Construction will begin this week on a Burger Fusion Co. restaurant thats expected to open May 1 in the Valley View Mall food court area.

It will be a new-concept fast casual restaurant that specializes in gourmet burgers with exotic toppings, fusing different types of meats together as well, said Matt Boshcka, one of the eaterys owners. Some of the meats include ground Angus, pork, duck, chicken, turkey and ground bratwurst.

The menu also will include veggie burgers, signature macaroni and cheese dishes, a variety of build-your-own shakes and beer, Boshcka said Monday.

The restaurant will have its own seating area with booths and tables. Customers will be able to enter from the parking lot or from the food court, Boshcka said.

The restaurant will have about 2,337 square feet of space, said Tony Szak of TCI Architects, Engineers, Contractor Inc., the projects general contractor.

Burger Fusion Co. is owned by the same three people Boshcka, Tim Larsen and Matt Birnbaum who own the Dublin Square Irish Pub & Eatery that opened in 2011 in downtown La Crosse. But they are two separate businesses, Boshcka said.

We have aspirations to open more (Burger Fusion restaurants), Boshcka said. But it all depends on how this one goes.

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A 37-year-old pacu fish and icon to tiki fanshas found a home after nearly a year of living in a closed Rosemead restaurant.

The property's current owners decided Monday they would keep Rufus and build him a new aquarium in the Chinese restaurant they plan to open.

Charles Ye, a spokesman for the owners, said they decided to keep Rufus to help decorate the restaurant. They also feared moving him would be harmful to his health.

"He's 37 years old already," Ye said. "We want to take care of him."

Bahooka, a lavishly decorated tiki restaurant known for an enormous fish collection, closed last March after nearly 50 years of operation. The fish have been living in the abandoned restaurant for the last year as the current owners decided what to do with them.

When renovations of the shuttered restaurant began about two weeks ago, the owners sought to remove the fish. At the time, fans feared Rufus and Bahooka's other fish would become homeless.

Tiki enthusiasts and members of the group Hidden LA plunged into action. To date, they've raised more than $2,700, found experts to donate services and identified another tiki restaurant, Damon's Steakhouse in Glendale, that agreed to house Rufus.

Lynn Garrett, founder of Hidden LA, said she was disappointed Rufus would not be moving to Damon's. She has not decided what she will do with the money raised on Rufus' behalf and plans to ask the contributors what they want to do with it.

"We are still willing to take the fish on and we really do care about him," Garrett said.

In an update posted on the Hidden LA Facebook page, Garrett wrote that the new owners are keeping Rufus "because due to the press attention they saw he has value."

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Never mind the whisk, heres Robert Irvine.

Buff British reality show chef Robert Irvine is bringing Restaurant: Impossible to sleepy Orange City this week, hoping to flip Bumbinos Italian on Enterprise Road into something that wont make him gnash his teeth and exclaim, Cor, blimey! Bollocks!

Irvine is looking for local volunteers to help with painting, crafting, construction, remodeling, cleaning [and] decorating as well as electricians and plumbers who might be up to the task of re-purposing Bumbinos into a lasagna-lovers delight. Today is the deadline to apply, so hurry up and e-mailtwentz@shootersinc.com to let them know youre comfortable being on camera and that you can fold some napkins, or whatever you do like nobodys business (also include your full name, phone number, e-mail address, and preferred shift from the dates below). Those wishing to make reservations for Bumbinos grand re-opening on Wednesday may call 386-774-2300.

Orange City residents are of course encouraged to drive by Bumbinos at a slow crawl so their vehicles may be caught on camera in the background of one of Roberts inevitable grime-related rants. Your 87 Oldsmobile with the mismatched hubcaps and the Bush/Quayle bumper sticker could be immortalized on basic cable! Them right there is bragging rights for life.

The Bumbinos Restaurant Impossible Volunteer Schedule:

Tuesday Feb. 18: 1-8 p.m Tuesday Feb. 18: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 19: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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ABC Firefighters have forced entry to a restaurant in the bus interchange.

