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Foodservice professionals assemble under one roof in Orlando Chicago – The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers' (NAFEM) biennial event, The NAFEM Show will be held this year from February 10-12, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. NAFEM provides a first look at the foodservice equipment and supplies industry's products, solutions and innovations in 2011.

Attracting approximately 20,000 foodservice professionals and featuring more than 500 exhibitors, the show once again includes a new product gallery, topical educational sessions and networking opportunities.

Innovative thinking is celebrated in a one-stop-shop spotlighting new products in the areas of labor savings, sanitation, energy efficiency, food safety, life cycle costs and more. The 2011 gallery features nearly 120 new products from NAFEM exhibiting companies, a 50 percent increase from the 2009 show.

Highlights of the complimentary education program include the following spotlight sessions: ◆ Innovative Thinking, presented

by Peter Sheahan, Entrepreneur and Author of Flip: How to Turn Everything You Know on Its Head – and Succeed Beyond Your Wildest Imaginings ◆ Corporate Responsibility, presented by Tim Sanders, Author of Saving The World at Work, Speaker and CEO, Deeper Media, Inc. ◆ Future Trends, presented by Brad Barnes, Certified Master Chef (CMC), The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and NAFEM Professor of Culinary Arts The NAFEM Show celebrates innovative thinking at WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL!, a one-stop-shop spotlighting new products in the

areas of labor savings, sanitation, energy efficiency, food safety, life cycle costs, and more.

All exhibitors of The NAFEM Show were invited to submit items to WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! for free as long as the product met the set criteria. The 2011 WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! features nearly 120 new prod-

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The NAFEM Show will be held this year from February 10-12, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. ucts from NAFEM exhibiting companies, a 50 percent increase in products from the 2009 show.

"After a successful launch of WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! at the 2009 show, NAFEM is pleased to bring back this value-add experience to attendees and exhibitors in 2011," said Michael Whiteley, CFSP, The NAFEM Show chair, Hatco Corporation,

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! delivers on The NAFEM Show's promise and reputation of displaying the most innovative products and services on the market." Centrally located in The NAFEM Show exhibit hall, WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! is open the duration of the show, February 10-12, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Further exploration of each topic will occur in smaller, breakout sessions after each spotlight presentation. The NAFEM Show is the first opportunity of the year for foodservice professionals to enhance their networks both on and off the show floor. The Global Networking Event, Wednesday, February 9, at the Hilton Orlando, is the chance to connect with exhibitors and attendees a day before the show begins.

The All-Industry Celebration, Friday, February 11, at the Peabody Orlando Hotel, celebrates the foodservice industry's finest achievements with a reception, dinner and awards ceremony. The highlight of the evening is live musical entertainment by Grammy® award-winners Huey Lewis and The News, who released their first album in nine years last month. The Global Networking Event is $20 to attend; the See NAFEM page 20

You Say When Yogurt cultivates Florida Brandon, Fl - You Say When Yogurt Shoppe will open four new stores in the next month to continue the strong growth of their self serve yogurt franchise. Founder Brad Bridges leaves behind working for the world’s largest ice cream company to introduce his own blends of yogurt at You Say When Yogurt Shoppe.

“I am excited to share the You Say When Yogurt experience with many of the new areas we are expanding into,” says Brad Bridges, founder of You Say When Yogurt Shoppe. “Ever since I started working in the ice cream business back in 2004, it was important to me to eventually leave the corporate life to start my own business.” Bridges went on to graduate from Florida State University and received his MBA in brand management from Wake Forest University.

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I recently received an email from one of our readers who is a professor in a Hospitality program at a college in the South Florida area. I began reading the letter and began to sweat and shake at the same time. As I read further the sweating got worse. Why, you ask? Keep reading!

I was being asked to be a guest speaker in the class he taught about purchasing. At first I was surprised to be asked to speak on a subject I am really not that familiar with nor have I ever done purchasing for a restaurant or hotel. I finished reading the email took a deep breath and called Joel, the Professor. He immediately eased my fears by telling me that he wanted me to speak to the class about the industry and about how I got into it and the opportunities available in the industry. I still was sweating though. Why was I still sweating? Keep reading!

Some years ago when my son was in Middle School, I was asked to be a part of Career Day for the school.

Representatives of many different professions were asked to address several classes during the morning session.

There were Police Officers, Firemen, Military, Doctors, Lawyers, Retailers etc. and then me, the publisher of a fledgling trade newspaper for the restaurant industry. I think there was an Astronaut too. All of us there to speak to 12 yr olds and spark an interest in them for our industry. So why all the sweat? Keep reading!

In the first class I was paired with a Motorcycle Police Officer all decked out with boots gun and whistle. He gave his presentation to wide eyed young students who asked many

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questions and looked really interested. Then it was my turn. It was like open mic night at the Comedy Club for a first time performer, bombs away!. I gave my presentation to glazed eyes barely able to concentrate on me. When I asked for questions, not one hand went up. The Motorcycle Cop chuckled to himself and the teacher of the class jumped in to break the silence. Gulp, Sweat.

