso Blanco is
ideal for multiple cuisine types, enhancing
dishes with its mild
flavor and smooth
texture. Easy-to-use,
shelf stable and costeffective, chefs and
operators can simplify
back-of-house operations,
deliver consistent results and
increase profit potential with
every meal.
Listed as a hot
trend in 2011
by Na t i o n a l
Restaurant
Association’s
“What’s Hot”
Chef Survey,
ethnic cheeses
are a simple
way to diversify menu offerings
within a variety of dayparts. Find
more detailed info online at
www.knousefoodservice.com.
JULY 2011
Open Table, Inc., a leading provider
of free online reservations for diners
and guest management systems for
restaurants, recently announced that
last month it seated its 10 millionth
cumulative diner via OpenTable
mobile products. Diners seated
through OpenTable mobile products
have now spent an estimated $400 million at partner restaurants.
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which includes overseeing operations
for banquets, receptions, meetings, the
500 South Restaurant
& Bar, and in-room
dining. Together with
the adjacent World
Golf Hall of Fame, The
Renaissance World
Golf Village Resort and
Convention Center is
the largest combination hotel and convention center between Atlanta and
Orlando, with 86,000 square feet of
meeting and event space.
Water You
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Azteca Foods, Inc., is now offering
their new patented preocess that
makes customizing tortilla shell
shapes fast and profitable. They new
Shells are are the only bakeable shells
available, according to the company.
They can be used for salads, soups,
dinner entrees, pizza or desserts. Visit
www.aztecafoods.com for all details.
Introducing
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Lamb Weston natural Chips and Natural
Yukon Chips make
menuing freshly cooked
potato chips a good
menu item choice. They
also offer customizable
branded bags featuring
company logos. Detailed information
can be found at www.lambwestonchippromo.com or by calling
800.766.7783.
The Best Filtration Matters in your Operation
The benefits water treatment delivers to a foodservice operation affect the
success of your business every single day. It keeps your equipment running
smoothly and maximizes its efficiency. Water treatment improves the taste
of the foods and drinks you serve, and delivers consistent results every time.
Water treatment provides operators with the peace of mind that their water
is the best it can be. But when it comes to the important task of maintaining
and servicing filters and their replacement cartridges, operators unfortunately
have little time to think about it.
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Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads, a
division of FGF Brands, a familyowned bakery with over 40 years of
experience, ago on May 21-24 sampling its authentic naan, roti and pita
available to foodservice customers
across the country. Stonefire Naan is
prepared with Ghee (clarified butter)
and fresh buttermilk following a traditional Indian recipe. Stonefire Roti features a flaky texture and the authentic
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taste of traditional Indian roti.
Stonefire Mediterranean Pocket Pita is
baked to have a soft,
chewy texture with a
pocket that will not
split when filled. All
Stonefire Flatbreads
are free of preservatives, artificial colors,
additives, trans fat
and hydrogenated
oils. More info can be
found on the company website at
www.fabulousflatbreads.com.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, known for
their award-winning hand-tossed,
coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones has opened it’s second Florida
location at 11701 Lake Victoria
Gardens Avenue, in Palm Beach
Gardens. Grimaldi’s has over 100-years
of pizza making traditions bakes in
the signature coal burning oven.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opened its first
location in Fort
Myers last year and
is on track to continue to expand in
Florida throughout
2011 and 2012.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
currently has twenty locations across
the US, including
Texas, Nevada, Arizona, and its flagship stores in New York City.
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Sure Strip Tamper-Resistant Food
Packaging from Sabert, is designed to
enhance the safety of packaged food.
The patent pending feature eliminates
the need for heat tunnels and labor
costs. Details at www.sabert.com.
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"We built TUN-DU-REE for scalability
on a hub-and-spoke model. We plan
to have 10 locations in Central Florida
within three years, and 20 in Florida
within five years. Long-term, we want
a TUN-DU-REE on every corner, to
provide diners who need quick service with a choice other than burgers,
fried chicken, sub sandwiches, tacos,
and pizza."
A host of Indian fast casual concepts
have appeared recently, but people
around TUN-DU-REE think it sets itself
apart from the crowd. "We were drawn
to TUN-DU-REE because its product
integrity is unique in fast casual dining.
It's slow-cooked quick service," says
Dylan Johnson of elham&tull, TUNDU-REE's Marketing and PR agency.
"It's different from the other Indian fast
casual concepts that have shown up
because TUN-DU-REE doesn't do
Americanized Indian food. It's authentic Indian food, in a comfortable, fastcasual setting." TUN-DU-REE has locations at 1506 West Kennedy Boulevard
and 3409 West Bay to Bay.
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Tampa, FL - Four years ago, Naval
aviator Patty Bhavahung hung up his
pilot's cap to start an Indian fast casual dining concept called TUN-DUREE. The name is a phonetic spelling
of tandoori and it is emblematic of
Pat's simple goal: to demystify traditional Indian cuisine, making it more
accessible and affordable without
compromising quality. He gathered
family recipes with an emphasis on
authenticity, bought a vending trailer,
and started TUN-DU-REE.
"A lot of people told me that I was
crazy when I started," Pat says, "or said
I needed to adapt my concept to the
American consumer. But I trusted my
gut and that my customers wouldn't
want anything other than a true product, called by its name." The success of
the TUN-DU-REE trailer and now two
locations in South Tampa shows that
customers seem to agree.
TUN-DU-REE thanked their customers with a fourth anniversary celebration, in June with the Triple Tikka
Challenge. The "3TC" is a special event
where challengers try to eat three servings of TUN-DU-REE's signature
Chicken Tikka Masala at the "Crazy
Hot" spice level in thirty minutes.
TUN-DU-REE also offered discounted
prices on its four curries for the duration of the anniversary celebration.
Next for TUN-DU-REE is expansion. Pat says he put two stores so
close to each other to test TUN-DU-
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Jacksonville, FL - BUBBA burger®,
the number one selling retail, frozen
branded burger in America, has opened
the first Original BUBBA burger Grill®
restaurant at 13500 Beach Boulevard in
Jacksonville. The announcement was
made by Billy Morris, president and CEO.
Located on the southwest corner of
Beach and Hodges Boulevards, this is
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additional BUBBA burger Grill® locations are under construction in
Jacksonville and will open this summer.
"We are excited to open the first of
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spent years developing the BUBBA
burger Grill and we are pleased to now
serve great BUBBAs, fries and other
menu items to our existing fans and
introduce our great-tasting BUBBAs to
new guests."
Original BUBBA burger Grill® is a
fast casual restaurant chain featuring a
menu centered around all varieties of
the premium BUBBA burger® – or
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Orlando is now under new management. Located at 60 South Ivanhoe
Boulevard, the hotel can be reached at
407.425.4455.
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3 Sisters Chocolate, the AwardWinning Custom Cake Bakery and
Chocolatier, Jacksonville, FL., has introduced its Blended Gold Gourmet
Coffee. This gourmet coffee is the same
coffee used to make the drinks from our
chocolate bar such as Hot Mochas,
Buzzed Milkshakes, Espressos and
Chocolate Shots. 3 Sisters Chocolate
Blended Gold Coffee is a 100% Arabica
state expansion. The high-energy
leader plans to blend the best of
Bennigan’s storied past with the exciting new re-engineering and
enhancements the brand’s
new owners have made over
the past two years. “We’re
embracing the past yet
unlocking the value, vibe
and energy that originally
made Bennigan’s among
t h e b e s t b ra n d s i n t h e
casual theme space,” said
Mangiamele. “It’s all about
providing legendary service,
craveable food, and creating
a fun, exciting atmosphere
that guests rave about. We’re
firing up growth and are absolutely
committed to returning this iconic
brand to its rightful place at the top of
casual dining.” With about 100 restaurants open and under development in
the U.S. and 10 other countries,
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of the concept, including menus, bar
offerings, uniforms, logos and other
brand identity elements.
