OpenTable IPO defies weak economic environment

Christine Fu 5 months ago Region: New York

OpenTable, the premier restaurant reservation service that has all but taken over Manhattan and other major metropolitan cities made its debut on the Nasdaq last Thursday - rising a whopping 60% in its first day of trading... more

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Even Fancy Restaurants Get Failing Grades

Finding Dulcinea a year ago Region: United States

Posted by Rachel Balik to findingDulcinea Let the gourmet beware: a fine dining experience doesn’t always mean a fine report from food inspectors. An early August study by the Center for Science in the Public Intere... more

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The Benefits of Making Nutritional Information Available at Restaurants

Angel Sharum a year ago Region: Alabama

If all restaurants had nutrition information listed, it would definitely make life easier for those with health conditions that require dietary restrictions.  It would also boost profits for the establishments themsel... more

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Upper West Side Restaurant Forecast: Orion's Belt spotted on UpNext despite cloudy skies

Tom Limongello a year ago Region: New York

Three New Restaurants on Columbus Ave in the 80s: A few months ago I badgered my friends to accept my invites to UpNext, which is a 3D map of Manhattan that shows nearly every listing on the island from copy centers to... more

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College for the Fat Chick: College Consumption

Putri Shazana Binti Megat Abdul Rahim 2 years ago Region: Malaysia

There is no love sincerer than the love of food. ~George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)        Food is one the most important aspects of Malaysia and its people. To merely say we love food... more

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Bennigan's Restaurants Closing Nationwide

Ground Report a year ago Region: United States

Bennigan's restaurants are closing nationwide today after the parent company announced Chapter 7 bankruptcy. S&A Restaurant Corp. announced that it was closing all corporate-owned Bennigan's locations as well as their Stea... more

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Nashville Restaurants May Join Others Cities in Posting Calorie Counts

Finding Dulcinea a year ago Region: Tennessee

Nashville, Tenn., is on the verge of requiring calorie transparency at chain restaurants, joining other U.S. locations in the fight against obesity.   Nashville Takes a Stand Against Obesity Nashville, Tenn., m... more

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A Tale of Two Islands: Dining Out On Long Island Versus Manhattan

Richard Cooper a year ago Region: New York

I dine out often, both on Long Island where I live and Manhattan.  So I can compare the two.  I cannot really say anything about the other boroughs (counties) of New York City as I am there so seldom.  A res... more

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The Bright Side of the End of Bennigans

Doug DuCap a year ago Region: United States

With the recent news that restaurant chains Bennigans and Steak and Ale are declaring bankruptcy, a possible silver lining is starting to emerge from the dark clouds of the American casual dining scene; the rise of the loc... more

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DC Restaurant Week August 11-17

Ground Report a year ago Region: District of Columbia

Over 200 restaurants will participate in Washington DC's Restaurant week August 11-17. They will offer fixed price three course meals for lunch and dinner. DC Restaurant Week gives people the chance to eat at restaurants ... more

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