California Avocados Invigorate Holiday Menus

It is time to put Fresh California Avocados on the 2015 menu and promotion calendar.

Fresh California Avocados can be added to new dishes and old favorites from March through September, paying special attention to events like Cinco de Mayo and the American summer holidays.

For Fresh California Avocado lovers, each occasion is an eagerly anticipated opportunity to enjoy their favorite fruit.

Cinco de Mayo menus featuring both innovative and traditional avocado dishes are a flavorful way to start the celebration. Blessed with a mild, nutty taste, a rich, smooth, texture and ever-growing popular appeal, Fresh California Avocados add flavor and “grown in California” allure to items like California Avocado Torta, Pork Belly Taquitos with Fresh California Avocado-Tomatillo Sour Mojo Salsa, and California Avocado Deviled Eggs with Chile de Arbol Salsa.

World’s Largest Applebee’s Franchisee Flynn Group Signs 25-Unit Deal

Applebee’s, one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, recently signed an agreement with the world’s largest restaurant franchise operator, Flynn Group, with the goal to open 25 new Applebee’s restaurants in the U.S. over the next seven years. This expansion goal is part of Applebee’s development strategy to return the brand to net new unit openings. Tony […]

Matt Marcus Named Executive Chef at The Woodall

John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Sterling Hospitality, welcomed Matt Marcus as the new executive chef at his Westside Village restaurant the Woodall. Marcus, who previously served as the executive chef of The Farm at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, and as the executive chef-owner of famed Atlanta dining institution Watershed, brings […]

David Burke to Debut G.O.A.T Pizza in North Carolina

G.O.A.T. Pizza, the highly anticipated sports-themed restaurant developed by internationally celebrated chef David Burke, announced the unveiling of its flagship location on April 27 at 9623 Bailey Road in Cornelius, North Carolina. Crafted to cater to families, sports fans, and food enthusiasts alike, G.O.A.T. Pizza will serve pizza, pasta, sandwiches, smash burgers, and salads. The 4,100-square-foot restaurant will […]

QSR Automations Wins Honor at Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

QSR Automations, global industry leader in kitchen automation and guest management services since 1996, has been presented with a Bronze Stevie Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors […]

Houston’s Molihua is Now Accepting Reservations

Molihua, a captivating new addition to Houston’s culinary scene, announces it is now accepting reservations. Led by Michelin-Starred Chefs Ho Chee Boon and Hideki Hiwatashi, Molihua, meaning ‘Jasmine’ in Chinese, will serve Japanese cuisine, dim sum and dessert offerings in a stunning space on the second floor of Blossom Hotel Houston. The restaurant promises a refined […]

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Taps ParTech for Ordering and Loyalty Solutions

ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a global restaurant technology company providing unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, announces that the renowned American restaurant franchise, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, has selected PAR MENU and PAR Punchh for its innovative omnichannel ordering and loyalty platforms. This marks a new chapter as Beef ‘O’ Brady’s returns to PAR’s ecosystem, harnessing the advanced capabilities of both solutions. […]

HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications Releases New Text-to-Speech Feature

HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications announced the release of Text & Connect, a powerful new NEXEO | HDX feature used to send real-time, personalized, text-to-speech alerts to select restaurant teams and stores via the NEXEO headset. Text & Connect revolutionizes store operations by enabling restaurant leaders to build employee engagement, recognize outstanding performance, and deliver consistent […]

California Pizza Kitchen’s $50,000 ‘Thank You Card’ Sweepstakes Ends April 22

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Thank You Card promotion – where every card is a winner – is still going on through THIS Sunday, April 22! Most importantly, $50,000 in cash is still up for grabs, which means everyone with an unopened Thank You Card needs to head out to their local CPK over the next five days to find the big grand […]

Peter D’Amelio Named Strategic Advisor to Leo’s Italian Social

Peter D’Amelio, CEO of PJD Hospitality and former president of the Cheesecake Factory, has joined Leo’s Italian Social as a strategic advisor to help steward its growth in the Midwest and along the East Coast. With an impressive 30-plus-year track record in the hospitality industry, D’Amelio brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the […]

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