chefs

Operations

James Beard nominees say they support the decision to cancel the awards

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2020

Past winners and 2020 nominees acknowledge the industry's challenges this year in supporting a two-year postponement.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk head chef balances art, science and triathlons to excel in the kitchen

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

Matt McMillin meets the challenges of restaurant work by constantly pushing his limits.

Leadership

Legendary chef Gray Kunz dies

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2020

The onetime head of Lespinasse and Cafe Gray in New York City was a celebrity chef before the term was in vogue. He was in his mid-60s.

Leadership

Bob Kinkead dies

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2019

The influential chef and restaurateur left his stamp on fine dining and influenced many of D.C.'s chefs.

Topics

On the road with a professional eater

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2019

Madi Butler will spend 50 days this summer traveling from dining destination to dining destination by train, part of an effort to popularize that mode of transportation. Restaurant Business caught up with her during a stop in New York City.

Leadership

Nate Appleman, former kitchen tinkerer for Chipotle, gets a new job

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2019

He was named COO of Umami Burger. At the same time, parent SBE named John Polizzi VP of ops for Umami’s division, Disruptive Restaurant Group.

Financing

How Norman Van Aken developed his ‘New World Cuisine’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," a discussion of the challenges at some fast-casual chains.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reviewed and rated

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2018

What’s more likely to turn heads, the next chapter in Burgerville’s union dealings, or the fourth bun-related restaurant closure of the week? Check out these and the industry’s other jaw-dropping developments of recent days.

Leadership