Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert

February 22, 2012

Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert

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Umami at the Center of Asian Fusion Taking stock of ingredients that deliver that eminently appealing “fifth taste.”	3 Ways to Menu for 'Flexitarians' When it comes to proteins, we don’t always need to heed our animal instincts.
Season Your Menu Like a Pro How a pinch of this and a dash of that can make routine menu items “all that.”	Coffee, Tea Are Hot Trends Coffee and tea provide opportunities for specialization and versatility in the beverage category.
Comfort Conversions for Your Menu How putting a slight spin on satisfying comfort-food favorites can yield intriguing menu additions.	Adding Fruit to Your Menus Adding sweetness, a halo of freshness, and a healthy flourish naturally.
A Little More on the Side Seeking accompaniments and snacks that add real value.	Pizza Pie A La Mode A nod to modern culinary fashions can enliven tired traditional pizzas.
Apply the Street Food Craze to Your Menu Incorporating authentic ethnic items into your menu arsenal shouldn’t be a grind.	Mediterranean Sea Changes Breaking down Mediterranean flavor profiles to their essence can inject new life into familiar menu favorites.

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Easy Ice on Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible"

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Easy Ice was selected as part of Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible episode that aired Feb. 15, 2012.

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CBS Show Features HME Drive-Thru Headset System

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On Friday, Feb. 17, CBS’ Undercover Boss featured several Checkers and Rally’s restaurants, who have participated in a major...

CiCi's Pizza Launches Patriot Program

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CiCi's Pizza announces the launch of the CiCi's Patriot Program to offer veterans...

Consumers Trading Restaurant Lunches for Brown Bags

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Male Managers Earn $38K More than Women, Study Says

2012-02-22

The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the nation’s largest organization of professional chefs, released its "2011 Salary Study"...

IFMA Announces 2012 Silver Plate Award Winners

2012-02-22

During the Gold & Silver Plate Awards Selection Jury meeting on February 8 in Chicago...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is Moving to Valparaiso

2012-02-22

Rajesh and Purabi Chowdhery recently signed a franchise agreement with Dickey's Barbecue and are now looking...

Costa Vida Reports 74% Unit Growth in 2011

2012-02-22

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill reported today that it achieved 74% unit growth for its fiscal year 2011.

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Culver’s Showcases Fish Sandwiches in New TV Spot

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Culver’s first “Welcome to Delicious” TV spot of the year, “Hand-Battered Perfection,” is now airing...

CiCi's Pizza Breaks New Ads

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Cici'sPizza debuts its new...

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