McDonald’s Spent $50 Million on TV Advertising in April

Papa John’s Claims It’s Still on Track Despite More Losses

Google Wants to Tell You What to Eat

Independents

People

4 Big-Picture Insights Into Modern Hospitality

7 years ago

Love and inclusion and fostering community are all great aspects of restaurant hospitality. But as restaurant titans fall around us, that's all still easier said than done.

Food

How One Woman Built a Vegetarian Empire in Barcelona

7 years ago

Sleek dining for plant-based meals has become relatively the norm in U.S. cities, but the trend is still gaining momentum in Europe where vegetarian food once relegated to hippie establishments is playing a larger role in mainstream dining.

Independents

Screen-Free Cafes Aren’t Anti-Tech, They’re Pro-Atmosphere

7 years ago

Wi-Fi and screen-time policing at cafés has less to do with money and missed earnings: the main culprit is our attitude. Admittedly, it feels like strict policy, but we can all learn a lesson from this.

Operations

Tableside Service Has a Place, But Not in Every Restaurant

7 years ago

Tableside service stakes are high — would you dare attempt an omelet from under a guest's stare? The flashy style has its place, but not in every restaurant.

Independents

Katz’s Deli Now Has a Subscription Pastrami Service

7 years ago

The price point is interesting here. Clearly, Katz isn't positioning its product on the high end rather than competing on price. Smart.

People

How Italy’s Pietro Leemann Elevated Vegetarian Cuisine — Thirty Years and Counting

7 years ago

Imagine pioneering elevated vegetarian cuisine thirty years ago in a fine dining restaurant in Italy. It took a few years to take off, but chef Pietro Leeman hasn't looked back since — nary a noodle or tomato in sight.

Tech

Here’s a Tabletop Tablet That May Finally Matter

7 years ago

It's not necessarily the technology that matters, but the restaurant where it's located. In this case, the big player in the tabletop technology market, Ziosk, is headed to small chains and independent restaurants, which could change the way everyday diners pay for dinner anywhere.

Independents

The Best Restaurant in the U.S. Is in Birmingham, Alabama

7 years ago

This year's awards called out a broader range of talent and accomplishments than ever before and signaled that the industry is willing to work harder to identify achievements beyond its traditional comfort zones.

Operations

Interview: How a NYC Cocktail Bar Translated Its Operations to a New Denver Hotel

7 years ago

The future of high-end cocktail bars may be in reimagining of their brands in new cities.

Independents

Amass Chef Explains How to Hit the Money Spot With a Zero-Waste Restaurant

7 years ago

Zero-waste is the food world’s latest favorite catchphrase, but only a few restaurateurs are turning the trend into sustainable profits.

Strategy

Fast Casual Ideas Are Still Driving Growth Across the Restaurant Industry

7 years ago

The most interesting thing about the projected industry growth over the next five years is the way that fast casual restaurants continue to influence the future of all businesses.

Independents

These Are the 50 Best Restaurants in Asia, According to 50 Best

7 years ago

Like Michelin, 50 Best has glaring blind spots that ironically shine a spotlight on the limitations of lists like this.

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