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Protecting public health is a responsibility of lawmakers

A Sept. 15 editorial, 'Counting calories,' endorsed legislation pending in the Westchester Board of Legislators to require chain restaurants to post calorie information about their offerings. (original story)

Bartender mixes up some sage advice

Bartender Crystina Bronk serves British favorites at The Six Pence Pub on Bull Street. (original story)

Gauthier sings of scars, shadows

By Chris Kocher * Press & Sun-Bulletin * June 13, 2008 Mary Gauthier doesn't write sad songs. (original story)

Macaroni Grill to open in Waikoloa

Local restaurant operator Randy Schoch is expanding the Romano's Macaroni Grill franchise in Hawai'i with a second location, set to open in November in Queens' MarketPlace at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. (original story)

Earl happy with purchase of Buca di Beppo

Robert Earl , co-founder of Orlando-based Planet Hollywood, is no stranger to the pitfalls of the restaurant industry. (original story)

UK Chain Hotels Market Review - June 2008

Rising costs eat into provincial profitability (original story)

Keeping Positive: New Generation of Hospitality Sales Professionals Lesson #12 - By David M. Brudney, ISHC, July 2008

It's got to be depressing for anyone having to go to work these days what with all of the bad news out there - soaring fuel costs causing airlines to cut domestic capacity up to 14 percent, higher fares, crowded flights, a 5 percent hike in food cost, the price of gas at the pumps, bank failures, ho... (original story)

Mexican Restaurants, Inc. Reports Impact of Recent Hurricanes and Announces 2008 Third Quarter Operating Results (NASDAQ: CASA)

During the third quarter ended September 28, 2008, the Company's operating results were impacted by two hurricanes and two restaurant fires, the total impact was that 36 out of the Company's then 59 restaurants were closed for some portion of the third quarter. (original story)

P.F. Chang's Celebrates 15th Anniversary with New Cocktails, Appetizers and Grill Dishes

These new dishes and cocktails showcase unique flavor combinations and highlight P.F. Chang's contemporary take on classic preparations. (original story)

Food labeling in restaurants catching on

At restaurants around the country, from Seattle to New York, customers will begin to catch glimpses of information that may surprise them. (original story)

Shells Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Stores

The seafood chain succumbs to the tough operating environment hurting casual dining. (original story)

Cefiore Launches Online Video Contest

The company welcomes user-generated videos from "Fro-Yo" fans that demonstrate their enthusiasm for frozen yogurt. (original story)

Standing Up For Optimism

How much negativity can one entity push on another? That depends on how much that other entity is willing to put up with, or just simply ignore altogether. These days, you don’t have to look far to find an unhealthy dose of negativity. Visit any news website, watch any newscast at any time of the day or read any newspaper, and you will quickly see just how pathetic our lives are. Forget optimism, forget feeling good about yourself, forget going to work with a smile on your face, forget about having anything to look forward to. There is no reason to be optimistic about anything. We are told t... (original story)

B&O Espresso will soon move into the former Dilettante space. Photo/Bradley Enghaus

While Seattle may be known as the birthplace of Starbucks, local coffee shops like B&O Espresso, Vivace and the Dilettante reign supreme on Capitol Hill. (original story)

Brinker International Signs Franchise Agreement to Develop Restaurants in Toronto

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) announced an agreement with Top Down Enterprises, Inc. (TDE) to develop five new Chili's Grill & Bar(R) restaurants in the Southwest Greater Toronto Area including Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener, Mississauga, Richmond Hill and Oakville. (original story)





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