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Workers at José Andrés’ The Bazaar in Washington, D.C. have unionized Workers at José Andrés’ The Bazaar in Washington, D.C. have unionized

A ‘supermajority’ of workers at the mainly-immigrant-staffed restaurant has formed a union with Unite Here Local 25 that has been formally recognized

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Feb 2, 2024

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Tokyo-based Sushi Ginza Onodera plans U.S. IPO at 1.07 million shares Tokyo-based Sushi Ginza Onodera plans U.S. IPO at 1.07 million shares

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 30, 2024

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Emerging Chains

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ robot restaurant startup scores NFL star investors Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ robot restaurant startup scores NFL star investors

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 29, 2024

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Independent Restaurants

Chef Maneet Chauhan brings Indian cuisine to Disney Springs in Florida Chef Maneet Chauhan brings Indian cuisine to Disney Springs in Florida

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 24, 2024

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Regional Chains

Atomic Cowboy is a bar chain in Denver and Kansas City that houses two restaurant concepts Atomic Cowboy is a bar chain in Denver and Kansas City that houses two restaurant concepts

byLinnea Covington

Jan 23, 2024

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Entrepreneur starts ChewTyme food delivery app and business education platform for BIPOC operators Entrepreneur starts ChewTyme food delivery app and business education platform for BIPOC operators

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 17, 2024

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Beverage Trends

The rise of the drinkable dessert on restaurant menus

The rise of the drinkable dessert on restaurant menus

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Independent Restaurants

Independent audit of Starbucks finds no union-busting but ‘missteps could have been avoided’

Independent audit of Starbucks finds no union-busting but ‘missteps could have been avoided’

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Culinary Creative Management names Raffaele Piarulli CEO

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Culinary Creative Management names Raffaele Piarulli CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Sandwich Trends

Tech entrepreneur-founded sustainable chicken brand Mt. Joy raises $1.5 million

Tech entrepreneur-founded sustainable chicken brand Mt. Joy raises $1.5 million

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Pizza and beer come together in a single menu item

Pizza and beer come together in a single menu item

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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The Future of Independent Restaurants

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Regional Chains

Hear from two emerging operators on the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants

Hear from two emerging operators on the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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San Francisco pizzeria Flour and Water charts growth after resetting business plan

San Francisco pizzeria Flour and Water charts growth after resetting business plan

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Meet Cunningham Restaurant Group, the Midwest powerhouse you’ve never heard of

Meet Cunningham Restaurant Group, the Midwest powerhouse you’ve never heard of

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Mergers & Acquisitions

Rreal Tacos acquire Mexican restaurant Zócalo

Rreal Tacos acquire Mexican restaurant Zócalo

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Beverage Trends

Spirit-free cocktails and coffee come together in an emerging trend

Spirit-free cocktails and coffee come together in an emerging trend

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Independent Restaurants

Creativity, attention to detail help Washington D.C. restaurant group KNEAD scale portfolio

Creativity, attention to detail help Washington D.C. restaurant group KNEAD scale portfolio

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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MenuMasters Spotlight

MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Viet Nguyen, Kei Concepts and INI Ristorante

MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Viet Nguyen, Kei Concepts and INI Ristorante

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One company’s mission to turn Kentucky’s Bourbon Country into a bigger food and beverage destination

One company’s mission to turn Kentucky’s Bourbon Country into a bigger food and beverage destination

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Eater and Resy cofounder Ben Leventhal launches digital loyalty startup Blackbird Labs

Eater and Resy cofounder Ben Leventhal launches digital loyalty startup Blackbird Labs

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Independent Restaurants

Voodoo Doughnut set to open first Chicago location

Voodoo Doughnut set to open first Chicago location

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How rapper Pitbull and an emerging taco concept are helping to pave the way for more Latino franchisees

How rapper Pitbull and an emerging taco concept are helping to pave the way for more Latino franchisees

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Independent Restaurants

The Denver restaurant community mourns another lost chef

The Denver restaurant community mourns another lost chef

byLinnea Covington

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The future of plant-based food is … plants

The future of plant-based food is … plants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Regional Chains

Dog Haus, Blaze Pizza, Wetzel’s Pretzels executives come together to open new taco concept

Dog Haus, Blaze Pizza, Wetzel’s Pretzels executives come together to open new taco concept

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Chefs on the Move: New gigs for Ford Fry and José Garces

Chefs on the Move: New gigs for Ford Fry and José Garces

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Lifestyle hospitality company Makeready is ready to launch freestanding restaurants

Lifestyle hospitality company Makeready is ready to launch freestanding restaurants

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Atlas Restaurant Group added a loyalty program. Here’s why it was a good idea

Atlas Restaurant Group added a loyalty program. Here’s why it was a good idea

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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MenuMasters Spotlight

How Chef Beverly Kim went from Whole Foods to a Michelin-starred chef

How Chef Beverly Kim went from Whole Foods to a Michelin-starred chef

The U.S. wants to expand overtime eligibility to workers earning under $55k

The U.S. wants to expand overtime eligibility to workers earning under $55k

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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New Orleans’ Palm & Pine is a case study about resilience

New Orleans’ Palm & Pine is a case study about resilience

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Independent Restaurants

How restaurants can get involved in the zeitgeist

How restaurants can get involved in the zeitgeist

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Independent Restaurants

How fine-dining Riviera Dining Group is embracing the new customers flocking to Miami

How fine-dining Riviera Dining Group is embracing the new customers flocking to Miami

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Renowned Los Angeles vegan chefs open first restaurant Hey Sunshine Kitchen

Renowned Los Angeles vegan chefs open first restaurant Hey Sunshine Kitchen

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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