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Alcohol prices rise at restaurants, bars Nation's Restaurant News Restaurant Sciences LLC, a market research firm that tracks food and beverage consumption across the foodservice spectrum in North America, tracked millions of transactions at a period roughly between October 2012 and April 2013, breaking down price ... and more »

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Health, authenticity drive latest food trends Food Business News (registration) CCD Innovation uses a five-stage trend map to track and translate trends in retail and food service. In a trend's first stage, an ingredient, dish or cuisine appears in a fine-dining restaurant or regional ethnic eatery. From there, it may move to a ...

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National Restaurant Association Show Debuts 2013 Trends Convenience Store Decisions The 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA Show), took place Saturday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 21, at Chicago's McCormick Place. The show is the most comprehensive trade show for the restaurant, foodservice ... National Restaurant Association Show Comes To ChicagoThe Daily meal 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Sees ...PR Newswire (press release) all 5 news articles »

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NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge Fast Casual As usual, there were plenty of trends spotted during the National Restaurant Association Show last weekend in Chicago — from mobile to POS systems, and from equipment to the main reason everyone was there in the first place: the food. If you're ... and more »

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Windy City Times

Nat'l Restaurant Show unveils trends, speakers Windy City Times Covering tens of thousands of square feet, there were hundreds of vendors exhibiting everything from flatware to refrigeration units to table skirts to trends in food such as sweet-potato fries. (Thanks, Nice Blends!) Just a few of the hundreds of ...

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Gapers Block

Restaurant Show trends reflect diners' concerns Crain's Chicago Business (blog) There are at least 40 mobile application exhibitors this year, providing a range of services from online ordering, to managing a restaurant's waiting list or taking payment. Then there are the dozen or so firms that provide other kinds of solutions ... National Restaurant Association Crowns Cocktail Titan for 2013 'Star of the Bar'The Herald | HeraldOnline.com all 9 news articles »

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Lion Meat: San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant Stops Selling Controversial Dish ... Huffington Post <strong>Who thinks it's a trend?</strong> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/dining/after-crispy-pig-ears-10-trends-for-2013.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1&">The New York Times</a>, <a href="http://www.baumwhiteman.com/2013trends.pdf">Baum ... and more »

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Darden tests dual-branded bar concept Nation's Restaurant News “Since the company last reported earnings for the February quarter, same-restaurant trends improved markedly for the casual dining segment, and, based on the increased traffic we have seen in our recent checks, we argue Darden's brands are no exception ... and more »

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Darden tests dual-branded bar concept Nation's Restaurant News “Since the company last reported earnings for the February quarter, same-restaurant trends improved markedly for the casual dining segment, and, based on the increased traffic we have seen in our recent checks, we argue Darden's brands are no exception ... and more »

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Building craft beer sales at restaurant chains Nation's Restaurant News Interest in craft beer is skyrocketing among restaurant customers, with sales and trial rising with it, so operators must educate themselves about new beer offerings and trends in order to guide their guests toward their ideal new experiences, NRA Show ... and more »

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Building craft beer sales at restaurant chains Nation's Restaurant News Interest in craft beer is skyrocketing among restaurant customers, with sales and trial rising with it, so operators must educate themselves about new beer offerings and trends in order to guide their guests toward their ideal new experiences, NRA Show ... and more »

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Top 10 culinary trends at 2013 NRA Show Nation's Restaurant News Foodservice operators were largely looking for convenient, affordable ways to respond to shifting consumer demands during the National Restaurant Show, exhibitors reported. Many of those solutions had to do with health and bolder flavors, but new ... and more »

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Shop Talk: There's more beyond Mexican Yakima Herald-Republic (press release) When I asked Shop Talk readers what restaurant trends we've seen in the Yakima Valley in 2013, I got a blunt response. “What trends?” Pam Schmidt asked on the Shop Talk Facebook page. “There's only one trend: more, more & yet more Mexican ...

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National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of the 2nd Annual ... The Herald | HeraldOnline.com ... services, innovative ideas, up-to-the-minute information about trends and issues, and more growth opportunities than any other industry event. For more information, visit the NRA Show and IWSB Websites at Restaurant.org/Show and WineSpiritsBeer.org ... and more »

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Outback to debut steak flights Nation's Restaurant News Edwards declined to say how long Outback had been developing the flights, but did say that the product was created after keeping close tabs on consumer and restaurant trends across the country. Customers “love the variety, they love the choice and it ...

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Raising Cane's CMO talks trends at MEG Nation's Restaurant News The National Restaurant Association's annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show unofficially kicked off with the biannual meeting of the Marketing Executives Group, or MEG, in Chicago Thursday, under the theme “Learn How to Build a Brand that Connects in a ...

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Telegraph.co.uk

Luxury travel trends: Hyper-local food Telegraph.co.uk More upscale New York addresses are getting in on the trend too. Renowned local restaurant Daniel, for example, occasionally serves dishes made with wild pine needles. In Florence, guests at Villa La Massa can join the hotel's trifolau and his truffle ...

