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08/08/2005
Jasper's 'backyard' style blends natural, modern elements
06/13/2005
WHAT'S HOT IN Charleston, S.C.
05/30/2005
Avado exits Chapter 11 with 50 fewer units, under private owner
05/16/2005
Little Texas Bistro, Buda, Texas
03/21/2005
Banna Strow's rolls out plan to attract mallgoers, expand chain's reach
02/21/2005
Colorful details add to contemporary space at Bloom

William Caruso Foodservice vet takes spin-off burger concept to concession stands nationwide
01/31/2005
Lawry's Carvery
01/10/2005
Buffalo Wild Wings' updated decor takes off in test market
10/04/2004
Artist's Café offers full palette of dishes to stay competitive

Ambience, design key to attracting consumers' palates
09/20/2004
Chains elect to tie marketing strategies to Nov. vote
08/23/2004
Avado unveils revamped Hops as upscale, casual eatery
08/16/2004
Champagne French Bakery Café brings taste of France to U.S. shores
07/26/2004
Glory Days Grill scores with family-friendly sports-theme concept

At Cravings MGM Mirage desired to put new spin on buffet concept
05/24/2004
John's Incredible Pizza slices into entertainment-and-buffet pie
05/17/2004
Hot Concepts! Fox Sports Grill
05/10/2004
Palette's art gallery-style interior commissions diners to restaurant

PJ¿s Coffee & Tea adds wine to mix in attempt to brew more sales

Harry¿s Seafood Grill, Wilmington, Del.
04/05/2004
Jonathan Forgash: After years of catering to celebrity whims, chef takes center stage with takeout restaurant
03/15/2004
Sales soar for Buffalo Wild Wings despite high chicken-wing prices
03/08/2004
Two in one: Private club melds fine-dining, lounge atmospheres

Bob Evans cultivates curbside, carryout programs to grow sales
03/01/2004
WHAT¿S HOT IN Hartford, Conn.
02/23/2004
Lunchbox Food Co., New York
01/26/2004
Charles F. Banicki

Nicholas Ilvento Jr.
01/12/2004
O¿Charley's taps Meritage Hospitality as first franchisee
01/05/2004
Matthew Tivy: Tipping the scales in favor of good health
12/22/2003
Chicago-based Japonais¿ splashy Asian design is making waves
12/15/2003
European excursion gives Buca Inc.'s staff taste of Italy
12/08/2003
Bagel chains upgrade menus to compete in fast-casual market
11/24/2003
Friendly unveils new conference center
11/17/2003
Carvel Corp. sweetens image with new menu, prototype
11/10/2003
Johnnie¿s Express gears up to drive sales, updates carhop concept

Schlotzsky's operators say redesign increases sales
10/06/2003
New decor, 'slab theater' treat ice-cream chain to image revamp
09/15/2003
Solera taps tapas market; offers small plates, big colors
08/25/2003
Allied Domecq dunks corporate staff in restructuring

Mo-Joe's spreads wings with franchise plans
08/18/2003
Mastering the art of design: Using palette of ideas to entice palates Department faces challenge of keeping foodservice facilities looking fresh

Campus Dining: Students give new facilities better grades Revamped dining halls, fancy foods, 24-hour convenience score well
08/11/2003
Remodeled upscale Top of the Falls reaches new heights
08/04/2003
IHOP to cut 15% of staff, regroup with franchisee operations team

CremaLita grabs scoop of burgeoning low-fat dessert niche
07/28/2003
New Vicorp CEO Koenig plans menu revamps, unit expansion
07/21/2003
Coffee players brew up iced drinks to heat up sales

Fresh off prototype¿s success, Rubio¿s eyes chain's upgrade
07/14/2003
Fast-casual operators quickly answer call for low-fat menu alternatives
06/30/2003
L.A.¿s Grace chooses `homey¿ over trendy
06/23/2003
Chains: Kids' advice not child's play Using youths for menu testing taps lucrative niche-market insights

