Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, Newk’s Eatery, Taco John’s, PJ’s Coffee and America’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending February 11, 2024.
1) Say “Amore” This February With Heart Shaped Pizzas at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings is proving it has “amore” this Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day. The premium pizza and wings brand is firing up the holidays with heart-shaped pizzas and great deals to match. What better way to say “I Love You” than with a heart-shaped cheese pizza?
2) Longtime Franchisees to Open Newk’s Eatery Location in Bentonville on Feb. 12
Through their family-run companies Relentless Restaurants LLC and Dubberly LLC, brothers Todd and Terry White have operated Newk’s Eatery locations throughout Arkansas and one in Oklahoma for years. Since 2014, their companies have opened locations in Fayetteville, Rogers, Tahlequah, Benton and Ft. Smith – and now, they’re celebrating the grand opening of their newest location in Bentonville, AR.
3) Taco John’s Fish Tacos are Back, Saucing Up a Brand New Improvement to a Classic Offering
There may be other fish in the sea, but nothing compares to Taco John’s Alaska Flounder Fish Tacos – and they’re back, with a delicious new sauce, and a limited-time offer of two for just $7.
4) PJ’s Coffee to Celebrate New Denham Springs Location with Super-Caffeinated Grand Opening
The fresh-brewed taste of New Orleans coffee is coming to Denham Springs starting Friday, Feb. 9, when PJ’s Coffee opens its doors and begins to serve the brand’s renowned beverages, beignets and more in the city.
5) America’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants
Whether seeking an intimate spot with candlelit ambiance or a lively atmosphere with stunning views, there’s a restaurant for everyone on OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2024 list. This year, it spans 34 states and Washington D.C. and once again, California takes the top spot with 12 restaurants, followed by Florida with seven.
6) Red Lobster Brings Back Lobsterfest: A Limited-Time Lobster Lover’s Celebration!
Red Lobster invites guests to celebrate the season of love, with the highly anticipated return of Lobsterfest! For a limited time, the guest-favorite event offers a variety of dishes to satisfy any lobster lover’s cravings including new Crispy Lobster & Shrimp Stack and beloved favorites like Lobster Lover’s Dream, all accompanied by warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits served endlessly.
7) Ruby Slipper Reopens Flagship Store on Canal St.
Ten years after its original opening – and five years after the tragic Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse closed the store – the Canal Street Ruby Slipper will reopen its doors to the community on Thursday, February 8th with an official reopening ceremony on Tuesday, February 20th.
8) Layne’s Chicken Fingers Enters the State of Arizona With New Five-Unit Deal
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Texas “born and breaded” famous chicken franchise with 14 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 118 sold, is coming to Arizona with the first location opening in Tucson and an additional four opening south of Phoenix. Now, it has signed a five-unit deal with Josh Orellana.
9) Make Domino’s Part of Your Game Day Plan with a Great Deal
Looking for a winning way to feed your friends and family for your game day feast? Domino’s Pizza has you covered with a limited time deal on the Perfect Combo, which provides abundant variety at a great price. Feed all of your football fans with two medium one-topping pizzas, an order of 16 Parmesan Bread Bites, eight Cinnamon Bread Twists and a two-Liter of Coke for just $19.89 from Feb. 7 – 11.
10) Innovative New Pizzeria, Panko Pizza, Debuts in Middletown, New Jersey
Panko Pizza, the brand new New Jersey pizzeria debuting an innovative panko-coated crust that gives an extra crunch, has officially opened in Middletown, New Jersey. Founded by the fourth-generation pizzaiolo and owner of ‘Artichoke Pizza’ and ‘Lions, Tigers and Squares’, Francis Garcia, the new shop exclusively offers his latest and greatest in pizza creations, the panko pizza!