Dining calendar: Fish fries, pop-up dinners and more
Dining news and food events
Free chili at National Coney Island: In celebration of National Chili Day Thursday, National Coney Island will give out 12 ounce retail chili on Thursday, Feb. 25 to anyone who makes a $25 minimum carryout purchase. Offer is good at participating locations. Visit nationalconeyisland.com for locations.
Pie and mash pop-up at Cornman Farms: The fifth annual pie and mash pop-up returns to Zingerman’s Cornman Farms next month. British chef Kieron Hales will kick things off March 3 with steak and stilton pie, mushy peas, mashed potatoes and double cream Devon fudge. Different flavors and ingredients are offered each week. 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays in March. $19 per meal. 8540 Island Lake Road, Dexter. Pre-order at shop.zingermanscornmanfarms.com for pick up.
United Franchise Group (UFG) and an award winning, rapidly expanding Mediterranean fast-casual concept, has announced the brand will enhance its leadership team with the appointment of a new Brand President, Nick A. Della Penna, who is also co-founder of the brand.
UFG began franchising The Great Greek in 2018 after partnering with co-founders Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones. Della Penna is a third-generation restaurateur with 36 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including the role of vice president of Food and Beverage at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, while Jones has many years of experience as a real estate and small business entrepreneur. Together, they purchased the first The Great Greek in Henderson, NV in 2011. During their first year of operation, gross revenue rose by 18 percent. Based on that success, Della Penna and Jones opened a second restaurant in the southwest area of Las Vegas in 2017. Today, the co-founders own four locations in Nevada and one i
February 11, 2021 · ·
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, an award winning and rapidly expanding Mediterranean fast-casual concept has signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop eight restaurants over the next 5 years in Houston, Texas. The first location is expected to open this spring in the Baybrook Mall in Friendswood and the second will open later this summer on Silber Road in Houston.
The award-winning chef inspired
menu at The Great Greek features’ homegrown recipes and big bold flavors like the fan favorite traditional Gyro (Yee-Ro) as well as Lamb, Steak and Chicken Souvlaki platters. In addition, guests crave our four-signature house-made dips featuring Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper) as well as our made to order Fresh Feta Fries. Guests can also indulge in the must-have desserts like Baklava Ice Cream or Rice Pudding. The Great Greek offers a wide variety of customizable optio
January 19, 2021 · ·
Featuring “The Steak Bomb” a big mouthful of flavor and award-winning made-to-order fries, Jon Smith Subs is making its White Lake, MI debut, bringing up to five locations to the greater Detroit area!
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Jon Smith Subs, has been serving local sandwich fanatics flavorful marinated steak and chicken subs, grilled to perfection over the last five decades. The brand features a large selection of mouthwatering grilled and deli subs that are complimented by award-winning made-to-order fries. Soon, the greater Detroit area will be home to five Jon Smith Subs locations with the first restaurant to be located at