Finally showing signs of rebounding after more than two years of economic downturn, restaurants along the Gulf Coast are now anxious to see how the BP oil spill might hurt fish and seafood sales. “This has been one of the most challenging periods for the restaurant industry,” Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National [...]
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Some food companies are hitting their labs to try to torque up flavorings to appeal to the country’s expanding palates, and, of course, boost sales of snacks, drinks and even main courses. Arugula and ancho-chile sauce now appear at restaurants like Chili’s where there was once only iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise. PepsiCo Inc.’s Frito-Lay brand [...]
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Casual fine dining has been one of the most significant trends this century as chefs have stripped away some of the more symbolic aspects of upscale restaurants and infused food with more personality and whimsy. This trend is flourishing in Pittsburgh, where lately restaurant menus have been full of classic American comfort foods of the [...]
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