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Financing

How Norman Van Aken developed his ‘New World Cuisine’

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

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.

2017 James Beard Foundation Awards nominees revealed

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2017

This year's class of nominees include newcomers and industry veterans. Winners will be announced May 1.

Consumer Trends

2016 trends that should die, as told by operators

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 02, 2017

Restaurant Business has covered which trends we expect to see more of in 2017, but what about the trends that should stay in 2016? For the answer to that question, we reached out to some of the country’s top operators and chefs, from emerging chain leaders like Mendocino Farms CEO Mario del Pero to James Beard award winners such as Mindy Segal and Michael Symon.