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How Robert St. John turned Hattiesburg, Miss., into a dining destination

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2023

The veteran restaurateur has had a strong impact on the city and entire state through his restaurants, philanthropy, community outreach and more.

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Piada Italian Street Food launches 'Stickscription' program

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 20, 2023

For $6.99 per month, members can get a free Piada Stick and drink each day, with the purchase of an entree.

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How to approach tipping with diners who aren’t used to it

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jun. 16, 2023

Advice Guy: International guests who are less familiar with U.S. tipping culture may expect to tip marginally or not at all when dining out. To reduce uncertainty, politely clarify tipping expectations on your signage or menu.

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Boston restaurateurs build fast-casual future in Los Angeles

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2023

Tim and Nancy Cushman are known for their higher-end concepts like O Ya and Bianca in Boston. So what are they doing in a West Coast food hall?

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Politicians are quietly creating a new route for restaurants to sell wine

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2023

Working Lunch: It's an often-overlooked channel with plenty of room for growth, according to a lobbyist in the trenches.

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16 Handles, Red Mango Cafe make brand tweaks

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2023

The New York-based 16 Handles moves to Florida with new prototype, and Red Mango expands food offerings at the cafe concept.

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With IPO capital in hand, Cava looks onward to growth

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 15, 2023

The 263-unit Mediterranean chain plans to reach 1,000 locations across the U.S. by 2032 and sees an opportunity to grow sales with new formats, catering and building loyalty.

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Blaze Pizza sues Blaze BBQ for trademark infringement

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

The fast-casual pizza chain is seeking an injunction and monetary damages, saying the Mediterranean concept willfully copied elements of graphics and interior design.

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Netflix plans to serve up food to eat, not just watch

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

We eat first with our eyes. Now the new limited-time pop-up Netflix Bites in Los Angeles will also fill our bellies.

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Cava raises $318M in its IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

On the eve of its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the fast-casual chain's initial stock price hit $22 per share, well above earlier projections. The price gives the company a $2.5 billion valuation.

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