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4 flavors having a menu moment

 By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 25, 2016

Four new flavors dethrone Sriracha to become the fastest-growing menu flavors.

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The Wing Warehouse

 Jun. 25, 2014

The Wing Warehouse is a traditional casual-dining concept featuring a varied menu of classic sports-bar fare, including 44 wing flavors and 29 draft beers.

Consumer Trends

2016 trends that should die, as told by operators

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 02, 2017

Restaurant Business has covered which trends we expect to see more of in 2017, but what about the trends that should stay in 2016? For the answer to that question, we reached out to some of the country’s top operators and chefs, from emerging chain leaders like Mendocino Farms CEO Mario del Pero to James Beard award winners such as Mindy Segal and Michael Symon.

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Lazy Dog Café

Jul. 08, 2014

In the summer of 2003, Chris Simms and Roshan Mendis opened Lazy Dog Café, a rustic eatery inspired by Simms’ Wyoming lodge vacations, in Orange County, California.

Applebee's taps a familiar name as its new president

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 09, 2017

The head of marketing during the chain's heyday is back, this time at the helm.

Posting health inspection grades

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 10, 2014

Can I get away with not posting a health inspection grade sign?

Claim Jumper

Jun. 11, 2017

Varied menu of housemade fare, from steak to pizza, in a comfortable and rustic setting

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Pinstripes

Jul. 15, 2014

Another mash-up of game playing and dining, Pinstripes enjoys a booming group business, from holiday parties to business meetings and even weddings.

Grand Lux Cafe

Jun. 11, 2017

The Cheesecake Factory sibling serves globally inspired American fare in an elegant yet casual setting

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Posados

Jul. 21, 2014

This full-service Texas-based Mexican family restaurant began as Mercado in 1987, evolved into Posados and this year is testing a new concept, Posaditos.

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