Indigo Pearl appoints Stephane Duvacher as Food and Beverage Director

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – A Chef by training, Stephane began his career in the hospitality industry at various renowned restaurants in France such as the Brasserie Au Pied de Cochon in Paris and the Michelin One-Star-rated restaurant Le Beauharnais in Fontainbleau which was once home to Napoleon Bonaparte.
“It is not often that you get an opportunity to join an esteemed organization such as Indigo Pearl and be responsible for the essential planning and operations of food and beverage. I am really looking forward to working with the culinary team at Indigo Pearl to deliver a dining experience that exceeds our guests’ expectations,” said Stephane.
Other prominent restaurants Stephane has worked at include, the Michelin One-Star-rated Restaurant Hotel L’Aigle Noir in Fontainebleau, L’Auberge de L’Ecritoire in Chateauneuf and Auberge L’Orée de la Forêt in Plelan le Grand. In 1986, Stephane was also part of the team that saw to the successful opening of Grange Park Hotel in the United Kingdom,
Stephane also previously served as Executive Chef at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza in Muscat Oman, Baguio Country Club in Philippines, Oasis Beach Hotel & Towers in Dubai and Kuwait Hilton where he catered to events for 19 heads of state and presidents.

In 2001, he joined five-star Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa in Dubai as Executive Chef and within two years he was promoted to Food & Beverage Director and oversaw the nine restaurants, four bars and all aspects of catering and banquets at the property.

Subsequently in 2006, Stephane was promoted to Corporate Director of Jebel Ali International Hotels and was responsible for the Company’s pre-openings.
Prior to his appointment at Indigo Pearl, Stephane Duvacher served as the Food & Beverage Director at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands.
On the new addition to the team, Mr. Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of Indigo Pearl says, “Stephane is well-known in the culinary circuit and the team is thrilled to welcome him to Indigo Pearl.  I am confident that his commitment to service excellence combined with his creative approaches to dining, will further boost our goal to become a gastronomically reputed hotel.”

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About Indigo Pearl
The distinctive Indigo Pearl resort is a fusion of modern architecture and Thai tin-mining heritage next to Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Indigo Pearl was recently awarded ‘’Best Design Concept Hotel/Resort in South East Asia’’ at the HAPA (Hospitality Asia) Awards 2008 – 2010. The resort was also voted among Asia’s Top 25 Best Leisure Hotels and Resorts in the Smart Travel Asia ‘Best in Travel Poll 2008’.
Admitted as a member of HIP Hotels, the distinctive 5-star resort was furthered selected to join the Kiwi Collection’s exclusive list of the top 1,500 hotels in the world, and partner the world’s leading private members’ club and concierge, quintessentially.

Piedmontese Beef Featured At Food & Wine Classic In Aspen

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2009 – Thousands of the greatest culinary minds descended upon Aspen, Colorado for the world’s premier epicurean event known as the FOOD & WINE Classic, an exclusive three-day event during which world-renowned chefs and the culinary elite share trade secrets. Among the topics discussed at this year’s Classic was the industry’s increasing commitment to natural sustainable products that are source-verified. Highlighting this trend at their premier invitation-only event, TWO TWELVE ACCESS ASPEN featured Certified Piedmontese Beef from Montana Ranch Brand all three nights to the enthusiasm of top celebrity chefs and industry leaders.
The Fifth Anniversary of Access Aspen was located just blocks from The Grand Tasting Pavilion at a private mountainside mansion. Each night, Two Twelve Access Aspen hosted the best and the brightest of the hospitality industry, which had the pleasure of dining on Montana Ranch Brand’s authentically natural Piedmontese beef throughout the course of the weekend.
Beginning with the Thursday night opening of Access Aspen, servers passed sliced Piedmontese beef striploin with charred tomatillo relish on a cornbread crouton, as well as Piedmontese beef sliders with aged white cheddar and caramelized onions on mini potato rolls. On Friday night, guests enjoyed grilled Piedmontese beef ribeye on ficelle toast with peppercorn hollandaise sauce, and on Saturday afternoon, Montana Ranch provided Milagro Siesta with Piedmontese beef skirt steak for their delectable taco station. Then the final evening of Access, Montana Ranch pulled out all the stops, serving Piedmontese beef tartare on brioche toast with a quail egg! As in the past, Two Twelve Access Aspen was the talk of the town and considered the best late night event during the Classic.
“It’s an honor to be invited to participate in this event,” said Ralph Peterson, President and CEO of Montana Ranch Brand. “We had to be referred by one of these celebrity chefs to even be considered to participate at this event. Our product is very unique in the fact that it is a leaner beef, yet with exceptional tenderness and flavor. The chefs that have worked with our Piedmontese beef love the fact that they can feature a tender, healthier cut of meat on their menu that delivers a superior flavor profile.”
Throughout the event, there was a common disbelief expressed among those that tasted Piedmontese beef for the first time. The comments ranged from “it tastes like what beef should taste like” to “that has to be dry aged prime.” For those that were not familiar with the Piedmontese breed of cattle, the conventional wisdom was that great tasting beef required an ultra fatty prime cut of meat that has been dry aged for tenderness. However, to the delight of the guests at the Access Aspen event, they discovered that they could experience truly delicious tender beef without the excessive fat found in traditional prime beef.
2009 Two Twelve Access Aspen – Notable Attendees

