Shelby Lovstad's Blog

zabihah

2007-11-22T11:02:00.001-08:00

i.zabihah.com allows iPhone users to look up zabihah.com halal (meeting Muslim dietary codes) restaurant listings.

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Seattle To Require Calorie Labeling At Chain Restaurants

2007-11-22T11:01:00.005-08:00

Last night, the King County, Washington Board of Health voted to require food service establishments to phase out their use of artificial trans fat and to list nutrition information on chain restaurant menus. The menu labeling rule only affects chain restaurants with 10 or more outlets and that have standardized menu items.

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4 Best Web Tools To Eat Local

2007-11-22T11:01:00.003-08:00

A quick and easy list to follow for finding the best ways to track down local eats on the web - - from farmers to restaurants.

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36 Inspirational Business & Corporate Websites

2007-11-22T11:01:00.001-08:00

36 Inspirational Business & Corporate Websites, a great list of inspirational corporate, business and restaurant websites that will get you past your design block.

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Fast Food Restaurant Nutrition Links page

2007-11-22T10:56:00.001-08:00

This is a page that links to some of the most of the popular fast food restaurant nutrition info page, very handy for health conscience minded / allergenic guide / gluten / diary intolerance...etc. Let me know what other places you wanna add to the list!

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Eating Healthy at Fast Food Restaurants

2007-11-22T10:55:00.013-08:00

The items listed fall generally under 400 calories or so and under 15 grams of fat. If you are going to be stuck eating at such restaurants this is a fairly good guideline to use for any meal.

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Forbes 2006 list of the most expensive restaurants in the U.S.

2007-11-22T10:55:00.011-08:00

Want to really impress a date? Take them to one of these restaurants. Topping off the list at #1 is Masa which boasts a menu starting at $400 per person, drinks and mandatory 20% tax not included!P.S. To slow down the slide show, increase the value listed after the "thisSpeed=" portion of the URL.

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How to plan your holiday in Provence if you're in the Fayence area

2007-11-22T10:55:00.009-08:00

Great list of "how to's" and "what to's" for folk holidaying in Provence: travel, restaurants, activities, shopping etc.

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10 Things Your Restaurant Won't Tell You

2007-11-22T10:55:00.007-08:00

Even menus are rigged. "We list the item that makes the most profit first so it catches your eye," says restaurant consultant Linda Lipsky, "and bury the highest-cost item in the middle."

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The 2007 List of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World

2007-11-22T10:55:00.005-08:00

Warning, don't read if you're feeling hungry ;) And for the record - France has 12 of the top 50 - guess that's saying something :)

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Searching for excellence

2007-11-22T10:55:00.003-08:00

This is a marketing story. But it could quite easily apply to ones life. I was reading the list of top 50 restaurants in the world as per the S Pellegrino Awards announced in April 2007.

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WeHomos List of Top Alternative Mother's Day Weekend To-Do's in Los Angeles

2007-11-22T10:55:00.001-08:00

Restaurants, Art Shows and Gallery Tours, oh my.

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Web site steers diners to healthy eats

2007-11-22T10:54:00.011-08:00

Restaurants, under fire from health advocates for too-big servings and not enough detail on nutrition, are fighting back. The National Restaurant Association is building a Web site that will provide a hefty list of healthy meals and restaurants across the country where they can be found.

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America’s Top 50 Restaurants are Chosen

2007-11-22T10:54:00.009-08:00

This article reports that Gourmet Magazine has published its list of the top 50 restaurants in America. Alinea, a new restaurant in Chicago, has been designated America's number one restaurant. The article presents a slideshow about Alinea and its unique food presentations. The ranked Top 50 List is also shown.

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Huge List of Restaurants that Give You Free Birthday Meals

2007-11-22T10:54:00.007-08:00

Now there is no excuse not taking someone out for their birthday. There are some high quality restaurants on this list that I didn't know gave free meals on your birthday.

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Healthy (& Recommended) Restaurants - Los Angeles Area

2007-11-22T10:54:00.005-08:00

Ever wondered where to eat in Los Angeles that was healthy & tasty? Here is the big list!

