LEAF Brands LLC, announces new 'Zero Calorie' versions of their popular Astro Pop sodas. The candy and snack manufacturer gained attention last month at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago when their Farts Candy won the award for "Most Innovative New Product 2014'. Now LEAF continues their innovations with a new 100% naturally sweetened 'zero calorie' line extension of their popular sodas.

The long awaited Arden is set to open as Long Island's newest 'vibe dining hot spot' located in the heart of Port Jefferson Village. It can be described as an 'upscale restaurant meets premier ultra-lounge' serving up eclectic culinary delights, and hand-crafted spirits served by a first-class staff. The decor is inspired by the Manhattan design firm Celano Design who boasts a prestigious client list across the country, including LIVNightclub at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau Hotel, Bagatelle in Las Vegas, STK in Miami and Tavernita in Chicago. These influences come to life at the Arden with plush banquette seating fused with the warmth of beautiful reclaimed woods and candles lit throughout its interior.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced today its partnership with Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, to create a Diversity Franchising Initiative to increase the number of African-American owned franchise businesses in the United States. Through the partnership, Dunkin' Brands and the NAACP will collaborate to offer people of color in-depth franchising education and training as well as assistance in overcoming the financial challenges related to becoming a franchise owner. The partnership was announced at the NAACP's 105 th Annual Convention in Las Vegas.

Every cat owner knows how difficult it can be to impress their furry feline. Taking on one of his toughest challenges, celebrity chef, restaurateur and animal lover Richard Blais teamed up with Fancy Feast to show cat lovers that there's no better way to wow their cats than with Fancy Feast Broths. The gourmet cat food brand is revolutionizing the cat food category with the introduction of eight recipes that offer a delicious combination of delectable broth with real seafood and veggies, crafted without by-products or fillers. Blais helped introduce Broths at an exclusive launch party at the Tasting Table Test Kitchen & Dining Room in New York City on Tuesday, July 22, where he premiered the product and a new video starring himself opposite the iconic Fancy Feast cat.

This summer Heineken is inviting people across America to look up at the world around them, veer off the beaten path and embrace the unknown in their cities with Routine Interruptions. Born out of the insight that city dwellers fall into routines in their cities and fail to seek out new experiences, Heineken plans to challenge people to get them outside of their daily routines and unlock the secrets of their cities. Now live on RoutineInterruptions.com, "The Payphone," featuring Portlandia star, SNL legend and 2014 EMMY nominee Fred Armisen, is the latest in Heineken's series of social experiments that challenge real people to make a choice to get outside their comfort zone and shows what can happen if you let Heineken open your city.

Feed the Children is joining forces with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), to raise awareness and encourage support among park guests. The partnership between the world's largest regional theme park company and the non-profit hunger relief organization is part of Feed the Children's renewed vision to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

Tart cherries were a stand-out star at the recent Fancy Food Show, described as a "homegrown superfruit with functional credentials." The nutrient profile of tart cherries is not the only reason these ruby-red fruits are hotter than ever. Trend experts say tart flavors are on the rise 1,2, due to consumers' changing palate that prefers a less sweet taste.

Cooking smart with diabetes just went from painful to painless, thanks to online meal planning service eMeals. Subscribers to the new eMeals Diabetic Plan will receive seven simple, flavorful, carb-smart dinner menus on their smartphones or computers every week all written by cookbook author Nancy S. Hughes and reviewed by eMeals registered dietitians. Each menu is designed to control carbohydrate, saturated fat and sodium intake without requiring cooks to pull out their food scales, calculators or same old recipes every night.

Christine Ha is not only a MASTERCHEF champion, but also an inspiration to millions. Having been declared legally blind in 2007, she proved that with talent and hardwork, no obstacle is too difficult to overcome. In fact, as she shared when I recently spoke with her, Christine's victory inspired Alexander Weiss to audition for, and eventually win, the first season of MASTERCHEF JR.

Melissa and Joe Gorga, reality television stars of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," dined at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Hotel Casino and Resort in Las Vegas Sunday afternoon.

|the claque| announced their Season Kick-Off Party, the annual Some Like it Cold summer soup competition, will return for the fourth year in a row to Huckleberry Bar (588 Grand Street in Williamsburg) on Sunday, August 17th at 5pm. This is sure to be a stellar season of collaborations with new artists, expanded programming and we'll be celebrating in delicious style. This season is full of hotly anticipated work and amazing talent and |the claque| welcomes y'all there to kick it off right!

