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Twist Bar & Grill Adds New Chef, Soccer Focus

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Brian Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 14, 2015

Contact
Jason Salus, General Manager
608-833-0110
jason@radmad.com

Twist Bar & Grill Adds New Chef, Soccer Focus

(MADISON, Wis.)—To further enhance its customer experience, Twist Bar & Grill has hired Dennis Matteson as its new executive chef and will play soccer on its TVs all day.

Chef Dennis, who launched recently a new menu that puts a Wisconsin twist on American cuisine, previously worked at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. He also had his own cooking show in the late 1990s.

“Chef Dennis’ reputation and skills will certainly make Twist Bar & Grill a destination in Madison,” General Manager Jason Salus said. “I’m confident that patrons will enjoy a twist on their dining experience.”

To fill a void in Madison, Twist Bar & Grill has added all the premium soccer channels and will show matches from all major leagues, including La Liga, Premier League and Budesliga, around the clock on its numerous TVs.

“Twist Bar & Grill is your soccer headquarters,” Salus said. “From morning to night, we’re dedicating ourselves to meet the viewing needs of the numerous soccer fans in the Madison area.”

About Twist
Twist Bar & Grill (www.twistbarandgrill.com) is located at 6617 Odana Rd. in Madison next to the Radisson Hotel. It is open daily from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. The restaurant offers nightly food and drink specials as well as a large selection of tap beers. For reservations or more information, please call 608-833-0110.

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Annual Forward Festival to Highlight Inclusiveness

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Brian Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 18, 2015

Contact:
Molly Walsh
608-616-0840
molly@forwardfest.org

Annual Forward Festival to Highlight Inclusiveness

(MADISON, Wis.)—The sixth annual Forward Festival, taking place Aug. 20-27 in various locations in the city, will feature events for entrepreneurs, foodies, music lovers and now parents, organizers announced today.

“We’re looking forward to showcasing the incredible evolution of innovation around Madison at this year’s festival,” Bryan Chan, festival co-founder and president of SupraNet Communications, said. “We’re excited to include a wide range of entrepreneurs in different ages and industries while also focusing on the challenges families and parents of entrepreneurs face. Therefore, this year we will be providing free childcare all day at the Forward Technology Conference.”

The festival’s main event is the aforementioned Forward Technology Conference (Aug. 25), which is now paired with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s neXXpo and Pressure Chamber events. Kevin Conroy, President of Exact Sciences, and Josh Levs, a CNN reporter, will be the keynote speakers.

Other highlights of the festival include the Edible Startup Summit (Aug. 24), the annual Madison Ruby Conference (Aug. 21-22) and the inaugural Parentpreneur Night (Aug. 21), an event to connect entrepreneurs who seek work-life balance.

Originally started in 2010, the Forward Festival was created by Chan, Nathan Lustig of Magma Partners and Matt Younkle of Murfie to bring together professionals from a wide range of disciplines. That is evident in events such as the Social Good Summit (Aug. 20), Yum Yum Fest (Aug. 23) and Cool Jazz with the Badger Fund (Aug. 26).

For a detailed listing of events taking place during the Forward Festival, please visit www.forwardfest.org.

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Resulting media coverage:

In Business Magazine (Aug. 11, 2015): “Forward Fest highlights the best of Madison’s entrepreneurial spirit”
The Capital Times (Aug. 17, 2015): “Forward Festival to feature new Social Good Summit, return of Edible Startup Summit”
NBC-15 (Aug. 17, 2015): “Forward Festival Preview”
WKOW – 27 (Aug. 18, 2015): “Forward Festival celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship”
Madison Startups (Aug. 19, 2015): “2015 Forward Festival Preview”
The Isthmus (Aug. 19, 2015): “Double duty”
Wisconsin State Journal (Aug. 20, 2015): “Forward Festival kicks off Thursday”
WISC-TV News 3 (Aug. 20, 2015) ““Festival promotes entrepreneurialism in Madison”
The Capital Times (Aug. 21, 2015): “Social Good Summit kicks off Forward Festival, focuses on inequality in Madison”

Joey’s Seafood Changes to North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Brian Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 12, 2015

Contact:
Keith or Erin Stoesz
608-829-0093

Joey’s Seafood Changes to North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

(MADISON, Wis.) – Looking to further improve upon its menu offerings and differentiate itself from the former franchise of the same name, Joey’s Seafood is now North and South Seafood & Smokehouse, owners Keith and Erin Stoesz announced today.

In addition to its award-winning seafood (according to Madison Magazine and Taste of Madison), North and South will offer smokehouse items such as pulled pork, ribs and brisket as well as homemade BBQ sauces. Also, Three Count Beverage Co. revamped the bar menu.

“We want to make sure our customers have the best smart-casual dining experience possible,” Keith said. “The new menu reflects the cuisines that Erin and I have enjoyed throughout our lives, and we’re hopeful that diners will appreciate the additions.”

Nightly specials range from a smoked chicken dinner to fish fry. Happy hour takes place from 2:45-6 p.m. each weekday.

Keith and Erin opened the restaurant in 2005. The franchise system dissolved in 2007, but local owners were allowed to keep the name.

North and South Seafood & Smokehouse is located at 6604 Mineral Point Rd. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

More information can be found at eatnorthandsouth.com.

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Resulting media coverage:

The Capital Times (Oct. 27, 2015): “Pulled pork joins fabulous fish at the new North South Seafood & Smokehouse”
Wisconsin State Journal (Oct. 22, 2015): “North and South has gotten Southern part down”