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When Restaurants Close, Chefs Sell Their Advice

By on January 21, 2010 in Restaurant Trends and News

Tweet When a high-end restaurants closes (and we all know one that has closed recently), what is an experienced, knowledgeable head chef to do? If you are one of the chefs in this Nation’s Restaurant News article, the answer is: “Sell my wisdom to some casual eatery operators.” For the casual eateries, these arrangements offer [...]

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Obstacles to Nutrition Labeling for Restaurants

By on November 3, 2009 in Restaurant Trends and News

Tweet Since 1993, the FDA has required manufacturers to print nutrition labels on food packages. As Americans become increasingly obese, health-consciousness has powered the trend toward full nutrition disclosure in restaurants as well. The theory is that if we see the caloric impact of foods, we will make healthier choices and lose weight collectively. One [...]

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Using Salad to Your Restaurant’s Advantage

By on September 18, 2009 in Restaurant Trends and News

Tweet Despite the bad news that fewer people are ordering salads all of the time, the fact remains that, on the whole, people still order salads regularly. In fact, the same poll of 500 diners revealed that 77 percent said they ordered a salad at least sometimes. An additional 16 percent said they rarely ordered [...]

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