Content about Oregon

January 13, 2012
Veggie Grill plots expansion with joint-venture partnership
Chain expanding outside California to Portland, Ore.
November 15, 2011
Featured concept: Matthew Knight Arena, University of Oregon
Matthew Knight Arena offers 12 food and beverage concession stands, that along with traditional game time fare, offer specialty item
November 15, 2011
Featured concept: Matthew Knight Arena, University of Oregon
Matthew Knight Arena offers 12 food and beverage concession stands, that along with traditional game time fare, offer specialty item
September 13, 2011
Taste Travelers™: Small Plate Options with Global Flavor Excitement

This is a special message from McCain Foods. Appetizers, starters, small plates and snacks are creating some of the biggest news in restaurants today. The idea of stretching the menu with varied, shareable items has evolved from a novelty to a full-fledged trend that is making dining more fun for customers and building business for operators

September 1, 2011
Wines that stand up to bold flavors
What to drink with spicy, bold-flavored meals
August 22, 2011
QSR, fast-casual brands test alcoholic beverages
A thirst for sales has new segments dabbling in serving beer and wine
July 26, 2011
Qdoba tests whole wheat tortillas
New tortillas have more fiber, fewer calories and less fat than traditional
July 25, 2011
Ginning up support for a refreshing summer spirit
Gin has been called the original flavored vodka and has a light, refreshing character that gives it particular warm-weather appeal.
July 19, 2011
Investment firm acquires 6.3% stake in McCormick & Schmick's
Chicago investment firm Discovery Group makes purchase
July 15, 2011
Fertitta pulls McCormick & Schmick’s offer
Tilman J. Fertitta terminated his tender offer for shares of McCormick & Schmick’s
July 14, 2011
Skinny cocktails fatten up restaurant menus
Restaurant chains bring calorie counting to beverages, too
July 11, 2011
After hours
An increasing number of operators are angling to participate in the late-night daypart.
June 27, 2011
Chains find less-expensive ways to add luster to units
Many restaurants and chains are undertaking renovations in an effort to boost sales
June 27, 2011
Unusual regional varietals can ripen guest interest
Some concepts are aligning their wine list with the type of cuisine they serve.
June 6, 2011
Fertitta confident on McCormick deal
Tilman Fertitta predicted his bid for McCormick & Schmick's would bear fruit.
June 6, 2011
Sake shows versatility across cocktail menus
Sake finds a home in a variety of cocktails
May 30, 2011
Portland, Ore., food carts driving mobile movement
The food-truck movement continues to attract attention and create controversy far in excess of its modest size.

May 30, 2011
Tipping points in light of wage law changes
Questions and answers with an Atlanta-based wage-and-hour lawyer on new federal tipping regulations.
May 22, 2011
Culinary innovation on display at MenuMasters gala
See who won this year's awards and check out photos from the celebration
May 16, 2011
MenuMasters 2011: Shari’s Restaurant & Pies
Shari's Restaurant & Pies roll out seasonal blackberry items and snag a Best Menu/Line Extention award.
May 16, 2011
Panera Cares: One year later
Results of what guests pay have heartened the Panera Bread Foundation Inc.
May 10, 2011
Beard Awards honor top culinary talent
See who took home the culinary world's most prestigious awards
May 10, 2011
Beard Awards: press room or audience?
It could be argued that I should hang up my hat as James Beard Award predictor
May 2, 2011
Growth Chains: Thirsty Lion
Oregon pub concept aims for national growth.
May 2, 2011
Pleading their case
Operators hit D.C. to voice concerns over economy, health-care costs
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