What is Farm-to-Table fare? Farm-to-Table is when food produced locally is then delivered to local consumers. Curiosity.com from the Discovery Channel interviewed several renowned chefs about the “farm-to-table food movement.” Tom Colicchio, Chef/Owner of Craft Restaurants and Colicchio and Sons and judge on Bravo’s Top Chef said this about farm-to-table: “It’s really buying food from […]
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Have you seen a spike in the number of gluten-free takeout orders at restaurants? GrubHub reports “takeout orders containing gluten-free items grew by nearly 60 percent between April 2012 and May 2013.” While only 1 in 133 people has Celiac disease, which is triggered by hypersensitivity in the small intestine to gluten, about 28 percent
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Finding family friendly dining in a big city, like Chicago, can seem like an impossible task. You want to find a place that both you and your children can enjoy. ChooseChicago.com recently wrote about some of the best restaurants for family friendly dining in the city. Some of the highlights are: Rainforest Cafe – If
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Last month the annual Aspen Food & Wine Classic took place. This festival brings together renowned chefs, accomplished winemakers and culinary legends. Nation’s Restaurant News wrote about some of the top buzz from this year’s classic. Some highlights from the article are: Meat is still just as popular as it ever was. There is a
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An article on Inc.com states “50 percent of people say they trust a company’s Facebook page more than its website”. Whether you believe this or not, there are certainly some major “Don’ts” that companies need to follow when it comes to managing their Facebook pages. Don’t be a beggar It’s annoying when your kids beg
Chicagoans love their brunch. With summer finally here there is no greater time to roll out of bed on a Sunday morning and head to your favorite brunch spot. ChooseChicago.com came up with five Chicago brunch trends to keep an eye out for: Buffets – NoMI Kitchen Small Plates –Lula Cafe Bottomless Cocktails –Mercat a
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A new study, titled “Dining Out in America: The Impact of New Menu Items, Value and Nutrition,” conducted by market research firm Placed Insights and quoted in Nation’s Restaurant News, concludes that new menu items and value are driving consumer traffic at quick-service and fast casual chains. The study recorded which characteristics of a restaurant were most important
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Growing businesses need their tech to grow with them. Entrepreneur.com recently sifted through the clutter to suggest 15 tech plays including computers, displays, tablets and accessories that could help a variety of businesses, including restaurants. Designed to protect your tech assets, the “power tools” specifically selected for restaurants, the Logitech Keyboard K310 ($40) and LifeProof nuud iPad case (starting
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Citing the recent release of the annual Chain Restaurant Industry Review from GE Franchise Finance (GEFF), Nation’s Restaurant News reports on how restaurants are adapting to economic challenges. It’s good news, as restaurants are adapting well to “consumer preferences and economic challenges” — as well as “whatever’s thrown at them,” said Kimberly Savilonis, Senior Vice President for
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