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Restaurant Information

2007-11-22T10:54:00.003-08:00

We offer a complete range of information on restaurants and hotels. The list is never ending. We can help you help you choose the best restaurant and hotel in your budget. The best part is that the service is FREE. Try today. http://eef.in/d10f69

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How a Failing Restaurant’s Rebound can Help You Build Your List

2007-11-22T10:54:00.001-08:00

This is a story on how a struggling restaurant used internet marketing tactics to not only turn their business around but made record returns. The moral to the story-Marketing is marketing no matter what the media source is.

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The world's most expensive dessert

2007-11-22T10:53:00.011-08:00

Forbes Traveler has recently compiled a list of the most expensive desserts in the world. The Fortress Aquamarine, served at the Fortress restaurant in Sri Lanka, is topping the list.

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Restaurant Gift Card Bonuses

2007-11-22T10:53:00.009-08:00

This list includes restaurants that offer bonuses when you purchase a gift card. Restaurants include Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Buca di Peppo, Fuddrucker’s, Red Robin, Tony Roma’s, Morton’s Steak House, IHOP and more.

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London's Best Fish & Chips - Restaurants - Time Out London

2007-11-22T10:53:00.007-08:00

List of the best Fish and Chips in London.

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Ten Things Your Restaurant Will Not Tell You

2007-11-22T10:53:00.005-08:00

Yahoo! Finance - Is something fishy about the special? What really happens to your tip? Get the dish on restaurant dining with this insider's list.

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Top Connecticut Restaurants

2007-11-22T10:53:00.003-08:00

Check out this incredible list of the best restuarants in Connecticut - regardless of your food of choice!

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Restaurants & Institutions publishes list of top 400 chain restaurants

2007-11-22T10:53:00.001-08:00

The 2007 R&I Top 400 list of restaurant chains has just been published. Topping the list is McDonald's. Starbucks weighs in at #4. They consider 7-Eleven, at #21, a chain restaurant. Fans of Waffle House hash browns can enjoy their #48-ranked chain. At the bottom of the list is Hot Dog On A Stick.

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10 Great Wines for $10 or Less

2007-11-22T10:52:00.011-08:00

The list of wines is on the second page of the article -- "Buying retail is a slightly different experience. Most people don’t feel as if their retail purchases are windows into their ignorant, miserly souls, the way they do in restaurants, and so are less inhibited." -- NYTIMES

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Are These the Top 14 Restaurants in the World? You Decide.

2007-11-22T10:52:00.009-08:00

By incorporating "powered by Reddit" technology into their pages, CondeNet's travel site Concierge.com is asking visitors to vote within a list of 14 top restaurants from around the world by clicking a "Eat it up" or "I'll Pass" arrow to ultimately determine a winner. What say you?

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ListRankr - Everything's a list.

2007-11-22T10:52:00.007-08:00

There are lots of services that allow you to rank, vote, dig, thumbs up...you get the point. Why isn't there one service that does it all?! There is: ListRankr. Make a list for anything! Websites, coffee shops, local restaurants, sushi, great blogs, videos on youtube...the list goes on! Everything's a list at ListRankr!

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Buy or Sell your Business!

2007-11-22T10:52:00.005-08:00

This site allows you to buy or sell your restaurant, bar, or grocery store. Sellers can list for free and buyers for a very small fee. Excellent site!

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Salads that will make you fatter?

2007-11-22T10:52:00.003-08:00

Don't eat these salads from your favorite restaurants. Is your favorite salad on the list?

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Top Ten Fastest Growing Retaurant Chain Concepts

2007-11-22T10:52:00.001-08:00

Keith Gellman's RestaurantChains.net releases October's Top Ten list of the fastest growing restaurant chain concepts with 50 operating stores or less.

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Bursa Franchise, Waralaba in Indonesia

2007-11-22T10:51:00.013-08:00

There are many Franchise and Waralaba in Indonesia. Bursa Franchise provide the list to the Industry, from food, restaurant, property, etc. And they also provide Business Opportunity Information Center in Indonesia. You can take a look the list of Franchises within their categories. There are many franchises like Jco donuts, bread talk, veneta,etc.

