December 19 , 2004
Lidia Bastianich Conducts Signing of New Cookbook,
LIDIA'S FAMILY TABLE
Yonkers, NY., December 19, 2004 - Quarter Horse LLC d/b/aStew Leonard's of Yonkers and Palm Bay Imports host a special book signing and wine tasting featuring celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, who will be autographing copies of her newest cookbook, LIDIA'S FAMILY TABLE (Knopf, November 30, 2004) at a special price of $24.99. The cookbook is the companion book to her new Public Television series of the same name, which begins airing in April 2005.
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December 8 , 2004
RABBI HECHT AND LOCAL OFFICALS LEAD LIGHTING OF MENORAH AT STEW LEONARD'S
Norwalk, CT., December 8, 2004 – Rabbi Hecht from Beth Israel Synagogue of Westport/Norwalk; Norwalk Mayor Alex Knopp; Diane Farrell, First Selectwoman of Westport; Woody Bliss, First Selectman of Weston; Paul Hannah, First Selectman of Wilton; and Police Chiefs of Norwalk and Westport, Chief Rilling and Chief Alfred will be in attendance to conduct a ceremonial lighting of the Stew Leonard's Norwalk store's menorah the first day of Chanukah.

December 2 , 2004
STEW LEONARD'S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TOY DRIVE, CAROLING, COCOA AND COOKIES
Norwalk, CT., December 2, 2004 - Stew Leonard's announces the store's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a tradition for more than 30 years, featuring a tree donated by a local resident. This year's tree is a giant 41-foot tall evergreen, planted that many years ago by Norwalk resident Anna Keyes, who donated the spruce tree after it grew too tall for her house and yard. In exchange for her donation, the Keyes family will receive a free landscaping makeover from Stew Leonard's Garden Shop.
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November 24 , 2004
STEW LEONARD'S RECEIVES APPROVAL BY ORANGE INLAND-WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
Norwalk, CT., November 24, 2004 - Stew Leonard's received approval by the town of Orange's Inland-Wetlands and Watercourses commission today regarding the store's proposed plan to build a store in Orange, Connecticut. The commission agreed that the proposed plan met the town's rigorous environmental and wetlands conservation standards. The next step for Stew Leonard's is to present the application to Orange's Town Planning and Zoning commission. The grocery store anticipates it will file this application some time in the next few weeks.
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November 4 , 2004
STEWLEONARDSGIFTS.COM OFFERS FARM FRESH FRUIT BASKETS, GOURMET GOODIES FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT ALWAYS FIT AND ARE FUN TO SHARE
Norwalk, CT., November 4, 2004 - Shoppers in a dilemma over what to get the "person-who-has-everything," out-of-town relative or other hard to buy for people on their list for the holiday this year, take heart: Stew Leonard's Gifts By Mail catalog and online web site - www.stewleonardsgifts.com - offers more than 40 gift options ranging from fruit and cheese baskets, sweet and savory snack baskets, decorative tins and festive gift towers
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October 25 , 2004
STEW LEONARD'GETS WICKED THIS HALLOWEEN
Store Partners with Hit Broadway Musical on WICKED DAY
Yonkers, NY., October 25, 2004 – Stew Leonard's is getting WICKED this Halloween - the Broadway musical that is. To celebrate the show's one year anniversary, WICKED is holding the 1st annual WICKED DAY Block Party on Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. outside the Gershwin Theatre (222 West 51st Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue in New York City).
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August 25 , 2004
STEW LEONARD’S OFFERS PARENTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS THAT MAKE THE GRADE WITH KIDS
NORWALK, Conn., August 25, 2004 – As the father of four daughters, Stew Leonard, Jr. has had to pack many lunch boxes in his life. Being in the food business, he knows how important it is to teach children at an early age about eating healthfully.
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September 15 , 2004
MEET ANDREW FIRESTONE OF FIRESTONE VINEYARDSs AND "THE BACHELOR" FAME AT STEW LEONARD'S NORWALK WINE SHOP
NORWALK, Conn., September 15, 2004 – Stew Leonard's Norwalk Wine Shop, located at 55 Westport Avenue in Norwalk, is hosting special guest Andrew Firestone of Firestone Vineyards, for a special event on October 22 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Andrew will be available for pictures and will autograph wine bottles and Firestone Vineyard T-shirts.
