Restaurants & Institutions back issues from February 2008:
Junior Achievements.
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Aaron Baar, Special to R&I Moves toward more variety, good-for-you foods, organics and ethnic influences are changing kids menus. When it comes to kids menus, the word of the day is 'choice.' Amid growing concerns about childhood obesity, saturated ...
Something more.(Consumer's preferences and restaurateur's services)(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Scott Hume, Editor-in-Chief Consumers' needs go deeper than to be fed; sometimes they need a dining experience. Why? If a steak is overcooked, chicken underseasoned or pasta more chewy than toothsome, a guest's evaluation is likely to be harsh. Yet even when ...
Morning melting pot.
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Allison Perlik, Senior Editor Global ingredients inspire innovative breakfast recipes that build on consumers' loyalty to morning classics. Persuading guests to order outside the box at morning meals can be a tall task, but chefs have finally figured out the ...
Rethinking the Reuben.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Allison Perlik, Senior Editor Move over, Philly-style cheesesteaks. The Reuben has become chefs' latest inspiration for all manner of menu creations. Reuben Hot Dog Amazing Hot Dog, Verona, N.J. In this playful version, quarter-pound, all-beef hot dogs ...
Table Games.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Most consumers expect that making a reservation at a restaurant means that their table will be ready for them if they arrive at the specified time. Diners also believe that they should notify a restaurant if their plans change and the reservation will not be honored. But ...
Menu Focus.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff French toast starts off mornings right, and egg-battered bread griddled golden brown is just a jumping-off point. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Blend Bistro : Stuffed French Toast (cinnamon-swirled French toast stuffed with cream cheese and strawberry preserves ...
Kahlo the Wild.(La Cocina de Frida, a restaurant opens in the honor of the painters)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Born 101 years ago in Coyoacán, Mexico, the painter (and talented cook) Frida Kahlo continues to intrigue not only artists but also chefs. Last month, sisters Marlene and Lidia Benitez opened La Cocina de Frida, a 45-seat restaurant in Chicago that ...
Ruby's Turns to Potent Potables.(Doug Cavanaugh of Ruby's Diner Inc.)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Family-dining restaurants seem an unlikely domain for mai tais and martinis, but for Newport Beach, Calif.-based Ruby's Diner, building a full-service bar in select locations is all part of the brand's evolution. 'Now that we've added dinner specialties, that has created ...
Table Turns.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Hubert Joly (r.) was named president and CEO of Minneapolis-based Carlson, parent of T.G.I. Friday's restaurants. Previously president-CEO of the Carlson Wagonlit Travel unit, Joly succeeds Marilyn Carlson Nelson , who continues as board chairman. - The Phoenician, ...
Ivy Idea.(Via Christi Regional Medical Center )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Employees at each Via Christi Health System campus are treated annually to a Christmas buffet-style celebration staffed by administrators who greet attendees, serve beverages and desserts, and bus tables. Wanda Reinking, director of nutrition services for Via Christi ...
One Quick Question.(Jared Schneider a college student)(Interview)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff While enjoying a batch of his mom's homemade cookies in the summer of 2005, then-18-year-old Jared Schneider, a business student at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., struck upon two fundamental truths: 1) College students love home-baked cookies, and 2) College ...
Top 10.(coffee consumption)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff It's not just specialty coffee that is pumping caffeine into consumers. Tea, soft drinks, energy drinks and even chocolate contain the stimulant. The result is that ours is increasingly an eyes-wide-open society. In order to find the buzz on which cities are ...
Cost Conscious.
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Numerology.
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Handy Swipe.(Legal Sea Foods Inc. uses pay-at-the-table technology to prevent credit card fraud)
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Christine LaFave, Associate Editor To speed the checkout process and help prevent credit-card fraud, more operators are laying their card readers on the table. As Boston-based seafood giant Legal Sea Foods rolled out pay-at-the-table technology last year, company ...
Products.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Light and Lasting Staff Mazola ZT[R] frying oil is subjected to a patented ultra-purification process that results in a light flavor, longer fry life and lower annual costs. All Mazola ZT frying oils are specially formulated, unique blends. Mazola ...
Burger Best.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff TNT(TM) is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a promotion designed to let operators strut their culinary stuff. The TNT(TM) Top Burger Challenge features a grand prize of $10,000 cash and two runners-up prizes of $1,000 cash. The 12 semifinalists' burger recipes will ...
Overheard.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Chicago-based Leggett & Platt Storage Products appointed Steven L. Michener vice president of sales for the company's Western region. MARS Inc. announced the transition of its foodservice-division name from MasterFoodServices to MARS Foodservices US. ...
Rice To the Occasion.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Two recent studies suggest that rice can be the essential menu ingredient for operators seeking to satisfy customers' desire for healthier meals. A USA Rice Federation attitude-and-usage study of 350 foodservice operators finds that rice is perceived as a ...
Savory gets sweeter.
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Kate Leahy, Senior Associate Editor Preparations blending sweet flavors with savory ingredients go beyond novelty: Such contrasting flavors add interest while fighting palate fatigue. Other than their first three letters, chorizo and chocolate don't have much in ...
How far is too far?
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Scott Hume, Editor-in-Chief Even with high gas prices, consumers will drive as far as 20 miles and spend 30 minutes traveling to a dining destination. High gasoline prices and lower consumer discretionary spending make for a combustible mixture, with away-from-home ...
The Ten-Minute Manager's Guide To ...Hiring (and Keeping) Gen Y Workers.
Feb 01, 2008; ... By Christine LaFave, Associate Editor Are they more demanding than previous generations? Sure. Gen Y workers (ages 26 and younger) know what they want-in particular, a good work/life balance and ready opportunities for advancement. But this doesn't mean that they aren't a ...
Uncovered.(receipe of Caramel Corn Ceiba)(Recipe)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Staff Sometimes It's OK To Be Flaky Traditional caramel corn tends toward the sweet side, but Ceiba's recipe adds extra salt to enhance the taste contrast. Finish with a sprinkling of coarse kosher or sea salt after baking. It's Not Just For Kids or ...
Eyes Wide Open.(Howard Schultz of Starbucks Corp.)
Feb 01, 2008; ... Scott Hume, Editor-in-Chief Starbucks has enjoyed all the financial success Howard Schultz could have hoped for, yet his worst nightmares also have materialized. In 2000, R&I named Starbucks Corp. Chairman Howard Schultz our Executive of the Year, acknowledging his ...