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Sourcing produce for fall menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 01, 2011

The current farm-to-fork mindset is changing the way restaurants buy produce.

Cinco de Mayo

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 02, 2012

The holiday of Cinco de Mayo may draw its origins from Mexican culture, but it has firmly established its roots in the American restaurant scene. Operators across the country are gearing up for the fiesta on May 5 with celebratory food, drink and other activities.

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A warm bed for winter produce

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 01, 2012

In November, the risotto featured mushrooms, wild scallions and artichokes, but now it’s transitioning into a cozy vehicle for roasted root vegetables.

Mother's Day Specials

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 08, 2013

Restaurants are going into high gear for one the biggest dining-out days of the year: Mother's Day. Here's a sampling of some of the special menus being offered this year on Sunday, May 12. It seems like a holiday where splurging is the way to go.

Spin doctors

By Bill Main on Oct. 31, 2001

The ability to take an idea from one area and generalize it to another is a sign of intelligence. So let's see how smart you can be about holiday marketing.

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How to buy into world flavors

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 12, 2006

Asian, Latin and Mediterranean have been the big three global influencers on American menus, but now chefs and operators are digging deeper.

Winter Produce

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 07, 2007

As cold weather creeps in, domestically grown fruits and vegetables begin to dwindle.Don’t get left out in the coldWhile states like California, Arizona...

Seasonal Blueberries

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 05, 2009

Fresh blueberry season peaks from July through late August, so chefs are capturing the moment and imparting the navy-hued berries into a variety of dishes that complement their naturally tart and delicious flavor.

Maple syrup: tap the sap

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2010

Mixologists are experimenting with natural syrups, like maple, honey and agave, to differentiate their drinks. Maple syrup has been sugaring cocktails and...

Thinking beyond the faucet

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Oct. 31, 2011

Sublimely refreshing and environmentally friendly, infused water has come out of the spa and into public consciousness. It’s seen in lobbies, beside tennis courts, inside meeting rooms and convention centers, and of course on restaurant menus.

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