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Independent Restaurants

Food

How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2024

Chef-owner Sara Bradley created a restaurant in Paducah, Kentucky, that’s a mecca for both guests and staff.

Food

John Manion pays tribute to Brazilian cuisine at his new restaurant, Brasero

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 14, 2024

The Chicago chef blends taste memories from his childhood in Sao Paulo with Midwestern ingredients and live-fire cooking for a unique culinary experience.

Marketing

The Keith Lee Effect extends way beyond one TikTok restaurant critic

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 13, 2024

Once the domain of newspapers and magazines, restaurant criticism has spread to social media, where both reviewers and reviewees have the potential to become viral superstars.

Operations

Eatertainment concept wins Danny Meyer-affiliated investment

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 13, 2024

Enlightened Hospitality Investments supports Five Iron Golf with $20 million to help open Grand Central Station flagship.

Operations

Kwame Onwuachi's return to D.C. and other hot new restaurants open or coming soon

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 06, 2024

Openings and Closings: Reverie 2.0 is almost ready in Georgetown; Early to Rise is brunching it up in San Francisco; and Detroit's Book Tower adds sushi and sandos by Hiroki Fujiyama.

Leadership

NYC's Institute of Culinary Education celebrates Jacques Pépin and his educational legacy

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

Pépin was a founding dean of the French Culinary Institute, a training ground for some of today’s most influential chefs.

Operations

Central Park Boathouse restaurant reopens, with Legends Hospitality running the show

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2024

The landmark restaurant in NYC’s Central Park, closed for two years, has been refreshed with a modern continental menu and an elegant interior to match.

Operations

6 restaurants win America's Classics Awards from James Beard Foundation

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 29, 2024

The locally owned independent restaurants are recognized for quality food, timeless appeal and their ability to reflect the character of their communities.

Operations

Hard Rock International taps Major Food Group to curate F&B

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 21, 2024

Known for concepts like Carbone, The Grill and Dirty French, the multi-concept operator will bring dining options to both existing and new properties under development.

Operations

James Beard Foundation launches campaign to speed federal action on climate change

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 20, 2024

The chef-led initiative underscores climate impact on independent restaurants based on research from José Andrés’ Global Food Institute at The George Washington University.

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