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Despite some recent failures, some restaurants keep looking for ways around the tip

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 21, 2023

Many have tried to move away from traditional tipping, only to turn back. But the idea continues to evolve as operators look for new models to ensure pay equity.

Topics

Openings and closings: The latest from Doug Psaltis, Daniel Boulud and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

 Mar. 16, 2023

Chicago gets Basque-style steaks; the co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen is going Roman; and Robbie Felice brings "wafu-Italian" to New Jersey.

Leadership

Bloomin' Brands, Papa Johns execs among IFMA Silver Plate Award winners

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 07, 2023

The annual awards by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association were announced at COEX. The winner of the Gold Plate will be announced in May.

Operations

6 restaurants deemed America's Classics by the James Beard Foundation

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 22, 2023

A Puerto Rican fonda, a Texas coffee shop and a fried-chicken spot in Indiana are among the winners, deemed to have "timeless appeal."

Operations

Former CEO of Fuku joins Cote Korean Steakhouse parent as COO

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 17, 2023

Alex Munoz-Suarez is one of three new exec appointments for growing Gracious Hospitality Management.

Operations

Chef Edward Lee on the sustainability of restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 10, 2023

As he prepares to open the new concept Nami in Louisville, Ky., the restaurateur discusses the LEE Initiative and efforts to build a better industry.

Operations

Madison Square Garden Entertainment explores sale of Tao Group Hospitality

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 07, 2023

It's official. The time is right to sell the global dining-and-nightlife operator of Tao Asian Bistro, Hakkasan and Lavo Italian, among others, parent company says.

Emerging Brands

Openings and closings: Daniel Rose comes home to Chicago; Paul Iglesias showcases Colombian food in Oakland; and New York gets more Balkan street food

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 31, 2023

In San Francisco, however, Stacy and Adam Jed say goodbye to Bluestem after 11 years.

Operations

Casa Bonita is hiring 500 for planned reopening in May

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 30, 2023

The creators of "South Park" are reworking the Denver landmark and have positions to fill ranging from cliff divers to front- and back-of-the-house staff.

Operations

Hilton’s quest to create hotel dining destinations

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 26, 2023

Global head of food and beverage Adam Crocini shares highlights of what’s coming for the hotel giant’s Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and other brands.

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