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TODAY’S HEADLINES: EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Surviving the Downturn Panel Discussion ... LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: Success Stories from Chain Leader LIVE ... HOTEL F&B: Food Trends for Hotels in 2009 ... CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: Families Seek Out Cheap Eats in Tough Times ... CLOSINGS: Famous Dave's Pulls Out of Atlanta ... FOOD ALLERGIES: Welcoming Intolerance

November 20, 2008

	EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Surviving the Downturn Panel Discussion
	Join R&I Editor-in-Chief Kelly Smith Killian as she discusses "The Upside of the Downturn" with Dennis Lombardi, executive vice president, WD Partners; John Owens, senior equity analyst, Morningstar; and Tim Zagat, co-founder and CEO, Zagat Survey. Read the full story >>

Jimmi Billis. Jalapeño Poppers. Check Out The Love.
Our biggest fan has ditched the sticks and is in the Big Apple. That's right, Jimmi's sharing the love of Anchor POPPERS appetizers in NYC. Get your laugh & savings on at PopperNation.com.

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: Success Stories from Chain Leader LIVE

Restaurant-chain operators and experts shared their best practices and strategies for operating during the economic downturn at the 5th annual Chain Leader LIVE conference. Read the full story >>

HOTEL F&B: Food Trends for Hotels in 2009

Derek Gale, senior editor at HOTELS magazine, reports on the top 10 hotel food trends and 5 menu item/ingredient trends to expect in 2009, from experts around the industry. Read the full story >>

"Camracks: Escape from Contamination" video exclusively on rimag.com
Enter the Camzone to discover how the Camrack System can take you to a whole new dimension of glassware washing, storage and transport—an efficient and resource-conserving dimension where plastic-wrapping, unsanitary vinyl covers, and re-washing contaminated glassware are just a bad memory. Click here to view the video.

Shrimp Dumplings with Fragrant Lemongrass Broth
Adapted from "Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges" by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
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CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: Families Seek Out Cheap Eats in Tough Times

Julie Zmerzlikar isn't a big Starbucks fan, but she was happy to line up for a free cup of coffee on Election Day. The mother of two girls can also rattle off her favorite restaurant deals with ease: kids eat free nights, ice cream two-for-one bargains, coupon deals. "We always look for the kids- eat-free nights," she said. Read the full story >>

Keep current on trends and more with eBurger eBurger
Burgers are more than just a menu icon; they're consistently strong sellers in practically every industry segment. Stay on top of burger trends, including proteins, toppings, side dishes, beverages, service styles and more with the eBurger eBurger newsletter from R&I. Sign up today!

CLOSINGS: Famous Dave's Pulls Out of Atlanta

Famous Dave's of America Inc. shuttered its three restaurants in Atlanta for poor performance. The Minneapolis-based restaurant chain said it expected cash losses to continue at its Atlanta restaurants and that closing them will cost it $2.5 million in charges. Read the full story >>

FOOD ALLERGIES: Welcoming Intolerance

Restaurant chains that accommodate consumers with food allergies avoid possible risk while serving a loyal customer base. Read the full story >>

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