ASAP Heating and Air Acquires GreenHome Solutions

June 25, 2018 | Leave a Comment

ASAP Heating and Air announces its expansion with the acquisition of GreenHome Solutions. ASAP Heating and Air knew the importance of advancing its HVAC company through a buy out as a smart path for growth. With the opportunity to cultivate complementary core businesses, the cutting edge company now provides increased knowledge with a diversified staff, world-class technology capabilities, and enhanced customer service as it brings together the expertise of two thriving companies. GreenHome Solutions’ former owner Ryan Hudson has taken on the responsibility of President for ASAP’s expanded entity.

Ryan Hudson started his professional career at Mechanical Engineering Consulting Associates (MECA Inc.) after earning his bachelor’s degree in computational physics with a minor in mathematics from Francis Marion University.  While working full time for MECA, Ryan earned his master’s degree from the University of South Carolina in theoretical physics with emphasis in business management.  With an interest in thermal dynamics, Ryan went on to work in the heavy industrial sector of Carrier Corporation for over a decade where he was one of the highest sales producers in the nation.  While there, he founded GreenHome Solutions, a technology-based residential heating and cooling company that saw significant growth in its two years of existence. 

“With vast experience and a lot of forward thinking ideas, Ryan and GreenHome Solutions were a perfect fit for ASAP as we ventured to push the residential and light commercial envelope in the local Columbia market,” said ASAP Heating and Air owner Lander Cason. “Our goal with this acquisition was to create a new sector of engineering, design, and customer focus which the industry had not yet seen in this market.”

A leader with a strong reputation in comprehensive HVAC services, ASAP Heating & Air is at the forefront of serving residential and commercial customers in the greater Columbia, SC area. With a concern for the local community and environment, all of ASAP’s experienced service technicians and engineering professionals are licensed, insured and have years of heating and air conditioning experience to deliver a better service experience for its customers. Offering the latest technology as well as energy saving solutions, ASAP Heating and Air is one of Columbia’s top heating and cooling comfort resources. 

For additional information, interviews or photos, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about ASAP Heating & Air, visit www.asap-mech.com. 

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Food Network Calls Amalfi Pizza Best in America’s Biggest Cities

June 24, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2018 – With a multitude of fantastic pizzas in the U.S., The Food Network has named Atlanta’s Amalfi Pizza as one of the Best Pizzas in America’s Biggest Cities. The feature focused on the top spots for a good pie in the 52 largest cities in the country, including Chicago and New York City. The article noted about Amalfi Pizza, “The pies are traditional, sometimes to the point of obscurity, like with their Carnavale pizza formed in the shape of a star with a ricotta-stuffed crust. It might sound like something dreamed up for Instagram, but it’s actually a special occasion pie served in Italy during Easter.”

“This feature speaks directly to our commitment to bringing an authentic product to our customers, ” said founding partner Stephen de Haan. “Along with other notoriety from Zagat and the AJC,  this acknowledgement speaks to the hard work and dedication of our team.”

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Pizza is a traditional Neapolitan pizzeria centered around two 6000 pound wood-burning brick ovens imported from Italy. Amalfi Pizza offers an authentic Italian menu that includes Neapolitan-style pizzas as well as authentic appetizers, fresh salads, traditional pasta dishes and savory desserts. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. In addition to traveling to Naples and throughout the entire region to find the best ingredients, the operating partners Stephen de Haan and Greg Grant staged with the Italian Pizzaiolo Maestros at Pizzeria Mattozzi, established in 1830, and Pizzeria Da Attilo. This apprenticeship, along with studying in the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, allowed their passion for food to develop into the skills necessary to bring this historic, simple, and beautifully executed street food to Atlanta. 
 
For more information about Amalfi Pizza, go to www.amalfipizzaatl.com. For interviews, photos, press kit, menus or a complimentary media tasting, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. 
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The Sundogs’ Rock N Roll Spectacular in Atlanta

June 19, 2018 | Leave a Comment
 
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One of The Sundogs’ favorite occasional shows, the ROCK N ROLL SPECTACULAR, is the night to roll all of the rifftastic, fist pumping rock songs from its 17 years of rocking, along with some choice covers from the bands that have inspired them. The Sundogs always invite some friends, and this year their buddies from The Beggars’ Guild will join them at one of their new favorite places, the beautiful Vista Room in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Decatur. It connects to Napoleon’s where you can get some great eats before the ROCK SHOW. This is your fair warning, this night will be awesome.
 