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coffee with medium body and low acidity. Blended Gold is available in one
pound packages and offered as whole
bean or ground. “Our Blended Gold
Gourmet Coffee is a five-bean blend
that uses a unique two-phase roasting
process. The result is a vibrantly rich,
well-balanced gourmet coffee that customers already enjoy in our chocolate
bar drinks”, said Jeff
Guy, President. “After
listening to our customers, it became
obvious that 3 Sisters
Chocolate needed to
offer our proprietary
blend coffee as a
stand-alone product”.
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Restaurant and retail franchising
veteran Paul M. Mangiamele has
joined Bennigan’s Franchising Co. as
President & CEO. Mangiamele, 58,
previously served as President & CEO
of Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, a fast casuRed
al Mexican chain. At Salsarita’s - which
marked his return to
the restaurant industry after serving as a
senior executive at
two international
franchising retailers
- he led operations,
sales and unit econ o m i c i m p r ov e ments that positioned the chain for
Paul M. Mangiamele
accelerated multi-
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Manager’s Red Book, National
Restaurant Association, 2011
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Matthew’s Restaurant and many others.
Second Harvest provides food and groceries to the hungry in 18 North Florida
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New business opportunities in Florida’s foodservice industry.
Now Open
◆ BRENDY’S, 12369 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, 33437
◆ OLD PLACE ASIAN BISTRO & BAR
2885 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, 33483
◆ TUDOR HOUSE RESTAURANT
1111 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139-4604
◆ TODD ENGLISH BURGER, 1111 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ RIB CITY, 10431 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, 33928
◆ YOGURLICIOUS, 9750 Dani Sr Ste 300, Ft. Myers, 33966
◆ YOGURT MOUNTAIN SELF-SERVE FROZEN YOGURT, 1526
Cortez Road West, Bradenton, 34207-1427
◆ TACKY JACKS, 3901 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, 32408
◆ POLYESTERS PLATFORMS NIGHTCLUB
99 SE 1st Ave, Boca Raton, 33132
◆ 5 NAPKIN BURGER, 455 Lincoln Rd, Miami, 33139-3002
◆ K LOUNGE, 168 SE 1st Street, Miami, 33131
◆ MON AMI SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN RESTAURANT
929 S. Bay St., Eustis, 32726
◆ CG BURGERS
4320 N State Road 7, Coral Springs, 33073-3817
◆ THE ZINGERS DELI, 7132 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, 33433
◆ BRICKELL BRIDGE BISTRO & BAR
500 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131
◆ FABULOUS PITA, 6434 Naples Blvd. Ste 404, Naples, 34109
◆ BERNWOOD GRILLE
25221 Bernwood Drive Ste 12, Bonita Springs, 34135
◆ CGRAPE RESTAURANT
11902 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 34135
◆ JACK’S SUB SHACK, 12136 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, 33025
◆ SHINJU BUFFET, 14838 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 33027
◆ CHAMELEON MEXICAN, 1721 Main St, Ft. Lauderdale, 33326
◆ 5TH FLOOR CAFE, 100 SE 3rd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301
◆ YOGURLICIOUS, 9120 W Commercial Blvd, Ft. Myers, 33351
◆ CAFE PANINI, 7326 Royal Palm, Margate, 33063-6803
◆ MAX’S HARVEST, 169 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, 33444
◆ PALM DINER, 9860 S Military Trail, Boynton Beach, 33436
◆ MARA RESTAURANT, 1132 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, 33460
◆ M BAR, 1301 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301
◆ MAJE CAFÈ, 1110 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131
◆ BULLDOG BURGER, 15400 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, 33160
◆ SMOKIN TUNA SALOON REST & BAR
4 Charles Street, Key West, 33040-6504
◆ THE VILLAGE DOOR RESTAURANT
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, 32550
◆ BOARDWALK GRILL AND SPORTS BAR
126 Island Way, Clearwater, 33767
◆ DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL
3969 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, 33160-4125
◆ KATE O’BRIEN’S IRISH EATERY & PUB
112 E. 1st St, Sanford, 32771
◆ NICK’S ITALIAN KITCHEN (opening by mid July)
100 S Eola Drive Ste 105, Orlando, 32885
◆ THE PRICKLY PEAR (opening by mid July)
100 S Eola Drive, Orlando, 32885
◆ ETERNITY COFFEE ROASTERS & LOUNGE
117 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, 33131
◆ CASA DIP PEPE ITALIAN RISTORANTE
189 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, 33444
◆ LA BAS BISTRO RESTAURANT
360 E McNab Rd, Pompano Beach, 33060
◆ BGR BURGER JOINT, 232 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 33134
◆ GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA (2nd FL location), 11701 Lake Victoria
Gardens Ave Ste 3101, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
◆ 51 SUPPER CLUB & LOUNGE, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave
Ste 3102, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
◆ THE DIRTY MARTINI, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave Ste 2105,
Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
◆ PARIS IN TOWN - LE BISTRO, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave
Ste 4101, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
◆ LEE ROY SELMON’S, 34200 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, 34684
◆ D’ORO PALAZZO ITALIAN CUISINE
2200 Posner Blvd., Davenport, 33837-3634
◆ OZZI SUSHI BAR MIAMI, 200 SE 1st Street, Miami, 33131
◆ EL VATO TAQUILA & TACO BAR, 1010 S Miami Ave, Miami, 33130
◆ OCEANSIDE BEACH GRILL
1848 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, 32136
◆ CYCLONES TEX MEX CANTINA
1222 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, 32250
◆ SWEET TOPPINGS, 337 SE 15 Terrace, Deerfield Beach, 33441
◆ FANTASY TROPICAL CLUB
2755 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, 33069
◆ BRU’S ROOM, 1725 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, 34994
◆ ESPANOLA SPANISH CUISINE
500 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, 32174
◆ ZAXBY’S (14th NE FL location)
9612 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32257
◆ FRANK & STEINS EATERY & PUB
150 S. Magnolia Ave, Orlando, 32801
◆ MIN FANG d/b/a Sino 1 Chinese & Sushi
2508 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, 32822
◆ BUMBLES, 6400 International Dr Ste 103, Orlando, 32819
◆ COOKS BUFFET CAFE / BAKERY
704 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, 32720
◆ WHICH WICH (opening by mid July)
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Ste 64, Orlando, 32819
◆ POLONZA BISTRO, 286 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, 32502
◆ JERSEY MIKE’S, 4020 14th Street W, Bradenton, 34205
◆ PITA PIT, 500 N. 3rd St. North, Jacksonville Beach, 32250
◆ TABU - Bistro European Food, 1060 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131
◆ SONIC, 2425 NE 8th Street, Homestead, 33033
◆ PATRICK’S (moved), 1481 Main St, Sarasota, 34236
◆ U-SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT
5800 US Highway 17/92 Ste 1021, Casselberry, 32707
◆ THE HAMMOCKS RESTAURANT
3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, 33040
◆ THE MADHOUSE HOOKAH LOUNGE/CLUB
10150 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246
◆ END ZONE SPORTS BAR
1209 W. University Ave., Gainesville, 32601
◆ 407 CAFE, 9161 Narcoossee Rd Ste 108, Orlando, 32827
◆ FIREWOOD BAR-B-QUE, 1801 State Road 559, Polk City, 33868
◆ CASA VALLARTA, 1595 Silver Star Rd Ste 6, Ocoee, 32804
◆ RANDY’S PARADISE SHRIMP CO
25010 Bernwood Ave, Bonita Springs, 34108
◆ PIZZERIA RUSTICA, 1675 SW 107th Ave., Miami, 33162
◆ AUNT CATFISH’S FISH CAMP CAFE
1702 N. Woodland Blvd, Deland, 32720
◆ GNARLY SURF BAR AND GRILL
114 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, 32169
◆ NOVE KITCHEN & BAR, 1750 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, 33132
◆ NEMESIS URBAN BISTRO, 1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, 33136
◆ HOT N JUICY CRAWFISH, 7572 W. Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, 32819
◆ GOTCHA PIZZA, 8154 McNab Rd, Lauderhill, 33068
◆ POPPY’S TIME OUT SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
