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Illuminating & informative stories from across the wide world of restaurant professionals.

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Restaurant Social Media Trends in 2023

November 28, 2023

Colby Kingston, Social Media Manager at BentoBox, reflects on the trends she saw in restaurant social media in 2023.

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Resilience and Transformation: How LGBT+ Restaurants Are Taking Center Stage

June 23, 2023

We asked restaurants, bakeries, and other hospitality businesses across the country how being part of the LGBT community impacts their businesses. Here’s what the results say about the current state of queer spaces.

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What It’s Like Bartending the Night Before Thanksgiving

November 7, 2023

Three bartenders on what it’s like serving drinks on the busiest drinking night of the year.

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7 Hurricane Helene Resources for Restaurants

October 3, 2024

Here’s a list of industry organizations ready to offer support.

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Opening A Restaurant A Second Time Around

September 17, 2024

Two restaurant proprietors on what it’s like, and what they learned, reimagining and reviving restaurant concepts.

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How North Carolina Became a Restaurant Powerhouse

June 24, 2024

The Tar Heel State is the nation’s fourth-biggest for new restaurant openings despite being ninth biggest in terms of population. Here’s what’s behind the growth.

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Juan Oajaca Isn’t Just a Great Prep Cook or an Efficiency Pro. He’s the Man.

May 14, 2024

At Wenwen and 886 in New York City, he’s an essential figure in the back of house and beyond.

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Supporting Women in Hospitality with Chef Elena Reygadas

May 14, 2024

Beyond shaping the city’s food scene at restaurants like Rosetta, the CDMX native has been an outspoken advocate for women pursuing culinary careers.