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Big Wave Group Appoints Five New Board Members and Elects New Board Leadership for Bay Area Housing Project for Adults with Disabilities

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Wave Group non-profit is pleased to announce five new board members: Leslie Nordin, John P. Hinton, Jack Easterbrook, Bill Carlson and Julie Shenkman, who will replace retiring members for a total of nine board members. With the organization poised to complete the development of a $30 million housing project for Bay Area adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the new board members will take charge at a particularly consequential time to help deliver on this mission. 

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  • With the organization poised to complete the development of a $30 million housing project for Bay Area adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the new board members will take charge at a particularly consequential time to help deliver on this mission.
  • Leslie Nordin who has practiced law for over 22 years and served on boards of various non-profit organizations was elected board president.
  • John P. Hinton will oversee construction efforts for Big Wave, bringing 45 years of experience in construction, operations, finance and non-profit management to the project.
  • He was previously a loan officer and group manager with a major national bank in San Francisco, is a board director for several Bay Area non-profits, and is on the Big Wave Group finance committee.

Chowder secures a $25 million Credit Facility with Coromandel Capital

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

ATLANTA, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Chowder, a home improvement-focused FinTech company providing flexible payment options to cash- and credit-constrained homeowners, has secured its first credit facility with Coromandel Capital.

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  • ATLANTA, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Chowder, a home improvement-focused FinTech company providing flexible payment options to cash- and credit-constrained homeowners, has secured its first credit facility with Coromandel Capital.
  • This $25 million facility, with the option to increase, allows Chowder to more rapidly scale its contractor, distributor, and manufacturer network.
  • Chowder will also be able to expand the offering of its flexible payment options to the 25 million-plus homeowners who have limited or no access to credit for vital home improvement purchases.
  • The team at Coromandel Capital has been nothing short of amazing to work with," said Danny Collier, Co-Founder and CEO, Chowder
    "We are ecstatic to partner with Chowder.

Texas Home Cook Achieves “Souper” Win At World Food Competition

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Monday, December 27, 2021

The Denton cook took on a highly-skilled field of competitors, including the previous Soup Champion Rocky Jullianelle.

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  • The Denton cook took on a highly-skilled field of competitors, including the previous Soup Champion Rocky Jullianelle.
  • Because McLains overall score of 92 out of 100 allowed her to jump Jullianelle and all other teams to claim her first World Soup Championship win.
  • Stay up-to-date on all culinary competition news, by following the World Food Championships on Twitter (@WorldFoodChamp), Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships).
  • The World Food Championships (WFC) is the highest stakes food competition in the world.

Chef Laurent Manrique Joins Scott’s Chowder House as Culinary Advisor

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Laurent Manrique , the well-known Bay Area chef and restaurateur, has joined Scotts Chowder House as Culinary Advisor.

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  • Laurent Manrique , the well-known Bay Area chef and restaurateur, has joined Scotts Chowder House as Culinary Advisor.
  • Now co-owner of the popular Caf de la Presse in downtown San Francisco, the celebrated chef is partnering with Scotts Chowder House Owner Steve Mayer and Executive Chef Sammy Reyes in bringing delicious fresh seafood to todays discerning casual food consumers.
  • Scotts Chowder House brings this same focus to its high-quality seafood menu but in a more casual, contemporary setting.
  • I have been working with the families that started Scotts Seafood since 1980 and I am very excited to bring the Scotts Chowder House concept to market, said Mayer.

Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen Highlights Seafood Sensations During Lenten Season

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen, known for its artisanal Japanese-inspired rice bowls, is catching the attention of seafood lovers this Lenten season with their popular trio of Grilled Tilapia, Sweet Chili Shrimp and Clam Chowder.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen, known for its artisanal Japanese-inspired rice bowls, is catching the attention of seafood lovers this Lenten season with their popular trio of Grilled Tilapia, Sweet Chili Shrimp and Clam Chowder.
  • Yoshinoya is also celebrating National Clam Chowder Day by giving guests a chance to win their velvety smooth Clam Chowder FREE for a year.
  • "With the Lenten Season and National Clam Chowder Day upon us, we wanted to reward them by giving a chance to enjoy their fave on us, all year long.
  • Fresh, wholesome Japanese-style cuisine is the essence of the Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen menu.

Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Fish And Wheat In Marketside Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

LYNN, Mass., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is voluntarily recalling Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz because a limited quantity of retail cups may contain Fish and Wheat allergens not declared on the label.

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  • LYNN, Mass., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is voluntarily recalling Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz because a limited quantity of retail cups may contain Fish and Wheat allergens not declared on the label.
  • People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Wheat and/or Fish should not consume the product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
  • Product is packed into 16oz plastic retail lidded cups, labeled as 'Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup' UPC 8113130636 with Use-by dates ranging from 11/23/19 to 01/01/20 inclusive.
  • The problem was discovered when some 16oz retail cups labeled as Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup were found to contain Clam Chowder.

Safe Harvest Reinvents Your Favorite Soups in Glass Jars - Whole30 Approved, Paleo and Dairy-Free

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Safe Harvest reinvented classic soup recipes to make them Paleo, Whole30 approved, dairy-free, grain-free & gluten-free.

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  • Safe Harvest reinvented classic soup recipes to make them Paleo, Whole30 approved, dairy-free, grain-free & gluten-free.
  • Safe Harvest Clam Chowder is dairy-free, Paleo, and Whole30 approved.
  • Safe Harvest Shrimp Bisque is dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 approved.
  • Safe Harvest, based in Sausalito, CA, is a Safe Catch family brand that is reinventing your favorites soups.

Lobster & Chowder House is Expanding Nationally Through Franchising!

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Now we've taken the best from that experience for a fresh, concept: The Lobster & Chowder House.

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  • Now we've taken the best from that experience for a fresh, concept: The Lobster & Chowder House.
  • The Lobster & Chowder House is about a great business producing quality food and becoming a gathering place that connects with people!
  • An incredible menu that features real lobster dishes like Lobster Rolls, Lobster Avocado Cocktails, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Fabulous Chowder & Bisque, Clams Casino and much more.
  • The Lobster & Chowder House integrates your franchise into our extensive network of loyal customers engaged with our Cape Cod restaurant.

Pintxos in San Sebastián named world's #1 food experience in Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eats

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sampling delicious pintxos along the grid of narrow streets in San Sebastin's old town has been named the #1 best food experience in the world, according to global travel authority Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eats.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sampling delicious pintxos along the grid of narrow streets in San Sebastin's old town has been named the #1 best food experience in the world, according to global travel authority Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eats.
  • In the much-anticipated follow-up to Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel, Ultimate Eats: The World's Top 500 Food Experiences...Ranked (Lonely Planet Food / $29.99 / August 2018) travels the world with an insatiable appetite to present the definitive foodie bucket-list of the world's top 500 food experiences ranked.
  • Whether it's baozi in Shanghai, steak tartare in Paris or clam chowder in Boston food and place are inextricably connected.
  • It also includes favorite food experiences as nominated by 20 of the world's top chefs and food writers from Jos Andrs to Andrew Zimmern.