4300 Legendary Drive Ste 200, Destin, 32541
◆ YOBE FROZEN YOGURT
305 State Road 312 Ste 12, St. Augustine, 32086
◆ YOBE FROZEN YOGURT, 119 Bartram Oaks Walk, St Johns, 32255
◆ BUBBA GUMP, 14059 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 32541-3337
◆ SOMO’S DELI, 209 Circle St, Sebring, 33870
◆ CONFUCIO EXPRESS, 2982 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove, 33129
◆ LOTUS MIAMI, 9487 Harding Ave, Surfside, 33154
◆ SLAPSHOT BAR & GRILL
3299 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs, 33065
◆ SMOKEHOUSE GRILL
9908 Yamato Rd Ste 112, Boca Raton, 33434
◆ RENAGADES, 600 Village Blvd, West Palm Beach, 33409
◆ HOTT LEGGS, 2471 E Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale, 33308
◆ YOGURTLAND, 3359 A Sheridan St., Hollywood, 33021
◆ ZONE 5 COFFEE & BIKES
1415 Timberlane Rd Ste 309, Tallahassee, 32312
◆ MUSCLE MAKER GRILL, 3252 NE 1st Ave Ste 110 F, Miami, 33131
◆ OZZI SUSHI, 200 SE 1st St., Miami, 33131
◆ KEY LARGO SUB & PUB, 99246 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, 33037
◆ RHOKKOH’S FRAZEN YOGURT
200 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, 32114
◆ BAD BOB’S BBQ (out of Tenn)
4520 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale, 33308
◆ CRUISERS GRILL (4th location)
9734 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, 32246-4468
◆ SPIN ULTRA LOUNGE, 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432-3937
◆ THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL
504 W Geoffery St, St. Augustine, 32086
◆ LIT CIGARS TOBACCO & WINE BAR
4061 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, 33146
◆ DIG DOING IT GREEN
5199 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33484
◆ FAMOUS MARKET DELI & BAKERY
1424 N State Road 7, Margate, 33063
◆ BIG MAN’S BAR-B-Q, 7499 NE 2 Ave, Miami, 33138
◆ CHURRASCARIA
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, 32819
◆ YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT SHOPPE
8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, 33625
1900 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 34102
2418 Jim Redman Pkwy, Plant City, 33566
◆ ROUND BOYS GRILL
11629 SanJose Blvd Ste8, Jacksonville, 32223
◆ BILLIE’S I, 2525 S A1A, Melbourne Beach, 32951
◆ PITA PLACE, 2037 NE 36 St, Lighthouse Point, 33064
◆ TAQUERIA OLGY’S #2, 5222 North W St Ste 1, Pensacola, 32505
◆ THE BLACK SHEEP PUB AND EATERY
890 Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, 32176
◆ BURGERFI, 6 S. Ocean Drive, Delray Beach, 33483
◆ CHURROMANIA, 7535 SW 88TH St Ste F, Miami, 33156
◆ THE FRESH MARKET, 20409 S. State Road 7, Boca Raton, 33498
◆ LASPADA’S ORIGINAL HOAGIES
1495 - D SE 17th St, Ft. Lauderdale, 33316
◆ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
19009 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, 32757
◆ COWGIRL KITCHEN MARKET
3005 E. Co. Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, 32459
◆ WOK MASTERS BY MOY (opening 3 locations)
6907 Red Rd, South Miami, 33143
◆ LIZARRAN TAPAS AND MORE
65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, 33009
◆ NICK’S NEW HAVEN STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR (by mid July ),
2240 NW 19th St Ste 904, Boca Raton, 33431
◆ ORIGINAL BUBBA BURGER GRILL
13500 Beach Blvd. Ste 25, Jacksonville, 32224
◆ SWEET TOMATOES, 3236 Rolling Oaks Blvd, Kissimmee, 34747
◆ SWEET TOMATOES, 512 North Highway 27, Lady Lake, 32159
◆ SMYCHA’S, 22 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ JO JO’S TACOS, 217 E Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33334
◆ SURF CAFE, 9301 Collins Ave, Surfside, 33154
◆ TAORMINA, 1040 Bayview Dr, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304
◆ BLU TAVERN, 1635 Wells Road, Orange Park, 32073
◆ MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ WHISKEY BAR
3572 St. Johns Ave, Avondale, 32205
◆ SOUP’S ON!, 1526 Kings St, Jacksonville, 32204
◆ TABITHA’S TEA, 2052 Badlands Drive, Brandon, 33511
◆ MICHELLE’S CAKES GALORE BAKERY & CAFÈ
12029 E U.S. 92, Seffner, 33584
◆ FRESHLEY’S CAFE, 5420 N Florida Ave., Tampa, 33604
◆ KURDI’S FRESH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
777 N Ashley St, Tampa, 33602
◆ STACY’S GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES
10335 Cross Creek Blvd. Ste C, Tampa, 33647
◆ KANE STEAKHOUSE, 431 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ RANDY’S PARADISE SHRIMP
25010 Bernwood Drive (off Old 41 Road), Bonita Springs, 34135
◆ 801 CITY GRILL, 801 W. Montrose St., Clermont, 34711
◆ LE CHOCOLATIER AND MORE - Lebanese Cuisine
601 Del Prado Blvd. North, Cape Coral, 33909
◆ YEP IT’S YOGURT! (opening by Mid July)
121 Howland Blvd Ste 103, Deltona, 32738
◆ B.C. PIZZA (opens by July 15th)
99 Eglin Parkway NE Ste 23, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548
◆ MR. ROBOTO’S WING SHOP
2043 W Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, 32304
◆ THE LOCAL CRAFT FOOD & DRINK
150 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, 33134
◆ SALTY RIVER SPORTSBAR AND GRILLE
9527 Regency Square Blvd. Ste. 108, Jacksonville, 32225
◆ CITY HALL, 2004 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33137
◆ KUKARAMAKARA, 1250 S Miami Ave, Miami, 33130
◆ SEATTLE’S BEST COFFEE CAFÈ AND CUBAN CORNER
600 Terminal Drive, Ft Lauderdale, 33315-3618
◆ LANCASTER’S, 122 East 4th Avenue, Mount Dora, 32757
◆ PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR, 218 Duval St, Key West, 33040
◆ SARA’S CREPE CAFE
#100 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
◆ COFFEE CULTURE, 3822 Newberry Road, Gainesville, 32607
◆ PRESS 101 SANDWICH AND WINE BAR
1601 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, 33801
◆ KEN’S CEDAR KEYSIDE DINER
490 Dock Street, Cedar Key, 32625-5168
◆ MANNY’S ORIGINAL CHOPHOUSE
1100 3rd St. S.W., Winter Haven, 33880
◆ BARU URBANO, 11402 NW 41 Street 100-102, Doral, 33178
◆ JONNY RENO’S WATERFRONT GRILLE AND WATERING HOLE
(July), 800 Second Ave. N.E, St. Petersburg, 33701
◆ INDIGENOUS RESTAURANT, 239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, 34236
◆ KILLER B’S OLDE VILLAGE CAFE
630 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Village, 32922
◆ HIGH BAR, 1111 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139
◆ BISHOP LOUNGE, 512 Seabreeze, Daytona Beach, 32118
◆ ZAXBY’S (Franchise), 9612 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32246
◆ LONGBOARDS, 519 Clematis, West Palm Beach, 33401
◆ BANKS SPORTS BAR, 5959 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, 34997
Under Construction
◆ FIREHOUSE SUBS, 3251 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, 34787, Jul ’11
◆ ITALIAN ICE CREAM STORE
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, 33609, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FOODZ CAFE
9704 Clintmoore Rd. A-108, Boca Raton, 33496, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ RIVALS SPORTS GRILL
413 Mary Esther Cutoff, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ EAST LAKE CAFE / JACKSON STREET BISTRO
3430 East Lake Road Ste 3, Palm Harbor, 34685, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ PHILIPPE CHOW
200 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, 33432, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ GIRAFFA’S - the Brazilian Rest Co. (1st US location)
1817 N.E. 123rd Street, North Miami, 33181-2805, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ NAKED PIZZA, 125 Red Bug Rd, Winter Sprgs, 32708, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BRU’S ROOM
10060 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, 33024, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ SAUCY SPOON (moving from old location)
322 Alexander St., Mount Dora, 32757, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ APPLEBEE’S, 1200 SR 70 East, Okeechobee, 34972, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ YALAHA BAKERY
1213 N Orange Ave, Orlando, 32804, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BORINUEN RESTAURANT
888 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee, 34759, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ LABONTE RESTAURANT
4563 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 32839, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BROTHERS PIZZA CO.
