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Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping
Restaurants’ market share was 56.4% in October, with groceries and supermarkets making up the rest, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Census Bureau. “This is a new all-time high for the ...
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This Denver restaurant takes its entire staff to Italy each year
Barolo Grill opened in Denver in 1992. Three years later, the Italian restaurant took its staff to Italy. Not just the executive chef or a few key members of the culinary team — everyone. Nearly 30 ...
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The Michelin Guide awards stars in Texas for the first time
The Michelin Guide has been expanding rapidly in recent years, covering new ground in Florida, Atlanta, Canada, and Mexico. Its newest market is Texas, and award recipients were announced at a ...
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Jester Concepts acquires Rustica Bakery & Café
Minnesota-based hospitality company Jester Concepts has acquired Rustica Bakery & Café, an award-winning artisan bakery and coffee shop with locations in Minneapolis and Edina, Minn. Rustica also ...
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Travis Street Hospitality has opened two new concepts, Le PasSage and Rose Cafe, in Dallas
Until now, Travis Street Hospitality has focused on French dining. That direction began 12 years ago when the group brought Le Bilboquet from New York City to Dallas, and then continued with local ...
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Menu prices stabilized at a more moderate pace in October
The Consumer Price Index in October rose 0.2% and is now 2.6% higher year-over-year, largely in line with expectations. According to data released Wednesday morning from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
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Gen Z’s lack of brand loyalty presents a challenge for restaurants
Gen Z – which includes consumers 12- to 27-years-old – is expected to wield $12 trillion in spending power by 2030, according to Nielsen, likely making it the wealthiest generation ever. Good news for ...
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October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry
Although September was a strong hiring month for restaurants, October job growth has stalled both nationally and for the restaurant industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the ...
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Chef Michael White to open Mika, an upscale neighborhood restaurant in Coral Gables, Fla., this December
Chef Michael White is best known for fine-dining restaurants during his time at the Altamarea Group, when his New York City concepts racked up several Michelin stars and featured his signature style ...
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How Rachel’s Kitchen perfected healthy fast-casual before it was cool How Rachel’s Kitchen perfected healthy fast-casual before it was cool
Right now, healthy fast-casual chains like Cava and Sweetgreen are having a big moment as nutrition-focused lunch spots resonate with increasingly health-conscious consumers. But before Cava and ...
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How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’ How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’
With so many emerging fast-casual brands looking to follow in the footsteps of successful concepts like Chipotle and Shake Shack, it can be challenging to find a foothold in the competitive landscape, ...
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How The Fort restaurant in Colorado preserves its historical building
Sam Arnold built The Fort in Morrison, Colo., in the early 1960s. But he didn't just construct a space to pay homage to the historic Bent’s Old Fort off the Santa Fé Trail. He created the building ...