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Food

Eating your way around Chicago

 By Patricia Cobe and Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2024

10 notable places to check out while in town for the National Restaurant Association Show.

Financing

Boxer Ramen shutters 4 units following bankruptcy

 By Lisa Jennings on May 01, 2024

Boxer Ramen and sister brand SuperDeluxe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February. Both are owned by Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Micah Camden.

Financing

Restaurant tech firm InKind acquires Etta Collective out of bankruptcy

By Lisa Jennings on May 01, 2024

The two-unit Etta Collective went to the highest bidder for $4 million and InKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe plans to restart growth.

Operations

David Morton's DMK Restaurants rebrands as Episcope Hospitality + Advisory

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 25, 2024

The Chicago-based multi-concept group is growing nationally, with new concepts coming this year to New York City, New Jersey and Phoenix.

Financing

The Sports Bra wins growth investment from Serena Williams' husband

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 24, 2024

With women's sports on fire, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's 776 Foundation is providing an assist to franchise and expand this Portland, Oregon-based sports bar dedicated to supporting female athletes.

Operations

Aid group asks U.S. restaurants to raise funds for Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 18, 2024

Participants are donating $1 to the humanitarian organization for every drink they sell. World Central Kitchen lost seven aid workers in Gaza earlier this month.

Food

Pepe Moncayo's food at Cranes in Washington, D.C., reflects the sum of his experience

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2024

Menu Talk: The Catalonian chef spent a decade in Singapore but also fell in love with Japanese food before opening his restaurant.

Marketing

James Beard Award finalist list shines spotlight on big- and small-town independents

By Patricia Cobe and Lisa Jennings on Apr. 03, 2024

Winners of the James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards will be named on June 10. Ruth Reichl was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and The LEE Initiative was named Humanitarian of the Year.

Operations

Canlis attempts bold experiment: Summer weekends off for all

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 01, 2024

Staff members at the high-end restaurant will finally be able to experience the civilian joys of a Saturday and Sunday off, doing things that non-restaurant people do.

Operations

Danny Meyer wants to bring enlightened hospitality to more than just restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 26, 2024

Noted restaurant operator Union Square Hospitality Group's consulting arm Hospitality Quotient has launched a new e-learning platform for a broader audience.

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