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May 12, 2011
Tidbits | by Mark Brandau, April 8, 2011 - Nations Restaurant News Product innovation, not rapid growth, vital to rebuildingtraffic, NPD saysThe restaurant industry is well on its way to recovery, butit has yet to rebuild traffic to pre-recession levels, according to The NPDGroup, which said further gains will be spurred by product innovation, unitredesigns and a move away from discounting.Despite...
May 12, 2011
Members in the News | “All across the country ordinary Americans are doingextraordinary things in their communities to out-innovate,out-educate andout-build the rest of the world.” - The White House.On April 22nd, the White House honored Dublin native Chef Cathal Armstrong (RestaurantEve) as one of these ‘champions of change.’Under President Obama’s Winning the Future initiative(...
May 10, 2011
Hot Topics | Washington, DC. (May 10, 2011)— José Andrés was named “Outstanding Chef” by the James Beard Foundation at their annual awards gala in New York on May 9th. Recently named “Hot Restaurateur” by Conde Nast Traveler, José served as one of the Chef Co-Chairs for the awards gala, considered the food world’s Oscars. Moved by the recognition from...
May 10, 2011
Hot Topics | Reports have come in that ABRA has stepped up inspections and enforcement of the regulations requiring import permits. A violation will likely result in a $2,000 fine, and possibly a suspension of your license.As an ABC licensee in the District, it is your responsibility to assure that the alcoholic beverages served in your business are purchased either from D.C. licensed wholesalers, or have...
May 10, 2011
Legislation | OPEN HOUSE | TOWN HALL MEETING | PUBLIC HEARINGMetro is tuning in to you to help them make important decisions about Metro’s future.For the first time ever, Metro will host combined Open Houses and Town Hall Meetings prior to its official Public Hearings. Metro staff members will be available at Open Houses for one-on-one conversations about Metro service and...
May 4, 2011
Tidbits | By Stefanie Gans, Tuesday, May 3, 2011TheWashingtonPost.com With the aplomb of a multi-tasking mother, Diane Gross shifts her 7-month-old son, Marley, fromhip to counter as she sniffs a glass of Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, all the whilelistening to the cellar master from Oregonpitching New World wines for her modern shop,Cork Market & Tasting Room in LoganCircle.“I always let...
May 4, 2011
| Click to view the photo gallery of the RAMW May Social & 2011 Duke Zeibert Honoree Announcement hosted by The Australian Embassy a Pavilion Sponsor of the 2011 RAMMYS Awards Gala.
April 27, 2011
Legislation | The engine behind Washington’s nightlifePublished: April 27Regarding the April 22 Weekend story “Chow in the midnight hour,”which stated that “Washington’s expanding nightlife offers one easy explanation for the boom.” Well, the 2003 extension of Metro’s weekend hours to 3 a.m. has had everything to do with the regional proliferationof delicious late...
April 21, 2011
Hot Topics | Washington, DC (April 21, 2011) — Have you ever wondered where you can find theabsolute comprehensive source for exclusive offers, specials, happy hours, and music at nearby restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues? And all in real time? Well, there is a new app for that.From the creative mind of Sam Von Pollaro, Venga wasdesigned and built with restaurants in mind with input from over 50...
April 20, 2011
Members in the News | CONTACTS:Lydia Smith561.932.1075lydia.smith@hurricaneamt.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Laina Kawass305.234.3846laina@originalimpressions.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Hurricane Grill & Wings™ Poised for Aggressive...
April 20, 2011
Members in the News | CONTACTS:Lydia Smith561.932.1075lydia.smith@hurricaneamt.com Laina Kawass305.234.3846laina@originalimpressions.com Hurricane Grill & Wings™ Poised for Aggressive Growth,Adding 233 New Franchise Restaurant Development Agreements in 15 States Coastto Coast Maryland Franchise Group Executes Agreement to Open 38 AdditionalRestaurants in...
April 15, 2011
Legislation | ABRA has stepped up inspections and enforcement of the regulations requiring import permits. A violation will likely result in a $2,000 fine, and possibly a suspension of your license.As an ABC licensee in the District, it is your responsibility to assure that the alcoholic beverages served in your business are purchased either from D.C. licensed wholesalers, or have been brought into the...
April 14, 2011
Tidbits | April 2011 - Touted as a “late-night alternative to Metrorail when they (party go-ers) discover they’ve celebrated too well on St. Patrick’s Day” (The Washington Post, 3-16-11), the Washington Regional Alcohol Program's (WRAP) 2011 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide campaign provided 547 free Washington-metropolitan area cab rides to persons ages 21 and older whom...
April 12, 2011
Tidbits | Utilize the new and easy "Every Door Direct" mailing and the postal carrier will deliver one piece to every home (or every home and business) in the areas closest to your restaurant without having to buy a mailing list. It's a fast, easy and inexpensive way to distribute menus, coupons or flyers promoting the restaurant.Click here for a PDF document which explains the new and easy...
April 12, 2011
Tidbits | Agency’s revised standard operating procedure regarding deadlines for the submission of temporary license and one-day substantial change applicationsPurpose: The purpose of this directive is to inform each Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) employee of the newly approved timeframe for the submission of Applications for Temporary Licenses and One Day Sunstantial Change...
