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Independent Restaurants

Food

From Washington D.C. to Florida, Ryan Ratino creates memorable dining destinations

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2024

The 33-year-old chef and restaurateur has earned Michelin stars and industry cred by constantly striving for excellence and evolution.

Operations

The restaurant group that includes the Etta concept files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2024

Founder David Pisor said the move is part of a planned restructuring that could include a sale, which is designed to give the troubled restaurant group a fresh start.

Operations

How Charleston's Husk restaurant stays relevant in a competitive dining city

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 08, 2024

GM Steven Chandler honors the restaurant’s legacy while moving it forward in step with the trends.

Consumer Trends

Couples tend to splurge on Valentine's Day, spreading love to high-end restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2024

Check averages go up on and around Feb. 14, but while guests may open their wallets for a pricey dinner, tips take a dip.

Marketing

Asian restaurants dominate Yelp’s 2024 Top 100 Places to Eat ranking

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2024

The list, which celebrates independents, is based on Yelp ratings, number of reviews and more. Vegetarian Latin restaurant Tumerico in Tucson, Ariz., took the No. 1 spot.

Technology

Tock feeds the need for restaurant experiences

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 17, 2024

A new Multi-Experience Tables tool gives operators more control and flexibility to make tables available for different types of bookings.

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 Esmé marries art and food for a Michelin-starred dining experience

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2024

The husband-wife team behind the Chicago restaurant infuse it with their dual passions.

Workforce

Biscuitville expands role for both chief culinary officer and CIO

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2024

Executive Summary: New chefs join Atlas Restaurant Group and the California-based restaurant Parche; and promotions at Summit Restaurant Group.

Operations

Notable new concepts coming in 2024

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 02, 2024

Evan Funke is coming to Chicago; Stephen Starr has more planned for Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square; and M. Frances in Washington, D.C. promises to serve as a "think tank" for independent restaurants.

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