Food and Beverage
Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) Elected New Board Members
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) has announced the election and the re-election of members to its Board of Directors and officers for term through 2018. AWGA is governed by 8 growers in three districts who serve 1 or 2 year terms….
Kief-Joshua Vineyards Wine Tasting Room Grand Opening in Willcox, AZ
ELGIN, Ariz. — Kief-Joshua Vineyards (KJV) is officially opening its gates and inviting the public to join them on September 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Willcox tasting room, located at 4923 E. Arzberger Road. The grand opening will feature wine flights, wines or sangria by the glass, small bites pairings and a local pistachio farmer…
Music, Wine and Good Spirits at 2017 Sonoita Wine Country Harvest Fest on August 26 in Arizona
ELGIN, Ariz. — Kief-Joshua Vineyards (KJV) will host its eighth annual Magdelena Bash & Harvest Festival on August 26, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Elgin tasting room, located at 370 Elgin Road. This festival will feature live music all day long, food vendors and artwork, henna tattoo artists and more….
Bistro Planet Launches New Feature to Automate the Way Food Trucks Secure Prime Vending Spots
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Bistro Planet, the first company to connect the entire food truck marketplace under one platform, announces the launch of their Lot Booking Marketplace service in the Los Angeles metro area. The Bistro Planet app is currently used by foodies to locate nearby food trucks in real-time, view menus, and place orders….
Cottage Cooking in Asheville Adds Off-Site Services
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — In response to multiple requests, Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, N.C., has decided to add off-site services. In the past, they’ve given on-site cooking classes in a private home (and still do), but now they’re also taking the show on the road….
Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey Now On Sale at Binny’s, Mariano’s and Treasure Island
CHICAGO, Ill. — The first-ever whiskey based on Mike Mignola’s legendary “Hellboy” comic book character was recently announced by Dark Horse Comics, XXX Distillery LLC and Prestige Imports LLC. Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey is a craft distilled, small batch, naturally flavored cinnamon whiskey….
Famous Japanese-style Creperie B-Bee Crepe & Boba Announces Its Reopening with New Menu and Special Promotional Event
CHICAGO, Ill. — B-Bee Crepe & Boba, beloved Japanese-style crepe specialty restaurant located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is delighted to announce its reopening on June 19, 2017, featuring a new selection of savory and sweet crepes made of fresh fruits and special whipped cream….
Chef Sean Brock Honored by Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America for Awareness Efforts
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA), the nonprofit dedicated to raising research funds for and awareness of the neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG), announces that Chef Sean Brock has graciously volunteered to be an Awareness Ambassador for the organization….
Craft Beers and Adult Summer Camp Combine at Camp Forever Fun
READING, Mich. — Five of Michigan’s top breweries have come together to sponsor Camp Forever Fun 2017, the Midwest’s premier adult summer camp. This year’s camp will be sponsored by Arcadia, Atwater, Ellison’s, Shorts, and New Holland. “The slogan of my camp is “Everything you loved as a kid, plus craft beer!” says Joel Paul Reisig, owner of Camp Forever Fun….
Attorney Bernard Walsh Recommends Increased Safety Regulations and Label Warnings Are Needed for Energy Drinks After Teen Death
BRADENTON, Fla. — The report that a teenager died as a result of drinking an energy drink in combination with other caffeinated drinks has prompted calls for improved safety regulations on energy supplements by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh….