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Stinging Nettles

Despite a rather off-putting name, these spring greens are quite edible and tender. A quick soak is all that is needed to render the nettles sting-free, at which point they are ready to star as a salad ingredient, stand in for basil in pesto or add seasonal freshness to any number of dishes.

DEKO International Co., LTD. Joins Legacy Foodservice Alliance

VIRGINIA (October 27, 2010)—DEKO International Co., LTD of Earth City, MO has become a member of Legacy Foodservice Alliance on September 1, 2010.DEKO...

Commodity prices are on the rise. And animal proteins—always one of a restaurant’s more expensive buys—are getting hit hard. But there are ways you can purchase and plate beef, pork and lamb to ease the pain—without shortchanging your customers or your profits. Listen to what these chefs, suppliers, economists and other experts have to say.

Casual and quickservice concepts first marketed BBQ’s essence merely using the sauce (Chipotle BBQ sauce for those fries?). Now other nuances of barbeque are infiltrating restaurant chains to include side dishes, smoking techniques and even marinades.

The annual “What’s Hot” survey of 1,800 chefs by the National Restaurant Association pegged gluten-free/food allergy-conscious items as No. 7 on the top 10 trends list this year. That’s up a notch from its 2011 position.

When the Scottsdale, Arizona-based Z’Tejas rolled out its new brunch menu in March, the number of selections doubled—and only one item was a holdover from the old menu.

Rocco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria anchors a space filled with five other restaurants, including an Applebee’s, Taco Bell and Papa Murphy’s. But owner Rocco Biale doesn’t sweat the competition. He welcomes it.

In tune with the seasons, Park Avenue restaurant in New York City completely changes its menu, décor and even its name four times a year. Park Avenue Winter is now in full swing, with the dining room decked out in winter finery and the kitchen turning out dishes based on seasonal seafood and produce and hearty grains and meats.

HOUSTON (May 20, 2013)—Sysco Corporation, North America's largest foodservice distribution company, introduced its new Solutions and Services business,...

In just over three years, Rubin has taken Melt Shop from an idea to three units in New York City, with four more slated to open in 2014.

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