🍅 Sweet Tomatoes, a national chain of salad buffet restaurants that went bankrupt and closed all 97 of its locations – including seven in the Valley – in 2020, is planning a comeback under new … Continue reading “Sweet Tomatoes’ comeback under new ownership to start in Arizona”
Since the 15th century coffee has been a popular drink, primarily because of the stimulating effect of its caffeine content. During the past several decades, countless retail coffee shops and chains have sprung up offering … Continue reading “Distant Lands Coffee Brings ‘Farm-to-Cup’ Freshness to Restaurants”
The Aurora, IL, newspaper, The Beacon-News recently featured the Aurora Sweet Tomatoes in a story written by freelancer Jane Donahue. Here is her story. When an all-you-can-eat buffet delivers fresh, healthy and wholesome food options … Continue reading “The Beacon-News Calls Sweet Tomatoes ‘Sweet Thing for Area Diners’”
Lemon flavored recipes are a fan favorite for Garden Fresh Corp. Restaurants, Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation. One farm that we are featuring that gives our delicious recipes a zesty pop of flavor is Limoneira Company. … Continue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons, Squeeze Them into Recipes! Limoneira Company – Part One of Two”
Arthur Saikhon, 54 years old, is a third generation watermelon farmer in Brawley, CA and Bakersfield, CA. After graduating from Cal Poly in 1984 with an Agriculture Business Degree, he started the Saikhon Company in … Continue reading “About Saikhon Company”
Lemon, you are our shining star! So many great lemon tastings in July! Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants receive fresh lemons from Limoneira Company and they provide 1.5 million lemons a year to our … Continue reading “July is Continuing Strong with the Stars of Summer!”
A number of Orlando Sweet Tomatoes managers and crew, led by Director of Operations Natalia Pacheco, helped support the community this past Sunday in the “Candlelight Vigil for Orlando” event to help honor and remember … Continue reading “Orlando Team Participates in Candlelight Vigil”
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company of Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants, invites its “farm-to-table” farmers to help share the “Discover Fresh” brand message that is central to the restaurants nearly 40-year tradition of bringing … Continue reading “Nearly 200 Families Discovered Arthur Saikhon at the “Meet the Watermelon Farmer” Event”
Teamwork, effort, efficiency, and dedication are all components of what makes work a success. With our awesome team of hard working members, it is possible! A way to say thank you for all their hard … Continue reading “Second Annual Orlando Crew BBQ a Resounding Success”
To help honor and remember those affected by the tragic murders in Orlando this past Sunday morning, a number of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. Sweet Tomato restaurant team members plan to participate in a “Candlelight … Continue reading “Candlelight Vigil for Orlando – Walk Around Lake Eola”
Father’s Day, June 19th is right around the corner, what will you do to commemorate him this Sunday? A visit? A present? Going through photos and videos? Treat Dad out? It’s a time to think … Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day! Have you Decided What to Do?”