District of Columbia Food News (United States)

NYTimes food columnist Mark Bittman is only the latest expert to acknowledge the addictive nature of many fast foods, and to recommend political action -- not just education -- to counter the second biggest cause of unnecessary health care costs.

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes new executives to the team.

A class action law suit which has been filed against food giant ConAgra for labeling its cooking oils as "All-Natural" could open the floodgates to litigation against many food companies which make "Natural," "All-Natural," or "100%-Natural" claims

A multi-million dollar class action law suit filed against ConAgra for labeling its foods as "all natural," is reminiscent of another very successful law suit over McDonald's claim that its french fries were cooked in "100% Pure Vegetable Oil"

A new study showing that people on vacation to the U.S. gain about eight pounds, more than when visiting any other country, helps confirm that the U.S. has an environment which tends to cause obesity -- fortunately, there are effective remedies

DC Metro Food Tours launches the U Street Food Tour

NEW YORK - On January 21, 2012, Celebrity Chef Joe "JJ" Johnson will be at the Kids Food Festival NYC. Join Chef JJ at the Kids Food Festival and learn ways to prevent childhood obesity.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning couple will discuss their acclaimed work at luncheon in Washington, DC on January 20th

Cupcakes Express, a new business, allows customers to order from anywhere in the world and have fresh, delicious cupcakes delivered to friends, family and co-workers.

NYTimes food columnist Mark Bittman is only the latest expert to acknowledge the addictive nature of many fast foods, and to recommend political action -- not just education -- to counter the second biggest cause of unnecessary health care costs.

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes new executives to the team.

A class action law suit which has been filed against food giant ConAgra for labeling its cooking oils as "All-Natural" could open the floodgates to litigation against many food companies which make "Natural," "All-Natural," or "100%-Natural" claims

A multi-million dollar class action law suit filed against ConAgra for labeling its foods as "all natural," is reminiscent of another very successful law suit over McDonald's claim that its french fries were cooked in "100% Pure Vegetable Oil"

A new study showing that people on vacation to the U.S. gain about eight pounds, more than when visiting any other country, helps confirm that the U.S. has an environment which tends to cause obesity -- fortunately, there are effective remedies

DC Metro Food Tours launches the U Street Food Tour

Executive Chef Silvan Kramer Introduces Original French Dishes In Time for Summer Celebrations and Bastille Day

SalesVote strikes another partnership on Wisconsin Ave with Muncheez Mania

Italian Pavilion, Featuring the Best of Italian Gastronomy, Largest at Summer Fancy Food Show, Washington, DC, July 10-12

Nueva Vida, a support network for Latina women with cancer, announced its partnership with Pollo Campero in a cancer awareness campaign to last the month of June.

Neil Cavuto reportedly "lost it" when debating a lawyer who said he's like to legally kill off Ronald McDonald, just as he helped kill off Joe Camel, as he told his opponent that he (Cavuto) would arrest John Banzhaf if he were in his studio

Reinforcing the popularity of Italian cuisine and products in the United States, Italian food again will dominate the Summer Fancy Food Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, July 10-12.

Now that McDonald's has rejected calls backed up by a very expensive advertising campaign asking the company to retire Ronald, perhaps it's time to use legal action to kill him off, just as antismoking activists did with Joe Camel

New York Times best-selling author and publisher JL King and The Beleza Group will be coming to Howard University to kick off a new book publishing tour series to include culinary book publishing and the pros and cons of the publishing industry.

At a shareholders meeting today, McDonald's will consider a proposal to retire their mascot Ronald, someone who is a legal, public relations, and even religious liability, says the man behind two law suits against the golden arches.

Celebrated historian David McCullough presents his latest book, "THE GREATER JOURNEY: AMERICANS IN PARIS," as part of the The Hay-Adams Author Series on June 1st.

The obesity epidemic has pushed Pepsi, the largest food and drink company in the U.S., into a strange new world of robots which can taste food like humans, to drinkifying snacks and snackifing drinks, and to resizing the salt on its junk food snacks

Maryland Franchise Group Executes Agreement to Open 38 Additional Restaurants in the Trade Area & Along Eastern Seaboard

Costco Welcomes Fastest Growing BBQ Sauce Company in America to Shelves In Time For BBQ Season

Bojangles’, in partnership with FDY, Inc., will open it’s first location in Washington. The new Bojangles’ is situated in Union Station’s recently renovated lower-level food court.