The entire morning went the same way as I was paired with the Fireman, the Doctor, the Lawyer and on and on.

I was exhausted and vowed never to do another Career Day. Fast forward to me opening the email and sweating. All of the feelings of inadequacy came rushing back and hit my sweat glands again.

This time I plan to get it right though. I will prepare my notes and have plenty to say to a class of college aged students just like on my first day when I hosted a one hour talk radio show about the Restaurant industry. I made plenty of notes and had scheduled guests to appear at fifteen minute intervals. I was ready. Or so I thought.

Here I am sweating again. Why? Keep reading! I had my notes and there were going to be people calling in to ask questions too. The one thing nobody told me was that the station had a range of about one mile and all of the people I had told about the show and asked to call couldn’t pick it up on their radios. I went through my notes in under five minutes and was left to fill fifty five minutes less pre recorded ad time with ad lib. I was really sweating.

I know exactly what I am going to tell these students, Keep reading!

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What’s Going On Important new products, corporate news and industry events.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our friend Ray Stenger. Ray was the founder of R.J. Phillips, a food service equipment dealership in Boca Raton and an industry veteran. Ray suffered from a blood condition and had been hospitalized while being treated with Dialysis treatments. Bill Stenger will continue the business and asks that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to one of his favorite charities in his name; St. Jude Children's Hospital in the form of check, money order, on-line or by calling St. Jude's directly. St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. #142, Memphis, TN 8148, 800-822-6344, www.stjude.org.

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MDT-Tex is a leading designer and manufacturer of large-scale sunshade systems and serves a variety of hospitality interests, including trendy nightclubs and rooftop oases, to posh hotels and restaurants. For 20 years, MDT has been collaborating with architects and designers worldwide to develop unique, customized umbrellas and shade structures that harmonize perfectly with the surrounding architecture.

“One of the most unique design elements for rooftops is MDT’s Tulip umbrella,” said Joel Linton, MDT’s vice president of business development. The Tulip is showcased at Chicago’s Witt Hotel “Roof” Lounge, the Encore Beach Club at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas and at the Hookah Lounge in Mexico City. Additionally, it was featured on the grounds at the 2010 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament in Flushing, N.Y. last year.

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Julia Baker's French caramel is made fresh each day using premium ingredients including fresh butter, cream, and

release of SmartStock® Skins, the company's new line of decorative decals for the Dixie SmartStock Cutlery Dispensers. While the SmartStock Cutlery dispensers provide an efficient alternative to traditional cutlery bins, these eye-catching decals support Georgia-Pacific Professional's commitment to supply foodservice operators with brandbuilding, aesthetically-pleasing solutions. To learn more about the SmartStock Skins and other innovative products from Georgia-Pacific Professional, call 866-HELLO GP (4355647) or visit www.gpppro.com.

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hand-scraped Madagascar vanilla beans. Visit the Company's on-line boutique at www.juliabakerconfections.com, or follow them at www.twitter.com/jbconfections.com. ◆◆◆◆ The CMAA Annual Exposition – The Club Business Expo held in conjunction with the 84th World Conference on Club Management February 25-March 1, 2011, in Orlando. The event will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott and will spotlight premiere products and services.

This educational program and exposition combined will be the largest industry event of its kind, bringing together general managers/CEOs/ COOs from some of the most prestigious clubs around the world. Management teams from clubs including country, city, yacht, golf facilities and others will convene to network, attend educational sessions, track industry trends and look for tools to assist in their professional management goals. For complete details visit www.cmaa.org./conf.

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These new team members join Johnny Rockets' staff of more than 6,000 worldwide employees and augment the aggressive growth plans of the company. Based on the East Coast, Litton joins Johnny Rockets as the regional director of operations and oversees markets in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, District of Columbia and Florida, as well as supervises several district managers. ◆◆◆◆

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Orlando, FL – There’s a food trend bubbling, which is rooted in humble beginnings, stems from a mélange of diverse cultures, and blossoms with epicurean delight. The 20th annual Florida Film Festival, sponsored by Full Sail University, will celebrate the inspiring and authentic regional tastes of Florida cuisine with a stellar lineup of casual brunches, elegant dinners, food and film pairings, and parties this year from April 8 through 17, 2011.

Over ten days, this Florida flavor exploration will feature contemporary cuisine while delving deep into the state’s rich history. Traditions unique to each region—from the Keys to the Panhandle, the Suwannee to the St. Johns Rivers, and everywhere in between—all will be honored as attendees savor each stop along the journey.

“What is Swamp Cabbage? Do frog legs taste better fried or sautéed? Does gator tail taste like chicken? All of these questions will be answered with our taste buds at this year’s event,” said Florida Film Festival President Henry Maldonado.