7014 Harbor Heights Drive, Orlando, 32835, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MR. FANTASTIC’S GOURMET ITALIAN ICE (retail)
10406 Sparrow Landing Way, Orlando, 32832, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ PALMA RESTAURANT
5401 S. Kirkman Rd Ste 310, Orlando, 32819, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ OL’ KOUNTRY CAFE
42 W. Myers Blvd., Mascotte, 34753, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CAKES BY FAYE & LIZ, 616 S. Bay St., Eustis, 32726, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CORNER PUB & LOUNGE
1996 N. County Road 452, Eustis, 32726, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ KAPOW! NOODLE BAR
432 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
7002 Gunn Highway, Tampa, 33625, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BILLY’S CAFE
859 E State Road 434, Winter Springs, 32708, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ STERLING ROOM STEAKS & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
230 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, 32714, Aug 2011
◆ THE LAZY GECKO TACO BAR
9300 Hwy 98 West, Sandestin, 32550, Jul ’11
◆ IZZIBAN SUSHI
962 14th Lane, Vero Beach, 32960, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ BOLD CITY GRILL
10605 Deerwood Park Boulevard, Jacksonville, 32256, Oct ’11
◆ SCARFONE’S - coal fired pizza restaurant
15601 Sheridan St, Davie, 33331-3490, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, 32233, Nov ’11
◆ PETE’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA
425 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, 33704, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ WORLD OF BEER
100 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg, 33701, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ TEXAS DE BRAZIL EXPRESS
200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Ste. 500 A, Miami, 33131, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ TEXAS DE BRAZIL
2455 E Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33306, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ YOGURT LANE
801 S University Dr. Ste A-105, Plantation, 33324, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL
1430 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, 32207, Jul ’11
◆ HIBACHI BUFFET, 2313 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, 34997, Jul ’11
◆ KINGFISH BISTRO
2124 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804-5318, Jul ’11
◆ SERENDIPITY, 1102 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 33139, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ BRIO PIZZA & PASTA
4980 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, 32940, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
(in the new massive construction)
12801 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, 33323, Jan - Feb 2012
◆ BARBERITOS - a Southwestern Grille & Cantina
1513 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, 32034, Jul-Aug ’11
1811 Town Center Blvd. Ste 206, Jacksonville, 32217, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CHARTER GIRL OYSTER BAR & GRILL
785 Port Leon Drive, St Marks, 32327, Jul-Aug ’11
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5149-A Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, 32205, Jul-Aug ’11
10195 Baymeadows Road Ste 135, Jacksonville, 32256, Aug ’11
◆ NEMISIS GREEN URBAN BISTRO
1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, 33136, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE EXPERIENCE
3454 NW 47th Ave, Coconut Creek, 33063, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR
5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BRU’S ROOM SPORTS GRILL
To come when available, Pembroke Pines, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ NEWKS EXPRESS CAFE
1400 Village Square Blvd, Tallahassee, 32312, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ WESTSHORE BBQ & SOUTHERN CATERING
1508 N Hubert Ave, Tampa, 33607, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ JIMMY’S TACOS (in a truck now to open a location soon)
318 Tamiami Trail Ste 117, Punta Gorda, 33950, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BURRITO BOARDER, 12908 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 33618,
Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BIG WAHOO, 201 McDonalds St, Lakewood, 33803, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ TOP THAT YOGURT, 10069 SW 72 St, Miami, 33173, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ZAXBY’S, 423 N Hwy 19, Palatka, 32177, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS
9050 SW 136 St, Miami, 33176, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO
1750 Congress Ave Ste 600, Boynton Beach, 33424, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO
514 North Highway 27/441, The Villages, 32159, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO, Ft LauderdaleHollywood Int’l Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, 33315, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SKEWED SUSHI
6950 US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie, 34952-1424, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ REAL LAMB GRILL
17695 SW 272nd St, Miami, 33031, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FLAME CAFFE AND GRILL
447 Espaniola Way, Miami Beach, 33139, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ASIAN SAUCEBOX, 5535 S Williamson Blvd. Main Level 652,
Port Orange, 32128, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE CHEESE COURSE CORAL SPRINGS
2866 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, 33065, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE CHEESE COURSE PINE CREST
11355 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, 33156, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CEVICHE’S MARKET, 7780 NW 44th St, Sunrise, 33351, Nov ’11
◆ FIRST WATCH
11113 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32256, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ FIRST WATCH
1568 Bella Cruz Drive, The Villages, 32162, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FIRST WATCH
Bee Ridge & Cattlemen Roads, Sarasota, 34233, Jan - Feb 2012
◆ FIRST WATCH
Marsh Landing Parkway, Jacksonville Beach, 32250, Dec ’11
◆ BAYRIDGE SUSHI
3680 Avalon Park Blvd, Avalon Park, 32828, October - 2011
◆ LA CREPERIE CAFE
101 N. Ocean Dr, Hollywood, 33019, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ OLD WORLD PIZZA, 15794 SE 56th St, Miami, 33175, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE BIG MANSION
1218 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, 32901, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE BULL CAFE & BAR
18 A SW 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32601, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE COUNTER
4200 Northwest 21st Street, Miami, 33166, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ OLIVE GARDEN, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero, 33928, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ GARDEN RESTAURANT
One Legoland Way, Winter Haven, 33884, October - 2011
◆ OH-LA-LA
3099 Cypress Creek Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33309, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ HURRICANE WINGS
4075 State Route 7, Lake Worth, 33449, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ EXPRESSAMANTE ILLY CAFÈ
1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, 33132, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ KING JERK & GRILL RESTAURANT
161 N.E. 183 St., Miami, 33179, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ AVENUE D - a Jazz & Blues Club
2 East Flagler, Miami, 33131, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SONIC DRIVE-IN
17 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, 33304, Aug ’11
◆ SONIC DRIVE-IN, US Highway 1, Sebastian, 32958, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SUSHI ROCK, 2199 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ROUGE WORLD CUISINE
3957 163rd St, N. Miami Beach, 33160, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ PDQ FRESH FOOD FAST -a new restaurant concept, 2207 S.
