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As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for sports fans and food lovers is easy with Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux! This year, Walk-On’s is offering an exclusive holiday gift card promotion. Starting now through December 31, for every $50 gift card purchased, guests will receive a $10 bonus card as a little something extra […]

Xperience Restaurant Group announced the appointment of RJ Thomas as President. Thomas, who joined XRG in July 2024, brings over three decades of proven leadership in the restaurant industry and is widely recognized for his ability to drive strategic growth, operational efficiency, and brand innovation. Throughout his career, Thomas has consistently delivered elevated guest experiences […]

Tom’s Watch Bar, the rapidly expanding premier venue for sports viewing and entertainment, announced the opening of its newest location in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Located at 140 S. Illinois Street, steps away from Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the 10,000-square-foot venue is the 13th location for the Company as it continues its […]

Voodoo Brewing Co., the high-energy, less-than-traditional brewpub franchise, continues its rapid growth with the grand opening of its newest location in Roswell, Georgia. This marks the 24th Voodoo Brewing Co. brewpub and the brand’s first entry into the Georgia market, opening on December 14 at 1010 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076.  “This is just the […]

 JINYA Ramen Bar has gained widespread recognition for its dedication to delivering authentic Japanese cuisine, with flavorful and well-balanced dishes at the heart of its menu. As the holiday season draws near, JINYA’s real ramen culture is set to celebrate the return of one of its most popular and requested dishes. JINYA is delighted to bring back The Red […]

Noble Food & Pursuits announces the opening of Rooster’s Wood-fired Kitchen at The Bowl at Ballantyne. Rooster’s opens at 4:00 p.m. for its first dinner service this evening, Nov. 25, 2024. The Ballantyne location is the fourth Rooster’s restaurant for Noble Food & Pursuits, which was established in Winston-Salem in 1992, and the first to […]

Dallas-based global design consultant firm Harrison is spearheading the expansion of two of private equity firm Savory Fund’s flagship restaurant brands: Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher (and its accompanying bakery, The Sicilian Baker). With new The Sicilian Butcher locations slated to open in early 2025 in Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN and San Antonio, TX, and Hash Kitchen […]

Black Bear Diner, famous for its home-style comfort foods and unique dining experience, announced today that it has officially opened the doors to its newest diner in Harlingen, Texas. The corporate-owned diner marks the company’s 25th location in the Lone Star State. Family-dining restaurant brand, Black Bear Diner, has officially opened in Harlingen. Located at 6706 […]

Set to satisfy meat-lovers everywhere, Mellow Mushroom is firing up a limited-time-only steakhouse experience in the form of two new steak-centric creations. Centered around steak & mushrooms and crafted with Mellow Mushroom’s cult-favorite Holy Shiitake Pie in mind, these remixed items are now available across all 160+ Mellow Mushroom locations nationwide today, November 12, through […]

A little kindness goes a long way, and First Watch Restaurant Group is spreading the joy this year for World Kindness Day. On Wednesday, November 13, First Watch is giving away more than 15,000 cinnamon rolls for customers to “pay forward” as a random act of kindness in their communities. The first 50 dine-in guests at […]