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Chicago’s Michelin-starred Spiaggia closes after 37 years

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 12, 2021

The Italian restaurant, a favorite of former President Obama and a breeding ground for top chefs, said it could not negotiate a deal with its landlord.

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Restaurants are tired of answering the phone

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 09, 2021

Here's how some are working to redirect time-consuming calls as they take on more digital business.

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New York City icon Serendipity3 reopens its doors after a major facelift

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 09, 2021

The 65-year-old restaurant, famous for its fantasy-world decor, celebrity following and frozen hot chocolate, sports a fresh look and menu.

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A look inside Papa Murphy’s new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2021

The take-and-bake pizza chain’s new design shrinks the customer area and moves the assembly line to the back. It is using incentives to get franchisees to remodel their stores quickly.

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National Restaurant Association Show sets exhibitor milestone ahead of 2022 event

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 08, 2021

The trade show, which was last held in 2019, has booked more than 1,000 exhibitors for next year’s Show.

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Oregon calls for emergency measures to protect workers from dangerously hot weather

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 07, 2021

By week's end, restaurateurs and other employers may be required to meet new safety rules.

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Colorado bans polystyrene restaurant packaging

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 07, 2021

The law takes effect in 2022, but restaurants have a grace period in which to use up their inventories.

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Portillo’s plans to open a restaurant without a dining room

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 07, 2021

The new prototype, slated to open this winter in Joliet, Ill., will be the fast casual’s first to feature a triple drive-thru as it seeks to capitalize on demand for delivery and pickup orders.

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A new restaurant changes its business model midway through opening

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2021

Little Original Joe’s transitioned from an intimate seated dinner spot to a bustling marketplace—and there’s no looking back.

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Restaurants are recovering, but worried about food costs and labor

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2021

Nearly a quarter say they're doing well financially, and 90% believe they'll be there in a year, according to a new report from Quadrant Strategies.

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