Dale Mabry Highway, South Tampa, 33629, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ NAPA’S STONE-FIRED DRAFT HOUSE
100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, 32801, Jul-Aug ’11
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◆ SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
102 Cedar St, Melrose, 32666, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE FRESH MARKET
400 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE FRESH MARKET
1800 West Ave, South Miami Beach, 33139, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CARMINES TRATTORIA
11745 Sherrie Lane, Miami, 33183, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CADILLAC RANCH
11735 Sherrie Lane, Miami, 33183, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CANTINA LAREDO
4414 SW College Rd., Ocala, 34474, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CRAVE - American and Sushi
358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 33146, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ RISING ROLL GOURMET
600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, 32306, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SOUTHERN CHARM
1712 Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, 32641, Sept - 2011
◆ HIGH CONCEPT RESTAURANT to be named
9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, Jan - 2012
◆ ST. REGIS WINE BAR
9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, Jan - 2012
◆ WILDFIRE KITCHEN & GRILL
10361 W. Sample, Pompano Bch, 33065, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BACKSTRETCH KITCHEN AT CALDER
21001 N.W. 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens
◆ BOARDWALK FRIES & BURGERS
E. Colonial Dr & Maguire Blvd, Orlando, 32803, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ GHIOTTONE a fine dining Italian restaurant
538 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SEASONS 52
8930 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 34108, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ SEASONS 52
5096 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, 32246, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ KING FISH BISTRO, 2124 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, 32804, Jul ’11
◆ GYROVILLE
1478C E 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, 33312, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ GYROVILLE
2240 NW 19th Street Ste 1101 B, Boca Raton, 33431, Jul ’11
◆ TASTI D-LITE
11757-9 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 32246, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BROTHER JIMMY’S BBQ
900 S Miami Ave. Ste 137, Miami, 33130, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ BUFFALO WILD WINGS
8441 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, 34201, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ TIJUANA FLATS
17501 Preserve Walk Lane, New Tampa, 33647, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ TIJUANA FLATS
2127 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, 34207, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ CRISTOF’S ON MCGREGOR Rest & Ice Cream Shop in back,
McGregor & Royal Palm Square Blvds, Ft. Myers, 33907
Sept-Oct ’11
◆ YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR
1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Aug - 2011
Under New Management
◆ AGAVE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
81901 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, 33036
◆ FILIPPO’S PIZZERIA
6392 N Lockwood Rdg Rd, Sarasota, 34243-2531
◆ DOGMA GRILL, 7030 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33138
◆ RIKKA ASIAN BISTRO, 1541 International Pky, Lake Mary, 32746
◆ THAI HUT GARDEN
109 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, 32547
◆ WOODY’S BBQ, 1340 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 32765
◆ CLOCK FAMILY RESTAURANTS
5317 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, 33542
◆ NELL’S COUNTRY KITCHEN (changed from Nell’s Restaurant),
US Hwy 129, Branford, 32008
◆ OMPHOY OCEAN RESORT
2842 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, 33480
◆ DOUBLETREE BY HILTON Orlando Downtown
60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando, 32804
◆ STATION 400, 400 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, 34236
◆ MOQUILA, 99 SE Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432
◆ CAPT’S TAVERN, 115 Main St, Daytona Beach, 32118
◆ SEAFOOD & CHOWDER HOUSE, 862 Fifth Ave S, Naples, 34102
◆ ROADSIDE TAVERN, 3400 S. Nova Road, Port Orange, 32129
◆ BAGEL MARKET, 7562 W Commercial Blvd, Lauderhill, 33319
◆ BROOKLYN CRUST PIZZA
2550 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33409
◆ DOGMA GRILL, 7030 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33301
◆ PIZZA RESTAURANT (re-opening soon under new
management), 827 C West Lancaster Rd, Orlando, 32809
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◆ SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
519 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, 33401, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ POE’S TAVERN
363 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, 32233, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ YOGURLICIOUS
3398 Forum Blvd St 116, Ft. Myers, 33905, Jul ’11
◆ DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT
11338 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, 33027, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ THE BE OUR GUEST RESTAURANT
1675 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, 32830, Oct - Nov 2012
◆ UMAMI’S BURGER, NE 40th, Miami, 33137, Dec - 2011
◆ ALABAMA JOE’S FRONT ROW SPORTS THEATER & GRILLE,
8794 Boynton Bch Blvd. Ste 101, Boynton Bch, 33472, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MILLER’S ALE HOUSE
34906 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 32541, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ THE PIG BAR-B-QUE, 14985 Old St. Augustine Rd. Ste 108,
Jacksonville, 32258, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ROSSOPOMODORO PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
401 E Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ SHULA’S BAR & GRILL
11000 Terminal Access Rd, Ft. Myers, 33913, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BAYRIDGE SUSHI
3680 Avalon Park East Blvd, Avalon Park, 32828, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ BOJANGLES’ FAMOUS CHICKEN ’N BISCUITS
4100 13th Street, St. Cloud, 34769, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BOJANGLES’ FAMOUS CHICKEN ’N BISCUITS
3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, 34787, October - 2011
◆ WAKAME
104 Bartram Oaks Walk Ste 108, St Johns, 32255, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ INDIGENOUS, 239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, 34236, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SONOMA DRAUGHT HOUSE
100 S Eola Drive, Orlando, 32885, Jul ’11
◆ SONNY’S BBQ
738 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, 33991-1914, Jul ’11
◆ LES PETIT PLEASURES - a French bakery
2120 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804, Jul ’11
◆ LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE
13130 City Station Dr., Jacksonville, 32218-7225, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ TACO VIDA FRESH MARKET GRILL
11401 N.W. 12th Street, Miami, 33172, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ 4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE (3rd location)
1855 W State Road 434 Ste 230, Longwood, 32750, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ EUROPA BISTRO EXPRESS
13586 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando, 32837, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FIRE BAR & GRILL
3023 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, 33609, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ DUNKIN’ DONUTS
8951 Bonita Beach Road, Naples, 34135, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ OCEAN BLUES SARASOTA - dining, dancing
1936 Hillview Street, Sarasota, 34273, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ROTHMAN’S PRIME STEAK & SEAFOOD GRILL
7500 International Dr, Orlando, 32819, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SAGA, 14960 Main St, Alachua, 32615-8591, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CHICAGO CUISINE
5749 W. Irlo Bronson, Kissimmee, 34746, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MAROONS RESTAURANT and Lounge, to come when
available, Jacksonville, 32256, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ LE RECIF RESTAURANT, P.O. Box 406
Mailing address for now, Windermere, 34786, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MARU RESTAURANT, 400 N Entrance Rd, Sanford, 32771, Jul ’11
◆ AVENTURA BAGELWORKS
18729 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33180, Aug ’11
◆ BRICKYARD PIZZERIA PIZZA & PASTA
1216 N Monroe St Ste 2, Tallahassee, 32303, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ICE CREAM PALACE
12789 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, 32828, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FLLB RESTAURANT, 999 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft.
Lauderdale, 33304, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ GRINGOS LOCOS, 22 E. Washington St, Orlando, 32801, Aug ’11
◆ THE POOLHOUSE GRILL
4196 S University Dr, Davie, 33328, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MARIA’S OLD FLORIDA REST
17979 San Carlos Blvd, Ft. Myers, 33931, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BRAZA BRAZILLIAN STEAKHOUSE
To come when available, Sarasota, 34236, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SAKURA SAKI & MARTINI BAR
321 Woolbright, Boynton Beach, 33435, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ SHULA BURGER (new concept) in the Holiday Isle Resort,
84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 33036, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ JEFF’S SALAD BAR
To come when available, Sarasota, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ NAW’S SUSHI AND FAST FOOD
7120 Hogan Rd Ste 7, Jacksonville, 32216, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE
894 SW 190th Ave, Pembroke Pines, 33029, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE
4907 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville, 32246, Jul-Aug ’11
JULY 2011
◆ PINKBERRY, 4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, 32839, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ PINKBERRY
4951 International Drive Ste 42A, Orlando, 32819, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BUFFALO WILD WINGS, 2455 W. International Speedway Blvd,
Daytona Beach, 32114-1117, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ASIAN INSPIRED BISTRO & LOUNGE
920 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 33139, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE ENGLISH TAP & BEER GARDENS
5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 33486-1004, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ HIGH TIDE RESTAURANT
745 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, 32301, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ PIZZERIA RUSTICA
50 Biscayne Blvd CU-6, Miami, 33132, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ KOPPA LOUNGE
3802 N University Dr, Sunrise, 33351, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ TAP 42 BAR
SW 1st St & Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ DAPUR ASIAN TAPAS & LOUNGE
1620 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, 33305, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ EGG & DART, 4029 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, 33127, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ VIC & ANGELO’S
150 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 33139, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ DAVE & BUSTER’S INC
8986 International Drive, Orlando, 32819, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MENCHIES FROZEN YOGURT
1866 N. Young Circle - Ste 7, Hollywood, 33020, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ MENCHIES FROZEN YOGURT, 5100 PGA Boulevard Ste 109,
Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FLAMESTONE AMERICAN GRILL
4009 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, 34677, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BLUEPOINT SEAFOOD MARKET
99 Eglin Parkway NE Ste, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ WORLD YOGURTS
3932 Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, 33442, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CREPE COURSE
801 S University Dr. Ste B-126, Plantation, 33324, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ YOGURT MOUNTAIN SELF-SERVE FROZEN YOGURT, 777 East
Merritt Causeway Ste 115, Merritt Island, 32952, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ THE MEAT HOUSE - gourmet butcher (1st of 3 opening)
669 Orange Ave, Winter Park, 32789, Jul ’11
◆ COOL DE SAC - family style rest & childrens play areas
12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, 33323, Jan - Feb 2012
◆ CG BURGERS/CARMINE’S COAL FIRED PIZZA
358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 33146, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ TUTTI FRUTTI
19000 block of Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, 33180, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ LATIN FUSION CAFE AND BAR
20 W. Flagler, West Palm Beach, 33130, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ FIVE POINTS BAR & GRILL
1400 Main Street, Sarasota, 34236, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ EAT HERE ISLAND BISTRO
1888 Main St, Sarasota, 34236, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ THE DE LAND STOCKYARD
to come when available, De Land, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ RUSSO’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA AND COAL-FIRED ITALIAN
KITCHEN, 14910 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 33328, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ISLAND BISTRO, 1888 Main St., Sarasota, 34236, Nov-Dec ’11
◆ BENNIGAN’S, 6324 Int’l Dr, Orlando, 32819, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ BLUE GILL QUALITY FOODS
1301 SW 13th Street Ste A, Gainesville, 32608, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
1489 S.E. 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, 33316, Jul-Aug ’11
17501 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, 33647, Jul-Aug ’11
7560 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 32819, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ARMANDO’S RESTAURANT
463 W. New England Ave, Winter Park, 32789, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ ZORA FRESCA
800 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 33062, Oct-Nov ’11
◆ FRITZ & FRANZ BIERHAUS
2861 E Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33308, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ CAROLINA ALE HOUSE
8669 NW 36th St, Miami, 33166, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ OCEAN BUFFET EATERY
1854 S. Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, 32119, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ BURGER 21
11777 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33618, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ RUDY THAI, 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, 32073, Sept-Oct ’11
◆ BOUTIQUE WINE BAR
100 S. Dixie Highway, Stuart, 34994, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ DENNY’S
35647 US HWY 27 North, Haines City, 33845, Aug-Sept ’11
◆ SPANISH RESTAURANT, 3531 NE 2 Ave, Miami, 33137, Jul-Aug ’11
◆ ARTURO’S VENEZULAN RESTAURANT
1455 NW 107th Avenue, Miami, 33172, Jul ’11
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What’sGoing On
because the have fillings rolled in
oven-baked flour tortillas and then
twisted. Dipped in batter and lightly
fried makes them a choice for a snack.
