Fogo de Chao Releases Cultural Guide to Brazil

With Brazil hosting worldwide sporting events in 2014 (World Cup) and 2016 (Summer Olympics), there is a sizable uptick in interest in its distinct culture and cuisine. The Fogo Guide to Brazil invites soccer fans to discover Brazil through the eyes of locals and influential writers, photographers, and artists from around the world who have a personal connection with the country.

Featured contributors include Marcello Arrambide (190,000 Facebook fans), Cesar OEvalle (295,000 Instagram followers), Paulo del Valle (243,000 Instagram followers). The Fogo Guide to Brazil also features stories told by authentic Fogo de Chao gaucho chefs who were born and raised in Southern Brazil, where Fogo de Chao began over 35 years ago. The website will unfold over this month's worldwide sporting event in Brazil; see their stories at Fogo.com/guide.

To celebrate the introduction of the Fogo Guide to Brazil, users are invited to join Fogo de Chao on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for a chance to win one of several $500 dining cards to use at Fogo de Chao. This campaign features a social media scavenger hunt that encourages users to explore the Fogo Guide to Brazil to solve weekly challenges. On Instagram, users can share and repost photos from the Fogo Guide to Brazil for a chance to win.

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

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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

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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Pledges $1 Million to Ohio State

The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology announced a generous $1 million commitment from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) on Monday for the renovation of Campbell Hall. The news was shared during The Big Dish, the Hospitality Management Program’s annual signature event, which celebrates the program’s graduating seniors and industry partners. The program’s […]

Kyuramen Opens in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Kyuramen, the renowned Japanese ramen chain, introduced its location at 6623 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 that brings authentic and innovative ramen experiences at an affordable price to Sandy Springs residents. Participating in Kyuramen’s nationwide “New Bowl Lottery Game,” the Sandy Spring location allows diners to have a chance to win a free […]

Denny’s to Offer Discounted Sweet Cream Cold Brew on 4/20

This 4/20, come to Denny’s for a brew-tiful celebration. In honor of National Cold Brew Day on April 20, Denny’s is pleased to provide Denny’s rewards members 20 percent off one Sweet Cream Cold Brew. Customers must become value members before April 20 to be eligible for this special all-day offer. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, […]

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