“Attendees will be introduced to the Florida foodways and experience a sense of history, warmth, and authenticity as they dine next to alligators and take airboat rides after brunch!”

A handpicked lineup of visiting food experts and acclaimed chefs include Florida historian Gary Mormino, and award-winning Chef Norman Van Aken.

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A Florida food fantasy! Hand-picked local culinary heroes will serve their most creative, one-of-a-kind, dishes inspired by the state we call home. This bustling kick-off party will include entertainment, food and drink, and other goodies throughout the night. The Sunshine State’s unique twist on the culinary arts will be there to be enjoyed.

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The weekend concludes on Sunday afternoon outdoors at Miner Park Amphitheatre with the Grand Tasting, featuring the specialties of 30 outstanding local chefs and scores of top vintners. Each year more than 1,200 guests sip, savor and stroll their way through this alfresco luncheon on the green.

The Boca Bacchanal Committee announced chairpersons who will lead this year’s event. Honorary Chairmen are Betsy Fletcher and Skipp Jackman; General Chairmen, Ted and Kate Toomey; The Bacchanal & Auction Chairmen, Steve and Stephanie Miskew and The Grand Tasting Co-Chairmen, Mary Glynn and Tommy Cullinan, Elizabeth and Josh Titcomb, Katherine and Craig Regna and Michele and Ted Toomey.

Committee members include: Chris Kearney, Roxana Garciga, Lauri Saunders, Julia Johnston, Carla Marsh, Robin Deyo Debbie Abrams, Duncan

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Boca Raton, FL – Cheers! Planning for the ninth Annual Boca Bacchanal Winefest & Auction, the Boca Raton Historical Society’s largest and most eagerly anticipated fundraiser is in full swing. The event is scheduled for March 18-20, 2011. The organizing committee is once again promising a roster of internationally renowned top chefs and vintners, top notch cuisine and scores of fine wines to taste.

The presentation, hosted by the Boca Raton Historical Society and Republic National Distributing Company, was received by supporters at a festive party held at the historic FEC Railway Station – Count de Hoernle Pavilion. The occasion was also time to Boca Raton Historical Society Executive Director Mary Csar (center) offer a toast to generous patrons Bob with Steve and Stephanie Miskew Campbell, Dick and Barbara Schmidt tropical Floridian wonderland, where live auction, named by the Wine and the 2010 BB Fund-a-need donors native flora and fauna will be part of a Spectator as one of the top 20 wine aucand to welcome new event partners fantasy backdrop for the chef’s receptions in the country, along with a silent Comerica Bank and JM Lexus. !BACUS AD TRN IQ OUTLINES PDF

!tion and multi-course feast, created auction, is the evening’s centerpiece, “We are very pleased to announce an with the encore participation of the offering exquisite wines and lifestyle lots exciting theme for the ninth annual Vintner Dinner Chefs and Vintners. A up for bid.

Boca Bacchanal,� said Debbie Abrams, President of the Board of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “This year we will celebrate the ‘Era of the Mango Gang Chefs’, the handful of innovative culinarians who created South Florida’s distinctive regional cuisine during the 1980’s, bringing an international spotlight to our area.�

Abrams said that the Committee has assembled a core group of the Mango Gang chefs, as well as those that they inspired, to create Boca Bacchanal. “The Vintner Dinners will be very special, since we have matched the chefs with a roster of equally outstanding vintners,� she said.

Boca Bacchanal will feature six Friday night Vintner Dinners set in magnificent private residences.

The Celebrated Vintner Dinner Chefs are: Robbin Haas - Gulf Coast Kitchen at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort, Montauk, NY; Cindy Hutson Ortanique on the Mile, Coral Gables, FL; Mark Militello - Trina Restaurant & Lounge, Fort Lauderdale; Douglas Rodriguez - D. Rodriguez Cuba, Miami Beach, FL; Oliver Saucy - Darrel & Oliver's CafĂŠ Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL and Allen Susser - Chef Allen's, Aventura & Taste Gastropub, Delray Beach.

The Award Winning Vintners are: Blair Fox - Fess Parker Winery & Vineyards, Santa Barbara, CA; Kathryn Hall – Hall Winery – Napa Valley, CA; Jacques Lardiere - Maison Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France; Jac Cole – Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA; Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger, Champagne Taittinger – Reims, France and Rosa Lee de Leuze – ZD Wines, Napa Valley, CA. Boca Bacchanal benefits the Heritage Education and Historic Preservation Programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society. The weekend will be uncorked with Friday night Vintner Dinners hosted in magnificent private residences, and featuring the talents of the highly acclaimed chefs and vintners. Check the website at www.bocabacchanal.com for updates on chefs, vintners, venues and to reserve a space.

