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Vegetarian meals have often been viewed as boring, tasteless and repetitive and this concept has prevented people from starting and sustaining this beneficial lifestyle. Due to hectic lifestyle within society most people feel tired to cook a meal at home after a long day of work. This leads to temptation for vegetarian beginners as they feel that they do not have the ability to commit to a healthy vegetarian or vegan diet. But this can be easily overcome by learning how easy it is to make a delicious vegetarian or vegan meal. The vegetarian diet offers a way variety of exciting new dishes to explore that can excite any taste bud when done correctly even if you are not the best cook.

In an effort to best capture the process of food audits, TraceGains wants to hear about “the worst food audit experiences.” According to Gary Nowacki, TraceGains’ CEO, “Telling these stories is cathartic. It allows people at food manufacturers and processors to finally share food audit experiences in a friendly yet anonymous setting. This is the antidote to the audit venom. We encourage and request all food safety and quality professionals to share their stress and nightmare food audit experiences.”

Executive Chef, Adil Fawzi, of award winning French Bistro – Bistro 61, (1113 First Avenue, @61 Street, New York, New York (NYC’s Upper East Side ) is known throughout NYC for his praised bistro menu and also for his innate understanding of fresh ingredients to create authentic seasonal French cuisine.

With over 39,296 locations, Texas restaurants are projected to generate $40.8 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of Texas restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

With over 13,934 locations, Virginia restaurants are projected to generate $13.9 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of Virginia restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

Planning a party for a group of friends or colleagues can be stressful and time consuming project to find the right price that fits a desired budget. Burke's Restaurant and Bar is pleased to announce they will now host customized private parties in their private party rooms. For the person in charge of planning the event, simply contact a party planning specialist at Burke’s Bar and let them take care of the rest. The professionals will work well within the budget and create specialized food and drink packages so the party will be a hit.

After a long and grueling work week, The Irish Exit in NYC is pleased to announce they will now be offering happy hour specials every Friday night. As the week comes to an end, guests will receive the beer of the month for $4 all night. Arrive early for free fireball shots in between 9 pm-10 pm while supplies last, and gather with friends for $20 Corona buckets until the bar closes.

To get the most out of the ultimate country experience, Johnny Utah’s NYC is announcing they now have daily happy hour specials available for guests. Join the party any night of the week for specials on a variety of drinks. From 4 pm-9 pm there are $2 cans of beer and $3 Bud and Bud Light drafts. If in the mood for something a little stronger, try the $6 margaritas or $7 mixed drinks.

In an effort to cater to those who wish to party and dress up for Halloween, Johnny Utah’s Country Rock Bar and Saloon in Philadelphia is announcing the availability of tickets to their ultimate holiday celebration, the second annual Haunted Hoedown. There are a variety of ticket packages for the event which starts at 9 pm on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31. To add to the allure and entertainment of the holiday, the purchase of a ticket will give guests access to both Johnny Utah’s and McFadden’s, each with the same drink specials—depending on the package purchased.

For the die-hard Mets fans who wish to throw their birthday party at Citi Field, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon at Citi Field is pleased to announce they will now be playing host for birthday celebrations. Birthday packages can be customized to fulfill the wishes of any party. There are open bar packages, plenty of space for accommodations, and a lively atmosphere for everyone to enjoy themselves.

Equipped with 14 HD-TVs throughout the bar and the ability to air any football game of a customer’s choice, Uptown Tap House is pleased to announce they are now offering various drink specials on game days. Though serving as Washington DC’s home for the New England Patriots and all Boston sports, a fan of any team can take advantage of the specials in this upscale restaurant with a newly renovated marble bar.

To outdo their premier happy hour in Addison, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon in Addison is pleased to announce they will be hosting Halloween festivities for four wild nights of prizes, costume parties and drink specials. There will be special themes starting Friday, October 25 and ending with an ultimate costume party on Thursday, October 31. To add to the festivities and allow the most creative and unique costumes to walk away with a hefty sum of money, the crowd will determine the person that displays the best costume on each of the four nights. Be sure to arrive by 11 pm—in proper attire for the night’s theme—to receive VIP specials all night.

In an effort to please their guests with a party atmosphere on Halloween, Calico Jack’s Cantina in New York City is announcing their crazy specials for a wild Halloween celebration. In a joint effort with McFadden’s, guests who purchase tickets to the October 26th event at Calico Jack’s Cantina will also receive access to the same specials at McFadden’s—also located on 42nd Street—with the same wristband.