Each evening Two Twelve Access Aspen was visited by a mix of high profile talent that were in Aspen for the Classic, including chefs, culinary experts, wine experts, various trade experts and culinary media personalities.
Below is a comprehensive list of the notable talent in attendance.
BEST NEW CHEFS ’09:                                        CELEBRITY CHEFS:

•Nate Appleman                                                      •Jose Andres

•Vinny Dotolo                                                          •Mario Batali

•Kelly English                                                          •Richard Blais

•Mark Fuller                                                              •David Burke

•Linton Hopkins                                                     •Cesare Casella

•Christopher Kostow                                            •David Chang

•Paul Liebrandt                                                       •Michael Chiarello

•Barry Maiden                                                         •Leah Cohen

•Naomi Pomeroy                                                    •Tom Colicchio

•John Shook                                                           •Giada De Laurentiis

                                                                                   •Traci Des Jardins

                                                                                   •Harold Dieterle

WINE EXPERTS:                                                    •Todd English

•Joe Bastianich                                                      •Bobby Flay

•Robert Bohr                                                           •Alex Guarnaschelli

•Brian Duncan                                                        •Ilan Hall

•Anthony Giglio                                                      •Melissa Harrison

•David Lynch                                                           •Stephanie Izard

•Joshua Wesson                                                    •Paul Kahan

                                                                                   •Tim Love

                                                                                   •Dena Marino

PERSONALITIES/MEDIA/MISC:                         •Jeff McInnis

•Jason Binn – media personality                          •Danny Meyer

•Sissy Biggers – media personality                     •Drew Nieporent

•Kate Krader – media personality                         •Michel Nischan

•Gail Simmons – culinary personality                   •Allison Richman

•Laura Werlin -- cheese expert                              •Hosea Rosenberg

                                                                                   •Marcus Samuelsson

                                                                                   •Nancy Silverton

MIXOLOGISTS:                                                       •Michael Symon

•Gabriel Orta                                                            •Jonathan Waxman

•Gaston Martinez                                                    •Ming Tsai

•Charlotte Voisey                                                   •Fabio Viviani

•Elad Zvi                                                                    •Jonathan Waxman



ABOUT PIEDMONTESE BEEF by Montana Ranch Brand

Montana Ranch Brand is proud to offer the world’s premier natural* beef - Certified Piedmontese Beef. The Piedmontese breed of cattle originated in the foothills of Italy and its unique beef has been a traditional favorite in authentic Italian kitchens for many generations.

Today, we have hardworking family ranchers who are raising this delicious, wholesome beef here in the United States. Montana Ranch Brand is committed to maintaining the integrity, quality and superior characteristics of this breed by defining and enforcing strict ranching standards from birth to harvest. Naturally having less fat and cholesterol than traditional beef, our Certified Piedmontese Beef meets the demands of the health-conscious consumer while delivering an exquisite, world-class taste and tenderness with every cut.

Montana Ranch Brand™ Certified Piedmontese Beef is nature's perfect combination of nutrition and taste.  It is tender, juicy, full-flavored beef with less fat and cholesterol than traditional beef. Our Ranchers raise their animals the way nature intended - on open rangelands where they enjoy peaceful surroundings and the finest resources nature has to offer.
To maintain a superior level of wholesomeness, their ranching standards include:
• Raised without the use of antibiotics

• Raised without the use of added growth hormones or steroids

• Raised only on vegetarian feed - no animal by-products

• Source verified to working family ranches for traceability
With nothing artificial and minimal processing, you can rest assured that all Montana Ranch Brand™ meats are tender, juicy, and naturally good for you and your family.

