Current Events & Food Trends


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Food Fusion with Jogasaki Sushi Burrito

Chef Yo Pratioto, owner of Los Angeles-based Jogasaki food truck, has taken Asian-Latin fusion and the sushi burrito on the road.

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Food Foraging with Chef Alan Bergo

Foraging for food products is far from simple, but for Chef Alan Bergo, the work to obtain wild-grown food is well worth the end result.

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The Complexities of Dry-aged Beef

Dry-aged beef is showing up more often on fine dining restaurant menus. What is dry-aged beef, and should you consider it for your restaurant?

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Why Grocery Store Jobs are Appetizing to Chefs

As prepared foods flourish in grocery stores, chefs are taking advantage of the opportunity to cook in a more low-pressure environment.

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Foodservice and the Film Industry

The need to feed the hundreds of people who create television shows and feature films has produced the film set catering industry.

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How Instagram has Changed the Face of Foodservice

We spoke with some Instagram influencers to see how this emerging form of marketing can benefit restaurants.

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The Evolution of Restaurant Critics

Camera phones and viral social media posts are creating complications for restaurant critics, who have always depended on anonymity.

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The Rise of the Arcade Bar

Nostalgia and drinking come together in bar arcades, where grown children of the arcade boom enjoy the best of the craze with craft beer.

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Kevin Barry's Irish Pub

Nightly Irish music, classic Eire flavors, and a “dank, dark environment” equal the “world’s most authentic Irish pub” – in Savannah, Ga.

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A Fresh Start with Foodservice

Former inmates often have a hard time finding employment, but with a little training, the foodservice industry becomes an option for many.

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Meet Janice Poon, Food Stylist for Your Favorite TV Shows

Food stylists like Janice Poon help food look its best on screen – a challenge when those attractive meals must actually be edible.

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Enjoy Elk, Bison, & More at The Gun Barrel Steak & Game House

From steakhouses to Arby's, wild game is now in season, but The Gun Barrel in Jackson, Wyo., has offered elk, bison, and venison since 1993.

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Cooperative Cooking with Overcooked

Food has a long history in video games. Phil Duncan of Ghost Town Games tells us about the use of food in the award-winning "Overcooked."

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Thanksgiving on the House

John Marzilli, the owner of Salty's Pub and Bistro, and a team of volunteers serve hundreds of free Thanksgiving meals in Clifton, N.Y.

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Wages: No More Tipping?

The movement to end tipping is controversial, but not new. KaTom looks at how and why some operators want to eliminate restaurant tips.

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Storm Crow & the Magic of Geek Bars

Want to drink butterbeer and enjoy a Darth Maul burger? At geek bars like Storm Crow, fandom is always on the menu.

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Enjoy Edible Science with Creamistry's Nitro Ice Cream

Liquid nitrogen lets business owners freeze their way to delicious ice cream. We got the scoop on this trend from Kenny Cho of Creamistry.

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Craft Beer Cellar, Where Beer Geeks are Welcome

Craft Beer Cellar's public beer relationist shares how the company brewed up dozens of franchised locations across the United States.

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Restaurants & Mandatory Gratuity

Though it can mean servers are more fairly compensated, some guests reject tips being included in meal totals as mandatory gratuity.

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Invasive Species: Pest or Taste Test?

Invasive species wreak havoc on ecosystems, eating or crowding out the natives. Many have one redeeming trait: They're pretty tasty.

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Virginia Food Works, a Modern Cannery

When a historic building and modern nonprofit meet, small businesses benefit. Allie Hill of Virginia Food Works tells us about this pairing.

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Pay What You Can at A Place at the Table

As a pay-what-you-can nonprofit restaurant, A Place at the Table invites everyone to enjoy a healthy meal with others in the community.

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Casual Caviar at Chicago's Heritage Restaurant

At Heritage in Chicago, caviar is dressed down and served all day. Executive Chef Guy Meikle tells us more about the restaurant's caviar bar.

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Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry

Members of America's culinary community help feed millions of children by riding 300 miles for Chefs Cycle to benefit No Kid Hungry.