Posts Tagged ‘chicago’
From the Publisher: Enjoy the Moment
Last month, the Chicago River was once again dyed green in honor of St. Paddy’s Day and this month, the tulips will be taking over Michigan Avenue. To me, these annual events are a rite of passage, leading to a much larger event, one like the National Restaurant Association Show happening in May. It gives…
Read MoreStudy Says More Diners Are Willing To Eat Out Despite Heightened Omicron Concern
While heightened concern for the omicron variant is adding new requirements for dine-in restaurant customers in certain areas, consumers overall may not be as nervous about dining in as they once were, according to a recent study by Datassential.
Read MoreMiddleby Adds Emma Ashton as Director of Consultant Services
In her new role with Middleby, she will be responsible for leading efforts to engage and educate commercial foodservice consultants.
Read MoreNoodles & Co. Tests Second Ghost Kitchen
After debuting its first ghost kitchen in Chicago in May, Noodles & Co. now is testing its second one in San Jose, Calif.
Read MoreChicago Sticks a Fork in Plasticware Usage, While New Low-Touch Concessions Take Off at Airport
Chicago restaurants will have to cut back on single-use foodware after a new law was passed that makes products like plastic utensils, napkins and condiment packets available by request only.
Read MoreSelecting Pizza Pans? Here’s What You Need To Know
With so many varieties of pizza pans, here’s how to select the one that will provide the optimal bake.Â
Read MorePortillo’s to Open Pickup, Delivery Only Location
American fast-casual restaurant chain Portillo’s is set to open its first-ever pickup and delivery only location in Joliet, Ill. Following the lead of P.F. Chang’s To-Go and Lettuce Entertain You’s delivery-only concept, just two of the many restaurants that have launched delivery-only locations, Portillo’s announced it will open a Larkin Ave. and Route 30 location…
Read MorePublisher’s Note: Good Things Ahead
Companies that prepared for the recovery will grow stronger.
Read MoreRestaurant Platform for the ‘Modern Consumer’ Picks Up $20M
All Day Kitchens, a startup founded by two Uber Eats alumni, completed a $20 million Series B fundraising round that will carry it into The Windy City.
Read More86 Repairs, Fresh Off $2M Seed Funding Round, Hires Head of Revenue
Sean Ramsey, new head of revenue at 86 Repairs, will scale the company’s revenue streams, including customer acquisition, sales, account management and more.
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