Then be ready to dine, dance, bid and “Rock your Bacchus!� At Saturday evening’s Bacchanal & Auction. Hosted at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, this year’s edition transports guests into a

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Under New Management ◆ DIVINO GOURMET, 1840 Harrison St, Hollywood, 33020 ◆ PLAZA CINEMA CAFÈ, 155 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 32801 ◆ AMERICAN CLASSIC REST, 8701 Collins Ave, Miami Bch, 33154 ◆ FOUNTAIN PLAZA DINER 2150 N University, Pembroke Pines, 33024-3610 ◆ ART BAR, 300 SW 1st Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301 ◆ STUART HOTEL, 950 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, 34994-3703 ◆ ROTELLI PIZZA & PASTA `10817 S Jog Road, Boynton Beach, 33437

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◆ IRISH PUB 1897 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, 34957, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ ELEVATION BURGER 15910 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, 33027, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ PANDERA GUATEMATECA 3167 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, 34994, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ MIKE & MIKE'S RESTAURANT 3801 10th Ave. North, Lake Worth, 33461-2807, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ OVENELLA 499 S. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, 33432, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ RUSSIAN PALACE 1770 NE 205 Terrace, Sunny Isles Beach, 33160, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SWEET POINT BAKERY & CAFE 3250 Midtown Blvd. - Ste 108, Miami, 33127, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ WOODY'S BBQ, 16362 SW 88 St, Miami, 33196, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ WOODY'S BBQ 2621 Enterprise Road, Orange City, 32763, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ RISING ROLLL GOURMET 600 W. College Ave., Tallahassee, 32306, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ THE PAPPAS RANCH - new concept by Pappas Family Restaurants, 2630 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, 33759, Jan’11 ◆ ROCCO'S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR 1313 Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS - Coffee Shop & Confections, 3747 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 34112, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ PANERA BREAD BAKERY & CAFE, 1000 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, 32162-2693, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ MICHELE'S DINING LOUNGE 2761 E. Oakland Park, Ft. Lauderdale, 33306, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CARLOS & PEPES 120 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 33444, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 18997 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, 32757-6735, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CITY FIRE AMERICAN OVEN & BAR 7958 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 32819, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SWEET POINT BAKERY & CAFE 3250 Midtown Blvd., Miami, 33137, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ COWGIRL KITCHEN MARKET 3031 E. Hwy. 30-A, Seagrove Beach, 32459, March - April 2011 ◆ BRICK OVEN TAVERN 1541 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jan - 2011 ◆ SHOKDAWGS COFFEE HOUSE 1838 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, 32308, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ COCOWOK an upscale Fresh Asian Fair, 3015 Grand Ave. Suite 122, Coconut Grove, 33133, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SUSHI CENTRAL 3015 Grand Ave. - Ste 410, Coconut Grove, 33133, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CENTRAL BEER GARDEN 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, 33133, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ KING FISH & CHIPS 3351 E. Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33312-1184, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ PRIVÈ GOURMET MARKET 4200 NW 12 St - Concourse, Miami, 33127, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ JUAN VALDEZ CAFÈ 4200 NW 12 St - Concourse, Miami, 33127, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ ISLAND CHICKEN GRILL 4200 NW 12 St - Concourse D, Miami, 33127, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ INDIGO'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 1105 Third St. S.W, Winter Haven, 33880, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ DELMONICO’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 6115 Westwood Blvd., Orlando, 32821-8082, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SOUTHERN CHARM 1712 Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, 32641, Apr-May ’11 ◆ VILLAGE PIE 333 SW 2nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ HIGH CONCEPT RESTAURANT to be named 9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, May-June ’11 ◆ ST. REGIS WINE BAR 9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, May-June ’11 ◆ AURA - RESTAURANT & LOUNGE S. Eola Drive, Orlando, 32801, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ FOUR RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE 1047 S. Dillard St, Winter Garden, 34787, March - April 2011 ◆ BUCCAN AN EXOCTIC RESTAURANT 350 S. County Rd, Palm Beach, 33480, Jan - 2010 ◆ VILLAGE PIZZERIA, Hwy 441, Tavares, 32778, Jan - 2010 ◆ SAIGON HOT PIE, 826 Park Ave, Lake Park, 33403, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ BIAGIO'S, 723 E. Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Jan-Feb ’11

