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Golden Opportunity Has Special Meaning in New York

Chef Michael Solomonov

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Friends of Neve Hanna today announced that "golden opportunity" took on a special meaning when award-winning chef and co-owner of Philadelphia's Zahav (Gold) restaurant, Michael Solomonov, met the girls and boys of the Neve Hanna Children's Home in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

On a special night in New York, American Friends of Neve Hanna led by Co-Presidents Janet and Irwin Tobin, came together with Chef Solomonov to celebrate 40 years of service to children and the publication of Solomonov's new cookbook, "Zahav" (ISBN: 978-0544373280).

Chef Solomonov shared both a signature recipe and the personal culinary journey that led him back to Israel and his meeting with the children at Neve Hanna. Neve Hanna provides youngsters from dysfunctional families with a loving and healthy home - and a future they would not otherwise have.

Solomonov and his family visited the Neve Hanna campus last June and were particularly impressed by the inspiring, resilient young people who overcome serious challenges to succeed and thrive.

Neve Hanna is a unique therapeutic community, supported by the Masorti (Conservative) religious movement, which offers art, drama and animal assisted therapy, remedial academic teaching, University tuition assistance, educational trips and an on-site bakery which teaches vocational and business skills.

The bakery has become so successful that it now provides baked goods to restaurants and corporate dining facilities throughout Israel. Chef Solomonov could relate to the children of Neve Hanna; indeed, it was his time spent working in a bakery in Israel as a teen that proved to be the first step towards finding his calling in food and pursuing a career built around furthering the State of Israel through this lens.

Situated in the southern part of Israel, Neve Hanna not only serves its resident young people (who are referred by the Israeli courts) but also provides daily programming and services to neighboring youngsters from the Bedouin town of Rahat.

Michael Solomonov is now embarking on a new venture - the eagerly anticipated Dizengoff NYC, an Israeli style hummusiya and his first restaurant in New York (Dizengoff Philly opened in Summer of 2014), opening this April in Chelsea Market.

For information about Neve Hanna or to purchase a copy of Zahav, please call or email The American Friends of Neve Hanna at (212) 533-2061 or afnevehanna@gmail.com. Please visit our website at http://www.afnevehanna.org/.

Photo Caption: Michael Solomonov and his family visit the petting zoo at Neve Hanna.

Photo credit: YGSerkin and AFNeveHanna.

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Entertainment Line-Up: SURVIVOR Joins the Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration

Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration

DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Fourth Annual Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration has raised the bar for entertainment, boasting an electrifying performance line-up featuring it's first-ever Grammy Award-Wining National Headliner, provided by the Casino at Dania Beach: Survivor. The celebration will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday in Frost Park, located at 300 NE 2nd Street in Dania Beach.

Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978 by Jim Peterik. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s, garnering many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger," the theme song for the motion picture "Rocky III."

"We are beyond thrilled to announce Survivor as the National Headliner for this year's celebration! In booking such tremendous artists to perform in a fun, energetic outdoor space, this venue and celebration grounds effectively adds yet another dimension to what Dania Beach can offer to residents and visitors alike," states Rachel Bach, Executive Director for the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

This year has an incredible entertainment line-up. The Jimbo's Sandbar Stage schedule is as follows:

Saturday April 2, 2016:
11:00-12 - Whipping Post (Blues).
12:30-1:30 - Speakerbox (R&B, Pop, Dance).
2:00-3:00 - High Tolerance (Latin).
3:30-4:30 - Ragdoll (Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Tribute).
5:00-6:00 - Mr. Nice Guy (Classic Rock).
6:30-8:00 - National Act (Survivor).

Sunday April 3, 2016:
11:-12:30 - Nikki Kidd (Jazz).
1:00-2:00 - Casey Raines (Country).
2:30-3:30 - Making Faces (Pop and Reggae).
4:00-5:00 - Good Vibrations (Beach Boys Tribute Band).
5:30-7:00 - Lazy Bonez (The Amazing 80's Rock Show Tribute).

In addition to live entertainment, this free event is filled with beautiful art, delicious seafood, over 100 unique vendors and exciting interactive creative experiences. Plan to stay for the day - bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax, dance, sing and enjoy the live entertainment and food at your leisure at the Fourth Annual Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration!

For more information please visit http://daniabeachartsandseafoodcelebration.com/ and follow us on Facebook at http://www.fb.com/DaniaBeachArtsandSeafoodCelebration.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Sarah Blake
Dania Beach CRA
sarah@rma.us.com
772-708-0230

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Twitter: @survivorband

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Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn Selected to Showcase in Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Pappy's butcher knife

OWENSBORO, Ky., April 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn was recently selected to be part of a permanent exhibit, Trail of Smoke and Fire, in the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans. Pappy Bosley's cleaver and butcher knife, and an original menu from 1963-1965 accompanied by historical photos will be part of the installation.

The Bosley family has owned the Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn for more than 50 years.