Sandwich inventor's noble heir to offer slice of history in cafe
06/16/2003
Bob Evans plans expansion, push for lunch, dinner crowds
06/09/2003
Qdoba prexy offers quick tips for fast-casual segment success

Hospitality educators back in school for 'Tools for Teachers' panel

NRAEF salutes 2003 'ambassador' Schuman

Industry must make more strides in serving disabled
06/02/2003
Family dining heeds wake-up call
05/26/2003
Roy's focuses on favorites in rollout of new prix-fixe menu
05/19/2003
Feeding stories to press creates feast of free publicity

Pay-for-play Web site placement helps expose restaurants to online gourmets

Tristan offers history, sophistication to Charleston, S.C., diners

Operators drive traffic via information superhighway
05/05/2003
QSR chains convene to discuss franchise issues

Creative juices flowing Sweeten profits and satisfy appetites by adding drinkable desserts to menus
04/21/2003
Fast feeders seek to raise bar, toss around salad ideas Say healthful options an entrée to wider customer base
04/14/2003
Cheeseburger Restaurants Inc.

Schlotzsky¿s eyes fast-casual niche with new menu, design
04/07/2003
`Healthful¿ QSR brands slow to win broad acceptance
03/31/2003
The Sommelier: Andrea Immer: Stellar wine seller
03/24/2003
Beverly Lynch lassoes 'Golden' results with new selections at buffet chain

33 Restaurant design team mission: Let there be light
03/17/2003
Sub shops launch toasted sandwiches in bid to warm up sales
03/10/2003
Scaling News Heights

Sales rise to 'Friendly' skies: Family chain credits remodeling for increase
02/17/2003
QSR chicken chains hatch menu, marketing changes to lift sales

New England sandwich chain plots franchising push outside home base
02/10/2003
New Pizza Hut prototype pushes Yum multibrand growth strategy

Sea Thai sails bistro into trendy Brooklyn, N.Y., area
02/03/2003
IHOP to end company-financed franchising, wrestles with projected earnings declines
01/27/2003
Philippe Villain

Chris Martone
01/20/2003
WHAT¿S HOT IN San Antonio
01/13/2003
Wally Joe's, Memphis, Tenn.
01/06/2003
Olive Garden adopts `downtown¿ style with urban prototype
12/23/2002
Aliza Green: Love of cooking leads Stella Notte chef back into the kitchen

Quizno¿s Sub sails full speed ahead with fast-casual prototype, new look
12/02/2002
Renovated Colony joins Pittsburgh¿s fine-dining rebirth

Dos Caminos brings authentic Mexican cuisine to New York

Renowned restaurant designer Mount dies of heart attack

WHAT¿S HOT IN New Orleans
11/11/2002
Embers promotes irradiated burgers

Rainwater pours on Napa charm to wine, dine Atlanta suburb

Penang
10/21/2002
WHAT'S HOT IN Richmond, Va.

Naked Fish seeks to hook families with Red Sauce revamps
10/14/2002
'Turn-key' application helps Shari¿s end intranet intrigue
10/07/2002
`Turn-key¿ application helps Shari¿s end intranet intrigue

Frank C. Ansel III: Hyatt exec feeds locals one hotel at a time

TanDa offers Asian fare in 'fun, fine-dining' setting
09/30/2002
Broadway, baby: McDonald¿s unit makes debut in NY's Times Square

Edna K. Morris
09/23/2002
Jamba juices up image with new prototype design

Ultimate Franchise eyes multiconcept expansion
09/16/2002
Smoothie chains prepare to juice up off-season with cold-weather options

Thaifoon gathers momentum, eyes forward motion with new prototype
09/09/2002
Los Angeles school district votes to ban soda sales on 677 campuses
09/02/2002
London-based Yo! Sushi prepares to roll into U.S. market
08/26/2002
Me-N-Ed's Pizzeria readies expansion push beyond Southern Calif.
08/19/2002
Bakery-cafe chain Au Bon Pain goes to market with new image