People

Chains

Chipotle CEO Names Taco Bell Veteran to CMO Role

6 years ago

The position has only been officially vacant for six days, so this was likely Niccol's plan. Still, the task at hand is a large one for even the most seasoned industry veteran.

Independents

At NYC’s Cote, Owner Simon Kim Blurs Fine Dining Lines

6 years ago

Cote marries a Korean barbecue joint with an American steakhouse. Owner Simon Kim says it's not fine dining, but we find it squarely in the growing category of blurred boundaries of the once-traditional fine dining experience.

Chains

Chipotle Needs to Find a New Top Marketer

6 years ago

Even though the chain is under new leadership, the task of improving Chipotle's brand image is a tough one for any executive, no matter how seasoned.

People

Chef David Chang Is a Media Platform Now

6 years ago

While nobody here is doubting David Chang’s many talents, we reckon that the bar is very high (and the saturation point is nigh!) in the current food-media landscape, so Majordomo Media will have to work very hard to distinguish itself among the myriads of pre-existing brands that have a well-defined aesthetic, voice and versatility.

Independents

‘Fine Casual’ May Be Buzzy, but in the U.S., Tradition Still Holds Strong

6 years ago

Lest we get caught up in a world of labels, let's recognize success where we see it: neighborhood, sit-down restaurants featuring high-quality food and top-notch service continue to operate thanks to a creative focus on what's working and what diners want.

People

A Chef’s Secrets to Fine Dining Success in a Fast Casual World

6 years ago

We've watched as elements of fine dining slowly creep into more casual methods of service, allowing restaurateurs to build successful business models on top of changing diner preferences. But fine dining has never gone away; it's just evolved within its own constraints.

Chains

Chipotle’s New CEO Is Taco Bell’s Old CEO

6 years ago

If anyone can right Chipotle, it's the executive who helped make Taco Bell cool again.

People

Video: Restaurateur Danny Meyer Encourages Challenging the Status Quo

6 years ago

Get enough advice to run a restaurant business in just two minutes and 30 seconds with Danny Meyer.

People

Critic Q&A: Eater’s Bill Addison on the State of Dining in America

6 years ago

Creating a comprehensive "best of" list is a complicated and Herculean task. Few are better suited to comment (and rank!) the state of American dining than Eater's national critic.

Tech

David Chang’s Delivery Experiment Ends With Uber Eats Deal

6 years ago

Was it a restaurant or a technology company? As Ando ceases its operations and its tech becomes part of Uber Eats, we have our answer.

People

French Chef Paul Bocuse Dies at Age 91

6 years ago

Calling Bocuse "influential" doesn't begin to cover it.

Sponsored

New eBook: What Can You Do With a Hospitality Degree?

6 years ago

A new eBook from Johnson & Wales University’s College of Online Education lets data, successful students and alumni in the field, and a distinguished professor answer how a degree can make all the difference.