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Del Posto closes permanently

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 12, 2021

Del Posto has permanently closed, and Melissa J. Rodriguez, the high-end Italian restaurant’s executive chef, has purchased the location with an investor group.

Operations

After a long slumber, many restaurants are emerging from hibernation

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 09, 2021

Across the country, restaurant operations are realizing that coming out of mothball mode is more complicated than merely flipping on the lights.

Technology

From restaurant worker to Instagram restaurant owner

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 25, 2021

With the restaurant industry slowed by the pandemic, chefs, managers and servers are running productive businesses on Instagram, using the platform to market and sell signature items.

Workforce

Department of Labor proceeds with tip-pooling expansion

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2021

Starting in May, restaurants that don't use a tip credit can include back-of-house workers in the pool.

Workforce

End of the tip credit poses a more severe threat than minimum wage hike

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2021

Nearly half of operators say their full-service restaurant couldn’t persist in its current form if the break on servers’ pay is outlawed.

Operations

Chicago to award grants of up to $250K to support outdoor dining

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 19, 2021

The city’s Chicago Alfresco program is looking for designs that benefit community spaces, rather than a single restaurant or bar. Winners will get grants of up to $250,000 to create outdoor dining destinations.

Operations

Help is on the way, but well-loved indies keep closing

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2021

Despite recent hints of optimism in the industry, restaurants are still struggling. Well-loved independent restaurants continue closing due to the pressures of the pandemic.

Operations

Operators prepare for a much different St. Patrick’s Day

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2021

St. Patrick's Day 2020 marked the beginning of a year of pandemic shutdowns. But, this year, restaurants are cautiously optimistic they can return to safely celebrating the event. It's a holiday many operators say is the year's biggest business day.

Operations

Independent restaurateurs are embracing ghost kitchens

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 12, 2021

Chef-driven ghost kitchens are breaking into the chain-dominated market. Independent restaurants are seeing virtual concepts as an additional revenue stream that can evolve into brick-and-mortar locations.

Operations

4 signs coronavirus is spent (and restaurants can finally cheer)

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2021

One year after the deadly virus’ introduction, it’s getting a solid heave-ho.

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