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Independent Restaurants

Operations

Central Park Boathouse restaurant reopens, with Legends Hospitality running the show

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

The landmark restaurant in NYC’s Central Park, closed for two years, has been refreshed with a modern continental menu and an elegant interior to match.

Operations

6 restaurants win America's Classics Awards from James Beard Foundation

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 29, 2024

The locally owned independent restaurants are recognized for quality food, timeless appeal and their ability to reflect the character of their communities.

Operations

Hard Rock International taps Major Food Group to curate F&B

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 21, 2024

Known for concepts like Carbone, The Grill and Dirty French, the multi-concept operator will bring dining options to both existing and new properties under development.

Operations

James Beard Foundation launches campaign to speed federal action on climate change

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 20, 2024

The chef-led initiative underscores climate impact on independent restaurants based on research from José Andrés’ Global Food Institute at The George Washington University.

Food

From Washington D.C. to Florida, Ryan Ratino creates memorable dining destinations

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2024

The 33-year-old chef and restaurateur has earned Michelin stars and industry cred by constantly striving for excellence and evolution.

Operations

The restaurant group that includes the Etta concept files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2024

Founder David Pisor said the move is part of a planned restructuring that could include a sale, which is designed to give the troubled restaurant group a fresh start.

Operations

How Charleston's Husk restaurant stays relevant in a competitive dining city

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 08, 2024

GM Steven Chandler honors the restaurant’s legacy while moving it forward in step with the trends.

Consumer Trends

Couples tend to splurge on Valentine's Day, spreading love to high-end restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2024

Check averages go up on and around Feb. 14, but while guests may open their wallets for a pricey dinner, tips take a dip.

Marketing

Asian restaurants dominate Yelp’s 2024 Top 100 Places to Eat ranking

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2024

The list, which celebrates independents, is based on Yelp ratings, number of reviews and more. Vegetarian Latin restaurant Tumerico in Tucson, Ariz., took the No. 1 spot.

Technology

Tock feeds the need for restaurant experiences

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 17, 2024

A new Multi-Experience Tables tool gives operators more control and flexibility to make tables available for different types of bookings.

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