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Marketing

Restaurants brighten menus with total solar eclipse specials

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 21, 2024

Marketing Bites: Not wanting to miss out on a marketing opportunity that won’t come around again for 20 years, big chains and indies are getting in on the celestial action.

Food

How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2024

Chef-owner Sara Bradley created a restaurant in Paducah, Kentucky, that’s a mecca for both guests and staff.

Marketing

The Keith Lee Effect extends way beyond one TikTok restaurant critic

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 13, 2024

Once the domain of newspapers and magazines, restaurant criticism has spread to social media, where both reviewers and reviewees have the potential to become viral superstars.

Technology

This Philly bubble tea shop is letting AI run its marketing

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 08, 2024

Mi ’N Tea owner Kim Dieu had little time to create promos herself, so she turned to a new tool from POS provider SpotOn for help.

Operations

Kwame Onwuachi's return to D.C. and other hot new restaurants open or coming soon

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 06, 2024

Openings and Closings: Reverie 2.0 is almost ready in Georgetown; Early to Rise is brunching it up in San Francisco; and Detroit's Book Tower adds sushi and sandos by Hiroki Fujiyama.

Operations

Central Park Boathouse restaurant reopens, with Legends Hospitality running the show

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

The landmark restaurant in NYC’s Central Park, closed for two years, has been refreshed with a modern continental menu and an elegant interior to match.

Operations

6 restaurants win America's Classics Awards from James Beard Foundation

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 29, 2024

The locally owned independent restaurants are recognized for quality food, timeless appeal and their ability to reflect the character of their communities.

Operations

James Beard Foundation launches campaign to speed federal action on climate change

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 20, 2024

The chef-led initiative underscores climate impact on independent restaurants based on research from José Andrés’ Global Food Institute at The George Washington University.

Consumer Trends

A list of the highest rated independent restaurants in America reveals some surprises

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2024

Using Yelp data, OnDeck tracked consumers’ favorite indies in every state, ranging from breakfast spots to pizza places and burger joints.

Leadership

Famed Chef David Bouley dies at age 70

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2024

Among the vanguard of chefs who redefined French fine dining, Bouley also believed food had an important role in good health.

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