"We are the state's authority, and will continue to advise the museum and help develop the Kentucky exhibit," Patrick Bosley, a manager of the Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn and also the youngest grandson of Pappy, says.

So, exactly what makes these selected pieces museum quality? The cleaver and butcher knife were wielded by Pappy from 1963 through 2013. It is conservatively estimated that he butchered nearly a quarter million mutton carcasses, helping to build the Inn's reputation for serving the best barbecued mutton in Kentucky, and perhaps the nation.

In fact, one of the most iconic meals one could order from the menu was the Mutton BBQ sandwich and a bowl of Burgoo, a traditional stew that has been the backbone of Kentucky food for the last 150 years.

Additionally, prior to World War II, the knives were forged from American virgin steel cutlery by The Village Blacksmith Company and serve as fine examples of the skilled craftsmanship occurring during that era.

Bosley is thrilled that the director of the International Barbecue Association connected them with the museum's curator, Steven Raichlen.

"The rest is history, and one that will now be well preserved," Bosley says.

About Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn:

Over the last 50-plus years, the Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn has remained a family-owned and run business. Multiple generations continue to work together to keep things going and growing. What started as a roadside retreat of 30 seats, now boasts a staff of more than 120, 350 seats, a USDA-inspected processing plant, and an extensive catering and wholesale division.

For more information, visit: http://www.Moonlite.com/.

About the Southern Food and Beverage Museum:

The Southern Food and Beverage Museum is a nonprofit living history organization dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and related culture of the South. It first opened its doors in 2008 and has recently relocated to accommodate its growth.

For more information, visit: http://www.southernfood.org/.

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* Caption: Pappy's butcher knife and cleaver.

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* Caption: Pappy teaches the next generation.

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Hogs N’ Hops BBQ Grand Opening in Scottsdale

Joey and Cristina Maggiore

PHOENIX, Ariz., April 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joey and Cristina Maggiore's family has been servicing the Valley in delicious dining for more thirty years with their fine Italian dining; Cuttlefish Scottsdale being the most recent. Now the start of summer brings the announcement of their new barbecue concept - Hogs N' Hops BBQ. Hogs N' Hops is regional, traditional style BBQ with the Maggiore spice thrown in.

In the past two weeks Hogs N' Hops has proven themselves to be the BBQ answer foodies have been craving.

Saturday, April 18, 2015 brings the grand opening to the Scottsdale location. The event will have a live DJ, prizes, and plenty of food and drink specials.

When asked about the new menu Cristina Maggiore said, "Joey's ribs and sauces were award winning in Southern California, so we are more than excited to bring that quality and taste to the Scottsdale area."

The grand opening of Hogs N' Hops BBQ will be taking place this Thursday, April 16 at their new location at the Shops at Gainey Village, 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale AZ 85253.

For more information, visit: http://hogsnhopsbbq.com/ .

Twitter: @HogsnHopsbbq

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New Fine Dining Club Gathers the Over-40 Crowd, Offers $1 First-year Membership for a Limited Period

food as art

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate its launch, Fine Diners Over 40(TM) is waiving its annual membership fee. Fine Diners Over 40 is about food as art, as cultural adventure, as scientific experiment, and best of all-food as an opportunity to take pleasure in the company of others.

For a limited time the company is offering sign-ups for $1 via PayPal. After the introductory period the annual membership fee will be $95.

Fine Diners Over 40 (www.finedinersover40.com) schedules two dinners per month (one weekday, one weekend day) and occasional special events such as wine tastings and cocktail parties. Members dine at New York's best establishments where a three-course dinner may cost in the range of $75-$150 prepaid (including coffee or tea, tax and tip, but excluding alcoholic and other beverages). Out-of-towners pay a $15 service charge.

The average group size is 12; larger groups can be accommodated based on demand and venue. As a member you can maintain your own wish list of places you'd like to try; the company reviews wish lists for ideas and attempts to accommodate.

"Fine Diners Over 40 was inspired by our desire to indulge on a regular basis in the infinite array of first-rate culinary adventures on offer in New York - and to do so in the company of others who also delight in all things epicurean," says founder Janet Basilone. "It is not designed for matchmaking. There is no express effort to achieve a gender balance, though in the past there has been a nice spontaneous mix. Sharing the dining experience with fellow foodies is our primary objective and our members are interested in meeting new friends of both genders."

About Fine Diners Over 40:

Fine Diners Over 40(TM) is about food as art, as cultural adventure, as scientific experiment, and best of all -- food as an opportunity to take pleasure in the company of others. We are singles and couples who enjoy dining at highly-rated New York restaurants and sharing the experience with fellow foodies. Tourists and businesspeople in town for a few days are also welcome. We invite you to join us for regular culinary and social adventures in New York City.

For more information, visit http://www.finedinersover40.com/ .

TWITTER: @FineDiners40NY

Media Contact:
Janet Basilone
Fine Diners Over 40(TM) LLC
212-353-1301
info@findinersover40.com

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