T&S Brass and Bronze Works was recognized in October for contributions and support that have advanced the development of educational opportunities for students across its home region in Travelers Rest, S.C.T&S received the Workforce Development Award, honoring individuals and organizations that support Greenville Technical College’s efforts to develop a skilled labor pool for Greenville County’s…

First Watch, the Charlotte-based daypart-only chain, is making plans to dish up breakfast, brunch and lunch at another 12 franchised outlets. An exclusive development agreement with Good Morning Carolinas, a subsidiary of Houston Pizza Venture, will put 12 new First Watch restaurants in the Charlotte area, as well as in the Greenville and Spartanburg, S.C.,…

Here’s a sharp little reminder on why it’s so important for operators to only use professionally made foodservice equipment and supplies in their kitchens. Chef Daniel Boulud’s Manhattan restaurant, db Bistro Moderne, was just ordered to pay $1.3 million to a diner who nearly died after eating a metal wire in his coq au vin…

Hiring and retaining smart, motivated employees has never been more challenging in the foodservice industry. In a new initiative, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Jobs for the Future to create and implement a national Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship (HSRA) program for the foodservice…

Havana’s city government has temporarily suspended issuing licenses for new private restaurants in the Cuban capital and warned those already in operation to obey tough regulations to avoid closure or tough fines. Since President Raul Castro loosened restrictions on small businesses six years ago, there has been a boom in the growth of private restaurants,…