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Red Robin Pledges $3M to Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish: the organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, has announced a new partnership with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, the casual dining restaurant chain with more than 510 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada. Red Robin's multiyear pledge of more than $3 million is the largest corporate commitment from a new partner in the history of Make-A-Wish.

Love’s Network Continues Expansion in 2023

Love’s Travel Stops plans to continue its strategic growth plans by adding new locations, partnerships and amenities in 2023. This year, the company will open 25 travel stops and remodel existing locations; open 15 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations and add services and partnerships with top brands to get drivers back on the road quickly.

In addition to new food options, customers will see the expansion of Love’s RV network with the addition of 30 RV locations and 1,000 hookups bringing the total to more than 1,300 hookups across the country; the company will also add 80-100 additional Amazon Lockers bringing the total to more than 200; and new and exclusive deals for customers through the Love’s Connect app including the recently announced 10-cent-per-gallon fuel discount for gasoline and casual diesel drivers.

ACF Chicago Chefs President

Mary Gorski recently welcomed members and guests to a meeting hosted at Rational USA’s offices in Rolling Meadows Illinois . Guests were treated to a feast prepared in Rational state-of-the-art equipment, which included meats from Smithfield and vegetables from Arctic gardens. Over 40 were in attendance. The ACF Chicago chefs represent all who learn, practice and craft the art of gastronomy in greater Chicago. The chapter upholds the highest standards of cooking while supporting a vibrant culinary community through education, professional development and promoting the renowned foodways that makes Chicago the envy of the food world.

Carmine’s Chicago Temporarily Closed for Reconstruction

Rosebud Restaurants announced that Carmine’s Chicago located at 1043 N. Rush St. will be temporarily closed for reconstruction. The $4 million reconstruction project is expected to last 15 months with demolition of the existing building. The new Carmine’s will measure over 10,000 square feet of dining space and feature an expansive, all-weather, outdoor terrace overlooking Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, stunning dining rooms and multiple bar areas on the first-floor entry and terrace.

“At Rosebud Restaurants, our customers are always a top priority,” said Alex Dana, founder of Carmine’s parent company, Rosebud Restaurants. “This reconstruction will help us reach new levels of success when we reopen in 2024 by creating an even better, more memorable, dining experience.”

1. Pretend everybody knows what you have to offer.

2. Assume everybody knows what you sell.

3. Forget that you have competition trying to attract your customers away from you.

4. Overlook the fact that advertising is an investment in selling — not an expense.

5. Forget that you have to keep reminding your established customers that you appreciate their business.

6. Tell yourself it’s too costly to advertise and that you get enough out of it.

7. Don’t advertise. Forget that there are new potential customers who would do business with you if they were urged to do so.

8. Convince yourself that you’ve been in business so long, customers will automatically come to you.

9. Tell yourself you just don’t have time to spend thinking about promoting your business.

10. Be sure not to provide an adequate advertising budget for business.

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Virgin Hotels New York City has opened its doors to guests as of February 2023, with an official grand opening in spring 2023. Located at 1227 Broadway, and taking up the entire block between 29th Street and 30th Street, the newest addition to the Virgin Hotels collection sits at the heart of the booming NoMad neighborhood and delivers a vibrant yet sophisticated hospitality experience in one of the world’s most exciting cities. This is the sixth Virgin Hotels in the United States and the seventh in the brand portfolio.

Darling Ingredients Inc, the world’s leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and renewable energy, announced Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to recycle its used cooking oil into sustainable products, such as cleaner burning renewable diesel. Darling Ingredients’ restaurant service brand, Dar Pro Solutions, will collect and recycle used cooking oil from nearly all of the almost 2,400 Panda Express restaurants in the United States.

– See the Darling Ingredients ad on page 30

Marriott International has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for the 23rd consecutive year. Each year, Fortune identifies companies with the strongest reputations across industries and recognizes companies for their commitment to social responsibility, financial performance, innovation, and ability to attract and retain top talent. Marriott is ranked 16th across all companies and 1st in the category of Hotels, Casinos and Resorts.

With many years of experience and multiple distribution facilities throughout the Midwest, MacCARB has developed a reputation as the most trusted beverage gas, and service fulfillment companies around. Whether you need beverage grade carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium, blended gases or just plain service, MacCARB is your single one stop shop. For Personalized Service, Call us Today! Phone:

No need for an invite to this Fish Fry! Bonefish Grill’s Angler’s Catch is returning every Friday through April 14, plated with tempura-style, hand-battered crispy cod and panko battered jumbo shrimp, served on a bed of French fries with house-made coleslaw, cocktail and tartar sauce.