Visit Ruiz Foods can be found online at
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Imperial’s new Open
Pot Fryers are designed to
extend oil life. The frypot
design is deep and
wide and open so
there are no
obstructions
for cleaning.
The frypot
shape and the
positioning of
the infrared burners outside of
the frypot create a true cold zone
below the frying area. For more
detailed information visit them at
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of light, flaky fillo dough, the shells are
fully baked, ready to fill and garnish.
They’re great for high-volume service
banquets, buffets and catering
whether serving appetizers or desserts.
In addition to the traditional variety,
Mini Fillo Shells are also available in
savory flavors—tomato, spinach,
black bean and corn for
creating colorful
appetizers.
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can also
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themes,
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favorite teams by coordinating fillings
and shell colors. Visit the website at
www.athenfoods.com/foodservice for
more information.
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desserts remaining popular throughout 2011, according to the National
Re s t a u ra n t A s s o c i a t i o n’s 2 0 1 1
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Mini Fillo Shells help keep foodservice
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Always developing new product
solutions that enable operators to capitalize on the latest menu trends,
Nemco Food Equipment has expanded its line of PotatoKutter blade modules to include the new “tornadic”
Chip Twister cut. Both the manually
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addition to the Chip Twister, each
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to have 500 restaurants
in the next few years.
International expansion is also part of
Smashburger's plans
for continued growth
as the restaurant operator aims to become
the number one global
"better burger" brand.
Smashburger can be
found on the internet at
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Smashburger has partnered with
Jim Crossen of American Food
Services Group, LLC, Jacksonville, to
expand Smashburger
operations in Florida
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restaurants in 2011,
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Burger 21, Tampa, a fast casual,
chef-inspired burger and shake concept founded in 2010, announced
plans to open its second location in fall
2011 at 11777 N. Dale Mabry Highway
in Tampa. “The success of Burger 21
has exceeded our initial projections,
and we’re very excited to move forward
with growing the concept and offering
our affordably priced gourmet burgers
and shakes to the masses,” said Mark
Johnston, CEO of Front Burner Brands,
parent company of Burger 21. “We are
focused on opening our second Burger
21 location and preparing for franchising opportunities while fielding a large
amount of interest from prospects.”
The second Burger 21 location will be
approximately 3,500 square feet and
seat 98 customers. The announcement
comes six months after the first Burger
21 location opened in Tampa
(Westchase area) at 9664 West
Linebaugh Ave. in November 2010.
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more than 80,000 burgers, hotdogs
and salads to date. Also, Dan Stone was
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known for its Dixie® brand, is now
offering their newly
designed EasyNap®
Dispenser Tower, the
latest addition to the
company’s suite of
EasyNap high-capacity napkin dispensers.
Designed for maximizing operational efficiency, waste reduction and hygiene, the single-serve napkin dispenser offers foodservice operators an aesthetically pleasing solution
that helps enhance the overall customer experience. In addition to the
various EasyNap dispenser options,
including the original tower, countertop, tabletop and in-counter models,
the new design for the EasyNap Tower
holds up to 1,000 napkins, nearly five
times that of a traditional dispenser.
Available with stand or wall mount, the
new Tower model is designed to meet
the needs of operators with minimal
storage or counter space.
Smoked Olive Oil is now available
from The Smoked Olive. “Our naturally smoked olive oils are a perfect complement to a wide array of foods.”
“They’re always a hit drizzled on steaks
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& chops ... an outrageous combination
with oysters & shrimp and with roasted
Noted Fort Lauderdale restauravegetables, tofu or even scrambled
teur Jack Mancini, founder of the Las
eggs.” Their award winning SONOMA
Olas Italian restaurant mainstay
blend has a bold smoky flavor, with a
Mancini's, has launched M Bar, a 200subtle olive finish. This naturally
seat, 3,500 square-foot global tapas
wood-smoked extra virgin olive oil is
eatery and bar. The location is 1301
drizzled over shrimp,
East Las Olas Boulevard
steaks or roasted artiadjacent to Rocco's
chokes. SONOMA’S smoky
Tacos. Mancini also
flavor is versatile so it can
plans on reintroducing a
be used as a combination
sleek
redesigned
with practically any
Mancini's Restaurant
seafood, vegetable, meat
this August, which will
or egg dish. Chef LaNoue
offer a new outdoor
even has a recipe for
patio with an outdoor
“Grilled Nectarines, with
sidewalk bar and a
Gorgonzola Dolce”. The
wood-burning
pizza
product can be used to dip,
oven, in the same buildJack Mancini
drizzle, mix or marinade.
ing as M Bar. M Bar,
The company can be reached at
focusing on small plates from around
707.360.5226.
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global assortment of hot and cold
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plates with Mediterranean, Asian,
Italian, and Middle Eastern influences,
Food service supplier, TableCraft as well as a bar featuring craft beers,
www.tablecraft.com - announced that
cocktails and an international wine
their newly developed SaferFood
list, amid a sleek industrial atmosSolutions line of products are now
phere with an atmosphere reminiscent
available for immediate delivery.
of New York City's SoHo and
TableCraft's SaferFood Solutions line
Meatpacking District. "With our global
of Wide Mouth squeeze dispensers
tapas concept, the goal is to bring the
and PourMasters are NSF Certified
nationwide small plate and farm-toand currently available. This newly
table movement to East Las Olas. M
developed line of products provides
Bar will deliver a unique global kitchen
food service professionals with flexible
dining concept
solutions for both frontfeaturing tapas,
of-house (bar/dessert
small
plates,
stations) and back-ofgourmet burgers,
kitchen (food prep, cookand a wide variety
ing and staging stations).
of specialty craft
"All of our SaferFood
beers and microSolutions squeeze bottles
brews," says Jack
and PourMasters are
Mancini, owner
made with a 'PerfectFlex'
of M Bar and
material, assuring quick,
Mancini's Restaurant. "With its combieasy and consistent dispensing," states
nation of striking industrial design eleAmy Garrard, TableCraft's Director of
ments and fashionable cuisine, M Bar
Marketing. She continues, "Chefs
will become the new hotspot for social
depend on repeatable results - our
gatherings and culinary exploration."