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Telegraph.co.uk

Luxury travel trends: Hyper-local food Telegraph.co.uk More upscale New York addresses are getting in on the trend too. Renowned local restaurant Daniel, for example, occasionally serves dishes made with wild pine needles. In Florence, guests at Villa La Massa can join the hotel's trifolau and his truffle ...

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KARE

Pat Evans breaks down latest Twin Cities food trends KARE Summer in the Cities means upscale park dining. From early adapter Tin Fish to the latest entry, Sandcastle, scheduled to open at Lake Nokomis in mid-June, the Minneapolis Parks restaurants are sustainable, accessible and accommodating. The Bread and ...

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Restaurant sales, traffic improve in April Nation's Restaurant News MillerPulse, an operator survey exclusive to Nation's Restaurant News, questioned operators from 66 restaurants in May regarding April sales, profit trends, performance and outlook. Respondents included operators from all regions of the country that ...

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Restaurant sales, traffic improve in April Nation's Restaurant News MillerPulse, an operator survey exclusive to Nation's Restaurant News, questioned operators from 66 restaurants in May regarding April sales, profit trends, performance and outlook. Respondents included operators from all regions of the country that ...

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Report: Breakfast sandwiches rise in popularity Nation's Restaurant News “Sandwiches are an important part of a restaurant's menu,” executive vice president Darren Tristano said in a statement. “The number of ingredients, preparation methods and sauces can seem endless. Keeping abreast of trends appearing on restaurant ... and more »

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Report: Breakfast sandwiches rise in popularity Nation's Restaurant News “Sandwiches are an important part of a restaurant's menu,” executive vice president Darren Tristano said in a statement. “The number of ingredients, preparation methods and sauces can seem endless. Keeping abreast of trends appearing on restaurant ... and more »

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Best practices for seafood purchasing Nation's Restaurant News He runs an 88-seat fine-dining establishment in a wealthy suburb of Boston and changes his menu daily based on what fresh food is available. He's passionate about, and highly committed to, sustainability, so that's a major factor in his purchasing ...

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UPDATE: Piper Jaffray Raises PT on Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Following ... Benzinga Thus, we maintain our Overweight rating and are increasing our target to $21 (from $19 prior) which is based on 19x FY14E EPS (vs. 17x prior) and reflects increased confidence in segment trends and the company's strategy.” Del Frisco's Restaurant Group ... Del Frisco's Restaurant Group's "Overweight" Rating Reaffirmed at Piper ...Mideast Time all 4 news articles »

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BigHospitality.co.uk

Restaurant sales recover in April following March snow BigHospitality.co.uk And, according to the Tracker, the recent squeeze on growth on casual dining restaurant brands in London may have turned a corner. For the past six months, the trend has been one of like-for-like sales decline, but last month the annual rate turned ...

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New Lower Greenville restaurant HG Sply Co. takes inspiration from Paleo Diet Pegasus News The last few years have seen a renewed appreciation for local, independent, and organic when it comes to restaurant, art, and fashion trends. And starting Tuesday, May 21, HG Sply Co. -- a new Greenville Avenue restaurant -- reinforces that push. The ... and more »

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Looking for work in Oregon? Employment trends live chat with reporter Molly ... OregonLive.com Those who are looking for work in the restaurant, leisure and hospitality industries are mostly likely to see companies hiring. Talk to The Oregonian's business reporter Molly Young about the state's employment trends and what they might mean to you.

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Pacific Coast Hospitality Recruits Top Talent for Restaurants in the West Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) Recruiting top chefs – and top management – for the highly competitive restaurant business requires both industry know-how and first-hand knowledge of the local trends, cuisine and culture. Pacific Coast Hospitality has the experience and deep ... and more »

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Restaurant and Prepared Foods Are Not Much Healthier Than They Were in 2005 TIME Last July, for example, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that New York City's ban on using artificial trans fats in restaurants helped residents to consume fewer trans fats and pick healthier options. Those trends hint that ... and more »

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Power Up campaign aims to promote healthier eating habits for kids Imperial Valley Press Indeed, healthy kid's meals placed third on the top 10 list of the National Restaurants Association's emerging trends for the year. “These days there's definitely a lot of interest,” said Erica Bohm, vice president and director of strategic ...