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September 8, 2004
JUST PICKED: LOCALLY GROWN APPLES ARRIVE AT STEW LEONARD'S
NORWALK , Conn., September 8, 2004 – Stew Leonard's produce buyers are excited about the quality of this year's crop of native apples, which begin arriving at the store this week, and will be delivered daily from local orchards throughout the fall.
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August 25 , 2004
Stew Leonard's Executive Chef George Llorens Featured on New Chef Cards
Chef Cards are collectable trading cards featuring today's hottest chefs. In addition to a special offer on the card, 10% of sales will be donated to local charities, specifically organizations that focus on feeding the hungry.
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July 1, 2004
RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY! STEW'S CELEBRATES NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MONTH
Locally grown, low in calories and named one of the top 10 best foods to eat by leading nutritionists, it's no wonder blueberries have an entire month commemorated to this little purple powerhouse.
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June 15, 2004
BUILDING OF STEW LEONARD'S EAST FARMINGDALE STORE DELAYED DUE TO LAND DISPUTE
The reason for the delay is due to a legal dispute between the owner of the property, Fairchild Corporation, and the State of New York Office of General Services.
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June 11, 2004
STEW LEONARD'S GRILL AT CALF PASTURE BEACH KICKS-OFF SEASON TWO WITH LOBSTER DINNERS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND PROMOTIONS
Memorial Day marked the official opening of Stew Leonard's Grill at Calf Pasture Beach, located in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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April 17, 2004
FIRST LADY OF ITALIAN CUISINE AND RESTAURANTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Award Winning TV Chef, Cookbook Author and Restaurateur Lidia Bastianich Conducts Book Signing and Tasting of New Marinara Sauce at Stew Leonard's
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March 25, 2004
DRINKING MILK IS THE TICKET TO BROADWAY
Stew Leonard's, the family-owned and operated food store known for their farm-fresh milk, announces a unique partnership with a certain man-eating plant, who happens to be very kid-friendly.
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March 8, 2004
STEW LEONARD’S CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH STEP DANCING, BAG PIPERS AND TRADITIONAL IRISH FOODS
St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday in Ireland, where the country's patron saint is remembered, but since 1762, Americans have been commemorating March 17 as a day to celebrate their Irish heritage with parades, wearing green for good luck, and traditional Irish foods.
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February 13, 2004
STEW LEONARD’S ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF VALENTINE’S DAY CONTEST
Roses are red and violets are blue, it is not easy picking a Valentine if you are Stew. More than 1,000 entries poured in online and in-store for the "Will You Be Stew Leonard's Valentine" Contest. Three winning letters were chosen from each store based on creativity, originality, and how it "WOWed" the judges.
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January 27, 2004
STEW LEONARDS DEBUTS ON BROADWAY
"David Moore's Funny Business," is a night of business-themed comedy, with all proceeds benefiting the New York YMCA. In addition to hilarious routines from headlining comedians, high-level business executives will be telling their favorite jokes and funniest stories.
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January 26, 2004
WILL YOU BE STEW LEONARD'S VALENTINE?
To recognize customers for their great suggestions, Stew Leonard's is announcing a "Will You Be Stew's Valentine" contest. From now until February 11, customers will have an opportunity to write Stew Leonard's a "love letter," explaining in 50 words or less a great shopping experience they recently had, a suggestion or problem that was acted upon, or what makes their heart skip a beat when they shop at Stew Leonard's.
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January 12, 2004
HIKE TO STEW LEONARD'S AND SCORE A TOUCHDOWN AT YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY
NORWALK, Conn., January 12, 2004 - After Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the largest day for food consumption, according to the American Institute of Food Distribution. It is also the No. 1 at-home party day of the year. Whether you are a football fan, or just like watching the new commercials, everyone can agree on one thing: the food!
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