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Meet the chef: Mike Barbera

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2013

To get out of the root-vegetable rut, Mike Barbera, director of food and beverage for ’wichcraft, the 16-unit artisan sandwich concept founded by Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio and partners, puts out spring teasers with ingredient-driven daily specials.

Food

Dim sum, naturally

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2015

Tweaking the filling makes for a more healthful and authentic Asian dumpling.

Consumer Trends

How chains are connecting with consumers

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

In addition to measuring chains’ operational attributes, Technomic also rated their connections to consumers through a series of questions designed to gauge loyalty and perception of a brand.

Food

QSRs aim for value with new riffs on the spud

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2017

The potato might be the ingredient of the moment in the limited-service sector.

Study Finds Soy Based Vegetarian Options Acceptable to Students

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 25, 2010

(March 22, 2010)—A study,recently published in the April 2010 issue of the Journal of School Health, found that middle school students readily accepted...

Financing

Grape expectations

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 27, 2013

As part of the chain’s “7 Days, 7 Deals, 7 Dollars” promotion, the sandwich—with housemade pickle and side—sells for $7.

Consumer Trends

6 restaurant trends taking shape in 2015

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 17, 2015

Growing consumer consciousness and customizable offerings are two of the top trends influencing the industry so far this year, Technomic says.

Consumer Trends

Gen Z’s Favorite Chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Just starting to get their own spending power, Gen Z is now in operators’ sights. Because of their limited budgets, this generation frequents QSRs the most.

Consumer Trends

Customers’ most-craved breakfasts

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 10, 2017

See which 10 chains are meeting consumers’ morning cravings the most.

Cherries

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 24, 2010

Fresh cherries can go beyond the traditional pit spitting and pie filling for real summer enjoyment. Here’s how this juicy red fruit has gone savory.

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