Fine Dining

Jean-Georges Restaurants nabs a $55M investment

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 04, 2022

The minority stake from The Howard Hughes Corporation will allow the operator of 40 high-end restaurants further its global expansion, according to an announcement.

Consumer Trends

New research shows travel is set for a rebound

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2022

Two separate studies show tourists and business travelers are getting back on the road at nearly pre-pandemic levels.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris could buy more restaurants as it gets back to growth

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 24, 2022

The steakhouse chain is ramping up development with plans to open five to seven new locations a year.

Operations

Multiconcept operator Ark Restaurants shows how distant 'normal' might be

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2022

Sales at its huge high-end restaurants are still only a fraction of what they were pre-pandemic, while galloping costs shrink the bottom line.

Premium

Consumer Trends

What'll it be for a COVID-wisened industry, experience or convenience?

By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo look at the oft-voiced theory that the pandemic has shifted the focus of restaurant customers and operators to the convenience of takeout and delivery. Neither one is buying it. Some axe throwing and a drink, anyone?

Marketing

Restaurant gift cards, especially fine dining ones, were popular Black Friday buys

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 30, 2021

But quick-service gift cards may not be as popular in Christmas stockings this year, according to new data from Paytronix.

Premium

Food

Daniel Boulud is bullish on fine dining, opening three new restaurants in the last year

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 15, 2021

The celebrated chef also renovated his NYC flagship, Restaurant Daniel, and has more projects in the pipeline.

Workforce

Tip credit opponents play the gender card in NY

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 20, 2021

Groups such as One Fair Wage intend to ask the state's first female governor, Kathy Hochul, to close the gender wage gap by disallowing the concession for restaurants.

Workforce