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We are proud to offer the world's premier natural beef - Certified Piedmontese Beef. Raised without antibiotics, hormones or steroids with less fat and cholesterol than traditional beef, Piedmontese Beef delivers a world-class taste and tenderness.

Building Dreams of Green

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Venice, Florida -- Venice waterfront restaurant Sharky’s on the Pier and Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County are gearing up for a new “Green” neighborhood in the Laurel Nokomis community named Garden Park.  The nine energy efficient townhouses will be centered around a family park and provide 18 local families an opportunity to become homeowners for the first time. Garden Park will take about two years to complete.
Sharky’s on the Pier co-owner Mike Pachota has been a generous community sponsor of these homes and towards Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County. “It is always important to give back to the community, however, during this economic downturn; it is imperative that we all pitch in and give back. Sharky’s would not be where it is today without our loyal customers,” said Mr. Pachota. Once the two year project is complete the new homeowners will celebrate and share the stories of building their independence in a dedication ceremony planned for late 2011. The public will be invited to the event. “We are honored to be a part of Building Dreams for the citizens of South Sarasota County,” he continued.
Volunteers from Sharky's on the Pier, Publix Supermarkets and LeaderChip, along with Habitat for Humanity’s dedicated regulars as well as the local community and civic organizations have been raising walls, swinging hammers and screw guns for this project every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 7:30am until noon.
Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing low-income working families the hope and transforming experience of homeownership. This is a dream to those who would otherwise not qualify to afford a home of their own.
“Through our partnerships with community leaders like Sharky’s on the Pier, Habitat for Humanity is making the American dream of homeownership a reality,” said Judy Wilcox, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County.  “These new communities will change both children and adult lives forever.”
Sharky’s on the Pier has supported community events in South Sarasota County for over 20 years.  Past events include the annual “Ride the Beaches” bike ride, which raises money for cancer research. With its spectacular waterfront location, Sharky’s offers unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico and the sandy, secluded beach. They feature live, gulf-side entertainment five nights a week on their family-friendly outdoor deck.
For more information on how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, please visit their website at http://www.habitatsouthsarasota.org or call Dena at 941-493-6606.
To find out more about Sharky’s on the Pier, call 941-488-1456 or go online to http://www.sharkysonthepier.com.

Mugs on Missouri Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with 5 Dollar Meals

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Clearwater, FL - Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com),

restaurant and sports bar, are celebrating their 5 year anniversary, July 21st though July 25th, by throwing a 5 day party thanking customers with $5 meals for 5 days, beverage sampling, door prizes from local businesses and a grand prize give away (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com).
“We thought it would be fun to expand on the 5 year anniversary celebration by thanking our customers with $5 menu items, $5 pitchers on selected brands and to do it for 5 days,” said Abe Moussa, founder and CEO of Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri.   “We picked favorite menu items and adapted them for the $5 meals which include 2 Hamburger Bites, Small Chicken Caesar Salad, Boneless Wings, Fish & Chips or ½ Rack Ribs & Coleslaw.
The celebration kicks off July 21st between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting event to celebrate their new name and style.
During the week the Bud girls and Bacardi girls will be stopping by customer tables with free promo gear. Each evening there will be free samples sizes of new beers and a new signature drink.  
Customers can help pick the Mugs on Missouri new signature 2-4-1 drink. Samples sizes of two specialty drinks will be offered between 4-8 p.m.  Customers can then cast their vote by ordering their favorite of the two.  The drink most ordered wins and will become the new Mugs on Missouri 2-4-1 house drink. (Must be 21 or older to participate.)
Festivities will culminate July 25th starting at 4 p.m. with the addition of live entertainment and guest appearances by Fisher from 97X and Brent from 102.5 The Bone.
Raffles will take place during the evening and at 8 p.m. sharp; the grand prize winner will be drawn and given the ultimate summer and football party companion, a BBQ Grill with accessories, four porterhouse steaks and a bottle of wine.
Available during the 5 days of celebration, customers wanting to win the BBQ Grill package can enter simply by asking their server or the host for an entry form.  All entries must be completed and turned in before the drawing.  Although duplicate forms are allowed only one form per person per visit and the winner must be present at time of drawing to win.
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) owner Abe Moussa has worked in the restaurant industry since 1988, and has been a restaurant owner since 1998.  The Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri concept falls in the American Restaurant, and Sports Bar category, winning Clearwater Best Wings and Clearwater Best Sports Bar votes.  The family restaurant also features a fun Karaoke Night. Expansion plans for his concept are underway with additional locations opening soon.  For more information and to see the menu visit http://mugsonmissouri.com.

