NEWS: EMRG Media is excited to announce its annual Event Planner Expo for 2015 - a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on Oct. 7, 2015 from 2 - 8 p.m.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: To celebrate its launch, New York's 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.

GASTONIA, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Irving, Texas played host to the Fiery Food Challenge: Over 10,000 attended the hottest food festival and competition yet, Zest Fest 2015, where over 160 spiciest exhibitors were challenged to stand out in the fast-growing market of spicy foods and hot sauces. The father and son team, Elijah's Xtreme(TM) Ghost Pepper Sauce, proved they have something special by winning 1st Place - Hot Sauce in the coveted Peoples Choice Award.

NILES, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Graziano's Brick Oven Pizza continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary year by raising funds for Advocate Medical Group's Adult Down Syndrome Center in October. When guests mention the Adult Down Syndrome Center to their Graziano's server, 20 percent of their total food and beverage spend will be donated to the Center.

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Vapshot, Inc. today announced a refreshing new way to enjoy mixed drinks, cocktails or shots. Vapshot is served in specially designed containers, which are pressurized and premixed with various spirits. Vapshots do not contain glycol or glycerine. There is no introduction of any additional chemicals or compounds when consuming a Vapshot.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Colorado-based Silver Service Refreshment Systems, Inc. today announced it has entered the single serve coffee market by introducing its popular Bel Etage Napoli dark roast coffee packed in a new, innovative single serve coffee filter. The filters are compatible with many popular home and office single serve or K-Cup(R) coffee systems and are recyclable.

PALISADES PARK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As fascination with Greek yogurt continues to sweep across America, Chillbox SA has recently announced it has earned exclusive franchising rights to open and operate Greek yogurt stores nationwide. With nearly 100 locations in 25 countries throughout Europe, and more than 200 stores currently in development, Chillbox is ready to bring its savory creations to the United States and expand its presence in the rapidly-growing market.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Award-winning heat sensitive coffee cup lids that warn of hot contents by turning bright red are available direct to U.S. households through an Indiegogo Project launched by foodservice industry innovator Smart Lid Systems.

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Fearrington Village announces that Fearrington House Restaurant Executive Chef Colin Bedford and Wine Director Maximillian Kast will showcase their talent and receive their Rising Stars of the Carolinas awards today, at the StarChefs Rising Stars Gala in Charleston, S.C. StarChefs is an award-winning online magazine for culinary insiders.