The largest and longest-running annual pub crawl in Michigan happens again in Ferndale on the last Friday in July. One of the most popular and anticipated nights of summer, the Annual Ferndale Pub Crawl is a walking tour of local pubs, clubs and restaurants that has raised money for non profit organizations since 1996.

'National Tequila Day' is on Thursday, 7/24. Visit one of our choices for margaritas or make one yourself as a nod to Mexico's popular liquor.

Get a perfectly brewed cafecito-style beverage in less than a minute! Cafe Bustelo is excited to partner with Keurig Green Mountain (Keurig) to produce K-Cup packs with its classic rich full-bodied flavor that stands up to milk and sugar, like no other. Cafe Bustelo K-Cup packs are now available in two varieties where you buy groceries.

FOREST CITY, IA - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading United States manufacturer of recreation vehicles, and Little Debbie, America's leading snack cake brand, have partnered on the Oatmeal Creme Pie Road Trip Giveaway combining two of America's most recognized brands. 

Native Foods Cafe, the nation's premier fast casual, plant-based restaurant group one that for 20 years has been heavily involved with numerous non-profit groups and local communities announces its newest giveback program, "Native Pals." Given their passion for animal protection and environmental awareness, Native Foods Cafe is thrilled to begin a long-term, high-impact partnership with a trifecta of nationally recognized non-profit groups dedicated to these causes. The company's new "pals" include Mercy For Animals, The Surfrider Foundation, and Farm Sanctuary.

VEEV Spirits, one of the fastest growing independent spirits brands founded by the Reum brothers in 2007, announced today the launch of VEEV 2.0, a full brand repositioning that includes a reformulated 70 proof liquid, a redesigned package and a strategic focus on the Vodka category. Accompanied with a multi-million dollar ad campaign, the new VEEV will position itself as What Vodka Should Be.

Carrabba's dish has paired their classic favorites with new creations to deliver comfort and adventure- all on one plate. For a limited time, Carrabba's Italian Grill Classics & Creations features four perfectly matched combinations with a soup or salad starting at less than $15.

Theatre Aspen announces expanded lobby hours as well as exciting food offerings at the Hurst Theatre. Located in the beautiful setting of the John Denver Sanctuary in Rio Grande Park, Theatre Aspen's concession area is now open throughout the day offering gourmet, pre-packaged items daily (closed Sundays). In partnership with local chef Mawa McQueen, of Mawa's Kitchen, visitors can enjoy healthy snack boxes in the theatre's open air lobby or picnic outside in and around the Rio Grande Park. Food items include charcuterie platters, salads, a Mediterranean sampler and other small meals. Mawa's Kitchen is available for "pop-up" dinners at the tent for groups wishing to cater a meal prior to a Theatre Aspen performance. Group ticket discounts would apply.

West Town Bakery & Diner will celebrate its second birthday with a myriad of food and drink specials from 7am until 3pm on Thursday, July 17. Below are the following specials for West Town Bakery's 2-Year Anniversary Party:

Just as the making of BACARDI rum is an exacting science, so is the crafting of every bottle bearing the iconic bat logo and prestigious Bacardi family name. Bottles for each distinctive brand in the award-winning rum portfolio are highly engineered crafted for beauty and environmental efficiency.

Gustorganics, the popular 100% Certified Organic restaurant in New York City, launches Meatless Mondays with a wonderful menu.

Carroll Place in NYC for Wood-Fired Specialties

Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street), home of Sleep No More, will host a Children's Potions & Planting Tea Party on three Saturdays (8/2, 8/9 and 9/12) at 10:00 a.m., as well as two Fridays, 7/31, 8/8, atop The McKittrick located in Chelsea near The High Line.

MAGNUM Ice Cream, the brand recognized for its unique fashion partnerships since its U.S. launch in 2011, announced today a first-of-its-kind collaboration between American fashion designer Christian Siriano and James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini to create "America's Most Fashionable Chocolate Dessert."