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List of Celebrity-Owned Restaurants & Their Health Violations

2007-11-22T10:51:00.011-08:00

These celebs should be ashamed of themselves.

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Restaurant Websites

2007-11-22T10:51:00.009-08:00

The complete feature list for the new Restaurant Website product - MenuMundo.

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Restaurants, cafes and Bars in Valencia city

2007-11-22T10:51:00.007-08:00

really amusing and informative reviews of the restaurants of Valencia, and great listings too.

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And We're Off!!

2007-11-22T10:51:00.005-08:00

Yesterday, our first restaurant was listed! Rathskeller Restaurant, located downtown on East Michigan St., features an award-winning menu with authentic German cuisine as well as steak, seafood, chicken, pork and vegetarian entrees.

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Award-Winning Vegas Restaurants

2007-11-22T10:51:00.003-08:00

Here are the best places to eat in Sin City according to the prestigious European Michelin Guide that has now added Las Vegas to its list of premier dining destinations around the world. I met the chef at the restaurant that received top honors and tasting his cuisine truly is a treat!

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Searchable Listing of Restaurants in Fredericksburg Downtown Virginia

2007-11-22T10:51:00.001-08:00

This is a listing of restaurants in Fredericksburg Downtown (Virginia). It strives to be complete and user-friendly.

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Paris rental apartments for tourists

2007-11-21T04:03:00.009-08:00

Great neighborhood, all kinds of restaurants and stores.Montparnasse, the Champs de Mars (Eiffel tower), Invalides, Rodin Museum and Luxembourg gardens are all at walking distance (Less than 20minutes).Subway station "Volontaires" (2 minutes walk) or Sevres-Lecourbe (4 minutes) will take you everywhere in Paris, very easely:

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Rendez-Vous des… Rats?

2007-11-21T04:03:00.007-08:00

Ratatouille themed buffet at Disneyland Paris. The changes reported in late July for Rendez-Vous des Stars Restaurant at Walt Disney Studios Park have now taken place, and the park now finally holds a dining option more exclusive than counter service and more glamorous than cafeteria service (or ‘buffeteria’ as they insisted). However, one thing no

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Crazy Menu (Figuring out what’s for lunch at the office. )

2007-11-21T04:03:00.005-08:00

Pick-A-Place in which suggestions are tallied and voted on. Restaurant managers can upload their menus complete with delectable photos to increase their business orders by up to 400%. Current cities on the CrazyMenu roster include Paris, Toronto, New York, Chicago, L.A., Houston, London, and Montreal among others.

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[Celebrity] Responses to Massive Halo 3 Sales

2007-11-21T04:03:00.003-08:00

Paris Hilton's take on this news: What's a Master Chief? Is he in charge of like restaurants and stuff? *stupid look* -- Kanye West's take on this news: Microsoft hates ***** gamers. -- Many more responses inside!

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Robert & Louise: Country Cookin'

2007-11-21T04:03:00.001-08:00

Eating at this restaurant makes you feel like you've gone to the countryside; all in the heart of Paris. Robert et Louise, a tiny country place in the Marais, is located on a quiet street between a...

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Restaurant Music Hall Paris.

2007-11-21T04:02:00.021-08:00

Né de la rencontre entre Valério Berkovics (producteur de spectacles et Hervé Nepple ( chef cuisinier ), le Music-Hall est une adresse incontournable du quartier des Champs Elysées. Son décor est conçu comme une véritable mise en scène de spectacle. Les jeux de lumières rythment les repas grâce à un système d'éclairage unique où sont programmées...

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Free Downlaod Google Earth 4.2

2007-11-21T04:02:00.019-08:00

Google Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop. View exotic locales like Maui and Paris, as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, and schools. Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps, and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at you

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Alcazar, Paris : restaurant design, cocktail bar and lounge in Paris

2007-11-21T04:02:00.017-08:00

Alcazar is one of my favorite places in Paris. It's a design restaurant with glorious food and soprano singing on mondays nights. It's also the best cocktail lounge and bar with renowned DJ's everynight at the Mezzanine, the bar upstairs and it is also club, The Wagg, donwstairs. Alcazar is member of www.goosta.com, contemporary restaurants.