8:30– The Beggars’ Guild
9:30– The Sundogs’ Rock N Roll Spectacular
 
 
TICKETS: $15 ADV, $20 DOS
 
 
 
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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Set to Open in Greenville, SC

June 8, 2018 | Leave a Comment

              Co-Owners Sam Ragland and John Wood

Moe’s Original Bar B Que, winners of the People’s Choice Award at the Taste of the Upstate, will open its southern soul food revival in Greenville in late June at 109 West Stone Avenue in the Westone Development. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the 2,500-square-foot, fast casual establishment will offer Alabama-style BBQ, traditional southern sides and desserts prepared fresh daily. With the ability to seat 94 total at booths, tables, and high tops including 36 on the patio, the BBQ joint will have flat screen televisions hanging on the walls, a full bar with rotating taps and frozen bushwackers, and garage doors open to a patio complete with outdoor fire pit. The neighborhood restaurant will also provide full service catering for celebrations and corporate events as well as large party takeout orders.

“Situated in the North Main community, the location was originally home to Star Cleaners in the 1920s,” said co-owner Sam Ragland. “Once we toured the spot and saw the character of the historic building, we knew this was a perfect place to re-purpose into a Moe’s Original Bar B Que.”

Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been named one of the fastest growing, emerging restaurant chains by Restaurant Business Magazine, one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish and Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served along with catfish and a shrimp sandwich. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional sides and house-made desserts are prepared from recipes passed down for generations. Since 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to over 60 successful restaurants in 16 states and Mexico.                                                                                                                                                      

For interviews, photos, press kit, menus or a complimentary media tasting, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs at lorrie@moesoriginalbbq.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

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Vintage Dinner Series featuring Blue Moon Inn Restaurant

June 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Please join Vintage Year Restaurant for another Vintage Dinner Series. This four course meal will be representative of the Blue Moon Inn Restaurant where guests came to leisurely dine on excellent food in the homey, yet attractive setting of the antebellum cottage. Come enjoy what exciting dished that Chef Rivera will replicate in the kitchen! 

Once In a Blue Moon Menu:

Cocktail Hour (6:00pm-6:45Pm)
Milk Punch
Passed Canapés
-Blue Moon Cheese Tea Sandwiches 
-Gazpacho Shooters

Dinner (7:00pm-9:00pm)

Course 1: Appetizer
Crabmeat Ravigote: Gulf Blue Crab, House made Crackers 

Course 2: Salad
Grapefruit & Avocado Salad: Artisan Lettuce, Cherries, Poppy seed Dressing

Course 3: Entree
Baked Stuffed Flounder: Roasted Baby New Potatoes, English Peas, Cream Sauce

Course 4: dessert
Kentucky Derby Pie: Mocha Whipped Cream

Cost: $75 includes Signature era cocktail hour and passed canapes, four course dinner, gratuity & tax (excludes alcohol during dinner)

Reservations: Please call 334-819-7215 as dinner series reservations will not be taken on OpenTable.

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Spring AC Tune Up Promo for Columbia, SC

April 5, 2018 | Leave a Comment

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5th Annual Firkin Fest in Mobile, AL

March 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Presented by Moe’s Original Bar B Que and Budweiser Busch Distributing, the 5th Annual Firkin Festival will be held on Saturday, April 7th at 701 Spring Hill Avenue. Benefiting the American Cancer Society, the festival indulges craft beer lovers that include novices and aficionados alike. Participating breweries will showcase distinctive cask ale in a firkin, a barrel made of stainless steel that holds 10.8 gallons of beer. Firkins are unique in the sense that the beer goes through a secondary fermentation in the vessel. This year’s participating breweries include Fairhope Brewing Company, Avondale Brewery, Back Forty Brewery, Black Warrior Brewery, Grayton Beer Company, Mill Creek Brewery, Props Brewery, Rocket Republic Brewery, Straight to Ale Brewery, Garr’s Brewery, Tin Roof Brewery, Yellowhammer Brewery and Druid City Brewery.

Doors open at 2pm with a tapping ceremony at 2:30pm. Sampling ends at 5:30pm followed by an awards ceremony. There will be live music featuring Winston Ramble. The all-inclusive Firkin Fest tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at door and includes entrance to the festival, samples of each firkin, crawfish, sample glass, koozie, literature and live music.

Located in the upper part of Dauphin in downtown Mobile, the 7400 square foot Moe’s Original Bar B Que features a hot nightlife scene with full premium bars, high definition TVs and an entertainment venue that showcases live music from top bands. Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been named one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish and Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal. The popular restaurant features a Southern soul food revival with everything prepared fresh daily.

For interviews, photos, a press kit, menus, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about the event or Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

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Vintage Café Opens in Historic Regions Bank Building in Montgomery, AL

March 1, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Amidst Montgomery, Alabama’s reemergence, Vintage Hospitality Group recently brought Vintage Café to the Old Cloverdale neighborhood in the former Regions Bank building. Serving Monday-Saturday from 7am–5pm, Vintage Café has grab-and-go offerings as well as indoor/outdoor seating and a drive-thru window for customers to enjoy Stumptown Coffee Roasters specialty coffees, Steven Smith Teamaker teas, fresh juices, smoothies, beer, wine, a variety of healthy food choices and a retail area full of blends, gifts and accessories. The space was created for everyone in the neighborhood from moms grabbing a quick bite or smoothie after school to professionals working remotely or getting a cup of joe on the way to the office.

