Hail To The Chef! Ernest Lepore, co-owner and Executive Chef of Little Italy's world famous Ferrara Cafe & Bakery, predicted he would create the World's Largest Cannolo and this past Saturday, September 20, 2014, he did it! Weighing in at a record 348 pounds and measuring 12 feet in length, the "Ferrara IL GRANDE CANNOLO was introduced at 3 PM in front of a crowd of thousands of astounded onlookers attending the final weekend of NYC's 88th Annual Feast of San Gennaro.

Celebrate this National Coffee Day your way Monday, September 29th, get a free 12oz cup of Krispy Kreme House, Decaf or Dark Roast coffee, or get a 12oz Mocha, Latte or iced coffee for $1 at participating Krispy Kreme US locations. Excludes Puerto Rico.

THE SMOKED OLIVE, creators of SONOMA and SANTA FE Smoked Olive Oils, have launched an innovative new product line of smoked brown sugars.

The beautiful hills of northwest Italy are steeped in tradition, as well as forwarding-thinking practices for a sustainable future. The region is home to MARTINI, producer of the world's leading vermouth and favorite sparkling Italian wines, for more than 150 years.

Sussex-based chocolate artisans Cocoa Loco opened their first retail outlet in Horsham, West Sussex in September 2014 to coincide with the town's Annual Food and Drink festival ('The Big Nibble') and Organic September; the UK's biggest celebration of all things organic.

Fresh To Order (f2o), known for offering fine food fast, now offers a new mobile app, where guests can pay for their meals and earn rewards through their cell phones. The Fresh To Order App is now available through the Apple App Store and Google Play for iOS (iPhone) and Android platforms. The Fresh To Order App will integrate with Apple Passbook (Apple's mobile wallet) and Google Wallet beginning in October. Fresh To Order will accept NFC (Near Field Communication) payments through the app starting in 2015.

Dunkin' Donuts' famous coffee lineup has a bold new addition as of today, as the brand's new Rainforest Alliance Certified Dark Roast Coffee is now available at Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide. The new Dark Roast, introduced at Dunkin' Donuts' new restaurants in California last month, uses a unique roasting process to bring out key characteristics of different beans, creating a bold flavor and the smooth finish without the bitterness typically associated with most dark roast coffees. Dunkin' Donuts guests can enjoy the new Dark Roast Coffee served either hot or iced, and it is also available for sale for brewing at home in both packaged coffee and in K-Cup packs, for use with Keurig Brewing systems.

The makers of Dunkin' Donuts bagged coffee, are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership with Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien, to help share her love for Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series coffee! Hungry Girl is excited to debut all-new iced and hot coffee recipes featuring Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series Chocolate Glazed Donut Flavored Coffee and the newest addition,Cinnamon Coffee Roll Flavored Coffee.

BACARDI rum, the world's best-selling and most awarded rum, has announced the BACARDI Triangle sweepstakes, whereby five untameable music fans and three guests of his/her choice will each win an all-expenses-paid-trip to the three-night music experience. Today through October 15 th, festival goers ages 21 and over can enter for a chance to win at Pandora.com/BacardiTriangle.

Social media and phone lines were buzzing last week when news broke that Annie's had sold to food giant General Mills. Customers were confused about whether it was Annie's or Amy's that had been purchased.

Desi Galli Indian restaurant in New York City now features new gluten-free and vegan menu items in addition to their well-known favorites.

PURCHASE, N.Y.and QUINCY, Mass., Sept. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Following a recall by Mars Chocolate North America, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale M&M Brand Milk Chocolate Theater Box which may contain peanut butter, an allergen that is not listed on the ingredient label on the outside box. The inside packaging is correctly labeled with the peanut butter ingredient. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a peanut allergy.

BV's Grill is located on 56th Street and 3rd Avenue. Visit them for delicious food, a fine beverage program and in stylish, comfortable atmosphere.

If Ernest LePore, owner of Little Italy's world renowned Ferrara's Bakery and Cafe is correct in his calculations, he will unveil the 'World's Largest-Known Cannoli' this afternoon, Sept. 20, at 2 PM on the FIAT Performance Stage at the corner of Grand & Mott Streets in Little Italy.

BroadwayWorld's newest webseries parternship THE RESIDUALS is in the middle of a month long KickStarter campaign to make their second season the best it can be. To help raise awareness for the campaign, the show's co-creator and star, Gillian Pensavalle, is reprising her old Monday night bar shift at Planet Rose in New York City (219 Avenue A Frnt 2, New York, New York 10009)!

New York Wine Festivals will host its 2nd Annual NYC Autumn Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine Downtown at the Broad Street Ballroom in lower Manhattan on Saturday, November 22, 2014. The autumn tasting will feature 200+ wines curated by Vintry Fine Wines, light fare including hors d'oeurves, cheese and cracker selections, and pasta, plus artisan food sampling tables. Guests will also enjoy live contemporary jazz performances during each session from internationally acclaimed guitarist Matt Marshak and his band.

If Ernest LePore, owner of Little Italy's world renowned Ferrara's Bakery and Cafe is correct in his calculations, he will unveil the 'World's Largest-Known Cannoli' on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 20, at 2 PM on the FIAT Performance Stage at the corner of Grand & Mott Streets in Little Italy.

Border Grill Las Vegas has announced their new all-star team, who will be leading the opening of the new location at The Forum Shops at Caesars.

American Whiskey is our 'Bar of the Week.' With a Southern inspired menu that features great food, over 150 American made whiskeys and wonderful drink options, this is a sports bar that offers so much more.

Pinnacle Vodka, a leading imported premium vodka brand, has released a new flavor innovation, Pinnacle CranApple Vodka, just in time for autumn festivities. The perfect addition for fall entertaining, Pinnacle CranApple Vodka delivers an exceptional blend of tart cranberries and sweet green apples, complete with the delectably smooth finish that fans have come to expect from the brand.

BTH, a new restaurant, will open on Thursday, September 18th in New York City on West 125th Street. This new American restaurant will feature delicious, vibrant cuisine in the historic West Harlem neighborhood.

Mr. Big Stuff's, a new restaurant specializing in stuffed burgers, announced today that San Antonio will be home to the company's inaugural location. With a restaurant launch date scheduled for the first quarter in 2015, Mr. Big Stuff's is on the hunt for a restaurant location in the heart of San Antonio, Texas.

The In The Raw family of sweeteners announces a new multi-media campaign, "All In The Family" which will kick off nationally on September 15. Through animation, the new campaign whimsically takes you through the growing portfolio of In The Raw sweeteners with a family tree, featuring the tagline, "Sweetness Runs In The Family," playing on the heritage of the brand, which is run by family owned company, Cumberland Packing Corp. See the :30 spot here.

Sachi, located at 713 Second Avenue at 38th Street in New York City, opens its doors with creative interpretations on Asian cuisine for guests to enjoy.

Today, September 13th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Sarasota Opera will invite the community into the Sarasota Opera House for A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival as a benefit for the Sarasota Youth Opera program.