◆ NEW RESTAURANT to be named 8530 Little Rd, Tampa, 34654, Jan - 2011 ◆ OLD TOWN TAVERN 10 E Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton, 33432, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ THE FRESH MARKET 1800 West Ave, S. Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ THE FRESH MARKET 20409 S. State Rd. 7, Boca Raton, 33498, Apr-May ’11 ◆ TIBBY'S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN (new Tijuana Flats concept), 2203 Aloma, Winter Park, 32792, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SAIA - SUSHI RESTAURANT, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jan - 2011 ◆ B'STRO - A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jan - 2011 ◆ QUENCH, A PATIO BAR, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jan - 2011 ◆ SUNNIBUNNI 5202 Ocean Blvd, Crescent Beach, 34242-3309, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ JOJO'S TACOS 216 E. Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale, 33308, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ YOGURT WORKS 5562 Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, 33330-2700, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CRAZY YOGURT 2271 S. University Dr, Cooper City, 33024-3611, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ SUSHI JAPAN 2410 Weston Rd, Weston, 33326-3261, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ CARMINES TRATTORIA 8200 Mills Dr, Miami, 33183, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ GELSIA GELATO, 8200 Mills Dr, Miami, 33183, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ CADILLAC RANCH, 8200 Mills Dr, Miami, 33183, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ LA SPADA SUBS 1495 SE 17th St, Ft. Lauderdale, 33316, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ NAME TO COME 2700 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, 33431-7720, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ DOS CAMINOS 1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33316, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SHIPYARD BREWING Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, 32789, Feb - 2011 ◆ CANTINA LAREDO 4414 SW College Rd., Ocala, 34474, Jan- Feb 2011 ◆ GUY HARVEY'S ISLAND GRILL 4414 SW College Rd, Ocala, 34474, Jan- Feb 2011 ◆ OYE CUBAN GRILL 11327 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest, 33156-4442, Jan- Feb 2011 ◆ NEW RESTAURANT TO BE NAMED 11210 US Hwy. 41 South, Gibsonton, 33534, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ TOTAL WINE & MORE 980 State Rd. 7, Wellington, 33411, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ BEARD PAPA FRESH 'N NATURAL CREME PUFFS 4922 West SR 46, Sanford, 32771, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CABO FLATS CANTINA & TEQUILA BAR 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 33146, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CG BURGERS PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ ATLANTIC OCEAN CLUB SEAFOOD REST 217 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444, Jan- Feb 2011 ◆ BUDDAH SKY BAR Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444, Jan- Feb 2011 ◆ LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 8398 Vineland Ave, Lake Buena Vista, 32821, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ TONY ROMA'S NE Indian Drive, Jensen Beach, 34957, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ LIL BIT A BROOKLYN 751 S. Federal Hwy, Stuart, 34994, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SALSA FIESTA (2nd US location with more planned), I-75 and Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 33023, March - April 2011 ◆ BASH RESTAURANT 5970 SW 18th St, Boca Raton, 33433, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ SOPRANO'S DUELING PIANO BAR (backside of Big Kahuna), 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Bch Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 33316, Feb ’11 ◆ CATCH GRILL & BAR 1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, 33132, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ EXPRESSAMANTE ILLY CAFÈ 1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, 33132, March 2011 ◆ JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES 2325 Ulmerton, Tampa, 33762, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ TOKYO STEAKHOUSE 29 N. Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, 34236, Jan-Feb ’11

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◆ WEI WEI CHINA GOURMET 1098 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, 33441, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ NIBI FROZEN YOGURT 4607 S University Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, 33328, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ BAVARO CAFE 2901 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 33020, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ GYROVILLE REALLY FRESH GREEK CAFE 11103 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 33026, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT 250 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, 33609, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT 1900 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, 34102, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT 8201 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34238, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ THE CELLARS WINE BAR 106 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis, 32726, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ ZAXBY'S RESTAURANT 11554 University Blvd., Orlando, 32817, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ VINNIE'S REAL ITALIAN ICE 3805 E. Grant St., Orlando, 32812, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ NEW YORK SUB EXPRESS 11768 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 32817, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ RENDEZVOUS LOUNGE INC. 6394 Silver Star Rd. Ste 8, Orlando, 32801, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 3250 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville, 32224, March - April 2011 ◆ UNWIND 1880 Congress Ave - Ste 130, Boynton Beach, 33426, Jan ’11 ◆ CROCANTE GOURMET BAKERY 2708 N University Dr, Coral Springs, 33065, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ GREEN HOUSE 2495 E Commercial Blvd, Ft. Laudredale, 33308, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ ROUGE WORLD CUISINE 3957 163rd St, N. Miami Beach, 33160, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ PIZZA FUSION 9556 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CHIC ASIAN EATERY 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables, 33146, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ TAPAS & TINTOS, 3535 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 33137, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ BRICK HOUSE TAVERN + TAP 1511 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ THE BANK MIAMI GALLERY & LOUNGE 139 NE 1st St Ste 400, Miami, 33132, Jan - 2011 ◆ BENCHWARMERS 6431 US HWY 19, New Port Richey, 34652, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ PDQ FRESH FOOD FAST -a new restaurant concept 2207 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., South Tampa, 33629, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ GIORGIO'S OVEN FRESH PIZZA CO. 3501 W Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, 33436, Feb. ’11 ◆ WHICH WICH 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Ste 64, Orlando, 32819, Feb - 2011 ◆ ROTTHMAN’S PRIME STEAK & SEAFOOD GRILL 7500 International Dr, Orlando, 32819, Feb-Mar ’11 ◆ TILTED KILT 9720 Deer Lake CT, Jacksonville, 32256, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ NAPA’S STONE-FIRED DRAFT HOUSE 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, 32801, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 8746 Mills Drive, Kendall, 33183, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ YAMA'S GREEK TAVERN 9753 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, 32246, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ STEAMER SPORT SHACK 839 Miramar St, Cape Coral, 33904, Jan - 2011 ◆ SPORTS BAR AND GRILL To come when available, Melrose, 32666, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ GEORGE & WENDYS CORNER GRILL 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, 33957, Jan - 2011 ◆ NORKIES 1429 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139, Jan - March 2011 ◆ GREENSPOON HEALTHBAR & GRILL 921 Brickell Ave., Miami, 33131, Jan - March 2011 ◆ NESTICOS VELEZULEN 4243 NW 107 Ave, Miami, 33186, Jan - March 2011 ◆ KING JERK & GRILL RESTAURANT 161 N.E. 183 St., Miami, 33179, Jan - March 2011 ◆ CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 9259 Mercato Way Ste 2110, Naples, 34108, Jan-Feb ’11 ◆ CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 4655 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410, Jan-Feb ’11

