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October 12, 2015

Redefining Indian Fare // Babu Ji and Inday are two new Indian restaurants in New York that are putting creative spins on the country's classic fare, bringing it in to the fast-casual space.

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Texas Pete TV: Pantry - Las Vegas, NV // Chef Schmidt, of Las Vegas restaurant Pantry, incorporates Texas Pete® Hot Sauce in his signature recipes. The bold, balanced flavor invokes a classic Southern feel that is otherwise hard to find the heart of the desert. Get the story from Chef Schmidt himself!

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Taco Bell's Foray Into Alcoholic Drinks // 9/22/15: Taco Bell's first Taco Bell Cantina opened in Chicago September 22. Taco Bell is experimenting with serving beer, wine, and frozen alcoholic drinks at Cantina locations, which are aimed at Millennials.

Burger King and Four Others Offer Up "Peaceburger" // 9/21/15: Burger King, Denny's, Krystal, Giraffas, and Wayback Burgers broke bread together to celebrate "Peace Day," teaming up to create a limited-availability burger.

Meet the Woman Behind Hong Kong's Trendiest Restaurants // 10/11/15: Yenn Wong, CEO of JIA Group, discusses the competitive Hong Kong restaurant scene and the need for a precise concept in the planning stages of creating a restaurant.

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Quaker Steak & Lube Dusted Ghost Pepper Wings // 10/7/15: Quaker Steak & Lube introduces its latest LTO flavor, Dusted Ghost Pepper, with a "spooky" ad in time for Halloween.

Pie Five's "Teamwork" // 10/6/15: Pie Five explains its fast-casual ordering setup with this ad featuring a group of office workers who demonstrate that "you don't need a committee to make a pizza."

The Capital Grille's "Wagyu and Wine" // 10/7/15: The Capital Grille promotes its Wagyu and Wine event, which pairs one of its gourmet Wagyu burgers with fine wine for $25 through November 22.

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Portland's Growing Restaurant Scene // Portland, Oregon has developed a standout food scene in recent years. Chefs talk about setting the bar high for local dining.

Fall Done NoMad-Style // In preparation for the debut of the New York restaurant's cookbook this fall, NoMad bar director Leo Robitschek shares the recipe for a rye cocktail with a spicy kick from Thai bird chile-infused Aperol.

State Bird Provisions: A New Way to Dine in San Francisco // Meet the chefs behind one of the most popular restaurants in San Francisco, State Bird Provisions, and see why the locals flock to the culture of this "choose your own adventure"-style dining experience.

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