Kendall College Names Renee Zonka Dean of School of Culinary Arts

Published on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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Miles New President of Zoës Kitchen

Published on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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Fast-casual restaurant chain Zoës Kitchen announces some changes to its senior management.

Cambro Names Schurch VP of Sales Planning and Development

Published on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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Cambro promotes longtime associate Schurch to new position.

NRAEF to Honor Ralph Brennan

Published on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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The NRAEF recognizes Ralph Brennan for his dedication to the restaurant industry.

Chain Restaurant Operating Report for March 9

Published on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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BJ's Restaurants, Beautiful Brands International, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Famous Dave's, UFood Restaurant Group and Wendy's/Arby's are among the restaurant chains reporting expansion and financial results this week.

Black Joins Scotsman Sales Team

Published on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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Foodservice equipment industry veteran joins ice machine manufacturer.

Pair of Consulting Companies form Strategic Alliance

Published on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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NRA's RPI Chills with the January Weather

Published on Tuesday, March 01, 2011

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The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 100.2 in January, down 0.8 percent from its December level. Despite the decline, January marked the fourth time in the last five months that the RPI registered a score of more than 100, which signifies expansion in the index of key industry indicators. In addition, participating foodservice operators appear to be optimistic about the outlook for the industry.

Concept Close Up: Cedars Social

Published on Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor

Cedars Social, a "cocktail den and comfort food kitchen," opened last month in Dallas' sophisticated, urban Cedars neighborhood. The brainchild of owner Brian Williams blends indoor and outdoor spaces and mid-century, antiquated architecture with reclaimed industrial materials for a classic-meets-contemporary feel. In the dining room, a circular fireplace in the center of the room warms up the space both physically and aesthetically, while the "cocktail den" continues that cozy feel with vintage furniture and a repertoire of classic cocktails from the Prohibition era developed by renowned mixologist Michael Martensen. The bar menu also includes a tribute list of drinks from other famed cocktail lounges around the country, including Death and Company in New York City, Violet Hour in Chicago and Rick House in San Francisco.

Boston Market Pulls Out Updated Hot Food Displays

Published on Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor