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The Umstead

Umstead Hotel's Sommelier Receives Advanced Certificate

Hai Tran, sommelier of the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, has received his Advanced Sommelier certificate by the Court of Ma

The Umstead Welcomes Pastry Chef

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is pleased to welcome Evan Sheridan as pastry chef of the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond hotel and its signature restaurant, Herons.

Menu Innovations

Nebraska restaurant Dish incorporates Japanese flavors into its New American menu.

The Finer Points of Japanese Cuisine

Arooga’s to Unveil New Menu with Half-Off Deal

Savoie Italian Eatery Introduces Weekend Brunch Menu

Technology

Inside an Eggs Up Grill restaurant.

How Restaurants Can Boost Efficiency Without Shortchanging Guest Experience

Fourth Enterprises Picks New CEO

TripAdvisor Acquires Menu Management Company SinglePlatform

Casual Dining

Flip’d by IHOP interior fast casual restaurant.

IHOP to Launch Fast-Casual Concept in Spring

Carrabba’s Offering Free Lasagne with Dine-In Orders

The Cheesecake Factory Opens Latest Restaurant in Orlando's Vineland Pointe

Consumer Trends

A group of people play a game at Dave & Buster's.

Inside Dave & Buster’s Customer-Centric Revitalization

Survey: Dining Experience Can Still Beat Convenience

Italian Restaurants Face a Chilling Effect from Tariffs

Franchising

Eggs Up Grill

Eggs Up Grill Heats Up Expansion

Bob & Edith’s Diner Looks to Grow through Franchising

Golden Corral Offering Franchisees Incentives to Remodel Restaurants

Labor and Employee Management

Young diners sit around a restaurant table.

How Restaurants Attract Millenials in 2020: Stand for something

Restaurants Have Added 308,700 Jobs This Year

Another Broken Egg Lands Paul Macaluso as CEO

Beverage

A glass of craft beer on a wooden table.

Why are People Drinking Less Craft Beer?

Bardstown Teaming with Prisoner Wine Company on Collaborative Bourbon

Philadelphia’s Thirsty Dice Unveils Star Wars Cantina Menu

Chain Restaurants

The Palm Steakhouse's renowned steaks are served fresh and hand-cut to every guest's request.

The Palm Steakhouse Goes Up for Sale

JINYA Ramen Bar Signs New Deal in Henderson, Nevada

Smokey Bones Offering Customers Uber Vouchers

Food Safety

Carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables on display.

What Restaurants Can Lose Without Foodborne Illness Outbreak Insurance

PathSpot Closes Total of $4M Seed Funding and Brings on Industry Vet

How to Deliver a Safe Gluten-Free Dining Experience

Delivery

California Pizza Kitchen's famed barbecue chicken pizza.

California Pizza Kitchen's Passion Starts from Within

Ghost Kitchens: Their Rise and Why They’re Here to Stay

4.9M DoorDash Users Affected by Data Breach

Chef Profiles

Chef Suzette Gresham poses outside her restaurant.

The Formidable Suzette Gresham Serves Up Tenacity

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Names Francisco Crespo Executive Chef

Nic Tsikis, Alto-Shaam’s Longest Serving Chef, Retires After 30-Plus Years

Finance

Chicken biscuit on a plate from Maple Street restaurant.

Cracker Barrel CEO: Maple Street Has High-Growth Potential

CapitalSpring Closes Significant Investment in Connor Concepts

Denny’s Unveils New $250 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Kitchen Equipment

Buyer's Guide

The 2020 Restaurant Buyer’s Guide

HOSPECO Unveils New Compact Menstrual Care Product Dispenser for Smaller Restrooms

Cropsticks, of Shark Tank Fame, Reinvents an Ancient Utensil

Marketing & Promotions

Person taking picture of vegetables with their mobile phone.

Instagram for Effective Restaurant Marketing

Shoney’s Giving Away Hot Fudge Cakes on December 5

Cracker Barrel to Make Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut with Tiny Store

Restaurant Design

The Smith Puts Culture First as it Grows

Newly Redesigned Pitfire Pizza Reopens in North Hollywood

FOH Names Matt Merkle New Vice President of Sales