“At Vintage Café, our team is committed to providing a crisp level of service that is prompt and polite,” said General Manager Bryan Wooden. “Welcoming each of our guests into our comfortable environment coupled with our quality offerings are the ingredients to providing the preferred Vintage Café experience. This is our contribution and commitment to our community.”

Built in 1955, the two story, former Regions and First National Bank building is owned by Café proprietor Jud Blount and his uncle, Tom Blount. Prior to transforming this historic building, the elder Blount, a retired architect, also designed the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Blount Cultural Park in addition to several other buildings internationally. The sleek, modern interior design was done by Laura Dockery Design while the renovation was brought to life by R.F. Pruett Construction. Working together, the team refurbished the bank’s terrazzo floors, transformed the teller window into a drive thru and re-purposed safety deposit boxes along the counter. Guests will see other elements of the old bank including a working camera in the height chart by the entrance, the depository box, and metal vault gate. Additionally, the second-floor mezzanine that overlooks the entrance is next to a private room that is available for daytime meetings as well as receptions and cocktail parties at night.

Vintage Hospitality Group brings Vintage Café to the Old Cloverdale neighborhood located at 416 Cloverdale Road. The team of Proprietor Jud Blount, Executive Chef Eric Rivera and General Manager Bryan Wooden has over 45 years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. While Vintage Hospitality Group’s flagship restaurant Vintage Year is a fine dining establishment, Vintage Café is a coffee shop, daytime eatery and retail store. Vintage Hospitality Group is dedicated to providing guests with the finest culinary selections, premium coffees, specialty teas, outstanding wines and spirits along with excellent customer service.

For additional information, interviews or photos, please contact Lorrie Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about Vintage Cafe, visit www.vintagecafemgm.com. 

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Coming Soon to Destin

January 25, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Opening in mid-February, Moe’s Original Bar B Que will be located in the former Buck’s Smokehouse at 303 Harbor Blvd. in the heart of Destin. While the decor and beachy atmosphere will remain mostly the same as Buck’s, the menu will feature all of Moe’s Original award-winning classics including daily smoked meats, seafood fresh off the boat and made from scratch, down home sides and desserts. Opening daily for lunch and dinner at 11am, the fast casual restaurant also will offer large party takeout orders as well as full service catering for parties, fundraisers and events. Locals and vacationers will dine indoors in the 50 seat eatery or on the patio while enjoying beer, wine and occasional entertainment. 

“As I grew up spending time in Destin, I knew the Emerald Coast would be the ideal community to run my own restaurant and make our new home,” said Moe’s Original Bar B Que Founding Partner and local Owner/Operator Mike Fernandez. “For this location, I am partnering with Brett Mancuso, who already has a successful Moe’s in Atlanta, and Mike Buckingham, who is allowing us to transform his popular Buck’s Smokehouse. In the future, we plan to open more of our restaurants in the surrounding areas including 30A.”

Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been named one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish and Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served along with catfish and a shrimp sandwich. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional sides and house-made desserts are prepared fresh from recipes passed down for generations. Since 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to over 65 successful restaurants in 16 states and Mexico.

For interviews, photos, a press kit, menus or a complimentary media tasting, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs at lorrie@moesoriginalbbq.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.
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Vintage Year Introduces Gourmet to Go Menu in Montgomery

January 11, 2018 | Leave a Comment

After many requests from guests, Vintage Year restaurant is pleased to offer Gourmet to Go for house parties, events and social gatherings. Available by the half and full pan, family style sides include Mac ‘n Cheese, Collards, Turnip Greens with Bacon, Duck Fat Baby Potatoes and Goat Cheese Au Gratin ranging from $25 to $100. Pimento Cheese, Artichoke Dip, Andouille Stew and Seafood Dynamite can be ordered by the quart and serve 6-8 people for $15 to $25. 24 hour advance notice and scheduled pick up times are required for orders from this special menu. 

“We chose selections that are easily transportable and reflect the quality as if you were dining at Vintage Year,” said Executive Chef Eric Rivera. “Items such as the Seafood Dynamite and Andouille Stew have always been favorites on our menu and in the past patrons have ordered larger quantities for family visits.” 

An important part of the fabric of Montgomery, Vintage Hospitality Group’s team of Proprietor Jud Blount, Executive Chef Eric Rivera and General Manager Bryan Wooden have over 45 years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. While Vintage Hospitality Group’s flagship restaurant Vintage Year is a fine dining, Vintage Café will be a coffee shop, daytime eatery and retail store. Vintage Hospitality Group is dedicated to providing guests with the finest hand-cut meats, the freshest seafood, premium coffees, specialty teas, outstanding wines and spirits along with excellent customer service.

For additional information, interviews or photos, please contact Lorrie Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about  Vintage Year, visit vymgm.com.

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