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Paris restaurants turn to food made off site to cut costs | csmonitor.com

2007-11-21T04:02:00.015-08:00

The practice causes a snit in the world's culinary capital, with critics seeing it as the demise of French culture and others calling it the democratization of fine dining.

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Dinner Parties Anyone?

2007-11-21T04:02:00.013-08:00

London has “leapfrogged Tokyo and Paris” to become the world’s most expensive city for dining out. Of course, with London being home to eleven of the world’s top 50 restaurants along with its reputation as “Europe's biggest tax haven” such news was perhaps inevitable.

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Paris Hilton Arriving at Mr Chow Restaurant in Los Angeles

2007-11-21T04:02:00.011-08:00

Paris Hilton in sexy black dress Arriving at Mr Chow Restaurant in Los Angeles - 11 High Quality Scans.

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Tour D Argent reopened

2007-11-21T04:02:00.009-08:00

The oldest restaurant of Paris and France, Tour D’Argent, which first opened more than 425 years ago, has been reopened after three months of hi-tech makeover. Now its kitchens, located on the restaurant’s six floors,

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Is Paris Really The Gourmet Food Center Of All Europe?

2007-11-21T04:02:00.007-08:00

Paris is a city of phenomenal restaurants, quaint bistros, and tea saloons as well as the little cafes we have heard so much of. These establishments serve a variety of fine gourmet foods from elegant fine dishes to foods from the region including ethnic cuisine from restaurants that make you feel at home and a variety of so many different foods yo

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Best museum restaurants in Paris

2007-11-21T04:02:00.005-08:00

Sightseeing might be really tiresome, that is why museum restaurants are very useful. CNN published the rating of museum restaurants in Paris, France.......

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Can you survive meat-free in Paris?

2007-11-21T04:02:00.003-08:00

As a vegetarian, I've had problems eating out in Paris and, too often, I've survived holidays on cheese baguettes. However, according to this article, there are vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Paris that aren't too "new agey" or micro-b(i)oring.

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Robert & Louise: country cookin' in the heart of Paris

2007-11-21T04:02:00.001-08:00

Eating at this restaurant makes you feel like you’ve left Paris and gone to the countryside. At Robert & Louise you get a whole new kind of French food experience...all in the Marais of Paris...

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How-To Create Bootable CD-ROMs: The El Torito Bootable CD-ROM Format

2007-11-21T04:01:00.025-08:00

A PC can boot from a CD-ROM if the BIOS supports the El Torito Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification v1.0. The El Torito specification was created in January 1995, by Curtus E. Stevens of Phoenix and Stan Merkin of IBM. It was named after a restaurant, the "El Torito Grill", where they would go to eat and talk about bootable CD-ROMs.

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Garmin Nuvi 260..Normally $349.99 now at Special $249.99

2007-11-21T04:01:00.023-08:00

Garmin nuvi 260 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen

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Ratatouille Official Trailer

2007-11-21T04:01:00.021-08:00

A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau.

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New Ratatouille Trailer Online

2007-11-21T04:01:00.019-08:00

A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family’s wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau.

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Yeh hai Gurgaon meri jaan....

2007-11-21T04:01:00.017-08:00

Gurgaon is a vast adolescent real estate that stands in the glow of new paint. Luminous glass buildings, stout bustling malls and gigantic hives of apartments named after lords. knights and birds are spread over green lawns that people from Bombay would call parking.It is unmistakably the colony of the young, its marketplaces and restaurants teem

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Las Vegas for the off beat tourist and locals alike. Tired of the strip?

