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Saucebox: Pan-Asian perfection

Inspired by the diversity of Asian ingredients, Chef Alex Diestra has reinvented pan-Asian cuisine at Saucebox in Portland, Ore. Diestra infuses dishes with distinctive combinations of flavors from the Philippines, China, Thailand and Burma, in addition to other Asian countries.

Concept to Scout: Banh Shop

Yum! Brands is at it again, rolling out another fast-casual test concept in the Dallas area. Instead of fried chicken (the subject of a previous test, SuperChix in Arlington, Texas), it’s floating Southeast Asian “street” sandwiches, known as banh mi.

All aboard!

By Bill Main on Feb. 14, 2001

The interviews are over. The offer has been made.

Watch your step!

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 07, 2005

Encouraged by a strong economy, restaurant chains are growing with confident—if somewhat conservative—steps.

Ready for the next big food trend?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 15, 2006

The Mediterranean is the gift that keeps on giving: first Italian, then Spanish and now? Enter Portuguese.

Ideation: Menus Get Cheesy

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 07, 2008

While many chefs choose specialty cheeses that tie into their restaurant’s cuisine, some get a little edgier. These dishes highlight a few top choices.

Financing

Soup’s on

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2009

Gallons of excitement are simmering in the soup pot these days. Although a cup or bowl of soup has long been a standard menu starter, restaurants are now offering more inspired choices and many rotating selections

Puerto Rican: Island flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2010

Although Puerto Rican cuisine shares similarities with that of other Latin and Caribbean countries, it boasts some unique characteristics. The island is a...

Chartwells Celebrates Earth Day With Meatless and Sustainable Options in School Dining Centers

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 24, 2012

RYE BROOK, NY (April 24, 2012 - Marketwire)—Recently, as part of National Nutrition Month, Branford Public Schools (BPS), CT, teamed up with a local...

Food

Breakfast comes of age

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2013

No longer just an add-on, breakfast is big business, bringing in $57 billion a year to restaurants (2011 Mintel Breakfast Report). Savvy foodservice...

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