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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.

SOURCE: WhitePages DealPop to Sponsor at Least One Charitable Deal per Month to Help Non-Profits Benefit From the Daily Deal Phenomenon With 100 Percent of Proceeds Going to the Charity SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – September 20, 2010) – In today’s tough economic environment , many charities have suffered significantly so DealPop ( http://www.dealpop.com ) announced today that it will sponsor at least one charitable cause per month as a featured daily deal. DealPop, a subsidiary of WhitePages ( http://www.whitepages.com ), currently features deals that offer fantastic savings of up to 70 percent off at the best places to eat, drink, and have fun in Seattle and Los Angeles.

SOURCE: ObesitySolvers SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – September 17, 2010) –  ObesitySolvers.com supports first lady Michelle Obama’s request to restaurants to provide kids’ meal options. According to an article from http://washingtonscene.thehill.com/ , first lady Michelle Obama urged restaurant owners to re-think their menus in a speech to the National Restaurant Association in Washington D.C. Sept.

SOURCE: Marriott Charlotte Convention Center Hotels Offer Opportunities for Year-End Events CHARLOTTE, NC–(Marketwire – September 17, 2010) – One of the premier Charlotte Convention Center hotels is offering a perfect location for successful business or social events and with ‘Last Chance Meeting’ offers at the Charlotte Marriott City Center. Savvy business professionals and event planners can take advantage of year-end savings by booking and hosting an event now through Dec.

SOURCE: Panda Express Celebrate Free Kobari TM Beef Day on September 29 ROSEMEAD, CA–(Marketwire – September 16, 2010) – Panda Express is proud to announce that its newest culinary creation, Kobari™ Beef, will hit stores nationwide on September 22. Kobari™ Beef begins with slices of tender marinated beef tossed with wok-seared mushrooms, freshly cut leeks, crunchy onions, and crispy red bell peppers. The finishing touch is Panda’s new secret Kobari™ sauce. Guests seeking a culinary adventure will be delighted by Kobari™ Beef’s Bold Asian Flavors

SOURCE: Six Senses Hospitality Management Group ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – September 16, 2010) –   Six Senses Hospitality Management Group, LLC (6SHMG ), an Atlanta based foodservice consulting and development company, is bringing Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen and Petro’s Chili & Chips to Metro-Atlanta.  6SHMG partners, Michael Gainsley, Seth Salzman and Ron Wolf announced the development deal with Gandolfo’s and Petro’s CEO, Dan Pool. Gandolfo’s offers a classic deli style menu with items ranging from the freshest sandwiches to soups, salads and desserts.

SOURCE: Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau Launches Its First-Ever Digital Photo Hunt, ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’ for Families, Foodies and Couples to Discover Marina del Rey and Win Big In the Seaside City MARINA DEL REY, CA–(Marketwire – September 15, 2010) –  An elevator that takes captive its passengers and transports them back in time; a gazebo that has held leading roles in A-list movies; and, a tavern with 1,200 beer pulls tacked to the ceiling — these and more hidden treasures of Marina del Rey await an adventurer willing to travel to the ends of the Marina to photograph its rare findings. Today, the Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the launch of Hit Me With Your Best Shot , its first digital photo hunt. The Visitors Bureau’s digital photo hunt will ask locals and visitors to take the best “shot” of themselves in front of or next to iconic, unique and quirky items in the popular seaport community

SOURCE: Packaged Facts NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – September 14, 2010) –  Snack foods are becoming an integral part of strategies to strengthen consumer spending at restaurants, which increasingly rely on snacks to entice customers to purchase additional foods and beverages, according to Snack and Dessert Trends in the U.S. Foodservice Market by research publisher Packaged Facts

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Sept. 14, 2010) –  The Mexico Independence Fiesta , a part of Mexico Fest, took place on Saturday September 11 th at Thurlow Plaza and featured Mazatlan . As the rain fell on the dramatic stage framed by the North Shore Mountains, the event inspired nostalgia in Snow Birds and Mexican-Canadians alike.

SOURCE: SCVNGR Mobile Application Helps Local Businesses Drive Traffic, Activate Buzz, Increase Sales CAMBRIDGE, MA–(Marketwire – September 14, 2010) –  Philadelphia, the city that loves you back, just so happens to be a city we have a major crush on. So starting today, we’re making Philly the second city to roll out rewards to local businesses.