Fine Dining

New law ends Michigan’s tip credit—to restaurants’ delight

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2018

The restaurant industry believes it has a better chance of keeping the wage break alive if it’s fighting a law instead of a ballot proposal.

Food

Restaurants revamp the menu to suit delivery

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 05, 2018

Have food, will travel? Operators are updating offerings and sourcing new packaging as off-premise continues to grow.

Operations

From politics to HR practices, restaurant transparency goes beyond the menu

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 05, 2018

Openness won’t necessarily boost traffic, but being opaque can tarnish a brand.

Leadership

French chef Joel Robuchon dies at 73

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 06, 2018

The chef, who earned more Michelin stars than any other, operated restaurants on several continents.

Workforce

Lawmakers rally to save Washington, D.C.’s tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2018

A majority of the city’s ruling council have co-sponsored a bill that would reverse last month’s ballot measure.

Food

Specialty bread drives incremental sales

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2018

Operators are creating signature breads and selling them as appetizers.

Operations

6 U.S. restaurants make the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for 2018

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 22, 2018

Eleven Madison Park, which took top honors last year, fell to No. 4 on this year’s ranking.

Workforce

Washington, D.C., votes to end its tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2018

The portion of servers’ wages paid by restaurant employers will rise to $15 an hour.

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