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Apr. 7, 2011

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Food Flash: Top 10 sandwich condiments

Mayonnaise tops the chart by a wide margin...More
Mar. 29, 2011

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Wendy’s to offer berry-almond salad

Summer LTO to feature strawberries, blueberries, toasted almonds and chicken...More
Mar. 25, 2011

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On food: Predicting the 2011 Beard Awards

Senior food editor Bret Thorn gives his predictions for the 2011 Beard Awards...More
Mar. 22, 2011

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Finalists named for James Beard Awards

More newcomers make it onto this year’s list...More
Mar. 5, 2011

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Duck ’n’ Donuts

From 4th & Swift in Atlanta...More
Feb. 23, 2011

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Restaurants flip for crêpes

First Watch among restaurants that have long embraced the versatile French pancake...More
Jan. 25, 2011

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NRN to honor Tom Colicchio

Chef-owner and culinary star named to MenuMasters Hall of Fame...More
Jan. 25, 2011

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Applebee’s adds to Weight Watchers menu

Chain adds chipotle-lime chicken, steak and potato salad, and spicy pineapple-glazed shrimp...More
Dec. 3, 2010

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C-CAP showcases culinary graduates

The Careers through Culinary Arts Program celebrated some of its New York success stories....More
Nov. 8, 2010

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Japanese cuisine celebrated at Worlds of Flavor

Chefs from around the world share trends and techniques...More
Nov. 8, 2010

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Menu conference highlights future food trends

Local sourcing, new menu-labeling laws and the need to develop limited-time offers at lightning speed were top of mind for attendees at the annual Menu Trends & Directions conference held in Orlando, Fla., last month....More
Nov. 6, 2010

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Chefs focus on Japan at CIA conference

13th annual Worlds of Flavor kicks off at institute's Napa Valley campus...More
Oct. 6, 2010

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Custom drinks, local beer among top drink trends

Menu Trends & Directions kicks off with presentations on F&B trends...More
Mar. 22, 2010

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A look at the James Beard nominees

NEW ORLEANS The James Beard Foundation announced on Monday its list of final nominees for......More
Feb. 9, 2009

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Hungry Howie’s unveils personal pizza LTO

MADISON HEIGHTS Mich. Hungry Howie's is offering personal 10-inch pizzas for $3.99 for a limited......More
Nov. 10, 2008

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Despite unhealthy reputation, influence of Southern cuisine expands

Southern food is jumping geographical boundaries as it grows in popularity, and a panel discussion......More
Jun. 2, 2008

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ON FOOD: Let them eat buzzards: Government needs to stay out of the personal-nutrition business

Chicago lawmakers recently welcomed restaurateurs to their city for the National Restaurant Association’s annual trade......More
Apr. 1, 2008

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PODCAST: Menu labeling's limitations

Will kitchen creativity suffer as a result of regulatory proposals to force restaurants to disclose......More
Jul. 23, 2007

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Raising the bar on drink promotions

Although beverage sales make up a large chunk of the profit in many foodservice operations,......More
Jun. 11, 2007

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Chains tweak Asian-inspired dishes to appeal to U.S. diners

Authenticity is not all that important in creating Asian-influenced menu items that are good sellers......More
Apr. 9, 2007

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Food to drink by: Niigata, Japan

A mountain chain runs down the middle of the main island of Honshu, Japan. Take......More