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The news in natural

Apr. 10, 2012

“Back to basics” was the overriding theme at the most recent Natural Products Expo, held in March in Anaheim, California. Here are some of the health, organic and natural food trends spotted at the Expo.

The young foodie

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2012

What do young foodies eat? Here's a week in the life of one.

Meet the chef: Aaron Bashy

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 20, 2012

Seasonal and local ingredients are the foundation of the classic American cooking of The Water Club, a fine dining restaurant in New York City.

Marketing

Getting Hispanic consumers to try your place

By Sam Smith on Apr. 24, 2013

How do you attract Hispanics to your restaurant? An early-morning session at the Restaurant Leadership Conference answered that question.

Food

Sweet Globalization

Jul. 29, 2013

Globalization, plus the increase in consumer interest in food and a nagging sweet tooth, have pushed the desire for bolder and more diverse flavors beyond center-of-plate.

In the heat of a culinary competition, menu trends come to life

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2014

As a member of the judging panel for the second annual FARE Culinary Competition, senior editor Pat Cobe shares the trends.

Side dishes make the meal

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 15, 1997

Imagine fried chicken without mashed potatoes and corn; or ordering a burger, hold the fries; or how about fish on a plate, no rice.

'Tis the other season

By Bill Main on Apr. 26, 2003

Most of us put extra effort into our marketing, training, menu, and service for the winter holidays. Then things slow down and unless we're in a heavy summer tourist area, we fall into the summer doldrums. It doesn't have to be this way. Spring and Summer seasonal changes can bring some unique opportunities to lighten up your menu, freshen up your image, and gather up the business.

Restaurants to nutrition police: Eat crow

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 26, 2005

Amid new research demolishing dire assumptions about obesity in the U.S., a restaurant-backed group is on the warpath, telling the world, in effect, we told you so.

Awesome home kitchens

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 10, 2005

Anne Quatrano and her husband, Clifford Harrison, are the chef-owners of two of Atlanta’s top-rated restaurants—the white-tablecloth Bacchanalia and the more casual Floataway Café—both dedicated to transforming fresh, local ingredients into contemporary American fare.

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