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On the road with a professional eater

Madi Butler will spend 50 days this summer traveling from dining destination to dining destination by train, part of an effort to popularize that mode of transportation. Restaurant Business caught up with her during a stop in New York City.

Leadership

Nate Appleman, former kitchen tinkerer for Chipotle, gets a new job

He was named COO of Umami Burger. At the same time, parent SBE named John Polizzi VP of ops for Umami’s division, Disruptive Restaurant Group.

Financing

How Norman Van Aken developed his ‘New World Cuisine’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," a discussion of the challenges at some fast-casual chains.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reviewed and rated

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2018

What’s more likely to turn heads, the next chapter in Burgerville’s union dealings, or the fourth bun-related restaurant closure of the week? Check out these and the industry’s other jaw-dropping developments of recent days.

Leadership

Fans remember 'storyteller' Anthony Bourdain

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2018

The shocking death of the “Parts Unknown” host drew a range of tributes, and awareness of the growing problem of suicide.

Leadership

Anthony Bourdain dies at age 61

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 08, 2018

The former fine-dining chef soared to fame with his revelations of what really happens in restaurant kitchens.

Leadership

Remembering Paul Bocuse

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2018

The CIA called him the Chef of the Century. His influence may have been to show that fashion and classic culinary techniques were not incompatible.

Bobby Flay uses unusual option to finance his fast-casual chain

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace intends to raise $15 million through a "mini IPO."

Emerging Brands

New wave of celebrity chefs try fast casual

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2017

Here are seven high-end operators trading in prix fixe for fast casual.

Topolobampo, Stephen Starr named industry's best at Beard Awards

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on May 03, 2017

Here are the 2017 winners in top restaurant and chef categories.