2007-11-21T04:01:00.015-08:00

See another side of Las Vegas next time you visit! "Sandra off The Strip" is a blog with an eclectic pick of things to do in Vegas. Look at Sandra's calendar! There is so much talent with nowhere to go that you can find top class free or "no cover" entertainement any day of the week. Try Jazz, Blues, Wine or Beer Tasting, Restaurants to name a few

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Vlingo Gives Mobile Phones A New Voice

2007-11-21T04:01:00.013-08:00

Vlingo Corp., a Cambridge, Mass-based start-up thinks it has the answer – voice-based interface – and has introducing an eponymously named application to showcase its technology. The application allows mobile phone users to speak and look-up information such as local restaurant listings to film schedules.

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BMW becomes first automaker to get live access to Google Local

2007-11-21T04:01:00.011-08:00

BMW is now the first auto manufacturer to offer Google local search straight from the in-dash nav system. You can look for Yellow Pages-type info like names and addresses of restaurants, hotels -- locate service stations, banks, supermarkets, cinemas and Apple genius bars -- all of it right from your car. One catch -- you've got to be in Germany

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New restaurant in Bombay bears Hitler's name

2007-11-21T04:01:00.009-08:00

Owner Puneet Sablok has refused to back down, and apart from Bombay's 4,500 Jews, there's been little controversy in India, where Holocaust awareness is limited, Hitler is regarded as just another historical figure and swastikas are an ancient Hindu symbol, displayed all over to bring luck.

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Universal Chokes On Palahniuk

2007-11-21T04:01:00.007-08:00

Universal has acquired the rights to the Palahniuk novel "Choke". The title accurately describes its contents. It's the story of a con artist named Victor Mancini whose scam is faking choking in restaurants for cash to care for his sick mother. He's also a sex-addict and a med-school dropout. Fun guy.

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Introducing Outside.in

2007-11-21T04:01:00.005-08:00

...type in a street address, or a neighborhood name, or a zip code -- perhaps for your own home area, perhaps for a place you're visiting or interested in -- and within seconds the screen gives you a glimpse of all the textured, real-world issues and conversations and news unfolding in the location you've entered. Not just restaurant reviews...

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McMansion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2007-11-21T04:01:00.003-08:00

McMansion is a slang architectural term which first came into use in the United States during the 1980s as a pejorative description and an idiom. It describes a particular style of housing that—as its name suggests—is both large like a mansion and as culturally ubiquitous as McDonald's fast food restaurants.

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How to Talk Like a CEO

2007-11-21T04:01:00.001-08:00

A Fortune 50 chief executive -- I won’t tell you his name because he didn’t realize I was listening to his conversation -- was sitting at a fast-food restaurant with a woman who was coaching him on how to talk to the media.....

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Where's the "S" in ESPN?

2007-11-21T04:00:00.021-08:00

The big behemoth that is ESPN seems intent on gobbling up broadcast rights and crushing all in its path as it sticks its brand name on everything, from ESPN: The Magazine to ESPN Zone restaurants to ESPN Brand Feminine Hygiene Products.But, it usually manages to stick to sports, when it isn't running its self-congratulatory twaddle.

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Bacon Grease Skillet Lettuce

2007-11-21T04:00:00.019-08:00

Try this old southern classic recipe. Save some bacon grease, or fry up some bacon. Toss some lettuce in the skillet. You'll have a delicious side dish that has been a recipe favorite all over the South for many years. Wilted lettuce is another name for this recipe. Wilted lettuce is now on some restaurant menus, but it's sure easy to make at home.

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50 Cent and Jessica Alba a romantic couple?

2007-11-21T04:00:00.017-08:00

Tells the tipster, "Last Friday I was at [a local restaurant named] Van Vlaanderen and you'll never guess who I saw - 50 Cent and Jessica Alba. They tried to sit quietly in the back but I know it was them .... They were talking and laughing like a real couple and it looked very romantic. At one point it even looked like they were going to kiss...

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The Thai Tramp: Tourist’s walk on Tokyo: hotels, shopping and restaurants

2007-11-21T04:00:00.015-08:00

Our lot was a rather usual hotel: we could not afford the Hilton for that money. It’s not an ad to name the place besides we’ve changed it into a better and cheaper one. The room was not worse than in Bangkok. Truly, you are immediately surrounded with millions of nice and cozy things, the room’s built-in stove made us happy. The wonder of the ...