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needs in mind. The fact that they can
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is a big bonus to many users. These
Ongoing entrepreneur Jose Luis
products provide users with the ultiBueno is the visionary and mastermind
mate in food prep, storage and safety."
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for children. Successfully establishing
two locations in Florida, Cool de Sac is
continuing their franchise expansion.
The company has two additional franchises opening in early 2012 one at
Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, and the
other in Avenura, Fl. The brand’s franchise is already expanding exponential-
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ly, with proposals coming in
from Fairfax and his native
Mexico. Jose Luis plans to
expand Cool de Sac in
2011 into further markets,
including Fairfax, Virginia
and Mexico City. Visit
www.cool-de-sac.com.
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Whorton Insurance Services,
the parent company of Mobile
Food Vendors Insurance Co. and
MFVInsurance.com,
recently announced
the launch of the first
national insurance
program to serve the
insurance needs of
the mobile food vending industry, a new
industry formed by the rapid expansion
of mobile food trucks in metropolitan
areas throughout the country. Through
their efforts, as spokespersons for vendors nationally, MFV Insurance received
in-house authority from various 'admitted' insurance carriers to underwrite,
price, bind and provide policy services
for this industry as a preferred class of
business at highly competitive rates.
MFV Insurance's goal is to provide
insurance and risk management services of the highest quality to meet the
needs of their customers in this unique
arena. MFV Insurance is striving to
make insurance as accessible and
affordable as possible to qualifying vendors. Check out the company online:
www.mobilefoodvendorsinsurance.com.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of
PMQ’s 6th Annual Orlando Pizza Show,
September 8-10, 2011, at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando.
Co-located with the Florida Restaurant
and Lodging Show—the largest food
show in the southeast—PMQ’s Orlando
Pizza Show is the place to see what’s new
in the industry, learn from seasoned
restaurateurs, connect with buyers and
distributors, and network with fellow
owners and operators. Interested in
attending or exhibiting? PMQ’s 6th
Annual Pizza Show also gives pizza chefs
and pizza spinners from
across the country the
opportunity to compete
for a spot on the goldmedal-winning U.S.
Pizza Team. Events
include the Gluten-Free
Pizza Competition (Sept.
8), American Pizza Championship, Fall 2011 (Sept. 9), and U.S.
Pizza Team Trials skills events, such as
Fastest Pizza Maker, Largest Dough
Stretch, Freestyle Acrobatics and Box
Folding (September 10th). Winners of
the American Pizza Championship, Fall
2011, and Freestyle Acrobatics earn an
all-expense paid trip to a 2012 international pizza competition in Italy.
Registration is open online at
USPizzaTeam.com through August
15th, but enter now as competition
spots are limited and are granted on a
first-come, first-served basis. Contact
and registration information can be
found online at the show website:
www.OrlandoPizzaShow.com or contact Holly Henning @ 662.234.5481 ext.
129 or email [email protected].
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after rigorous blind tasting sessions with
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two Double Gold medals, three Gold
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26-27 ◆ Americas Food and Beverage Show
World Trade Center Miami ◆ 1007 N. America Way, Ste 500 ◆ Miami, FL
January 2012
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Janitorial Services & Maintenance
(954) 735-2130 / (561) 394-2750
Emmaculate Reflections Cleaning Service . . . . . Leonard Feinstein, Jerry Donath
Linens
(305) 554-5112
Gold Coast Linens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yetta Shapiro
Meat
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Grand Western Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devin Flanagan
Music / Security Surveillance
(954) 292-3524
Muzak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Naylor
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(954) 584-0420
C.P. Vegetable Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Richard
Payroll Service
(888) 717-5577
Paymaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Monzon
Pest Control
(954) 522-6202
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Printing & Graphics
(954) 562-0835
Graphic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Brain
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(954) 868-9747
Farm Fresh Produce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea
Publications
(561) 620-8888
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Restaurant Consultants
(954) 579-1649
Rewards Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kovachich
Sanitation Supplies
(954) 369-8392
Swisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Ruggere
Telecommunications
(954) 727-2109
Windstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty Stockdale
Tents & Domes
(954) 594-3109
Tents For Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Howayeck
Visitor Magazine
(954) 463-4733
Travelhost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Zalkin
Accountant
(954) 347-0875
M. Miceli Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Miceli
Auctioneers
(561) 706-7218
Toby Neverett Auctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toby Neverett
Bakery Products & Frozen Muffin Batter
(954) 923-0977
Southern Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Sacharoff
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(954) 584-7330, (800) CO2-TANK
Broward Nelson Fountain Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Regan, Lee Spencer
(Alcohol) Beverage Law
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Cash Registers, Touch Screens
(800) 771-7100
Pinnacle Hospitality Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parker
Equipment
(786) 423-8346
KC Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Cohen
Equipment Repair
(954) 489-0104
TWC Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Daniels
Exhaust Hood Cleaning
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Airways Cleaning & Fireproofing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Greene
Fine Food & Specialties
(800) 347-9477
Swiss Chalet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aimar Dontenville
Fish
(954) 614-1401
Collins Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Latham
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an opportunity to celebrate how collaborating throughout the value chain can
bring cost-effective innovation to the
market to help solve the big issues,” said
during its first Food & Beverage Product
Innovations Awards, which highlighted
progressive food and beverage products
that will make a significant impact in
the restaurant industry. The product,
touted for helping drive customer satisfaction and profitability for restaurant
and foodservice operators nationwide, was showcased in the
Food & Beverage Product
Innovations Gallery at
the 2011 National
Restaurant Association
Restaurant, Hotel-Motel
Show in Chicago this year.
“For more than a century, Heinz
has been committed to introducing
innovative products and packaging that
address the evolving needs of our customers and consumers,” said Michael
Okoroafor, vice president Heinz
Packaging Research & Development.
“Dip & Squeeze marks the most significant packaging innovation for the
ketchup packet in more than 42 years,
revolutionizing the way consumers
enjoy Heinz Ketchup on the go. To be
recognized by these two highly respected organizations is a great honor.”
Shanna Moore, global director sustainable packaging, DuPont Packaging &
Industrial Polymers. “The Heinz® Dip
& Squeeze® Ketchup package captures
the spirit of innovation to resolve customer challenges.”
Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup
also recently received recognition from
the National Restaurant Association
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From initial concept design to final
implementation, Heinz collaborated
with developers at partner, Multivac, to
set a new industry standard with the
unveiling of the Heinz® Dip &
Squeeze® Ketchup package last year.
H.J. Heinz Company, offering
“Good Food Every Day,”™ is one of
the world’s leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and
affordable foods specializing in
ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks
and infant nutrition. Heinz provides
superior quality, taste and nutrition
for all eating occasions whether in the
home, restaurants, the office or “onthe-go.” Heinz is a global family of
leading branded products, including
Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups,
beans, pasta and infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz’s total
sales), Ore-Ida® potato products,
Weight Watchers® Smart Ones®
entrees, T.G.I. FRiDAY’s® meals and
snacks, and Plasmon® infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic
brands on six continents, showcased
by Heinz® Ketchup, The World’s
Favorite Ketchup®.
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recently announced that its Heinz®
Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup, the packaging innovation that allows for
both dipping and squeezing
and holds three times
as much Heinz®
Ketchup as the traditional packet, has
been honored with two
leading industry awards
for innovation.
The revolutionary new
product designed to fit consumers’ on-the-go lifestyle was honored with a Silver award in Innovation
from the prestigious DuPont Awards for
Packaging Innovation. Now in its 23rd
year, the DuPont Awards for Packaging
Innovation is the industry's longestrunning, global, independently judged
celebration of innovation and collaboration throughout the value chain. Each
year an esteemed panel awards diamond, gold or silver honors based on
“excellence” in one, two or all of three
categories: Innovation; Sustainability;
and Cost/Waste Reduction.
“The Packaging Awards program is
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Heinz wins two industry awards for innovation
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Got some empty seats?
