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Fine Dining

Financing

Atlanta fine-dining fixture Ray's Restaurants to be sold as founder retires

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 26, 2024

Nothing will change under new owner TEI Hospitality, Ray’s namesake Ray Schoenbaum said.

Food

In the hands of Rasmus Munk, dinner sends a message at The Alchemist

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 02, 2024

The Copenhagen chef’s “holistic cuisine” merges science, gastronomy, performance art, societal issues and storytelling in a restaurant designed to look like a planetarium.

Workforce

With the tip credit falling, D.C.'s full-service restaurants cut payrolls 4.4%

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2024

Yet QSRs and sit-down places outside of Washington stepped up their hiring.

Food

How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

NYC’s ilili opened 15 years ago, inspired by a family’s culinary and hospitality legacy and the drive for an elevated restaurant experience.

Beverage

Nobu offers sober-curious guests tea cocktails to pair with menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2023

The high-end restaurant teamed with a Japanese green tea expert to build a zero-proof drink list and an additional revenue stream.

Consumer Trends

Why early evening has become the hottest time to dine out

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 11, 2023

Remote work, inflation and even Netflix could be driving consumers to eat dinner earlier, particularly at higher-end restaurants.

Financing

Ruth's Chris acquisition already paying off for Darden

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2023

Adding the steakhouse chain to its portfolio will unlock $35 million in synergies and savings per year for the company, $15 million more than expected.

Food

How Eileen Andrade transformed her grandmother's Cuban diner into an elegant fine-dining restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 31, 2023

Amelia’s 1931 offers a sophisticated Korean-Latin menu and swanky decor in a Miami neighborhood dominated by more casual spots.

Emerging Brands

Salt Bae's restaurants look to start new chapter after poor reviews

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2023

The celebrity chef’s Nusr-Et steakhouse chain is embracing eatertainment, while the recently closed SaltBae Burger is already plotting a U.S. comeback.

Operations

Jeff and Mike Mastro get second chance to do steakhouses differently with Steak 48

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 18, 2023

They founded and sold the Mastro's chain. Now the brothers are building a new group of high-end steakhouses that attempt to raise the bar.

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