Articles by America's Cup Event Authority LLC

Twenty Five Lusk, Hog Island Oyster Co., Fog Harbor Fish House, and Pier 23 Cafe are among the first local restaurants to participate in the America’s Cup Healthy Ocean Project awareness campaign to promote ocean-friendly seafood among Bay-Area diners. …

According to research firm Mintel, high quality beverages such as super-nutritional juices and smoothies are driving beverage sales. As customers look for healthier menu options, smoothies are piquing interest for their convenience, dietary benefits and customization opportunities. Knouse Foods highlights ways chefs and operators can tap into this trend utilizing apple sauce to create real fruit smoothies that are flavorful and nutritious. …

The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced the line-up of world-class restaurants for its ninth annual COOLinary restaurant promotion, offering special two and three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and/or three-course dinner menus for $35 or less between August 1-31, 2013. …

Craveability is a major purchase driver for restaurants, with 83 percent of consumers saying that cravings are a main reason they purchase food away from home. Technomic recently published a white paper on this critical attribute of restaurant food and beverage, powered by data from Consumer Brand Metrics (CBM), which continuously tracks more than 80,000 annual consumer restaurant visits by U.S. and Canadian consumers at more than 115 leading restaurant chains. …

Some flavor combinations–like Fresh California Avocados and seafood–are perennial menu favorites. From the seafood Louie to sushi, the creamy texture and unique, rich taste of Fresh California Avocados complement the briny goodness of crustaceans, bivalves and finfish. …