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Chadder's what? Detailed review of Chadder's, an In-N-Out rip-off

2007-11-21T04:00:00.013-08:00

For years Utahans have cried to In-N-Out to open a restaurant in their state. Finally a local resident stepped up and took on the challenge. The outcome? A completely ripped-off version of In-N-Out with a crappy name. Chadders? Having worked at In-N-Out for 3 years, I went to Chadders and gave it my own review. Here is it.

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Looking ahead for Brazil Fast Foods Corp.

2007-11-21T04:00:00.011-08:00

Brazil Fast Foods Corp, which operate Brazil's second largest burger chain under the brand name Bob's, was one of the top performing stocks in the restaurant group in 2006, returning 285%. This article is the first in a series of articles that will look ahead for what 2007 may bring for Brazil Fast Foods.

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UK fake bloggers soon to be ‘named and shamed’

2007-11-21T04:00:00.009-08:00

Hotels, restaurants and online shops that post glowing reviews about themselves under false identities could face criminal prosecution under new rules that come into force next year. Businesses which write fake blog entries or create whole wesbites purporting to be from customers will fall foul of a European directive.

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Fake bloggers soon to be 'named and shamed'

2007-11-21T04:00:00.007-08:00

Looking for a job? Speak to the big yellow clown!

2007-11-21T04:00:00.005-08:00

Living in the UK & thinking of getting a job in a restaurant? Forget applying to Jamie or Gordon, Ronald McDonald is apparently the man to talk to. The burger chain was named as the best hospitality business to work for in the UK by industry website CatererSearch - so don't worry about flipping burgers, apparently its a flipping good place to work!

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Church Hotdog stand forced to change name, it violated "Dogma" trademark

2007-11-21T04:00:00.003-08:00

"The settlement ends 17 months of legal wrangling with a Miami Beach restaurant that made a federal case out of the Pittsburgh site's name. Dogma Grill has a trademark on the word "dogma" and its attorneys contended the similarity in names might confuse consumers."

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For The Love of Nachos...

2007-11-21T04:00:00.001-08:00

Faustino Vasquez came to the United States from Mexico in 1977 to find work. He may also be a god to nacho lovers. This guy opened up a successful restaurant named El Rancho by recognizing the overwhelming hunger of drunken college students as they stumble home at 2am.

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'McCurry' to Pay Damages Over Name

2007-11-21T03:59:00.011-08:00

A Malaysian court has ordered an Indian eatery called McCurry Restaurant to pay damages to US fast food giant McDonald's for imitating the chain restaurant's name and signature colours. The judge said McCurry could cause confusion amongst Malaysians with its red and gold logo, which features a chicken giving a thumbs up sign.

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Top 400 Restaurants in the US...ranked several ways

2007-11-21T03:59:00.009-08:00

For those not in the food business, pretty cool ranking tool from Restaurants & Institutions Magazine. You can sort by number of units, dollar sales, name, etc... What is amazing is the number of relatively small companies that are able to make it into the top 400!www.cheflifeonline.com

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Eating Out In A Indian Restaurant In London

2007-11-21T03:59:00.007-08:00

Recently, I’ve become more and more aware of the array of Indian restaurants cropping up in my local area. The question is, are they as legendary, as great, as they claim to be, or are they simply serving the same dishes, but under a different name and management? A bit of creativity should be there.

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Indian Restaurant lets you pay as much as you want

2007-11-21T03:59:00.005-08:00

instead of a hefty bill, prepare to be greeted by smiling staff who urge you to pay as much as you want and remind you that it's all for charity.Named after the Hindu goddess of nourishment, Annalakshmi's philosophy is "eat to your heart's content, give as you feel." The vegetarian restaurant

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Hitler's Cross Restaurant offending Jews in India (with picture)

2007-11-21T03:59:00.003-08:00

It's like if "The Producers" opened an eatery. It's a new restaurant in India's financial hub, named after Adolf Hitler and is promoted with posters showing the German leader and Nazi swastikas. You can imagine how this is going down with the Jewish community!!!