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Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) owner Abe Moussa has worked in the restaurant industry since 1988, and has been a restaurant owner since 1998. The Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri concept falls in the American Restaurant, and Sports Bar category, winning Clearwater Best Wings and Clearwater Best Sports Bar votes. The family restaurant also features a fun Karaoke Night. Expansion plans for his concept are underway with additional locations opening soon. For more information and to see the menu visit http://mugsonmissouri.com.

Aqua Pure Breed™ Brand Waters Available

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Pure Breed Products, Inc., a new canine beverage company committed to dog wellness, announced today that its new Aqua Pure Breed™ brand water – the nation’s first portable, disposable, bowl-shaped water bottle for dogs – is making its worldwide retail debut, August 15, 2009, in upscale dog boutiques and online via the company’s website, www.AquaPureBreed.com.
“The New Year marks the beginning of a revolution in pet beverages,” says David Maseredjian, Jr., President of Pure Breed Products, Inc. “Aqua Pure Breed™ solves the problems of previous water bottles for dogs (i.e. disposability, portability, cleanliness, and water purity). No more messy pouring from your faucet or bottle to another bowl”.
Aqua Pure Breed™ is a re-sealable dog water bottle, filled with premium mountain, natural, and mineral enhanced spring waters, and shaped like a bowl for an all-in-one hydration solution.
“Aqua Pure Breed™ has so many practical uses throughout the day. Whether I am exercising, shopping, dining, or traveling with my dog, Aqua Pure Breed™ is the portable water bottle solution I have been looking for”, said Sherie Rogers, The Pet Nanny.
“Retailers we have met with see Aqua Pure Breed™ as an opportunity to underscore their commitment to providing their customers with the newest, most nutritious products available”, says Mr. Maseredjian.  “They tell us how practical and functional the product is. We feel we have the right product at the right time to give dog owners what they are looking for and make a marked difference in the lives of canines and their owners around the world”.
As medical experts and the media continue to report on the importance of supplemental nutrition, it is evident that dog food alone is not enough to provide the proper minerals needed for canines to be at their best health.
For this reason, Pure Breed Products, Inc. released Aqua Pure Breed’s mineral enhanced formulas, Bone & Joint Support and Healthy Skin & Coat.  Contrary to other flavored and added-mineral dog beverages, which often use diluted minerals and provide little nutritional value, Aqua Pure Breed™ uses pure minerals to ensure the purity of the water.
“We are not suggesting that drinking Aqua Pure Breed™ is all your dog needs as part of their daily mineral intake…”, adds Mr. Maseredjian, “…but with regular usage, you should see a significant difference in your dog’s overall health”.
Aqua Pure Breed™ water bottles include 8-ounces of pure mountain, natural, or mineral enhanced spring water in safe, plastic, recyclable containers, and can be found in luxury destinations around the world starting August 15, 2009. Visit AquaPureBreed.com for more information!
Source: Pure Breed Products, Inc.


About PURE BREED PRODUCTS, INC. – Corona Del Mar-based Pure Breed Products, Inc. is committed to dog wellness through the manufacture of Aqua Pure Breed™, a line of on-the-go, natural and mineral-enhanced, hydration products for active dogs.  Pure Breed Products, Inc. has started the Active Dog! Campaign, which utilizes the regional Active Dog Guide, to spread word of local dog-friendly destinations and businesses to take your dog to.

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About PURE BREED PRODUCTS, INC. – Corona Del Mar-based Pure Breed Products, Inc. is committed to dog wellness through the manufacture of Aqua Pure Breed™, a line of on-the-go, natural and mineral-enhanced, hydration products for active dogs. Pure Breed Products, Inc. has started the Active Dog! Campaign, which utilizes the regional Active Dog Guide, to spread word of local dog-friendly destinations and businesses to take your dog to.

Lots more 2 part restaurant guest checks added to GuestChecks.us

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Restaurant guest check seller, Pegasus Ventures Michigan is selling lots more guest checks from its website www.guestchecks.us
Randy Dewey, speaking for the highly ranked guest checks seller says, " We are building while others are struggling to stay afloat. We are able to keep this business going because we have built up a strong reputation for getting guest checks to our customers fast and easy ordering from our website. Our loyal customer base has been a great platform for our year over year increase in sales of more than 40%"
Dewey also said, "We sometimes get laughs that we are both a website design company and a guest check seller, but it is just the right diversification that placed us well for growth across the company. People need good, inexpensive websites and we are growing in that market, and restaurants still need guest checks. If we were just printing we would not be seeing the success we are seeing this year. The best part is our custom guest check business is growing by leaps and bounds. The simple fact is many companies that did this work are gone leaving folks without a printer for their custom guest checks. We are glad to step in and help out!"

