LYON France European chefs took the three top prizes Wednesday at the Bocuse d’Or 2009 culinary competition here, dashing the hopes pinned on American Timothy Hollingsworth of the French Laundry, who came in sixth. Geir Skeie of Mathuset...
CALABASAS HILLS Calif. In a multi-pronged promotion designed to celebrate both The Cheesecake Factory’s 30th anniversary and Valentine’s Day during the next several weeks, the casual-dining chain is inviting guests to choose the next cheesecake...
NEW YORK Health department officials here said Wednesday that they would meet in February with representatives of large chain restaurants as they work to further their efforts in reducing the salt content in prepared and restaurant foods. ...
SEATTLE After booking a near 70-percent drop in first-quarter profit, Starbucks Corp. said Wednesday it would close an additional 300 locations, pull back further on development and reduce its workforce by as many as 6,700 positions this year to...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s parent Carlson Restaurants Worldwide said Tuesday that its president and chief executive, Richard Snead, is retiring and will be replaced next month by Nick Shepherd, most recently chairman and chief...
NEW YORK John Doherty, executive chef at The Waldorf-Astoria here, said Tuesday he has left the landmark hotel after 20 years to form a restaurant development company. Doherty said he has formed JCM Hospitality Group with industry veterans...
Human resources-related technology can be pricey, but it can streamline the hiring process, improve productivity and even reduce turnover, experts say. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast...
