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Easter Eats

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 14, 2013

Restaurants have started promoting their special menus for Easter brunch and dinner, as well as symbolic sweet treats to celebrate the holiday. Looks like there's a lot of good eating planned for Easter Sunday, which falls on March 31 this year.

Food

Fresh Mex

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2013

Patrons at Mexican restaurants in the U.S. usually don’t expect the seasons to drive the menu. But at Orale Mexican Kitchen in Jersey City, N.J., sourcing local, seasonal produce is a priority of consulting chef James Muir—and his menu reflects it.

Financing

The healthy pantry

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2006

Consumers anticipate the demand for healthier eating to increase over the next two years, according to proprietary health and wellness research conducted in 2004-05 for Campbell Soup Company, Campbell Foodservice.

Poultry Profit Makers

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 07, 2007

Restaurants traditionally rely on chicken and turkey to be menu profit makers. Usually in good supply and always a good buy in relation to other proteins,...

The everything guide to processing plastic

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2008

Imagine you had to buy a $30,000 stove or refrigerator every year. You’d check specs, research brands and seek the best features for the least money. Right?

Easter Brunch Deals

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 31, 2010

Diners looking for something more substantial than chocolate bunnies and marshmallow eggs can find places across the country to celebrate Easter with a festive brunch. Here’s a sampling of restaurants offering breakfast favorites and more, with prix fixe menus, buffets and family-friendly options.

Father's Day

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 14, 2011

The National Restaurant Association predicts that 50 million adults will dine out to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday. Many restaurants are creating special menus and dishes just for Dad, including the ones listed here.

The eating of the green

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 13, 2012

Restaurants around the country are going beyond corned beef and cabbage to entice customers with St. Patrick's Day specials. From onion soup to whisky-infused desserts and hefty drink specials, the luck of the Irish is sure to shine bright on hungry and thirsty celebrants.

Workforce

The Dream Team: Behind-the-scenes players that make a restaurant unique

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2012

In today’s hyper-competitive restaurant world, some of the most influential players are not in the front- or back-of-the-house.

Burger Lounge adds elk to the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2013

San Diego-based Burger Lounge has gained a devoted following for its handcrafted grass-fed-beef burgers. But for the better burger chain’s limited time...

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