Restaurants

SOURCE: Raffles Hotel DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) – In support of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Raffles Amrita Spa at Raffles Dubai will be hosting a “Pink Day” on Friday, 22 nd October. 100% of the proceeds from all manicures and pedicures, Trendz Ladies & Gents Salon offerings, and luxurious spa treatments will be donated to the Safe and Sound Breast Cancer Awareness Programme. In support of this initiative, all colleagues will be donating their pay that day to ensure that 100% of the proceeds go directly to the charity. Pink cupcakes, mocktails, t-shirts, hats and breast cancer informational brochures will be given to everyone supporting “Pink Day”. In addition, Raffles Dubai will be giving away a luxurious “Raffles Goes Pink” package to a breast cancer survivor nominated by a friend or family member. The exquisite package includes one night in a majestic 150 sqm Diplomatic Suite complete with 24 hour butler service, choice of two 60 minute spa treatments and Raffles Roast Friday brunch for two.

SOURCE: Marriott Travelers Can Enjoy Extra Rest, Comforts While Saving on Airport Parking PLANTATION, FL–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  Hassle-free and easy airport travel out of Fort Lauderdale is a snap with a Ft. Lauderdale vacation package that allows guests to “Park Here, Fly There.” Business and leisure travelers alike will enjoy taking advantage of this affordable package that allows them to save on airport parking, while delighting in exceptional pre-flight accommodations and worry-free arrival at the airport

SOURCE: Grupo Vidanta MERA Invites Chef Bostelmann, of Award-Winning Resort Developer Grupo Vidanta, to Headline This Year’s Convention Titled !Viva Mexico! in Little Rock, Arkansas HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) – Alexis Bostelmann, Executive Corporate Chef for Grupo Vidanta, will lend his expertise to !Viva Mexico!, the upcoming second annual convention for the Mexican Restaurant Association (MERA). Bostelmann brings his own personal brand to this year’s convention with the exposition of two themes and dishes: “The Hybrid Creations of Mexico,” Mestizo cuisine and “The Revolutionary Forces,” which is the cuisine of Emiliano Zapata, enforcing the famous quote “Better to die standing than to live kneeling.”  The year of 2010 also commemorates an extraordinary milestone in history, marking 200 years of Mexico’s independence from Spain and 100 years since the Mexican revolution

SOURCE: Marriott Enjoy Gourmet Indulgence With Two Courses and Luxurious Accommodations MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) is more than the heart of the city’s commercial interests — the modern skyline of the financial district contrasts with well-preserved Victorian architecture, and the alley ways and arcades that snake through the city give it charm and character. It’s also home to many Melbourne five-star hotels and some of the city’s finest restaurants, including Essence at the Melbourne Marriott, specialising in local seasonal produce featuring contemporary Australian cuisine. And now, the Melbourne Marriott Hotel and Essence are proud to offer guests an exciting way to get a taste of the city — and local cuisine — with the Gourmet Indulgence Dining Package

SOURCE: Marriott Stay in Pampered Style With Affordable Spa Packages at the luxury Brisbane Marriott Hotel BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  Beautiful Brisbane captures the imagination and senses with spectacular sights, its subtropical climate, and an unmatched combination of fine dining, world-class shopping and wonderful relaxation. As a popular getaway destination, choosing from the 5-star hotels in Brisbane can be a challenge. However, with such a selection of luxury hotels, Brisbane offers a luxurious, romantic backdrop for a weekend getaway. The Marriott Brisbane Hotel is proud to offer guests two exceptionally relaxing Brisbane holiday packages for both pampering and revival

SOURCE: Coupon Album SILICON VALLEY, CA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  This month Coupon Album, a trusted source of online coupons and discount offers, unveiled its recently redesigned website. One new feature of the enhanced website includes a more user-friendly layout. This will allow loyal users and new guests alike to access the 30,000 plus coupons, ranging from home industry giants like Home Depot coupons to higher end retail department stores like Nordstrom.

SOURCE: Expert Lighting Inc. Newly Constructed $20 Million Armstrong Auditorium Taps Nadav Paskal and Team to Install 2.2-Ton Chandelier VALLEY STREAM, NY–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) – Expert Lighting Inc. of Valley Stream, NY took on the colossal task of installing three of the nation’s largest and heaviest chandeliers on a 50ft ceiling, in the newly constructed $20 Million Armstrong Auditorium located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The main chandelier of 21,000 Swarovski Crystals weighs over 4500 lbs (2.2 tons), is 12 feet in diameter, 12 feet tall and dominates the room. The crystals made specifically for this chandelier were machine cut and polished to give it a higher index of reflection.

SOURCE: Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Inc.

SOURCE: Phoenix VIP Events, LLC Saturday, October 30th Versus Sports Grill Scottsdale SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – September 20, 2010) – Phoenix VIP Events announces the 2 nd Annual Arizona Halloween Music Festival benefiting the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA with an adoption day, sponsorship and foster care drive and raffle. This free family-friendly (yes, that includes Fido) event will be held Saturday, October 30 th from 10am-4pm at Versus Sports Grill at the corner of 90 th Street and Via Linda in Scottsdale. The festivities will continue with happy hour specials from 4-8pm and an animal-themed costume ball from 8pm-1am. The mission of the non-profit Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA is to end the unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats in our community

SOURCE: Foodbuzz Buick LaCrosse Signs On as Presenting Sponsor for “Project Food Blog,” a First-of-Its-Kind Interactive Culinary Competition; More Than 2,000 Bloggers Kick Off Contest for Chance to Win $10,000 SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – September 20, 2010) –   Foodbuzz , the number one online food property and largest online food community, is calling on more than 2,000 bloggers around the world to put their skills to the test in hopes of becoming the hottest new food blogger. Sponsored by Buick LaCrosse , “Project Food Blog,” which kicks off the first round of voting today, is a first-of-its-kind interactive culinary competition to discover new food blog talent.  “We are thrilled to partner with Buick LaCrosse on this unique competition, which is designed to highlight the incredible talent of our thousands of food blog partners,” said Ben Dehan, CEO of Foodbuzz. “Foodbuzz Featured Publishers are engaged and passionate consumers and this partnership demonstrates that our community is as attractive to lifestyle brands as it is to brands in the food and consumer packaged goods space.”  “Buick has a lot to offer to people who are interested in food and the culinary lifestyle,” said Janet Keller, Buick’s digital and social media manager. “This is a great way for us to connect the Buick LaCrosse to an important group of new consumers.” The Buick LaCrosse program represents one of the most highly integrated and unique marketing packages produced by Foodbuzz to date. For example, Foodbuzz created a number of ways for Buick LaCrosse to have a presence during this promotion: a branded Project Food Blog environment on Foodbuzz.com pre-roll and brand integration in original web content about the contest social media support via Twitter and Facebook an offline sponsorship presence at the Second Annual Foodbuzz Blogger Festival (#fbzfest) in San Francisco, November 5-7, 2010  “A Buick partnership with ‘Project Food Blog’ is another example of a brand seeking lifestyle opportunities in the food category,” said Natalie Jones, Vice President of Sales for Foodbuzz. “Foodbuzz delivers rich display and social engagement programs while also being uniquely positioned to deliver and report the strong ROI benefits of such a program.”  Over the next 12 weeks, Project Food Blog Contestants will compete in a series of challenges highlighting various culinary and blogging skills such as writing, cooking and food photography for the chance to advance and a shot at the ultimate prize: $10,000 and a feature on Foodbuzz.com for one year.