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◆◆◆◆ The Pillars Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale announced that its most recent renovation is now complete. Changes include an expansion of the common area as well as the elimination of smaller rooms in favor of larger more comfortable suites. The new space includes a formal dining room, wine bar and elegant lobby/lounge area. As a result of the improvements the hotel is now able to provide a well equipped 22 seat boardroom for meetings and conferences.

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acres of land, Streamsong will be home to approximately 140 guest rooms, five villas, two 18-hole golf courses, more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space, three restaurants and two lounge areas, a full-service spa, hiking and nature trails and many other amenities.

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Darden Restaurants headquarters has a cafeteria with take-home meals.

It will soon have another amenity, its own hotel. The company is developing a 129-room Courtyard by Marriott at Darden's 64-acre campus in south Orange County. The hotel, along John Young Parkway will provide lodging for Darden's employee-training programs, but will also be open to the public.

Construction on the fivestory project is expected to start next year, and developers hope to have the property open by mid-2012.

◆◆◆◆ The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) has scheduled its 81st Annual Hospitality Training Conferences for Feb 5-8, 2011. They will be held at the Hilton at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, on which will mark the 41st year of this professional association of hotel trainers, restaurant trainers and human resource professionals. These conferences are the premier gathering of hotel trainers, restaurant trainers and human resource professionals, who

◆◆◆◆ Streamsong Resort, Ft. Meade, is set to offer an alternative style of lodging with their new property that is set to open in fall 2013. Situated on 16,000

meet to learn from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in interactive educational break-out sessions, network together, and share best practices. Each 3 day conference (and the pre-conference day) is packed with informative sessions designed to help hotel and restaurant training professionals' best solve key issues facing the hospitality industry. Training is at the core of creating and retaining engaging employees. Visit the website @ www.chart.org all details. ◆◆◆◆ Chavelier Collections is unveiling its new line of stemware designed to aerate wine on a direct pour, eliminating the need for messy, third-party aeration devices. Conceptualized and designed in California, and engineered in Connecticut by the independent firm GYRE9, Chevalier Collection's wine glasses are made of leadfree borosilicate glass and feature an innovative vessel within the glass that exposes the wine to a high level of aeration, enhancing the flavor profile of red and white wines. Chevalier Collection fine stemware are handblown and hand-assembled. All inquiries can be made on the company's website www.chevaliercollection.com. ◆◆◆◆ Restaurant owners can add Hoffmaster beverage napkins to their restaurants at wholesale prices.

Hoffmaster is a leader of paper products and is known in the industry for producing a comprehensive range of specialty restaurant beverage napkins for many years. Along with the quality, Hoffmaster also includes a broad range of colors and patterns to match any occasion, mood, season and décor. "Waldowares.com understands the importance of fine dining and that is the reason we sell restaurant beverage napkins manufactured by big brands like Hoffmaster at wholesale prices so that all restaurant and food joint owners can enjoy this luxury at affordable prices", remarked the General Manager at Waldowares.com.

Waldowares.com offers Hoffmaster colourful restaurant beverage napkins.

They also offer wholesale restaurant supplies, wholesale paper products, foodservice equipments, kitchen accessories and many other commercial foodservice products/supplies for restaurants, kitchens or bars. ◆◆◆◆ Handy International announced the world's first and only Certified Gluten-Free Crab Cake. The certification, issued by the independent auditing body Gluten-Free Certification Organization - www.gfco.org. The announcement comes on the heels of months of development effort centered on rethinking the crab cake.

Handy was able to produce an alternative for gluten-free consumers that can pass a testing protocol far more stringent as the proposed USFDA standard.

