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February 6, 2012
North of the border
Mexican cuisine continues evolution in U.S. restaurants
December 5, 2011
Bánh mì boom
Chains tap into popularity of traditional Vietnamese sandwich
November 21, 2011
Beyond burgers
Better-sandwich segment tout 
high-quality ingredients, sophisticated flavors
July 25, 2011
Operators harvest fruits of menu development
Nancy Kruse talks about how fruit's versatility makes it a star on chain menus
July 11, 2011
Menu Watch
Food editor Bret Thorn offers insights on recent menu developments.
June 27, 2011
Chains aim for summer sales with frozen drinks and treats
Restaurant chains are taking advantage of warmer temperatures to offer sales-building, ice-cold drinks.
June 27, 2011
Seasonal beer sales heat up with weather
As the weather heats up, it's time for summer beers to shine.
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 13, 2011
Chefs experiment to please gluten-conscious consumers
Restaurateurs are finding ways to keep up with the demand for gluten-free regimens
June 13, 2011
Food trends tap authenticity, customization
Customization, authenticity, premium foods and healthful fare emerged as the biggest culinary trends at the 2011 NRA Show.
June 13, 2011
Menu Watch
Lighter dishes, including salads, are appearing on summer menus.
June 13, 2011
Menus go meatless
A growing group of vegetarian concepts is convinced there is a broad audience
May 30, 2011
Culinary cocktails
Take a look at the cocktails that people are drinking these days, and you’ll likely be reminded of what they’re eating.

May 30, 2011
Menu watch

Mexican food continues to be one of the most popular “ethnic” cuisines in the United States, but you wouldn’t know it from what some of the Mexican chains are selling these days. 

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.

April 18, 2011
The Maharaja
Entrepreneurs typically are risk takers who bet on their dreams. Such is the case for three friends who recently opened The Maharaja, a casual but elegant restaurant in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass.

October 4, 2010
What's Hot: 
Miami
Hot restaurants in Miami.
September 19, 2010
What's Hot: Seattle

Bisato


2400 First Ave. (206) 443-3301
 www.bisato.com
 Seats: 70. Cuisine: light Venetian-style small plates. Specialties: scamorza cheese crespelle with poached duck egg; warm prawns with ripened mango; marinated sardines with shaved fennel; halibut rillette and tomato with panzanella sauce. Main courses: $6-$12. Chef-owner: Scott Carsberg.


August 23, 2010
What's Hot: San Francisco

Benu 22 Hawthorne St. (415) 685-4860 www.benusf.com Seats: 48 in dining room, 18 in private room. Cuisine: progressive American. Specialties: carnaroli risotto with sea urchin, corn, lovage and black truffl e; beef rib steak with bone marrow, oxtail marmalade cèpe mushrooms and watercress; lobster bouillon with béarnaise custard, peas, carrots and tarragon. Main courses: $12-$30. Chef-owner: Corey Lee.

July 11, 2010
Whats Hot: New York City
What's hot in New York City.
May 30, 2010
What's Hot: 
Las Vegas

Bar Masa 3730 Las Vegas Blvd., Aria Resort & Casino
in CityCenter (877) 230-2742 www.arialasvegas.com


May 2, 2010
What’s Hot: Atlanta
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March 21, 2010
What's Hot: Chicago
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February 7, 2010
What's Hot: Los Angeles
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October 18, 2009
What's Hot: San Diego
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