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A Grand Rapids, Michigan based website designer and printed products company, Pegasus Ventures is best known for its "One price, once a year" website product. $395 gets their customers website design, updating through the year, hosting, domain name, email and more for one year. Pegasus Ventures Michigan is a prolific printer of custom printed restaurant guest checks, cash register receipt paper, and napkin bands. In addition to its custom printed products, Pegasus Ventures Michigan is an authorized vendor for Mr. Guest Check brand guest checks and National Checking products.

Use Restaurant Newsletter Marketing To Increase Profits And Get Results

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Here’s a simple question: When was the last time you went out to dinner, and how often do you dine out a month?
If you’re like most Americans, the answer the first is, “It’s been a while,” while a frequent reply to the second is a resounding, “Less than I used to.”
We all know how bad the economy is. People are cutting back on “luxury items” left and right, and trading a restaurant meal for the home-cooked variety is one of the simplest and most effective ways to trim the family budget. Countless polls put the question at the top of this page to thousands of Americans, more and more of whom choose to spend what little disposable income they have dining out.
With limited dollars and seemingly unlimited dining options, restaurant owners have to work harder—and smarter—to carve out their piece of a shrinking pie. The trick now is not just getting customers to walk into their establishment instead of the one across the street. It’s getting customers to bypass the fridge and leave their house in the first place.
Therefore, restaurant marketing has taken on an unprecedented level of importance. An eye-catching sign and a great review in the local paper can only carry you so far. Targeted, effective marketing, both to new and repeat customers, is the only way to break through the economic barriers and ensure a healthy bottom line.
Reaching Customers in a Digital Age

Dave Lipson, creator of ReservationBooks.com, a tool that allows owners and managers to track and organize all its restaurant’s day-to-day operations, is back with a another state-of-the-art program aimed at giving savvy restaurateurs a leg up on the competition.
RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com gives users access to a complete email newsletter marketing system designed to increase business by attracting new customers and maintaining existing ones. Easy-to-manage email lists, measurable data, and unparalleled support—it’s a full-service email marketing solution with a wide range of features.
“We’ve been working with restaurants for over 12 years, and we kept seeing the same problems pop up,” Lipson says. “There just wasn’t a simple, affordable tool that allowed owners to reach and cultivate new and loyal customers. We wanted to address these issues and create a templated, trackable marketing system that doesn’t cost users an arm and a leg. Unlike other companies who bill based on list size, we provide our service for flat fee regardless of size or frequency of use.”
While Lipson knows marketing is vital to the success of any restaurant, he understands that most restaurant owners don’t have the time, inclination, or background to create and maintain an effective email marketing program or top-flight newsletter. Now, his system takes care of the marketing so they can focus on what they do best – running a restaurant.
Professional Marketing, Measurable Results

The jewel of RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com is right there in the name. The site features dozens of professionally pre-designed newsletter templates. All members have to do is plug in the links and images they want (coupons, a menu, directions, a recipe, specials, etc.), import an email list, and they’re off and running.
More importantly, RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com provides fully measurable results. In seconds, users are able to see how many newsletters were delivered, who opened the emails, and who clicked on the links within. In addition, managers can get detailed campaign reports and real-time data. They can even see if customers have forwarded the newsletter to friends, family members, or coworkers.
“The system not only reaches a targeted customer base, it gives members the flexibility to develop those potential customers in personal, creative ways,” Lipson says. “For instance, you can send a personal email to anyone who received a forwarded newsletter inviting them to check out your new menu. Or, you can simply say hello and include a coupon for their first visit.”
“Little actions like these pay big dividends down the road,” he continues. “A personal touch can turn a potential customer into a paying one, or an occasional customer into a loyal, frequent patron.”
In this day and age, newsletter marketing is a critical component to the success of any restaurant. Despite the gloomy poll numbers and discouraging statistics, there are millions of people out there who still dine out on a regular basis. You just need a way reach them.
For more information on restaurant newsletter marketing or for a free trial of this unique system, visit RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com.

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RestaurantNewsletterBuilder.com gives users access to a complete email newsletter marketing system designed to increase business by attracting new customers and maintaining existing ones. Easy-to-manage email lists, measurable data, and unparalleled support—it’s a full-service email marketing solution with a wide range of features.