Police and work safety inspectors will investigate a large blaze in the historic Sydney Building in Canberra's CBD.

Investigators say there is nothing to suggest the fire is suspicious but they do have concerns that a gas leak might have caused an initial explosion.

The building, which is one of the oldest in Canberra, has been significantly damaged by the large fire.

It is believed the fire started in a Japanese restaurant in the Sydney Building at about 9:45am.

Thick, dark smoke has billowed high above the city skyline as the fire moved from the ground floor restaurant into the roof.

Neighbouring business owners reported hearing a large explosion and seeing the restaurant's shop frontage blasted out.

"We just heard a loud bang and we came out to see what had happened," a chef at a nearby cafe, Peter Spencer said.

"The front of the shop had popped out from the explosion."

Office workers from around the CBD watched the blaze from behind police safety lines, with many posting pictures of the fire and smoke on social media.

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Fans of Stephanies sophisticated comfort food can get it on the fly when the latest location of the Boston restaurant chain opens at Logan International Airport.

Stephanies will open in the Terminal B connector in April after completion of Massports $120 million construction project.

The 120-seat restaurant with full bar will be operated under a licensing agreement by San Mateo, Calif.-based Tastes on the Fly, which specializes in bringing outposts of local dining establishments to airports.

(Stephanies) is an iconic Boston restaurant, and I think its because its noted by both visitors and locals, said Michael Levine, Tastes on the Flys cofounder and CEO. Thats the cool thing about her being both in the neighborhoods and on a visitor-(frequented), fashionable street.

Stephanie Sokolove opened Stephanies on Newbury in 1994 and expanded with Stephis on Tremont in the South End in 2009 and Stephis in Southie last year.

The company has always been interested in an airport location, but found that operating in such an environment might be challenging, according to CEO Leo Fonseca.

With the changes in security and how early people have to get to the airport now we thought it was a good opportunity to bring comfort food (to Logan), he said. And ... we were so excited about the response that we got from Stephanies in South Boston, we thought it was another opportunity for us to capitalize on that momentum.

Tastes on the Fly also operates Dine Boston, Jerry Remys Sports Bar & Grill and two Boston Beer Works locations at Logan.

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Local developer Todd Raufeisen says that construction of the Dock Restaurant will start in the late Summer or early Fall.

In September of 2013, Raufeisen said that construction would likely start in the spring of 2014. Raufeisen wants to make a four-story, $25 million restaurant and office development. It would have a platform that takes people into the site, just in case it floods.

City leaders also know that Rhythm City will BE moving off the water and onto land. Casino Developer Dan Kehl hopes to have his new casino in place by the fall of 2015. By that point, the Rhythm City Casino should be off of Davenports riverfront.

The riverfront developments will be discussed during the second meeting of Davenports RiverVision. The first meeting was held back in November of 2013. There will be two different sessions Thursday, February 13th, 2014. One starts at noon. The other starts at 6 p.m. Both are being held at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport.

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Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 10, 2014

The Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort today announced the opening of two new restaurants concepts and a Gelateria as the final phase of the hotels multi-million dollar renovation in 2011. Located at 2096 Northeast Second Street in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Cafe Med, Burger Craze and Vaniglia E Cioccolato Gelateria will offer the community and hotel guests family-friendly top quality dining destinations at reasonable prices.

As stewards of the hotel property for more than 40 years, the Chase family has a passion for the continued growth and prosperity of the Deerfield Beach community. We have deep roots in this area and are committed to Deerfield Beach and to its future. The restaurant construction has brought 50 jobs and the restaurants themselves provide another 60 positions, creating a positive impact on the local economy in addition to drawing more visitors to Deerfield Beach, stated Cheryl Chase, principal of Deerfield 21, ownership of the hotel.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the 160-seat Cafe Med will feature Italian cuisine, with authentic Italian ingredients. Cafe Meds interior is contemporary but with a soft palette of warm Tuscan colors, tailored to family-friendly dining with individual and family-sized portions (serving two or three) of classic Italian favorites such as Calamari Fritte ($12.99 for individual and $19.99 for family size), Cafe Med Pizza with skirt steak, pepperoni, sausage and ricotta cheese (15.99), Penne Vodka ($14.99 for individual and $23.99 for family size), Dentice Alla Francese, snapper filet in egg-wash cooked in lemon butter sauce with spinach ($17.99 for individual and $29.99 for family size). Cafe Med is open for breakfast and dinner.

