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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Gibby Dog
In 2006, Canadian Bruce Gibson and his family opened a concession trailer specializing in fresh cut fries. To set themselves ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Belles Organics
North Georgia's Belles Organics makes the only certified organic ready-to-drink cocktail on the market. Themed around real life southern ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Association is a not-for-profit trade association that represents over 3,000 manufacturers. Several members exhibited in the ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Ubons
Ubons Barbecue, the barbeque of Yazoo, Mississippi has a new product in its arsenal: Ubons BBQ Bloody Mary Mix. For ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Tanka Bar
Buffalo and cranberry may not be your typical go-to flavor duo, but the Lakota Indians who developed the combination sure ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: VinEdge
Radiation Oncologist Tim Dziuk and his wife love wine--but hate pouring out stale wine left in opened bottles. As a ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Grillbot
Ethan Woods grew tired of cleaning his grill. He fashioned a handheld grill cleaner using a brush and power drill ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Lord Nut Levington
Sanjiv Patel grew tired of the boring snack aisle, and found a niche in nuts. He developed intense and unusual, but complementary, flavors that unfold in stages. Lord Nut Levington features flavors such as Thai Curry with Lemongrass and Bloody Mary with hints of celery.
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Noble Color Party
Noble hosted its 16th annual Color Party to kick off the National Restaurant Association Show. This year's color was orange, to help raise awareness of childhood hunger in America--and introduce friends and clients to Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign.
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Gourmet Souffle'
Chef James Clary is famous for his souffle'. Now he's developed an instant souffle' mix, Gourmet Souffle', that will ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA Chicago: Star of the Bar
Who's the Star of the Bar at NRA Chicago 2013? Watch master mixologists Steve Schneider of Employees Only New ...
Joy Robertson
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Big Bite Chicago: Inside the NRA
NRA 2013: Cheers to the Smartender
Is the bartender busy? Not to worry! The Smartender’s got you covered. Smart Bar USA showed off its new ...
Joy Robertson
News & Opinion
Restaurant Operators Uncertain About the Economy
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November, 2012. However, November marked the second consecutive month in which the RPI stood below 100, which signifies contraction in the index of key ...
FoodChannel Editor
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Chicago Food Show Tradition to Continue
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has announced that its annual Show will remain in Chicago through 2021. The NRA signed a new five-year agreement to keep the restaurant and hospitality industry’s largest trade show ...
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Carlos Hart with Elkan Wine
What caught our attention? Wine . . .in a can!
Christen Nehmer
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Highlights from the National Restaurant Association Show
The 93rd National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event has reported growth in both attendee and exhibitor numbers. This year’s event attracted 61,000+ registrants from all ...
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Margarita Color Party Right on Trend
Margarita was the color of choice and the theme for a party that helped to kick off activities surrounding the National Restaurant Association's annual conference for the food industry. See why it's right ...
FoodChannel Editor
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Noble Color Party in Review
Want to see the fun of the Margarita Color Party? Just let the slide show play or click on the button at the bottom right to enlarge it to full screen. This is an event ...
FoodChannel Editor
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National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Public Affairs Conference
An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington April 17-18, 2012, for the National Restaurant Association’s 26th annual Public Affairs Conference. The conference will highlight “America Works Here,” a campaign ...
FoodChannel Editor
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2012 Trends for Restaurant Operators
What are the current trends for restaurant operators? As part of The National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast, some trends were identified that might interest both the restaurant owners and their customers ...
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Industry Forecast Says Growth is in the Near Future
It's not all doom and gloom for the restaurant industry, at least not according to a report out from the National Restaurant Association. In fact, they are calling for the industry to expand in ...
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NRA's Inaugural Operator Innovations Awards: Nominations Now Open
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations of commercial and non-commercial operators for the National Restaurant Association's inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. The deadline for nominations s March 7, 2012.
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Restaurants to Serve 100 Million Americans this New Year’s Weekend
New research from the NRA says a lot of us will be eating out for the holidays, particularly on New Year's Eve.
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Yelp Versus the Restaurateur
A debate was showcased at the 2011 National Restaurant Association’s session: Are Online Reviews a Good or Bad Thing? Billed as a discussion about how restaurants’ online presence can either help, or hinder, their ...
Kay Logsdon
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Steven Roberts Original Desserts Cutting at LUXBAR
Great desserts on display!
Christen Nehmer
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Charles Kosmont with Steven Roberts Original Desserts
Great desserts on display from Steven Roberts Original Desserts. Check out our interview.
Christen Nehmer
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Steve Fabos with Steven Roberts Original Desserts
Great desserts on display from Steven Roberts Original Desserts. Check out our interview.
Christen Nehmer
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Janet Dukes for ProStart
ProStart is a high school program sponsored by the National Restaurant Association (and affiliated sponsors) to help train students interested in entering the culinary world. In this video, we talk with Jane Dukes, head of ...
Christen Nehmer
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Kevin Zraly
He's known as the "It" guy when it comes to wine. He knows wine, loves wine, and loves teaching what he knows. Kevin Zraly served as the Wine Director for Windows on the World ...
Christen Nehmer
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Yelp Teams Up for Kegmate
You've heard the stories of those in the tech industry who spend a little time simply innovating, right? Well, the people at Yelp have taken their hack to the streets in partnership with Budweiser ...
Christen Nehmer
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75 Million Americans to Dine Out on Mother’s Day
Expect a crowd if you're planning to take Mom out to dinner this Sunday. Mother’s Day remains the most popular holiday on which to dine out, according to the National Restaurant Association. The ...
FoodChannel Editor
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Mixologists Compete to Win Star of the Bar
Voting is now underway for the National Restaurant Association’s Star of the Bar competition sponsored by Bacardi, and you can help determine which bartender wins the big prize. Here's a small sampling of ...
FoodChannel Editor
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PRO Chat: Skip Sack
Burton M. “Skip” Sack was the National Restaurant Association’s Chairman for the 2004-2005 term and currently serves on its board.
Damion McDunn
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Backstage at the Ivy Awards Dinner
The Food Channel slipped into the kitchen at the Field Museum during the Ivy Award Dinner and had a chance to interview the CMC from the Culinary Institute of America, Ron DeSantis, about what was ...
Christen Nehmer
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Tony Meredith with Fonterra Dairy Company
Fonterra Dairy is the largest company in New Zealand and controls about 95% of the dairy use in New Zealand. Fronterra allows their cattle to be free range and eat grass, which in turn creates ...