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Cracker Barrel's logo controversy recovery strategy is working better than expected

The Bottom Line: The family-dining chain is recovering more quickly than anticipated, despite some gas price headwinds, proving last year’s wounds to be more superficial than initially thought.

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Hat Creek Burger merges two big Texas tastes into a new menu item

Behind the Menu: The Pitmaster Stack is piled high with authentic barbecue, thanks to a collaboration between a pair of iconic Lone Star State concepts.

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Milwaukee’s Ca'Lucchenzo took the long way to the James Beard awards

After paying their dues in the local dining scene, Zak and Sarah Baker opened the restaurant of their dreams, an Italian concept with adventurous pastas. Now Zak is up for Best Chef in the Midwest.

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