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The state of fine dining

 By Scott Hume on Oct. 15, 2014

The recession nearly led to the category's demise, but concepts that evolved survived—and even thrived.

Saddle up the side dishes

 By Bill Main on Aug. 22, 2000

Ever notice how trends seem to run in circles? Hemlines rise and fall. Disco music made a comeback. Even the VW Bug is back. A menu trend that's currently in vogue — did it really ever leave? — is side dishes.

Cover story: High times

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2005

Ultra upscale dining can hit customers with a severe case of sticker shock. But that isn't keeping big spenders away.

The cheese market

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 15, 2006

The supply and selection of cheese for foodservice is more abundant than it has ever been.

More tourists please

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 15, 2007

Tourism is looking like a mixed bag this year, but there are a few bright spots.

Is it time to change distributors?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 07, 2008

Even for the best reasons, switching can be pretty tough on the nerves.

Bouncing Back From Failure

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2008

As any entrepreneur worth his salt knows, being successful doesn't mean you never fail.A Failed Promise: A dream job gone......or just delayed?In June, 2005,...

Growing pains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 01, 2010

With the push by health advocates, the government and produce associations to get more vegetables and fruit on menus, restaurants face several challenges...

Food

Food trucks roll into RLC

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2011

Food trucks fill the streets and parking lots of New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin and Portland, Ore. Los Angeles alone counts 9,000 food trucks and carts, including branded vehicles from California Pizza Kitchen and Carl’s Jr. Yet when Ray Villaman, moderator of a trucks panel at the Restaurant Leadership Conference, asked who in the audience has or plans to launch a food truck, only a few hands were raised.

Consumers Give Retailers High Marks on Restaurant-Quality Food

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2012

CHICAGO (February 14, 2012 - PRNewswire)—Recent consumer research by food industry consultants Technomic indicates that retailers' prepared food offerings...

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