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Maine Lobster 101

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 03, 2009

America loves Maine lobster, that claw-heavy creature with the snow-white flesh that seems made for melted butter. Tying on a bib and getting up close and personal with a whole boiled Maine lobster is the epitome of summer feasting for many.

Financing

Falling for freshness

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 01, 2010

It used to be that spring and summer menus had the monopoly on fresh fruits and vegetables—especially in restaurants north of the sunbelt.

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A root for dessert

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2011

Come December, many a pastry chef crafts desserts around the fresh apples, pears, and citrus fruits in abundance. But Stephen Collucci, executive pastry chef at Colicchio & Sons in New York City, likes to go off the beaten track a bit.

Food

Inside the Future 50 menus

By Sam Smith on Jul. 01, 2012

The 2012 Future 50 has distinguished itself as being one of the most varied collections of menus we’ve ever featured in our annual ranking of the fastest growing small chains in the country. The largest menu category represented—“varied menu”—typifies this.

Food

Breakfast comes of age

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2013

No longer just an add-on, breakfast is big business, bringing in $57 billion a year to restaurants (2011 Mintel Breakfast Report). Savvy foodservice...

Financing

Sales over easy

By Joan M. Lang on Jun. 06, 2013

Breakfast emerged as the humble champion starting with the 2007 economic downturn, and it hasn’t stopped yet.

The latest scoop

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2005

Dessert menus are making news with hand-crafted ice creams flavored with pretty far-out ingredients.

Manufacturer Spotlight February 2007

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 15, 2007

Foodservice suppliers provide a look at products designed to make an operator’s job easier.

Ideation: stepping out of the salad bowl

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 12, 2008

Six chefs take a fresh look at ingredients and presentation.

Cold Weather Drinks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 25, 2009

It’s that time of year to welcome customers with libations that will warm the spirit—and the body. Several of these beverages are inspired by favorites from other parts of the world.

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