independents

Martha Stewart gets into the restaurant business

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2022

The multi-media lifestyle guru is slated to open her first full-service restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, in Las Vegas this spring.

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Pivot, pivot, pivot: How top independents made it through 2020

By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 12, 2021

Leading independent restaurant operators share lessons, tips, and strategies they used to survive the industry’s worst year on record.

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How struggles in 2020 positioned indies for future success

By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 12, 2021

Top-earning independent restaurant operators share the strategies they’re using to fight back against the latest industry woes.

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After an objection, Casa Bonita goes to ‘South Park’s’ creators

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 08, 2021

A bankruptcy judge signed off on Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s plans to buy the legendary roadside attraction and Mexican restaurant for $3.1 million.

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Savory Fund launches $1M contest for independent restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 30, 2021

Savory Fund launches $1M contest for independent restaurants

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Why independent restaurants are recovering more slowly than chains

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2021

RB Senior Editor Heather Lalley joins the “A Deeper Dive” podcast to talk about the alcohol shortage and the many challenges still facing small operators.

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Carmine’s Italian Restaurant is primed to reopen in Times Square as Broadway shows resume

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2021

New York City’s Great White Way was dark for the last 18 months, and Carmine’s highest volume location was closed. The restaurant reopens today with high expectations.

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James Beard Foundation unveils massive changes to its annual awards

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 14, 2021

The changes are designed to better promote equity, inclusion and a positive work culture for the independent restaurant awards. The program has been criticized for promoting white chefs and restaurateurs to the exclusion of others.

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