Roots Handmade Pizza will team up with neighboring bars High Dive and Cleo's to host the Third Annual Chicago Avenue Halloween Bar Crawl starting at 9pm on Saturday, October 26 that will feature drink specials and costume contests for cash at all three bars.

Denver-based Coda Coffee joins an elite list of the finest roasters in the world. Today, Roast Magazine announced that it has selected Coda Coffee as its Macro Roaster Roaster of the Year, an honor only nine other coffee roasters have ever received. The magazine selected Coda based on several factors, including its company mission, dedication to sustainable practices, commitment to employees, education practices, quality of coffee, involvement in the industry, and innovations in roasting.

The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown hotel has formed a strategic partnership with the Toronto Marlies sporting organization to further their mission as a sport lover's destination hotel.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Philadelphia-based Philly Pretzel Factory, the nation's largest Philly-style bakery, and Rita's Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 outlets, announced today their first co-branded outlet at Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Pennsylvania, will celebrate its grand opening at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013. Jeff Moody, CEO of Rita's, and Dan DiZio, CEO of Philly Pretzel Factory, and their respected mascots, Ice Guy and Phil E., will be on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to bring a taste of Philly to consumers across the country.

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Romano's Macaroni Grill offers guests a big night out at affordable prices with its new $15 four-course, Italian trattoria-inspired tasting menu and half-price Italian house wines for a limited time beginning Oct. 21.

Following a successful launch in New York City on October 22-23, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) in partnership with chef and restaurateur, Jehangir Mehta, will continue to the second stop of the national GREAT Kitchens Gluten-Free Chef's Table Tour in Portland, Ore. on October 28-30.While in Portland, the GREAT Kitchens Chef's Table Tour will address the growing demand for gluten-free food items in restaurants and schools by partnering with local chefs and universities to educate foodservice professionals on safe gluten-free food preparation.

The J.M. Smucker Company, makers of Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee, is bringing the flavors of everyone's favorite bake shop treats to the grocery store coffee aisle! Whether a mid-morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, new Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series Coffees offer bakery shop flavors that can be made right at home.

When it comes to holiday traditions, everyone has their favorites from Thanksgiving football to ugly sweater parties or family desserts. According to a recent survey[1] commissioned by Pringles, Americans value listening to holiday tunes, taking family holiday photos and caroling most, with Black Friday shopping being their least favorite tradition. This season, Pringles is inviting everyone to add some spice to their holiday traditions with two limited edition flavors: Pecan Pie and Cinnamon & Sugar, available nationwide in early November, just in time for the holiday season.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast-casual, 'better burger' chain, is redefining the way that brands talk to fans by engaging with them directly through a digital game sweepstakes. In its most recent push, the brand is using social channels, such as Facebook and Twitter, mobile and digital marketing as well as in-restaurant POP to direct its fans to a microsite where users can play a slot-machine designed game for the ultimate grand prize of $25,000.

The Whiskies of the World today released the exciting line up of brands participating at their inaugural Atlanta event, which will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the InterContinental Buckhead.

Finex has launched a 12" cast iron skillet on Kickstarter starting on October 16, 2013 with an overwhelming reception, reaching 50 percent of funding goal within the first three days! This is Finex's newest product, and is a long-overdue redesign of a true American classic. This skillet sports an octagonal shape, a quick-cooling wire-spring handle, and a polished CNC-machined interior. This beautiful cookware is the first cookware that is fully designed and manufactured in the Pacific Northwest, and brings back the premium cast iron skillet that has been the foundation of great stove work for centuries.

Dubai's Saif Belhasa Group of Companies is planning to expand its restaurant division with new outlets signed for the Alison Nelson Chocolate Bar brand, the conglomerate's chairman told Arabian Business in an interview. The Al Jadaf-based group of companies holds the Gulf franchise rights to the Alison Nelson Chocolate Bar, a cafe concept built around chocolate products and originally from New York. It currently operates two outlets in The Dubai Mall, and one each in Mercato Mall, Mirdif City Centre, The Pearl Qatar and Pakistan. The firm has already signed deals to open the franchise in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and is also hoping to launch in Kuwait in the near future.

Fair Trade and Fair Living Wage are important social issues, especially for the Coffee industry. Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world. Coffee is grown commercially in more than forty-five countries. Many of these coffee growers operate in third-world, non-industrialized countries. The majority of those working in the coffee industry are involved with the cultivation and harvesting of coffee plants. The fair treatment of this workforce is an important tenant of Fair Trade and Fair Living Wage initiatives. So, how can a US-based coffee producer impact the fair treatment of these workers?

7-Eleven, Inc. has added four high-demand A-listers to its lineupat its top wine-selling stores - "A" as in wines that have scored 89-90 points in oenophile publications like Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.

