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A Series of Extremely Scientific Theories on Why Fun Is Fun

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This period saw the opening of big, splashy restaurants like New York’s Balthazar in 1997 and a grander, more-futuristic version of Le Cirque called Le Cirque 2000 (which opened in 1997). Consider also the first iteration of the extremely successful Tao , which opened on 58th Street [in NYC] in 2000.

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An Eater’s Guide to Phuket, Thailand’s Island Hotspot

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But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand. The casual, almost rural atmosphere, low prices, and solid cooking may make you want to come back every day. A vendor at Cham-Cha Market, Phuket Town.

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

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CAA-GBG , a global brand management platform, and The Halal Guys , the fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant famous for pioneering American halal food, top photo, established a long-term partnership. Winning dishes will be reviewed by Flavored Nation’s panel and announced in mid-April, along with 2020 event locations.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

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Adding to the 20 Noodles & Company locations in the metro Chicago market, the ghost kitchen will help reach a new customer base through its digital channels and give the fast-casual brand a presence in-between local locations. "We're flip'd by IHOP. Grab-and-go salads and wraps, freshly baked goods and more.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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Fast-casual visits overall were down 3.8 Foodservice in Canada is diversified, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences, including casual dining, fine dining, and fast food. In December, QSR restaurants overall saw visits decline 2.9 Chipotle’s year-over-year foot traffic grew 8.8 percent in December and 11.3

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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Founded in 2000, the Foundation has awarded more than $48 million in scholarships to over 42,000 students. The fast-casual taco brand has partnered with Casper, Wyoming-based Johnson Restaurant Group to bring Fuzzy’s to the market, with plans to continue expansion into Montana as part of a five-store agreement. .

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Americans Can’t Kick the Fried Chicken Bucket

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It was also familiar, a modicum of casual comfort as the omicron wave crested in Los Angeles. Buckethead , the guitarist who played for Guns N’ Roses from 2000 to 2004, wears a KFC bucket on his head onstage, his hair flattened by the ghost grease of his bucket’s chicken past.