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Hash Kitchen Infuses Brunch with 'Party Place' Experience

Chef Joey Maggiore’s boozy brunch concept Hash Kitchen has received much attention in the past couple of years, but none that’s piqued his interest.

11 Upstart Restaurant Chains with Growth Potential

Here are 11 emerging brands opened within the past 10 years that are prepared to thrive in the post-pandemic landscape.

South Park Creators Agree to Buy Historic Casa Bonita out of Bankruptcy

Historic Mexican eatertainment concept Casa Bonita is reportedly being saved out of bankruptcy

Michelin-Starred Concept Spiaggia Closes Permanently

Spiaggia, a well-known independent Italian concept in Chicago, announced Friday that it has closed permanently.

Fertitta Entertainment Adds Restaurants to SPAC Merger

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta's big move to the stock market just got even larger.

Jon Taffer, Yelp Lock Horns Over Review Policies

Jon Taffer recalls a story about a deli owner who spent money on Yelp.

How World of Beer Rose from Major Layoffs to Soaring Sales

The COVID-19 pandemic was arguably the most dramatic event World of Beer CEO Paul Avery has faced in his career.

Ynot Italian Embarks on Quick-Service Journey

Ynot Italian, a seven-unit chain based in Virginia, is gearing up for a major growth phase. But why is now the best time, given that COVID still grips the majority of the U.S.?

BJ’s Wants to Hire More than 5,000 Workers

At this time last year, full-service brands were in the early stages of upgrading technology, streamlining menus, creating outdoor seating, and offering family meal deals—anything and everything to ...