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Video: Noma’s René Redzepi Hates Routine

7 years ago

How does one of the best chefs in the world keep from falling into the routine of his own success? By challenging the notion of a restaurant, tirelessly iterating on new ideas, and working hard to push himself well out of his comfort zone.

Independents

Chicago Is Down One Michelin-Starred Restaurant This Year

7 years ago

Chicago lost two two-starred restaurants last year due to closures but still features a strong list of award winners, including the usual suspects.

People

Northern California’s Wine Industry Assesses Post-Wildfire Landscape

7 years ago

The rebuilding and replanting will have a long-term impact on the valleys that will be felt in restaurants far beyond the region.

Independents

Bobby Flay Will Close His Midtown Manhattan Restaurant Bar Americain

7 years ago

The balance between celebrity chef and running a restaurant is never easy but lease renewals always offer an opportunity to rethink what you're doing.

Marketing

The $30 Billion Chinese Restaurant Review, Delivery and Booking Site That Just Got Bigger

7 years ago

Cheaper labor, densely populated cities, and a giant body of consumers that live on mobile devices is a dream scenario for any restaurant delivery, discovery, or booking service.

Independents

Adding Up the Costs Behind Le Cirque’s Bankruptcy and Closure

7 years ago

No restaurant is immune to the challenges of staying in business, not even those once at the pinnacle of fine dining.

Chains

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Files for Bankruptcy Protection

7 years ago

It's a tough world out there for existing sit-down restaurant chains. Color us unsurprised.

Strategy

San Francisco’s Souvla Announces Smart Delivery-Only Pop-Up in New York

7 years ago

This is a perfect, tech-savvy move by Souvla to introduce New Yorkers to its much-loved menu offerings. I'll always have that hometown San Francisco pride, but I'm pulling for a proper NYC location of my favorite fast-casual spot.

Marketing

Washington, D.C. Still Doesn’t Have a Three-Star Michelin Restaurant

7 years ago

It is still baffling that Michelin is in Washington, D.C. and not Los Angeles, arguably the most important major dining destination in the U.S. Is it because L.A. is fine without the imprimatur of the French guide?

Tech

6 Takeaways from the 2017 TechTable Summit

7 years ago

With increasing agreement, restaurants and technologists understand that technology continues to fundamentally change the dining experience from start to finish. What's less clear is the exact path to success.

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TripAdvisor’s Best Restaurant in the World Through the Eyes of a Food Critic

7 years ago

TripAdvisor's restaurant listings and recommendations are one step removed from Yelp's when it comes to understanding what's good and bad. But that doesn't mean they don't have the power to make and break some restaurants.

Chains

Ruby Tuesday Is Going Private After Years of Falling Short on Revenues

7 years ago

Tip for the new owners: Go smaller, get interesting. Right now there’s next to nothing to distinguish it from Fridays or Applebee’s.