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Vegan & Vegetarian restaurant guide

2007-11-21T03:59:00.001-08:00

A guide to personally reviewed vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area.

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First New York, Now Los Angeles to Study Trans Fat Ban

2007-11-20T01:54:00.003-08:00

The government war on trans fat, started when New York City banned it from restaurant food, has reached Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles trans fat ban

2007-11-20T01:54:00.001-08:00

The government war on trans fat, started when New York City banned it from restaurant food, has reached Los Angeles.

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Tara Reid Is Starting Up Her Own Fast-Food Joint

2007-11-20T01:53:00.003-08:00

Tara Reid to open her own fast-food restaurant, called Ketchup, in Los Angeles on March 31.

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Atari Founder Chooses Location For Interactive Restaurant

2007-11-20T01:53:00.001-08:00

uWink, a restaurant chain started by Atari and Chuck E' Cheese founder Nolan Bushenell that focuses on interactive touch screens for ordering and entertainment, signed a letter of intent to open a new location at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California.

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How To Start A Successful Restaurant Business! - Lulu.com

2007-11-20T01:52:00.001-08:00

"How to Start a Successful Restaurant Business" is a great book that provides lots of answers to questions I had about starting a little sandwich and soup shop that I have been thinking of doing for quite some time. This book was easy to read and covered a lot of areas that I had not even considered. Definitely a useful help to me!

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Trans Fats Ban Begins In NYC

2007-11-20T01:51:00.003-08:00

Sunday was the start date of New York City%u2018s first-in-the-nation ban on the fats and the requirement that restaurants post calorie counts. But visits to many restaurants suggested they were in no rush to comply with the second rule.

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2Spaghi Celebrates First Year In Style

2007-11-20T01:51:00.001-08:00

Italian start up 2Spaghi - social network of Italian restaurant recommendations - develops dashboard widgets and browser plug ins

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NEW NIGHTLIFE GRAND OPENING

2007-11-20T01:50:00.005-08:00

The Strip’s latest restaurant and nightspot, ASIA, celebrates its grand opening with two nights of fun festivities starting tonight.

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The changing phase of online food ordering system

2007-11-20T01:50:00.003-08:00

It is said that the best way to fight competition is to lead it. No surprises, online food ordering systems have already started dictating contemporary restaurant markets worldwide. Restaurants - big or small - are joining the bandwagon to excel competition and so can you.

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Houlihan's: I never online drinking game

2007-11-20T01:50:00.001-08:00

Advergame of a restaurant which you can pick your character and choose your drink and start playing "I never" game

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No Smoking In Bars Starting July 1st

2007-11-20T01:49:00.001-08:00

I agree with restaurants and stores, but bars?

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Subway restaurants to start selling... pizza?

2007-11-20T01:48:00.003-08:00

Pizza is coming to Subway. By June the largest restaurant franchise in the country will add deep-dish style personal pizza to the menu at 13,000 U.S. stores. The introduction will place even more heat on Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza.

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Plate of Writhing Octopus Tentacles for Dinner in Restaurant

2007-11-20T01:48:00.001-08:00

The guy who shot this (and ate them) said; "They calm down after a little while, but then when you go after them again, they start up again," he says, "It’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen brought to a dinner table." - via BoingBoing

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Old Man Beatdown

2007-11-20T01:47:00.003-08:00

Old man in a restaurant tries to start a fight with some random kid eating lunch with his mom!

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Widget World

2007-11-20T01:47:00.001-08:00

Yourminis a service by goowy media, inc started by 4 friends in 2004. They invested in restaurants and decided to do something in Internet application

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Restaurant Serves Toddler Some Liquor

2007-11-20T01:46:00.003-08:00

A San Francisco restaurant serves a toddler some liquor. The parents didn't realize this until the young one started slurring his words, and stumbling about....

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Restaurant Business Plan

2007-11-20T01:46:00.001-08:00

How to Start a Restaurant BusinessStarting a restaurant business can be a daunting task. While you may have the best ideas in the business, the best cooks and location, that still doesn't mean that you will be a success. To ensure that you are a success, you need to think of your restaurant in terms of a business...

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