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Policy & Regulation
Policy on the Menu: How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industryHow DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry

President Trump issued multiple executive orders targeting DEI initiatives, but attitudes toward DEI were evolving before he took office

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Feb 14, 2025
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A mural at Amy Ruth's Union Square location featuring Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jordan
Restaurant Concepts & Chefs
Harlem restaurant Amy Ruth’s opens a fast-casual outpost downtownHarlem restaurant Amy Ruth’s opens a fast-casual outpost downtown
byBret Thorn
Feb 12, 2025
1 Min Read
New menu items at HG Sply Co
Food Trends
Dallas-based HG Sply Co. updated its menu with macronutrient counts and cleaner ingredientsDallas-based HG Sply Co. updated its menu with macronutrient counts and cleaner ingredients
byKevin Gray
Feb 7, 2025
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Expert Insights
Policy on the Menu: How a federal immigration crackdown could impact restaurantsHow an immigration crackdown will affect restaurants
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 6, 2025
1 Min Read
Restaurant-workers-tip
Policy & Regulation
New York state tries to ban the tipped wage againNew York state tries to ban the tipped wage again
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 4, 2025
1 Min Read
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Chef News
Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2025 MenuMasters winnersNation’s Restaurant News announces 2025 MenuMasters winners
byBret Thorn
Feb 3, 2025
8 Slides
Chef News
Chefs on the Move: recent appointments at restaurants and hotels across the country
Chefs on the Move: recent appointments at restaurants and hotels across the country
Feb 3, 2025
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23 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Interior of Perseid
New Restaurants
Chef Aaron Bludorn partnered with Bunkhouse Hotels to open Perseid in Houston
Chef Aaron Bludorn partnered with Bunkhouse Hotels to open Perseid in Houston
Jan 29, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKevin Gray
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Chef News
James Beard Foundation adds three new beverage categories to its annual awards
James Beard Foundation adds three new beverage categories to its annual awards
Jan 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
The 2023 James Beard Award ceremony
Chef News
James Beard Foundation announces 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists
James Beard Foundation announces 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
Policy & Regulation
Restaurant industry pushes back against new link between cancer and alcohol consumption
Restaurant industry pushes back against new link between cancer and alcohol consumption
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
A Call Your Mother storefront
Restaurant News
Call Your Mother receives investment from private equity firm behind CAVA’s growth
Call Your Mother receives investment from private equity firm behind CAVA’s growth
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Los-Angeles-fires
Restaurant News
Palisades and Eaton fires devastate the Los Angeles restaurant community
Palisades and Eaton fires devastate Los Angeles restaurant community
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Jose Andres being awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Biden
Chef News
José Andrés receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian work
José Andrés receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian work
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie
Alcohol
Policy & Regulation
How the surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol could impact restaurant sales
How the surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol could impact restaurant sales
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive editor
Union picket line
Employment & Staffing
California Restaurant Association sues to challenge ban on mandatory ‘captive audience’ meetings
California Restaurant Association challenges captive audience meetings ban
Jan 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Restaurant News
Restaurant Hospitality's top stories of 2024
Restaurant Hospitality's top stories of 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byAlly MacConchie
Grubhub-driver
Policy & Regulation
Grubhub to pay $25 million settlement after FTC investigation finds ‘unlawful practices’
Grubhub to pay $25 million settlement after FTC investigation
Dec 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Waiter taking order
Consumer Trends
Midweek dining heats up at full-service restaurants
Midweek dining heats up at full-service restaurants
Dec 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive editor
Los-Angeles-Skyline
Employment & Staffing
Los Angeles airport restaurant workers will soon be making $30 an hour
Los Angeles airport restaurant workers will soon be making $30 an hour
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Wine room at Barolo
Policy & Regulation
What proposed wine tariffs could mean for restaurants
What proposed wine tariffs could mean for restaurants
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byLinnea Covington
Toast-logo
Restaurant Technology
Toast switches its default white label delivery partner from DoorDash to Uber
Toast switches its default delivery partner from DoorDash to Uber
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Gotham Restaurant
Restaurant News
New York City landmark Gotham Restaurant closes for good
New York City landmark Gotham Restaurant closes for good
Nov 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive editor
California-state-government
Policy & Regulation
California voters narrowly reject $18 minimum wage increase
California voters reject $18 minimum wage increase
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Reports
Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping
Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Restaurant-employees
Policy & Regulation
Texas judge overturns Biden-era overtime rule
Texas judge overturns Biden-era overtime rule
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
A dish at Musaafer
Restaurant News
The Michelin Guide awards stars in Texas for the first time
The Michelin Guide awards stars in Texas for the first time
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKevin Gray
Two Gen Z members laughing over food
Consumer Trends
Gen Z’s lack of brand loyalty presents a challenge for restaurants
Gen Z’s lack of brand loyalty presents a challenge for restaurants
Oct 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive editor
Help wanted sign in window
Policy & Regulation
A state-by-state guide to Election Day for restaurant operators
A state-by-state guide to Election Day for restaurant operators
Oct 24, 2024
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9 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Lit dinner table with mozzarella dishes, wine glasses, peppers, and bread
Multiconcept Restaurant Groups
Nancy Silverton and Stephen Starr collaborate to open Osteria Mozza in Washington, D.C., this fall
Nancy Silverton and Stephen Starr collaborate to open Osteria Mozza in Washington, D.C., this fall
Oct 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
a mug of hibiscus tea
Drink Trends
Hibiscus: the colorful flowering plant with health benefits
Hibiscus: the colorful flowering plant with health benefits
Oct 7, 2024
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6 Slides
byRH Staff, Datassential
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Restaurant News
Culinary star Carla Hall set to take center stage at National Restaurant Association Show 2025
Culinary star Carla Hall set to take center stage at National Restaurant Association Show 2025
Oct 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Policy & Regulation
A restaurant operator’s guide to the 2024 presidential election
A restaurant operator’s guide to the 2024 presidential election
Sep 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Artistry Restaurants' Oak & Stone interior
Restaurant News
Artistry Restaurants names Bryan Lockwood CEO
Artistry Restaurants names Bryan Lockwood CEO
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Restaurant News
Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens sued by former employee for discrimination and sexual harassment
CloudKitchens sued for discrimination and sexual harassment
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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