Representatives with Veronica's Treats announced today that it has officially placed its Cupcake Push Pops for Sale.

Make this year's Halloween celebrations uniquely delicious with Krispy Skremes! . Get a free treat on Halloween at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canadian locations. Find out more at KrispySkremes.com.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Denver Steakburger and milk shake lovers rejoice! Steak 'n Shake has announced it will re-open its doors in Centennial and Sheridan, Colorado. The company is designing a marvelous Grand Re-Opening at both locations, currently scheduled for late-November.

Here's something to scream about: Carvel... America's Freshest Ice Cream, has created the brand new Witch cake to add some fright and delight to Halloween this year. The new cake joins returning classic cakes and novelty treats specially designed to celebrate all upcoming holidays, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas.

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Just a year after opening its 1,000th location, fresh fruit arrangements leader Edible Arrangements has reached a new milestone with the opening of Store 1,100 in Weslaco, Texas.

KitchenAid, the brand that's been offering essentials for the kitchenfor almost acentury, will return as a major sponsor of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine October 17-20, 2013. Entering its sixth year, the four-day festival celebrates the world's greatest chefs, culinary personalities, winemakers and spirits producers, together with the city's best food and drink.

Yao Family Wines, the Napa Valley winery founded by humanitarian and former NBA star Yao Ming, has announced the release of its inaugural vintage of NAPA CREST 2010 Napa Valley Red Wine with a suggested retail price of $48. Sourced from a selection of premium vineyards throughout Napa Valley, NAPA CREST is a unique red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Think leading a gluten free lifestyle means the end of your favorite white pasta dishes? Think again! The delicious and comforting pasta taste you love from Ronzoni is now available nationwide in three new gluten free varieties. Thanks to a unique multigrain blend of white rice, brown rice, corn and quinoa, Ronzoni Gluten Free Pasta also provides pasta lovers with 19 grams of whole grains per serving.

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Corner Bakery Cafe announces the shareable Perfect Panini Sweepstakes that earns fans a shot at a year of free panini! After entering, fans receive a voucher for a cup of homemade soup with a valid purchase. When fans share the offer, they receive an additional offer for a Whoopee Cookie, too!

Indo Nissin Foods Limited and the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) have supplied some 100,000 servings of instant noodles as an emergency ration to the eastern coast of India stricken by Cyclone Phailin. In order to respond swiftly to the food shortage of the affected people, Indo Nissin Foods offered to supply 100,000 servings of instant noodles to the Relief Coordination Centre, Bhubaneswar, in a joint relief effort with the WINA. Top Ramen, the company's main products, will be delivered to the affected people through the Ganjam district distribution point. About Indo Nissin Foods Indo Nissin Foods Limited (MD: Mr. Yuji Tabeta), incorporatedin India in 1988 as a subsidiary of Nissin Food Holdings Co., Ltd., is an India-based member of the WINA. Indo Nissin Foods is one of the oldest Japanese food manufacturers which entered the Indian market. Thanks to continuous support by consumers and retailers, Indo Nissin Foods has successfully built a best-in-class distribution network within Japanese companies in India. Top Ramen is loved by children and their mothers across the country and it is especially popular in Odisha. Almost all* children and their mothers enjoyed Top Ramen on a regular basis in the last 3 months. (*Shown in the research conducted in Odisha by Indo Nissin Foods in September 2013.) http://www.topramen.in/ About Nissin Foods Holdings Nissin Foods Holdings has 7,822 employees and net sales of 381 billion Japanese yen. It operates in 18 countries with 75 production facilities. The company is widely known in the world for its leading brands of instant noodle and ramen products including Cup Noodles and Top Ramen. In 1958, Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Foods, invented instant noodles as quality convenient food products that are ready to eat just by adding some hot water. It was an invention motivated by his intense desire to help feed the masses suffering from the food shortages in postwar Japan. In 1971 we came up with another revolutionary product: cup-type noodles. This is a combination of soup, toppings and noodles, all contained in a single container that can be used for storage, cooking utensils and servings. http://www.nissinfoods-holdings.co.jp/english/ About WINA The World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) was founded in 1997 to improve the quality of instant noodle products, to promote consumption and the industry's development, and to contribute to a diet for people all over the world. The WINA is a world-wide industry association comprising 173 companies/organizations from 25 different countries. At the 6th World Instant Noodles Summit Osaka in 2008, the association established the "WINA Disaster Relief Fund" using donations from Momofuku Ando (the WINA's first Chairman). The WINA has been actively engaged in food relief efforts in tandem with its member companies from around the world. http://instantnoodles.org/noodles/disaster-relief.html