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Apr. 18, 2013

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Restaurants ready for soft-shell crab season

Chefs develop new preparations for the delicacy as its season approaches...More
Apr. 11, 2013

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Consumers, restaurants embrace quinoa

Chains and independents alike are seeing success with the superfood...More
Apr. 9, 2013

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Ruffino’s Peter Sclafani talks menu development

Local, seasonal ingredients are at the heart of his Creole–Italian cuisine...More
Apr. 8, 2013

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Kevin Gillespie plans new Atlanta restaurant

Churrascaria-inspired Gunshow is set to open in May...More
Apr. 4, 2013

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Spring berries brighten dessert menus

Chefs are giving dessert classics the seasonal treatment...More
Apr. 4, 2013

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Blackbird pastry chef calls on diverse background

Dana Cree discusses how working at some of the top restaurants in the world influences her craft...More
Mar. 25, 2013

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The latest chefs on the move

Senior food editor Bret Thorn tracks the latest chefs on the move, including Marie Grimm, Kim Letzia and David Sears...More
Mar. 12, 2013

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1200° Chophouse mitigates beef costs, health care

Owner Dan Casey discusses the strategies behind opening his new restaurant...More
Mar. 7, 2013

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Restaurants supersize dessert

Chefs say customers are eating up elaborate concoctions that feature multiple layers of flavors...More
Mar. 7, 2013

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Artisanal doughnuts trend on menus

The nostalgia-inducing treats gain popularity at restaurants in nearly every segment...More
Feb. 27, 2013

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Meet the 2013 MenuMasters Award winners

The annual awards honor outstanding foodservice research and development...More
Feb. 25, 2013

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The latest chefs on the move

Michael LaDuke, Adam Baird, Joël Antunes and more have shifted their positions...More
Feb. 25, 2013

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Peruvian cuisine poised for growth in U.S.

Multicultural influences and on-trend ingredients of Peruvian food have it set for growth...More
Feb. 25, 2013

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Microblogging gets animated with Twitter's Vine app

Ron Ruggless on the marketing potential of the new Vine video app...More
Feb. 25, 2013

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Bar operators tap into new opportunities

Overseas concepts are delivering on consumer demand for craft beer....More
Feb. 12, 2013

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Restaurants market to single diners for Valentine's Day

Anti-Valentine's Day and singles promotions target those who aren't celebrating the holiday...More
Feb. 12, 2013

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Portland Penny Diner infuses cocktails with diverse flavors

Bar manager Brandon Wise offers insight into the restaurant’s beverage program...More
Feb. 11, 2013

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Chefs, chains capitalize on America's growing yogurt culture

Independent restaurants as well as brands like Chobani and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are drawing consumers with yogurt...More
Feb. 7, 2013

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New York pastry chef crafts contemporary chocolate desserts

Ron Paprocki is the executive pastry chef at Gotham Bar and Grill...More
Jan. 29, 2013

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Jonathon Sawyer named 2013 MenuMasters Innovator

NRN to honor the culinary and environmental pioneer at a ceremony in May...More
Jan. 25, 2013

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New Mexico restaurants embrace local ingredients

Farm-to-fork eateries grow their own products and tap local producers...More
Jan. 24, 2013

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Chef discusses challenges, rewards of fresh seafood

Danny Levesque, head chef at Atlantic Fish Co. in Boston, talks restaurant seafood trends...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Tea time in America

As tea gains ground in the U.S., cafe chains aim to grow the market...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Sampler sales boost checks

Restaurants boost checks, entice guests to linger with drink flights...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Greek food gains ground in U.S.

Nancy Kruse looks at chains embracing Greek food on their menus...More

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