Alison Seagrave - Hopwood Hall College Alumni

Alison Seagrave, a former catering student of Hopwood Hall College, has gone from strength to strength in the industry and recently opened her own patisserie, 'Macaroon by Alison Seagrave'. ...more

Do You Really Need New Customers? -What Hospitality Businesses Can Learn from Retail - By Ragsdale Hendrie

Many in the Hospitality Industry felt they knew everything about the Customer Experience. Even the very definition of Hospitality percolated with terms like care, attention, excitement, relaxation, special, nourishment for the body, soul and spirit – all oriented to that special cachet, which was ours alone. And, others started to borrow on our expertise, particularly with an emphasis on Customer Service. However, we still owned the distinction, and it rang throughout our Brands. ...more

H.I.G. Capital Announces Acquisition of Albertville Quality Foods and Southern Quality Meats

Investment Supports Expansion of National Further Processing Services Provider to the U.S. Foodservice and Restaurant Industries ...more

Tim Hortons Outlines Strategic Growth Catalysts and Financial Outlook at Investor Conference

During the Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX: THI, NYSE: THI) investor conference, president and CEO Don Schroeder and other members of the executive team will outline strategic growth catalysts designed to build on Tim Hortons position as a leader in the North American restaurant industry. We will also outline our financial and operational outlook during the event. ...more

NYC's Famed Steakhouse, The Palm Opens First Airport Location at JFK Terminal 4

The Palm Bar & Grille Is One of SSP America's New Food & Beverage Options for Travelers and Visitors to the Terminal ...more

Cork Soakers Wine Bar Now Open

Houston’s newest wine bar, Cork Soakers, is officially open. Located in EADO directly across the street from Lucky’s Pub at the corner of Rusk and St. Emanuel, Cork Soakers (www.corksoakershouston.com) is an upscale wine bar in a relaxed setting. ...more

Wild Alaska Halibut and Black Cod Season Opens March 6, 2010

Fishermen and women alike are heading out to the fishing grounds with marked anticipation as the 2010 wild Alaska halibut and black cod (sablefish) season opens March 6, 2010. Catch limits for Alaska halibut and black cod are set at 40.3 million pounds and 24.9 million pounds, respectively. ...more

Restaurant Associates, Levy Restaurants at US Open Face Federal and State Labor Law Violations in Luxury Suite Attendant Class Action Lawsuit

Three employees who worked as suite attendants at New York's marquee tennis tournament, the US Open, filed a class and collective action lawsuit on behalf of suite attendants. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Case No. 10 Civ. 0935) on behalf of persons who worked as suite attendants at the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the 2004-2009 US Open Tennis Tournament. ...more

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Launches Expanded Gluten Free Menu

Enhanced Offering Includes 5 New Beef Entrees and a Total of 28 Dishes ...more

Banfi Vintners, America’s Leading Importer of South American Wines, Resumes Shipments from Chile

Banfi Vintners, America’s largest importer of wines from Chile and Argentina, confirms that effective Thursday, March 11, shipments will resume from the port of San Antonio, Chile. ...more

Zagat Releases New Texas Dining Survey

Austin and Houston Diners Report Dining Out the Most in America - Though Texas Is Home to Nation's Best Value Dining, Prices Soar ...more