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quent one-on-one visits to her custhe direction of multi-cultural chefs tomers as they enjoy their meals. "One from Europe and South America of the most memorable challenges getbefore mastering his culinary techting the restaurant nique at Orso, NY and Joe started was finding Allen, NY. Due to his sucthe right team to work cess at Joe Allen, NY, Chef with me, who underPaul was promoted to execstood my mission, utive chef and opened Joe creativity, and craziAllen Miami Beach in 1998. ness. I must have gone Before joining the Soyka through 10 kitchen team, he spent a decade workers and countless making his mark at the servers," she recalls. restaurant preparing classic Chef Adrianne's was American dishes with a founded solely on risk Mediterranean accent.

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Creamers, with their trendy flask-like Guest emcee this year is Alan Kalter design, bring a fresh look to coffee and (announcer for the Late Show with tea service with their brushed stainless David Letterman). The entertainment steel finish and unusual spouts. They is performing artist Michael Israel and See WHAT’S GOING ON page 18 internationally acclaimed Saxophonist

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Peruvian chicken with no cross contamination. Vertical spits allow the juices to still self baste the meat, but the drippings then fall into the water wash instead of onto the other spits. In some traditional horizontally oriented rotisseries there are limits to single species cooking at any given time because the juices fall from one spit to the next. It has a small footprint (approximately 36" wide x 32" deep and a height of 77"). It can fit through any door and into any cook line, says the company. For more information visit www.woodstone-corp.com. ◆◆◆◆ National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association - www.nrrda.org is hosting its 2011 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL on Wed., February 23 – Friday, Feb. 25. The educational conference — What’s Hot and How to Handle the Heat! — will take place at the Orlando Airport Marriott and will kick off with a golf outing at Eagle Creek Golf Course.

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Digital communication is everywhere, and can be used to your advantage for promoting your business! much more cost effective than traditional forms. The obvious reason for this is that delivery of your message does not require physical handling. A second, and less obvious reason, is the ability to use “narrowcasting”(as opposed to broadcasting) to restrict your advertising to your geographic target audience. It's a fact that assuming you have a relatively small local restaurant, ninety percent of your customers come from within 5 mile radius. Why bother paying for advertising in a newspaper that reaches 500,000 people, when only 5% of them are close enough to travel to your restaurant?

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Over the past 10 years, Bridges has managed some of the country’s top brands. “I have had the opportunity to manage great brands such as Pabst Blue Ribbon, Kid Cuisine, Healthy Choice Ice Cream, and most recently Edy’s and Haagen Dazs Ice Cream brands.” “I loved working with ice cream and I knew it was something that I had a lot of passion for. With the national momentum behind yogurt that has been created on the West Coast, I knew it was the perfect time to take the yogurt momentum to the next level.”

“We know the economy is tough right now, but at YSW our concept is self serve so consumers can eat as much or as little yogurt as they want, hence the name...you say when,” says Bridges.

“Consumers have from 8 to 12 flavor choices and over 50 topping choices that they just pay a flat fee per ounce.”

“We also offer Smoothies that are created by the consumer,” says Bridges.

“The consumers get to choose exactly what they want in their smoothie from our fresh topping bar. Our fruit is never frozen and all locally grown. They just

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“We are very excited about our five new stores that are opening in the next month. We opened Tyrone Square Mall on December 10th and will also open Sarasota, Naples, FishHawk and Plant City in the next month. We have some of the best franchise owners in the industry today. It is important to have a passion for our products and we are always looking for the right people that would like to open and own their own business. We are convinced that the benefits of yogurt will be appealing to consumers for years to come.

We designed YSW Yogurt to be a low investment, low labor and overall very fun business to own and operate.”

Additional locations are underway in Westchase/Tampa; Wesley Chapel; Naples Store #2; Land O'Lakes; Miami and Jensen Beach.

“You Say When Yogurt Shoppes www.yswyogurt.com - will be popping up all over Florida for a guilt free yogurt experience,” says Bridges.

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A fundamental shift is occurring in the world and the restaurant industry is certainly not unaffected by it! I am referring to the way new technology is changing EVERYTHING! The old advertising and marketing standbys like a traditional yellow page ad are rapidly yielding way to state of the art techniques which are generally much more cost effective and efficient. You have two choices: Embrace these and get on the bandwagon or watch while your competition steals your customers by utilizing the methods of today.

In a recent blog post “Texting Business Away” by Howard Appell (the publisher of Today's Restaurant), on our own social network site, Howard discusses an employee of a store who was too busy texting to take care of customers. Obviously, this behavior of employees, while working, can have a huge negative impact on a business.

But there is another side, a bright side, to this coin, one generally overlooked by our largely low tech industry.

Digital communication is everywhere, and can be used to your advantage for promoting your business! Now if this seems too esoteric and complex to learn and you think you simply don't have the time, please think again! Or one day, when all of your customers are eating at your competitor’s place, you will have plenty of time, but then it will be too late!

