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Fine Dining

It ain't about the food

 By Bill Main on Oct. 17, 2001

Marketing is one of the least understood disciplines in foodservice. Your brand image and brand integrity are delicate, fragile images in the mind of your customer.

9 key considerations when opening a restaurant

 By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 16, 2016

Industry pros offer insight to those taking the leap.

Lobster

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 11, 2008

This season, in particular, there are more reasonable choices along with the usual luxury dishes—demand for lobster is down among budget-wary consumers but supply is ample.

Food

6 ways to refresh salads for spring

By Lizzy Freier on Mar. 21, 2017

Shake up salads with seasonal produce, lighter preps and healthier twists.

The week in ideas, December 9, 2011

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 09, 2011

First restaurants ban kids, now they ban mob wives. Where will it end!? Also this week: patrons spill their wine while blind dining. We realize once again that thieves will take anything from a restaurant. And in Oakland, a restaurant lets anybody be the chef.

Food

4 unexpected menu trends to expect at Restaurant Trends & Directions

By Lizzy Freier on Jun. 19, 2017

Consumers' expectations are higher than ever and constantly evolving, forcing operators to take a second look at traditional menu items.

Secrets of great prep

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 17, 2013

Restaurant tips and tricks for great prep by great chefs.

Leadership

Chipotle turns over burger concept to Richard Blais

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2017

The celebrity chef and TV star will assume operational responsibility, freeing Steve Ells to concentrate on his first brainchild, Chipotle.

Trash talk

By Steve Coomes on Nov. 01, 2013

When even the smallest profit increases are major victories for restaurateurs, neglecting to examine fixed costs such as trash removal is like throwing away money, says Dean Corbett, owner of Corbett’s: An American Place and two other Louisville, Ky., restaurants.

Beverage

7 drink trends getting customers in the holiday spirit

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 06, 2017

See which flavors and preparations are trending in seasonal cocktails, mocktails and other beverages.

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