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April 30, 2012
Spawning simplicity in salmon dishes
Chefs use springtime herbs, vegetables to highlight fish's natural richness
April 16, 2012
Salad's new leaf
Creative plates crop up amid increased consumer desire for lighter fare
March 19, 2012
Back in style
‘Ancient grains’ regain popularity through healthful reputations, versatility.
March 5, 2012
Commodities Corner
Rising fuel prices pose threat to US recovery.
February 29, 2012
Szechuan peppercorns gain traction
Szechuan peppercorns are a key ingredient in Chinese five spice
February 6, 2012
Commodities Corner: Volatile prices to persist
Expect another year of up-and-down costs.
February 6, 2012
Purchasing power
Experts advise streamlining in key areas to reduce costs in supply chain.
October 24, 2011
Gloomy economic news sinks commodity prices
Corn, soy oil and coffee prices dropped sharply in September.
September 12, 2011
Stemming the tide
Although shrimp orders in restaurants continue to fall, prices might ease with the September harvest, and restaurateurs are looking for ways to entice customers back to the product.
August 30, 2011
The latest chefs on the move
Senior food editor Bret Thorn tracks the latest chefs on the move
August 26, 2011
A look at 10 hot late-night restaurants
The online restaurant reservation system picks favorite places for after-hours eats
August 22, 2011
Garden of flavors
Local, seasonal produce is one of the hottest trends going, and chain restaurants are making use of what nature has to offer to get their customers’ attention.

August 15, 2011
What to do with an oversized zucchini
Zucchini seeds create an unexpected dish
August 2, 2011
Texas Roadhouse cuts full-year targets
Chain moderates earnings growth expectations on margin pressures
July 11, 2011
Subscribers Only: July wine selections
Master sommeliers suggest premium and bargain wines for late-night dishes.
July 8, 2011
Kale Caesar Salad
Kale salad with Caeser dressing and pear
June 29, 2011
Price increases, new menu items boost Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s sales
Sales rise due to price hikes, but transactions drop slightly
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 7, 2011
Johnny Rockets revs up to take on ‘better burger’ players
Johnny Rockets has been upgrading its ingredients to better compete
June 3, 2011
Salmon stars on summer restaurant menus
Chefs make salmon stand out on seasonal menus
June 2, 2011
Maximizing Flavor and Flexibility with the Ribeye Cap
One of the best-loved beef cuts of all time, the ribeye, has spawned a versatile new offspring called the ribeye cap.
May 16, 2011
Looking behind the food cost increases
Now that commodities are front and center in the national spotlight, the finger pointers, conspiracy theorists and self-serving politicians have arisen as if drawn out by a full moon. Unfortunately, what many of them are spouting is sheer lunacy. Here are the three biggest “real” drivers of commodity prices.

May 16, 2011
Menu watch
Facing soaring food and fuel costs, chain operators are trying to figure out how much of a hike in menu prices their customers can take and the best way to break the sad news to them that the days of heavy discounting are coming to an end.
May 16, 2011
Shrimp sizzles on menus around the country
Shrimp is popular with customers, who enjoy the taste, and chefs, who enjoy the price and versatility.
May 2, 2011
Cautious optimism
I'm an optimist by nature, and I'd love to be 100-percent positive about our current business climate. But that sort of unquestioning confidence seems harder to maintain these days.
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