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University Town Center likely to get Cheesecake Factory Sarasota Herald-Tribune But The Cheesecake Factory's restaurant at University Town Center, in keeping with recent internal development trends, could be somewhat smaller if plans reach fruition. That is because in recent years the chain has scaled back its restaurant ... and more »

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Waterloo Record

Eateries lead the charge in downtown revitalization Waterloo Record Also, the restaurant owners all mention several developments that clinched their decisions to open — the new court house at the corner of Frederick and Duke streets, the light-rail train will run down that street in four years, and the city's ... and more »

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AdAge.com

Egg McMuffin for Dinner? Restaurant Marketers Wake Up to $50B Breakfast ... AdAge.com Breakfast accounts for 25% of McDonald's business and has been one of the biggest opportunities for the restaurant industry -- the only area of growth in the past decade, according to NPD. And consumer trends in food, including the desire for speed, ... and more »

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Japan's 'standing restaurants' to come to New York soon The Japan Daily Press But patrons would have to do this by standing up while eating, which is one of the most popular trends right now in Japan. The standing restaurants in Tokyo are a huge hit, where people eat different kinds of gourmet food, including French and Italian ... and more »

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Trendy Efendy on the pulse NEWS.com.au It's true plenty of Mexican restaurants are opening, but followers of food trends in Sydney may be aware there's a more subtle shift occurring in the food of our restaurants and cafes, city wide. That is the increasing prominence of Middle Eastern ... and more »

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Trendy Efendy on the pulse Herald Sun It's true plenty of Mexican restaurants are opening, but followers of food trends in Sydney may be aware there's a more subtle shift occurring in the food of our restaurants and cafes, city wide. That is the increasing prominence of Middle Eastern ... and more »

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Digital Trends

Minnesota police to Twitter-shame drunk drivers in a citywide crackdown Digital Trends Is this method of embarrassment a new trend in social media? It's not the worst campaign we've seen hit Twitter or Facebook, but we have to wonder if it's an effective method of DWI prevention (or a good lesson in restaurant reservation etiquettes ... and more »

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Eater

Where to Head For a Beast of a Feast Eater As the nose-to-tail eating trend roots itself in the mainstream, chefs are giving diners the option to go whole hog…or goat and even gator. Brian Jupiter, executive chef at Frontier Restaurant, chatted with Eater about his whole animal offerings ...

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Times of India

Study: Nutrition at fast-food restaurants lacking Food Business News (registration) Responding to the study, Joan Rector McGlockton, vice-president of industry affairs and food policy at the National Restaurant Association, said, “Nutrition is a strong trend across the industry, including quick-service, and significant progress has ... Fast-food restaurant menus still lack nutritional qualityDeccan Chronicle Fast food's nutritional value still needs to shape upCBS News Nutritional Value in American Restaurant Menus Improve a BitTopNews New Zealand Medical Daily all 22 news articles »

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The far future: tech trends of 2025 Fox News For example, you might pass a restaurant and log (probably by voice) that you'd like to dine there someday. A few months later, the car might remind you of your intent. It might even direct you to the parking spot you usually like, say, by a shady oak ...

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Washington City Paper (blog)

Satellite Fish: A New Seafood Traceability Program Comes Straight out of ... Washington City Paper (blog) Instead of parodying restaurant trends, Portlandia is actually now influencing them. Inspired by the chicken sketch, Black Restaurant Group has teamed up with one of its main fish suppliers, Congressional Seafood, to launch a “traceability program ...

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Restaurant trends to watch this summer Nation's Restaurant News As the weather heats up, restaurants will naturally be turning to stone fruits, wild salmon and other hallmarks of the summer to entice guests. But several trends not specific to the season will also likely hit their stride this summer, ranging from ...

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Zee News

Fast-food restaurant menus still lack nutritional quality - Zee News Zee News Hearst and the study team set out to examine trends at eight fast-food restaurants using data from 1997/1998 to 2009/2010 culled from the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center Food and Nutrient Database, which houses menus from 22 ... Fast Food Quality In US Still Abysmal, Says StudyRedOrbit Nutritional Value in American Restaurant Menus Improve a BitTopNews New Zealand all 11 news articles »

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Healthline

Fast-food restaurant menus still lack nutritional quality - News Track India Newstrack India Hearst and the study team set out to examine trends at eight fast-food restaurants using data from 1997/1998 to 2009/2010 culled from the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center Food and Nutrient Database, which houses menus from 22 ... Fast Food Quality In US Still Abysmal, Says StudyRedOrbit all 8 news articles »

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Consumer Insights Food Genius to Keep CPGs Abreast of Restaurant Trends Retail Leader But dining trends are important as Americans increasingly are looking for restaurant-style prepared foods at grocers. By learning what new recipes are trendy at eateries, retailers and CPG companies can stay on the cutting edge of prepared food trends.

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Nutritional quality at fast-food restaurants still needs improvement, study ... Medical Xpress Hearst and the study team set out to examine trends at eight fast-food restaurants using data from 1997/1998 to 2009/2010 culled from the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center Food and Nutrient Database, which houses menus from 22 ...

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Forecasting the Future of Food Products - Food Product Design Food Product Design The National Restaurant Association (NRA) FABI Awards recognize progressive product innovations in food and beverage that are significantly impacting the restaurant industry. At their core, these products address consumer lifestyle trends. We've ...

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Nutritional quality at fast-food restaurants still needs improvement - EurekAlert! EurekAlert (press release) Hearst and the study team set out to examine trends at eight fast-food restaurants using data from 1997/1998 to 2009/2010 culled from the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center Food and Nutrient Database, which houses menus from 22 ...

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