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What is “healthy” now?

By Joan M. Lang on May 01, 2013

As an entrant into the booming fast-casual segment, LYFE Kitchen brings some serious culinary cred to the table, but it’s also rapidly becoming a standard-bearer for a whole new definition of “health food.”

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Stamping a signature

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2013

Carson’s has been a Chicago destination for baby back ribs since 1977. How did the restaurant—which now numbers four locations with its recent expansion to Milwaukee—develop a menu item that’s been a best seller since day one?

Dunkin’ adds almond milk for the health-conscious doughnut customer

Sep. 03, 2014

For the milk-averse, soy products had been the only coffee-creamer option at mass-market chains like Dunkin’. Not anymore.

Mimi's: From France to Anaheim

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 1998

From the fields of post-war france to the world of casual dining. At least that's how part of the Mimi's story goes.

Horseradish & Wasabi

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 15, 2003

These innocent-looking roots pack a potent punch in both their natural and processed forms.Few ingredients have the ability to fire up a dish quite like horseradish and wasabi.