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Sitemap - April 2007

Wild pitch a hit as ‘screwball’ sandwich makes its debut 
Who’s the boss? Activist investors drive changes at major chains 
Denny’s joins late-night battle for young diners, targets college crowd 
Quaker Steak & Lube Renews Sponsorship of Nascar Truck Race 
HMSHost Corp. Reopens Kennebunk Travel Plazas with Updated Design 
IACP confab weighs safe-food policy push 
UNDER THE TOQUE: With retirement looming, Pierroz leaves his legacy in the kitchen 
Wolfgang Puck named NRN Fine Dining Legend Award winner 
MAD Greens goes back to school for inexpensive student expertise 
BEER, WINE & SPIRITS: Saké it to them: Interest is growing in the premium varieties of the Japanese drink 
Denny’s Expands Fusion Favorites Line and Adds New ‘Juicy’ Version 
Red Robin To Award Spa Vacation Package In Mother’s Day Promotion 
Keeping up with consumer trends is critical, but make sure you do it right 
East meets West as restaurants in China prepare for Olympics 
Collins School Interim Dean Stays On During Search For Permanent Leader 
Aramark, Shareholders Settle Buyout Share Price Lawsuit For $222 Million 
FOOD FEATURE: Hot potatoes 
Saké it to them: Interest is growing in the premium varieties of the Japanese drink 
NPD: Dinnerhouses need value strategies to drive traffic 
ON THE MENU: Kamuela Provision Company Hilton Waikoloa Village Hawaii’s Big Island 
Police stake out and catch eatery’s ‘Gin and Tonic Bandit’ 
Regulations, casual dining key issues at UCLA Extension Calif. conference 
Bold operators and advocates reap success by staying stalwart in the face of adversity 
Smaller restaurant operators embrace kitchen technology 
NYC D.A. indicts 13 in $3 million charge card 'skimming' scam 
Virginia Tech's foodservices contend with the nightmare 
E. coli suspicions prompt beef recalls 
Red Robin names Lintonsmith CMO 
Reader: Recent hospital stay brightened by gluten-free menu 
SushiSamba’s Paul Tanguay: Saké’s rising popularity offers myriad opportunities on beverage menus 
PA. Entertainment Complex Appoints Food and Beverage Veteran Lombardi 
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Hit with Harassment Lawsuit 
Jet Blue To Build New Terminal At New York’s JFK Airport, Seeks Contractor 
Centerplate swings for fences with ballpark upgrade in Tampa 
Taco Cabana Names Calise and Sedei as its Advertising Agency of Record 
Denny’s Expands Fusion Favorites Line and Adds New ‘Juicy’ Version 
Wild pitch a hit as ‘screwball’ sandwich makes its debut 
It’s about more than the food 
Dinnerhouses cut portions down to size 
Church’s Hires Former Baja Fresh Exec To Head HR 
Sticky Fingers’ Malone brings experience, but keeps the fun 
ON THE MENU: Kamuela Provision Company Hilton Waikoloa Village Hawaii’s Big Island 
Growing health movement in Europe ignites wave of public smoking bans 
HAVING WORDS WITH Van Eure OWNER, THE ANGUS BARN, RALEIGH, N.C. 
Flame-spewing humans can’t keep mouths shut in TV spot for new Dairy Queen chicken sandwich 
Army & Air Force Exchange Service saves a little green by employing energy-efficient equipment 
Marketing Miscellany… 
Shari's switches to all-Angus-beef burgers 
Now it's Quiznos' Ill. franchisees who are suing 
McDonald’s to refranchise 1,600 units 
Quiznos’ counsel snaps back at franchisees’ team 
Triarc sells investment business to focus on Arby’s 
House approves shareholder vote on exec pay 
The combi makes inroads upmarket 
Restaurateurs grapple with lobster shortage 
S&P gives OSI a low credit rating 
Fred Thompson to address NRA convention 
Romacorp pledges to yank trans fats by July 
Dunkin’ extends smoothie line 
Einstein Bros. Bagels announces first franchise agreement 
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Macy's updates in-store dining 
Carl's increases kitty for stock buybacks 
Abell, daughter of Donatos' founder, assumes presidency 
Paul Fleming participates in buyout of Z'Tejas 
McD's rolls 'American Idol' tie-in 
BK adds a chocolate version of iced coffee 
Ruth's Chris buys back three units for $13M 
California extends timeframe for skipped-break lawsuits 
Wendy's names Fitzsimmons CFO 
Bon Appetit strives to reduce its carbon footprint 
NY suburb eyes trans fat ban again 
Taco Bell vet named Papa Murphy’s president 
Suit filed over E. coli outbreak at Souplantation unit 
NRN FEATURED COCKTAIL: Coming Up Roses 
Four Points' chief beer officer strives to deliver 'simple pleasures' 
Checkers, Rally's promote Earnhardt Sr. documentary with special cups 
QSR players aim to drink in higher sales with new kinds of beverages 
Wendy's adds the Frosty Float to its menu 
On Wine: Spain’s winemaking regions step into the spotlight with a diverse range of character 
Food to drink by: Central Chile 
NRN FEATURED BEVERAGE: Molyvos House Blend Ice Tea 
Starbucks awards development rights for Poland 
ON BEVERAGE: Green Zebra’s nonalcoholic cocktail and food pairings let even teetotalers indulge 
Checkers, Rally’s Promote Earnhardt Sr. Documentary with Special Cups 
Bagel brands seek whole new image with fast-casual makeovers 
Vulcan-Hart Honors Posternak Bauer as 2006 Rep of the Year 
Beef O’ Brady’s: Company will miss late NRN writer Hayes 
N.J. to judge the legitimacy of witnesses recruited via ads in Aramark alcohol case 
DISH OF THE WEEK: Truffled eggs and bacon 
Mmm, uncooked root vegetables 
Denny’s Starnes: Strict food safety requires the right tools 
Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza Revamps Menu After Year of Testing 
Air Force’s star feeders feted, wooed by execs from talent-hungry industry 
Shutdown of Souplantation after E. coli linkage illustrates variability of closures 
Oneida, Waterford Wedgwood Partner for Global Marketing Initiative 
White Castle Bundles Meals for Families, Friends to Share 
Delfield Introduces E-Chef Modular Chef Counters 
ON THE MENU: Limón Denver 
Restaurants look to play their gift cards right 
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