Burger Craze seats 75 guests. Its modern interior reflects the cool bright turquois color of the nearby beach, blending fun and top quality ingredients to take the American classic hamburger to new gastronomic levels. With a choice of certified Angus beef, chicken breast, veggie chipotle black bean, salmon or Kobe beef, Burger Craze offers the Hipster with arugula, shaved Parmesan, prosciutto, and truffle oil, The Caliente with ground chorizo, pepper Jack cheese, guacamole and jalapeno, the Beach Bird Burger with ground turkey, iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon and garlic aioli. In addition to the burgers, priced from $5.50 to $11, the menu also features hot dogs, salads and side dishes.

For a sweet treat the Vaniglia E Cioccolato Gelateria serves 16 authentic gelato flavors, four sorbets and four sugar-free flavors. Made from an authentic Italian recipe with the finest ingredients, the Gelateria imports special sugar direct from Italy and uses only real fruit to create authentic flavors including Tiramisu, Cappuccino with Italian espresso and bittersweet chocolate, Stracciatella with chocolate shavings, Mela Verde with fresh Granny Smith apples and more.

General Manager for all three eateries is Diego Oppo. Oppo was born into a family of restaurateurs in Milan, Italy. He earned a Bachelors in business analysis and studied law for three years at the University of Milan, Italy. He has worked in the restaurant business for more than 10 years in California and Florida. At Cafe Med Executive Chef Tulio Castilla brings skillfully prepared dishes with a unique interpretation to Deerfield Beach. Renowned and with a loyal following, Chef Tulio, originally from Colombia, was the Chef at Ferraros Ristorante and was also the owner of the former Tulios Caf in Boca Raton.

Hours: Cafe Med is open for breakfast 7 a.m. until noon and dinner Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Burger Craze is open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Vaniglia E Cioccolato Gelateria is open Monday through Thursday from noon until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon until 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 9 p.m. Phone number for the restaurants is 954-428-2850.

About the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort The 172-room Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort was completely rejuvenated in 2011. Today, the oceanfront hotels iconic architecture graces the Deerfield Beach skyline and is the centerpiece of the waterfronts redevelopment efforts. The hotel features dramatic corner suites with floor-to ceiling beach and ocean views along the Deerfield/Boca Raton shoreline. Guest rooms showcase floor-to-ceiling window views in every room, oversized flat-screen televisions, complimentary wired and wireless internet, as well as Wyndhams signature Be Well bedding. The Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort offers direct ocean and beach access, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, poolside dining and refreshments and nightly live entertainment at the popular Patio Bar and Grill all overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel guests have access to a 24-hour business center as well as a 24-hour health and fitness center with state-of- the-art Cybex cardio equipment. Additional services include valet parking, concierge services and on-site market for convenience items, magazines and snacks. The Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort also has full banquet facilities for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions with more than 4,300 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space for business functions, weddings and events. For more information contact the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort at (954) 428-850 or visit the web at http://www.wyndhamdeerfieldresort.com.

About Deerfield 21 Corporation, Deerfield 21 Corporation is an affiliate of Chase Enterprises. Chase Enterprises is a multi-faceted investment firm and leader in commercial and residential real estate and hotel development. Chase Enterprises commercial developments include Leisure Resorts LLCs Palm Harbor Marina, a 200-slip marina located in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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The Good Food Awards launched four years ago in San Francisco to highlight American craft food and beverage products that are not just tasty, but sustainably and responsibly made. It is an award that quality retailers all over the country look at in order to stock their shelves.

