Article: Holiday reservations could signal restaurant upturn.(Business)

Izzy Kharasch is hoping the phones start ringing. President of Hospitality Works Inc., a Deerfield-based restaurant consultancy, Kharasch thinks ringing phones could mean an increase in holiday reservations u a sign the restaurant industry will see better days.

"The holidays are where things really fell apart last year," he recalls.

In that sense, there may be some good news. Scott MacKay, director of food and beverage services at Arrowhead Golf Club, a Wheaton Park District facility, reports "phones are ringing off the hook" with Thanksgiving dinner reservations.

A full house for the holiday doesnAEt mean the recession is over, however. For ...

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