Now, I am not just referring to texting! You need to incorporate all new and upcoming forms of advertising in your marketing plans. This includes all the major social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter, Internet search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing, and of course a great looking, functional website! And the good news is that, in general, the new technology is

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and Janie Lott, Jim Ballerano, Sharon and Bill Shubin, Jami Guttenberg, Tashia Rahl, Barbara Levitt and Richard Kuster.

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Prime partnership opportunities are still available for Boca Bacchanal, and the Committee is also welcoming volunteers for all aspects of the events.

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On Thursday, February 3, a first in South Florida, The Italian Wine Masters will collectively showcase their wines in Miami.

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Wednesday, February 2, the wineries head to the luxurious brand new JW Marriot Marquis in Miami located at 345 Avenue of the Americas.

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Simply Italian- Great Wines brings to South Florida the crème de la crème of Italian wine-producing regions including: Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, Marches, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Apulia, and Veneto, among others.

For three consecutive days, this marquee Italian Wine event will offer an array of specialized seminars and guided wine tastings moderated by internationally — renowned wine experts, including Kevin Zraly, founder of the famous Windows of the World Wine School, one-on-one interviews with winemakers, and Grand Tasting Walk-Around events.

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Entree & drink prices up atcasual diningrestaurants Boston, MA – How do you explain a menu pricing strategy where discount meals complete with appetizers are offered up on the cheap, while at the same time, lunch entrées have been bumped up almost a dollar compared to last year?

“In a recession when restaurant customers are perceived to be worried about high prices,” says pricing consultant Leslie Kerr, “you might guess that price increases on entrées would be minimal. And you’d be wrong.”

“What we’re seeing instead is the classic loss leader pricing strategy,” says the founder of Intellaprice, a pricing firm in Boston. A loss leader is a heavily discounted product designed to bring customers through the door, like a dollar double cheeseburger, for example. As long as customers also buy a drink and fries, or bring along friends who order more profitable meals, the loss is offset.

“At casual dining chains, the major players are advertising great deals such as dinner for two for $20 to pull in customers, but once folks show up, they’re hoping there’s a subset who decide, ‘I don’t need dessert, I’ll just get a regular entrée.’ Your higher-value customer may well be spending less than most of the others at the table, and might even feel virtuous. In the meantime, the spike in her entrée price is less noticeable.”

Intellaprice’s 2010 study, conducted in August and September, includes prices for nearly 12,000 beverages and 14,000 food items from casual dining brands in 21 markets nationwide.

According to Intellaprice’s research,

lunch entrées are up by $.93, dinner entrées rose by $.72, and kids entrées spiked by $.30.

If you want to save money, according to the study’s findings, draft beer is your best bet, followed by dessert, though this is not a good lunch strategy unless you’re a character on the show Mad Men. Intellaprice found that domestic

still the top means of luring guests in,” Kerr said. “You may see price promotions on TV, but the overall menu tells another story: the need to cover costs through price increases.” One might wonder if the increase in entrée pricing is just a sign of good things to come in the American economy. Perhaps at the tail end of the recession the American

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and imported drafts were down by $.08 and $.11 respectively. Bottled beer and cocktail prices are up. According to the study, prices have increased across most menu categories versus 2009. The only categories showing price decreases are add-ons and desserts — entrées, side items, and appetizers are all up.

“There’s no question that deals are

doing what it feels is necessary to maintain profits. “The goal of the discount meal deals you see on TV is to increase customer traffic. But we’ve seen some brands report that their profit suffers because of the deep discounting — traffic is up, but average spending per meal goes down. The restaurants need to do what they can to offset the profit loss from discounts.”

Intellaprice’s casual dining study, in its fourth year, tracks prices of all menu items. Other findings show that among chains surveyed, New York boasts the most expensive dinner entrées, at $15.01, while Los Angeles lunch entrées are priced highest at $9.27 on average.

people are starting to spend more on food before they loosen up the purse strings on other items like computers and clothes?

Unfortunately not, says Kerr. The restaurant industry generally lags the economy, so rather than the rise in entrée pricing signaling good news, it’s more an indication of management

Alcoholic beverage prices rose less than entrées, according to Intellaprice’s study. “This year, increases of more than $.20 on cocktails are rare,” she said, explaining that “the one exception was Sangria, which was up on average by $.46.” Though the $.19 average increase on drinks may seem low, Kerr explained that it’s based on a lower average price of $5.86 in 2009 that rose to $6.05 in 2010.

“Traditionally, a high portion of restaurants’ profits come from the bar, and beer prices show the most conservative change. Our research shows that on average, draft beers are down compared to last year for domestic and imported brands, while bottled beers are up slightly.” The study found domestic and imported drafts were down by $.08 and $.10, respectively, while bottled counterparts were up $.04 and $.08.

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