Sentrana's new microsite features Sentrana’s work in the foodservice industry, and presents ways in which analytics and data-driven insight can help foodservice decision-makers make more informed decisions and drive sales growth and profitability.

Free teleseminar will teach participants to indulge their senses and get slim, healthy and sexy using the principles of sex.

Make your plans to attend the long awaited TAMO Tasting on Valentine's Day Monday 2-14-11! Have your chance to win a Free TAMO Smoothie Delivery For 10! See Facebook event "Totally T A M O! Smoothie Tasting Event" for more details & reservations

A Quantitative Approach to Turn Trade Spend into Trade Investment

Currently accepting Resumes for entry into LOVE Top Chef Competition Washington, DC. Competition will be March 4, 2011. Please submit Resume & References to Quianne Perrin at ineedflycandy@hotmail.com to be considered.

The law suit charging Taco Bell with false advertising regarding its beef is reminiscent of a suit against McDonald's over its beef claims which McDonald's originally derided as "frivolous," but which it was forced to pay $12.5 million to settle

December 20, 2010, 2010 (Washington, DC)—Holistic Health Coach Alexis Logan will hold a free teleseminar on the “Top 3 Weight Loss Myths Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals”.

Thanksgiving tips to cut typical net calories by two-thirds. Turn Thanksgiving from gut buster to great day to jump start family activities and fitness.

On Monday, November 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., the new partners will continue their “etiquette revival” by hosting “Dining Etiquette 101: Put Your Best Fork Forward” at fine-dining restaurant, The Caucus Room.

Acclaimed Chef Michael Psilakis and Georgetown Cupcake Owners among featured speakers to talk about how they made a career out of their passion.

Amsterdam Falafelshop Launches Franchise Program

Decadence: An Edible & Sensual Exploration of Beauty, Food & Movement on Saturday, September 25 from 1 pm – 4 pm at ECAC located on 733 Euclid Street NW in D.C. - creative workshop to infuse belly danc, food, and natural beauty products workshop.

Slick New Website is Peppered with "Out of the Ordinary" Olive Oil + Education + Entertainment Foodies, wine aficionados and their "wannabes" can find a valuable resource in this new website and online store.

The twelfth in a series of fat law suits -- ten of which have been successful, and one which is still in the courts -- is about to be brought against McDonald's, a company which has lost two fat law suits so far, and has failed to dismiss a third

Sanders to Introduce Two of Italy’s Acclaimed Women Olive Oil Producers, New Online Store at the June 24 Event

Trueprotein.com has the lowest prices on bulk egg white protein available. Use code BNT602 for 5% off your order.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is urging reporters and editors to exercise caution when reporting on a study concerning sushi tuna and mercury that was recently published in the British journal, Biology Letters.

(Washington, D.C.) April 15, 2010—As part of Earth Day celebration, FoodArts continues to participate in Green Hour events at the Phillips Collection, Thursdays April 15 and April 22, 2010, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

This Man's on a Mission to Educate America on All Things Olive Oil

Foodie Fans will get a Taste of 100% Tunisian Olive Oil’s Trade Mission through Web 2.0 Initiatives

VLC Entertainment reviews French restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland, Mon Ami Gabi. Restaurant Review was done by Danny Lledó on February 8, 2010. Restaurant Rating was 2 Stars out of 3.

VLC Entertainment features restaurant reviews, happy hours, after hours events and photos, a monthly newsletter. With over 10,000 subscribers, VLC Entertainment is sure to be the most influential nightlife and restaurant information source for D.C.

On The Fly and HomeSlice, LLC announced the spin off of its catering division in conjunction with a new brand, FoodArts. FoodArts was established to focus on service to museums, galleries and theatres and developing cuisine inspired by the arts.

Gourmet bakery launches brand of cake decorating supplies for the amateur and professional cake decorator.

Sun Pony, Inc. entered two of its sauces into The Hot Pepper Awards of 2009.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is urging consumers to view Monterey Bay Aquarium’s (MBA) “Super Green List” recommendations concerning seafood and health with skepticism.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is advising reporters and editors to treat the claims made earlier today by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) regarding food-borne illnesses, including fresh tuna and oysters, with skepticism.