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Food journalist Mark Bittman wants to start a chain of nonprofit restaurants. Here’s why that’s not a crazy idea Food journalist Mark Bittman wants to start a chain of nonprofit restaurants. Here’s why that’s not a crazy idea

Former New York Times dining columnist Mark Bittman wants to reinvent the restaurant industry with his menu-less Community Kitchen concept

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Aug 15, 2023

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America’s Top 25 restaurant groups America’s Top 25 restaurant groups

Aug 14, 2023

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Shenarri Freeman and Overthrow Hospitality open West African vegan restaurant Ubuntu in West Hollywood Shenarri Freeman and Overthrow Hospitality open West African vegan restaurant Ubuntu in West Hollywood

Aug 7, 2023

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Beverage Trends

Having your tea and eating it too Having your tea and eating it too

Aug 2, 2023

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How rent and the economy are impacting restaurants' margins How rent and the economy are impacting restaurants' margins

Aug 1, 2023

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The same union behind Starbucks just organized the first unionized pizzeria in New York City The same union behind Starbucks just organized the first unionized pizzeria in New York City

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 27, 2023

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How restaurant investment firm leader Lauren Fernandez aims to support small businesses

How restaurant investment firm leader Lauren Fernandez aims to support small businesses

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Indigo Road Hospitality adding O-Ku to Indaco in Greenville, S.C.

Indigo Road Hospitality adding O-Ku to Indaco in Greenville, S.C.

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Chef JJ Johnson is expanding his fast-casual restaurant

Chef JJ Johnson is expanding his fast-casual restaurant

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How The Absinthe Group has thrived through highs and lows

How The Absinthe Group has thrived through highs and lows

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Caviar becomes a more affordable luxury on restaurant menus

Caviar becomes a more affordable luxury on restaurant menus

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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MenuMasters Spotlight

Chef Preston Clark on his lifelong passion

Chef Preston Clark on his lifelong passion

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How Atlas Restaurant Group is helping to revitalize Baltimore’s economy

How Atlas Restaurant Group is helping to revitalize Baltimore’s economy

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Portland-based Thirsty Lion gastropub to open five more locations by next year

Portland-based Thirsty Lion gastropub to open five more locations by next year

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Here’s how this New York City restaurant makes the cooperative business model work

Here’s how this New York City restaurant makes the cooperative business model work

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

By streamlining their menus, restaurant operators do more with less

By streamlining their menus, restaurant operators do more with less

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Regional Chains

Chefs on the Move: A new gig for Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis

Chefs on the Move: A new gig for Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Sam Fox’s debut hotel unveils its food & beverage lineup

Sam Fox’s debut hotel unveils its food & beverage lineup

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Neon Greens is aiming to address customers’ growing preference toward local produce

Neon Greens is aiming to address customers’ growing preference toward local produce

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Rent: A tale of two kinds of restaurants

Rent: A tale of two kinds of restaurants

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Mushrooms trend as a meat alternative on restaurant menus

Mushrooms trend as a meat alternative on restaurant menus

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Independent restaurants struggle with April rent, though remain optimistic

Independent restaurants struggle with April rent, though remain optimistic

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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This is the biggest mistake you can make when creating a new restaurant brand

This is the biggest mistake you can make when creating a new restaurant brand

byJoseph Szala, Vice president of digital experience

Bethany Lucas of New York City’s Kyu thrives on the energy of restaurants

Bethany Lucas of New York City’s Kyu thrives on the energy of restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Moveable Feast is a restaurant meal kit delivery service created to give operators an income boost

Moveable Feast is a restaurant meal kit delivery service created to give operators an income boost

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How Thompson Hospitality’s president followed Marriott’s blueprint to massive success

How Thompson Hospitality’s president followed Marriott’s blueprint to massive success

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Paul Fleming Restaurants, creator of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, debuts PJK Neighborhood Chinese in Naples, Fla.

Paul Fleming Restaurants, creator of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, debuts PJK Neighborhood Chinese in Naples, Fla.

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Celebrity chef Frances Tariga to debut Trust Bae, a restaurant focused on empowering women

Celebrity chef Frances Tariga to debut Trust Bae, a restaurant focused on empowering women

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Rent delinquencies remained high in February for independent restaurants

Rent delinquencies remained high in February for independent restaurants

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Emerging Chains

San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group drives retention, innovation with culture of “yes”

San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group drives retention, innovation with culture of “yes”

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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James Beard Foundation names 2023 America’s Classics

James Beard Foundation names 2023 America’s Classics

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Why you should consider eliminating front and back of house tasks, according to TaKorean founder Mike Lenard

Why you should consider eliminating front and back of house tasks, according to TaKorean founder Mike Lenard

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Breaking down the restaurant rent model and its downfalls

Breaking down the restaurant rent model and its downfalls

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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New York City’s newest food hall features lineup focused on female, BIPOC vendors

New York City’s newest food hall features lineup focused on female, BIPOC vendors

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Senators reintroduce Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit to new Congress

Senators reintroduce Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit to new Congress

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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