When zombies roam the streets of Washington, DC and Elvis Presley is alive once again, Washington DC’s Nightmare on M Street is in full effect. As part of this year’s Halloween celebration, Sign of the Whale in DC is announcing their participation in the Halloween Bar Crawl on Saturday, October 26. Tickets are available now for this exclusive event that includes access to over 30 local bars. Sponsored by Lindy Promotions, in association with Coors Light, Monster Energy and Bacardi, there are drink specials that are good throughout the DC Metro Area.

When it comes time to show off that coveted costume that individuals have been waiting too long to display, having the chance to celebrate at numerous bars in and around Midtown Manhattan is too good to pass up. This Halloween, TAVERN on Third, one of the premier bars in Murray Hill and East Midtown is announcing they will be participating in this year’s Crawl-O-Ween bar crawl. Guests interested can register at McFadden’s Saloon on Second Avenue to receive their wrist band and have the chance to visit up to 13 participating bars or find their comfort at TAVERN on Third and stay at one party until 4 am.

In an effort to celebrate the festivities in style, Tavern on Broad is announcing they will host an exquisite Halloween party complete with costumes, live DJs, and open bar packages. Celebrate the holiday in style on Thursday, October 31, at a premier bar in center city Philadelphia. Tickets start at $10 and doors open at 9 pm. Those interested in attending must purchase their tickets early before they sell out and come dressed in the wildest and creepiest Halloween costumes for a night to remember.

When it comes to planning a holiday party, whether it’s with family, friends, or a get-together with coworkers, McFadden’s serves as one of the best holiday party locations in Philadelphia. As Halloween is approaching and time is running out to find the right venue to host an extravagant party, McFadden’s Citizens Bank Park is announcing they are now taking reservations to host holiday parties. Coordinate all the parties’ wishes with the professional event planners and they will make sure everything is set up to create for a memorable night with peers and family.

With all the fun and excitement that goes into dressing up—or down—for Halloween, add some entertainment to the mix by attending a premier dance party in costume. McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon on 3rd Street in Philadelphia is pleased to announce they will be hosting their very own Halloween party this year. When planning with friends and colleagues about where to celebrate the horror and exhilaration of Halloween, this exclusive event will give guest’s access to both McFadden’s Philadelphia and Johnny Utah’s Philadelphia.

With over 7,883 locations, South Carolina restaurants are projected to generate $7.5 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of South Carolina restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

For a chance to go out and display those fashionable and creative costumes for Halloween, Calico Jack’s Cantina in Glendale is pleased to announce their participation in two separate Halloween festivities. To start off the eerie holiday celebration, those interested in a zombie run with makeup streaming down the face and the most creative zombie costumes will be able to participate in a professionally organized run at midnight on Saturday, October 26. The event planners will coordinate with interested parties to get them on their VIP list.

For those individuals who have always dreamed of bartending and whipping up mixed drinks to perfection, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon in Pittsburgh is offering to make that dream come true as they are announcing their guest bartending specials on Thursday nights. Already home of the best happy hour in Pittsburgh, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon in Pittsburgh is allowing their valued guests to sign up for a night filled with chaotic fun, running around making drinks while earning extra money.

California is known around the world for wine, and well it should be: they create some of the finest wines in the world. And yet, California has even more to offer, and the Tierra Sur restaurant at Herzog Wine Cellars is proving just that by inviting the local Island Brewery to join them in a quest to match every dish on an exclusive menu with an exquisite locally brewed beer.

When it comes to planning a birthday party, celebrating one more year of health with close friends and colleagues needs to have a vibrant atmosphere and affordable packages for the group. McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon in Glendale is announcing their services to play host for the wildest and most exclusive birthday party in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

In the midst of October, Halloween is on the horizon and costume parties are in full effect. NYC Party Pros is pleased to announce they will now be playing host for private Halloween parties at any of their eight venues this October. When groups of friends, colleagues, or families start to plan the location of this year’s Halloween party, don’t force a certain individual or couple to play host, let the professional party planners at NYC Party Pros throw an eventful celebration.

In a joint effort, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon in New York City and Calico Jack’s Cantina NYC are pleased to announce they will be hosting and throwing their very own Halloween extravaganza. With both bars located on 42nd street and Second Avenue, they are teaming up and allowing guests to purchase an open bar ticket that will be good for both locations on Saturday, October 26.