Wisconsin has been doing well at the awards: Death's Door Spirits, Spirit Creek Farm, Quince & Apple, Lakefront Brewery, and Kickapoo Coffee have all taken home medals in the past couple of years. Significantly, Pleasant Ridge Reserve from Upland's Cheese has won every year the awards have been offered, and Underground Meats has now won awards two years in row.

Last year, Underground Meats earned honors for its salami and goat copa. This year, it was its sopressata that caught the judges' eye. "We're building notoriety and getting a name from this second win" says Jerry Traczyk, manager of Underground Meats.

The meat processing wing of the Underground Food Collective has doubled its staff from four to eight employees since last year, and is planning on hiring in anticipation of future demand as the company acquires a license to wholesale across state lines. They plan to have that license in the next few months.

Currently, Underground Meats can only be sold to consumers across state lines -- and do so via Provisions by Food52.

"We're looking at probably doubling the size of our facility in the next few months as well," says Traczyk, who notes that after the Good Food Award wins there is a waiting list of national retail clients.

Nearly 60 restaurants and butcher shops in Wisconsin, as well as nearly 15 retail outlets, currently sell Underground Meats.

The Underground Food Collective also plans to open its new restaurant behind the current Underground Butcher building at 811 Williamson St. The project has been in the works long enough to already have received a liquor license, with construction slated to begin in the next few weeks.

"This project will be very different from Forequarter," says Mel Trudeau, a partner in the business. "It is about twice the size and will take reservations." The restaurant will be called Middlewest, and will serve dinner and brunch. Trudeau expects Middlewest to be open within the year.

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FORKS TWP., Pa. -

Township residents who want to satisfy their cravings for a Big Mac and super-sized French fries without traveling very far will get no objection from Forks Township Supervisors.

The board, during a Thursday night work session, was briefed on plans for a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant planned for construction off Towne Center Boulevard, near Sullivan Trail.

The fast food restaurant is slated to sit in a shopping center behind the Rita's Italian Ice franchise and across from the Giant Food Store.

Developers will appear Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Forks Township Zoning Hearing Board to request several variances, including one for the restaurant's trademark golden arches sign that will sit at least 15 feet high.

"As of now, we don't have any objection to the plan and that's where we are now," said supervisor Bob Egolf.

Supervisor, Erik Chuss, said he'd like to see sidewalks built leading from the Rita's Italian Ice store to the fast food restaurant to accommodate pedestrians.

The restaurant also requires a variance for its 46 planned additional parking spaces.

The shopping center, with its current 485 parking spaces, is already operating with a parking variance, according to township Zoning Officer Tim Weis.

"We want the business. Our parking is always an issue, because we always ask for too much parking," Weis said. "The general consensus is that the board isn't going to oppose the plans. A traffic study still has to be done and it will take many months for everything to be completed."

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Square 1 Burgers & Bar, a Tampa-based restaurant, plans to open in Gainesville at the end of summer.

In addition to burgers, the full-serve restaurant also offers salads, sliders and shakes. CEO Joanie Corneil said Gainesville is a good market that was next on the list for expansion.

Burgers range from $8 to $12. A full bar offers margaritas, martinis, alcoholic shakes and craft beers.

Corneil said Square 1 is taking possession of the Maui Teriyaki building at 3105 SW 34th St. later this month. She said construction is planned for the beginning of the summer and will take about 12 weeks.

Maui Teriyaki owner Nikita Patalinghug said she has two other locations in the works and is looking for a third to replace the 34th Street location. The Tower Road location closed last month.

Korean Barbecue

A Korean barbecue restaurant is moving into the former Stonewood Grill & Tavern location at 3812 Newberry Road.

The restaurant does not yet have a name, said Mike Warren, president of AMJ Inc., which owns the property. He said the restaurant owner is an independent restaurateur with two other Asian-style eateries in Florida.

Warren said the restaurant is in the process of obtaining permits to renovate the location.

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