1/3cholesterol cheese now
available for restaurants
Sturtevant, WI - All-natural cheese
with 1/3 less cholesterol and no additives is now available globally for purchase and private labeling, according to
the dairy division of Alliance Enterprises
of SE Wisconsin, LLC.
Full-fat, reduced-fat and fat-free
cheeses can now be produced using the
all-natural, patented Benelact® technology, which reduces cholesterol while
retaining taste, functionality and nutrients in milk products.
The technology can be used to
make a variety of commodity cheeses
(such as Cheddar, Mozzarella and
Colby), as well as specialty and
Hispanic cheeses (such as Queso
Blanco, Quesadilla and Chihuahua).
“Processors, retailers and foodservice companies can deliver the hearthealthy cheeses consumers want without sacrificing flavor and functionality,”
said Brandon Malacara, Benelact marketing director. “This cholesterolreducing technology adds great value
to commodity-type cheeses, but it is
also valuable to the growing Hispanic
cheese market, which lacks healthy
options right now.”
Companies may purchase lowercholesterol cheeses directly from
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Steve’s features personal size and
large pizzas, made with the freshest
ingredients, hand stretched dough and
a variety of cheeses, including mozzarella, feta, goat, bleu, asiago, ricotta,
Romano, gorgonzola cheese and more.
Cheeseless pizzas are also available and
can be customized. A house favorite is
the Fresh Mozzarella Pizza made with
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh garlic
and basil. The all time favorite is the
Steve’s Famous Cheese Pizza.
“At Steve’s, it’s about great choices
for our guests—we have excellent pizza,
but we also feature fabulous pastas like
penne pomodoro and mom’s baked ziti,
as well as seven delicious, very large salads made with the freshest ingredients.
In addition, our guests can get their
pizza, salad or pasta prepared exactly
the way they want,” Greenberg
explained. “Everything we do is done
with a passion for food, and it shows in
the quality of every item we put on the
table,” Greenberg said.
Steve prides himself on maximizing
flavors by developing different layers
and textures in his kitchen’s creations.
Among his appetizers are cooked-toorder, wood-fired roasted chicken
wings. The chicken wings are jumbo,
Coming in August:
Benelact’s network of cheese processors, purchase lower-cholesterol milk to
manufacture their own cheese, or the
Benelact technology can be easily
installed in a processor’s own dairy plant
using existing equipment.
The Benelact technology adds no
chemicals, plant sterols or preservatives. Cholesterol is isolated and
extracted via mechanical means
using traditional dairy equipment
that is already in most dairy plants.
All other aspects of the product
remain intact.
Benelact is a proprietary technology that was introduced in 2007 in
response to increased consumer
demand for healthy food options. The
all-natural Benelact process removes
up to 90% of cholesterol from
milk, allowing food manufacturers,
retailers and foodservice greater
options and innovations in the marketplace. Benelact has a Research and
Development Center in Racine, Wis.,
to provide product development services to clients. Benelact is owned by
Alliance Enterprises of SE Wisconsin,
LLC in Sturtevant, Wis.
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first quality natural chicken that is
fresh, never frozen chicken. The wings
are marinated in a proprietary recipe
for up to 24 hours before roasting. They
are seasoned and cooked dark and
crispy and served over a freshly made
parmesan rosemary focaccia that has
been hand-stretched and brushed with
garlic infused olive oil. The wings and
focaccia are sprinkled with a little fresh
parmesan cheese just before they
arrive at the table.
Steve Greenberg grew up in New
York, where he learned how to make a
great pizza. He has worked in the pizza
business in New York, DC, California
and Florida since 1981.
“People like supporting family run
businesses, especially when that restaurant provides great service, a friendly,
intimate atmosphere and food that’s
consistently good. People come to
Steve’s from all over South Florida. For
11 years, my guests have told me that
the food tastes as good as on the first day
they came,” Greenberg said. “Our food is
so good, we offer a money back guarantee on the back of our menu. We really
back up what we do.”
Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza can be found online
at www.steveswoodfiredpizza.com.
Chef Mike Ponluang
Coco Asian Bistro & Bar
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Lured by the warm weather and a
chance to work at his cousin's restaurant — the former Yum Yum of Siam in
Sunrise — Chef Mike moved to Ft.
Lauderdale in 1983. He also worked at
Chang Mai of Siam and Mai Kai — as a
server and a captain — before opening
Thai Grocery, which morphed into Thai
Express. The latter specialized in takeout and delivery of Thai dishes. He also
worked as the chef at the Lighthouse
Point Country Club.
In 1991, Chef Mike opened up Thai
Pepper, in Coral Springs, where he specialized in cooking authentic, scrumptious Thai dishes. After an impressive fifteen year run, he sold this restaurant, in
2006, to open Coco Asian Bistro & Bar in
a larger space in Ft. Lauderdale.
Chef Mike, and his wife, Lisa, also opened
Mama Asian Noodle Bar, in Coconut Creek, in
February of 2010. This fast-casual eatery serves up
an array of Thai dishes in a casual setting. The
restaurant is located at 1841 Cordova Rd and can
be reached at 954.525.3541.
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quickly left behind my job in finance for
good — and now it's all about BBQ! I've
been refining BBQ recipes used on the
show, and can't wait for people to try it."
Hak's BBQ Sauce is packaged in a
15.5-oz sleek glass flask with a modern black label and uses all-natural
quality ingredients with no added
preservatives. Chipotle Bourbon is
the debut flavor for the line, which
will be joined by Thai Chile Tamarind
and Habanero Pineapple releases
later this year. Future plans include
BBQ rubs and marinades.
The launch Chipotle Bourbon offeris
layers of sweet and tangy akin to a per-
fectly aged scotch. Punctuated by
caramelized onions, a deep smack of
bourbon and smoky roasted chilies, the
flavor starts off smooth then develops a
slow, satisfying heat on the palette.
"This sauce isn't for your average
cowboy!" says Hakman, who since his
TV debut is also having fun cooking
up a storm for Hollywood A-listers
and celebrity chefs. "The sauce is
masculine, yet refined and sophisticated too. It pairs with cigars and ribs
just as well as your everyday burgers
and grilled veggies."
For more detailed information, visit the company online at www.haksbbq.com.
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Mike Ponluang is the talented owner
and the gifted executive chef, of Coco
Asian Bistro & Bar, which is located in
the Harbor Shops in Ft. Lauderdale.
Since opening his restaurant, in April of
2006, Chef Mike has endeared himself to
legions of loyal diners. Local residents,
and visitors alike, cannot get enough of
Chef Mike's sublime Thai dishes, as well
as his superb selection of fresh sushi,
sashimi, and specialty rolls.
Chef Mike is dedicated to creating
delectable dishes, comprised of highquality ingredients, combined with fresh
Thai herbs (including lemon grass, basil,
coriander, and kaffir leaves) to ensure
authentic flavor. While many Thai chefs
only stir fry dishes, in woks, Chef Mike
also sautes, broils, bakes, and grills dishes. He is also proud to create his unique
Thai dishes, from his own recipes, using
French culinary techniques..
Chef Mike's success is not surprising,
since he started cooking as a youngster.
His family ran a small restaurant, out of
their home in Thailand, which specialized in serving popular dishes such as
pad Thai and nam sod. While he assisted his mom in their restaurant, he also
helped her at festivals, where they sold
noodle dishes, fresh vegetables, and
homemade ice cream.
He attended high school in Bangkok,
where he worked on expanding his culinary repertoire. While he went on to
attend Siam Business School in the city,
he studied hotel and restaurant administration. Concurrently, Chef Mike
worked as a cook and a food taster, at
the Officer's Club at the Chaopraya
Hotel, which catered to United States
Army officers who were stationed there
during the Vietnam War.
In 1974, he moved to London, where
he studied business, at South Theme
College, as well as English, at the City of
London Polytechnic. While going to college, Chef Mike worked at a casual
American restaurant and an upscale
French restaurant. While he started as a
dishwasher, at the French fine dining
spot, he worked his way up to head chef
over the course of nine years (with stints
as a line cook and a sous chef along the
way). Ever the entrepreneur, he also
owned a casual place in London, called
American Heaven, which served hamburgers, steaks, and chilli.
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