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IMMIGRATION AND THE BUSINESS OF FOOD

Culinary Cues

If you have never worked the harvest at a vineyard, a strawberry farm, potato farm, or lettuce fields, then you have no idea how hard that work is. They can work with special permission but alas, sometimes they are simply paid under the table. A dollar for a great source of protein on a plate is still a pretty good deal.

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Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks. Half the fun of Halloween is dressing up in something special. Partner for the Party.

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3 Time Tested Secrets for Remarkable Vineyards

A Wine Story

Supéry Dollarhide transformed into vineyards. Supéry Dollarhide vineyards produces essential fruit for the winery’s classic St. I was in the Napa Valley to see historic vineyards. Supéry Dollarhide vineyards. Supéry Dollarhide vineyards. Josh Anestey (then VP Vineyard Operations) greets me with a hearty handshake.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited time offers (LTOs) Eating out has moved from a once a week or special occasion treat to the everyday norm as diners try to keep up with all the dishes at their convenience. People are interested again in Happy Hour specials and will dine earlier in the evening to take advantage of value-driven deals.

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Pairing Farmers Market Fare

Modern Restaurant Management

Peaches and Cream compote paired with J Brut Sparkling Rose by J Vineyard. “This is so special for us and really reflects the culture of CMR,” said Gretchen Moore, senior marketing manager. Pacific Halibut paired with Kali Hart Chardonnay by Talbott. ”

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Eater’s Guide to Idaho’s Snake River Valley

EATER

Rows at Scoria Vineyard in Caldwell | Sydney Nederend. The AVA centers on a stretch of southwestern Idaho with the largest density of vineyards and wineries, along with bits of eastern Oregon. Sunnyslope Wine Trail: Visitors looking for great wine should start with this collection of 17 wineries and vineyards.

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An Eater’s Guide to the Finger Lakes

EATER

For years, it has also been a regional haven for high-quality vineyards growing riesling, chardonnay, and cabernet franc, making it a go-to spot for NYC residents escaping the city and giving it a not-so-quiet “if you know, you know” reputation among oenophiles. Red Chili nails both the sheer spiciness and depth of flavor of Sichuan cuisine.

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