On Monday, December 1, Minus5 Ice Bar, the coolest bar in Las Vegas, continued its celebrity cocktail program by honoring 'Rockstar of the Art World' Michael Godard, with a new signature cocktail - the We O-Live For This. In addition, the debut of the new limited edition signature cocktail is also a toast to the two new ice encapsulated Michael Godard paintings that are now on display in the Minus5 Monte Carlo V-'ICE'-P room. Godard suited up in one of Minus 5's black fur coats, and entered the bar to admire his paintings 'Black Jack Pimps' and 'Poker Pips,' whilst posing for photos with his line of liquor bottles, Michael Godard Vodka, as well as the signature cocktail. As Minus5 Ice Bar is always looking for featured ice carvings that capture the spirit of Las Vegas, creating an ice installation featuring Godard's art was a perfect match.

Duet Bakery Boutique in Brooklyn presents the finest confections. Now their delicious treats are also being served at Duet Brasserie in the West Village.

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a micro-lending and coaching program for small business owners working in food, beverage, hospitality and craft brewing, announced it will host its Pitch Room Competition finals in New York City on Thursday, December 4 th. A national competition that helps small business owners perfect the art of the sales pitch, the Pitch Room finals are the culmination of four regional events and a virtual Wild Card competition held throughout 2014.

Over 200 people came together this week in central Florida to roll up their sleeves, swing hammers and wield power tools all in an effort to build a brand new playground in just one day. Thanks to Nathan's Famous and KaBOOM!, along with support from the City of Kissimmee, Community Vision, and many volunteers, the youth and community of Kissimmee can now enjoy a new, Coney Island themed playspace. Designed by the real play experts local children the playground is located at the Mark E. Durbin Community Park at Lakeside, adjacent to Cypress Elementary School. It is the first playground funded by the world famous hot dog company and a key element of Ready. Set. PLAY., a special multi-faceted initiative launched by the company earlier this year in support of KaBOOM!.

?One lucky individual and 99 of their closest friends will be ringing in 2015 inside the playful ambiance of Rx Boiler Room inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place as they auction off the picturesque restaurant and lounge to the highest bidder for a one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve celebration. The money raised from the auction will go to a charity of the winners choosing, with open bidding taking place now until December 10.

Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is our 'Bar of the Week.' This casually elegant wine bar is located in the Noho neighborhood of New York City. Their remarkable selection of wines and delicious small plates are delightful for guests.

TheNational Restaurant Association(NRA) each year gets in the kitchen with chefs to reveal the top menu trends for the coming year. For its annual What's Hot Culinary Forecast, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs members of theAmerican Culinary Federation(ACF) to find which foods, cuisines, beverages and culinary themes will be hot trends on restaurant menus in 2015.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ This holiday season CIROC Ultra Premium and Sean Diddy Combs ask fans to "share their circle for a chance to join ours." Beginning today, consumers will be encouraged to post a photo of their circle of friends with the hashtags #StepIntoTheCircle and #CIROCContest for a chance to win a New Year's Eve celebration for them and their circle at one of the hottest parties nationwide. Seven Grand Prize winners will be selected by a judging panel and awarded access to the event for their group of friends along with a free chauffer for up to 50 miles provided by the nations' largest designated driver service, BeMyDD (Be My Designated Driver). Entries will be accepted between now and December 15th, 2014.

Pollo Tropical, Florida's beloved fast-casual concept known for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and array of authentic sauces and sides, continues its Texas expansion in December with the opening of its third Houston-area restaurant near the Galleria at 6522 Westheimer Road.

With interest in America's native spirit at an all-time high, aged bourbons have captured the imaginations of whiskey enthusiasts, for whom learning about older whiskeys can be a window into the past and a uniquely fascinating sipping experience. To satisfy these discerning consumers, The Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. today announced the fourth addition to its portfolio Lost Prophet 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Everyone loves traditional holiday fare those best-kept secret recipes that keep friends and family coming back for more. But where does tradition end and boring begin?

Hard Rock International is adding some "flair" to its bar as part of the second annual BARocker competition. Through BARocker, hundreds of Hard Rock's top bartenders from around the world were invited to take their place behind the bar and showcase their unparalleled bartending skills for the chance to be crowned as Hard Rock's Global BARocker Champion of 2014. Following several local BARocker events, Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas will open its bar and invite the public to the regional round of the competition where contestants will flip, twirl, pour and spin for the chance to move on to the final round in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Classic Italian dishes close enough to Madison Square Garden to put you in a New York state of mind.

Le Perigord located at 405 East 52nd Street in New York City is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special anniversary menu. Owner Georges Briguet has been greeting his guest for the past five decades.

Long Island is about to turn up the heat! Tocolo Cantina www.tocolocantina.com, an authentic Mexican restaurant with an innovative twist will open in The Gallery at Westbury Plaza (920 Old Country Rd, Garden City) today, December 3rd, 2014.

Col Solare, the landmark winery on Red Mountain in Washington state, has released the first-ever Red Mountain-designated vintage of its flagship wine the 2011 Col Solare Red Blend. This limited-production bottling of just 2,500 cases is now available at the Col Solare estate winery, at the Col Solare Bottega in Woodinville, Wash., at select restaurants and retailers, and from the winery's website.

In honor of the repeal of Prohibition, on Friday, Dec. 5, 3535 at The LINQ Hotel & Casino, Lobby Bar at Caesars Palace, Bound and Interlude at The Cromwell and BLT Steak at Bally's will offer guests a specially selected signature cocktail if they are able to provide the secret password.

Last week, Denver Business Journal readers named LaMar's "Colorado's best food and beverage brand" after a month-long challenge, besting the likes of Einstein Bros., Qdoba Mexican Grill, Mrs. Fields and Avery Brewing Co.

Chef de Cuisine, David Pirozzi of Hotel Fauchere in Milford Pennsylvania is in our 'Chef's Spotlight' for his work at their two distinctive restaurants, the Delmonico Room and Bar Louis.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is helping guests celebrate the holiday season with its festive lineup of ice cream cakes and a cool Flavor of the Month to spread even more holiday cheer. Available now at participating locations nationwide, Baskin-Robbins' Snowman Cake, Yule Log Roll Cake, Rosette Mini Roll Cake and Happy Chanukah Cake are unique and delicious additions to any holiday party.

Roots Handmade Pizza (1924 W Chicago Ave) will host both a family-friendly NYE dinner party and an adults-only NYE party on Wednesday, December 31. Roots will throw its first annual Family NYE Dinner on Wednesday, December 31.

Fogo de Chão, the tri-level Brazilian steakhouse across the street from the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, has announced a new winter menu featuring additional cuts of hearty, flame-roasted meats, seasonal roasted vegetable dishes and cocktails that make use of cold-weather produce. The winter menu additions include… Meats: Butchered in-house, roasted over an open flame on skewers, and carved tableside by

Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is giving Cyber Monday shoppers even more reason to celebrate. Domino's is offering 50 percent off all menu-priced pizza orders placed online for an entire week, beginning today and running through Sunday, Dec. 7.

Chapter One American Tavern in the West Village will continue their popular Heritage Dinner Series with the New York City Prohibition Dinner on 12/7 that will present delicious food in an authentic 1920's atmosphere.

TORONTO, ON - The Florida Keys and Key West are aspiring to motivate Canadians to travel to this favourite Canadian destination through their taste buds.