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Michelin Rating Overview: Expansion into New Markets

Goliath Consulting

Today, the Michelin Guide continues to explore new markets and broaden its global influence. Additional expansions in Hong Kong and Macau followed in 2009. However, in recent decades, it has steadily expanded its scope, recognizing exceptional restaurants across North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

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The Godparents of the Filipino Food Movement Say Goodbye

EATER

Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan are closing their beloved Filipino restaurant Purple Yam, which helped shape the modern Filipino food scene On August 30, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan will — for the last time — serve food at Purple Yam , the Filipino restaurant in Brooklyn that they opened in 2009.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. In 2009, the year H1N1 hit the United States, only 45 percent of Americans said they washed their hands more frequently or thoroughly in response to flu virus outbreaks. had risen to 79 percent. 2 ranking, Nike.

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Save the Slice – America’s Pizza Legacy Is at Risk

Modern Restaurant Management

Melting Pots of Cheese and Sauce In addition to representing local traditions and identities, pizza also represents the incredibly important influence immigrants have had on American culture and cuisine. From 2009 to 2019, jobs in New York City’s restaurant sector rose 61 percent and the number of restaurants grew by 44 percent.

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How Social Media Launched the Acai Berry Craze

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

These influencers often hashtag their Acai bowl consumption to their substantial social media audiences. The role of influencers to spread the message of the Acai berry. Influencers have a massive following in specific niches, and they engage with their audience actively. Influencers are widely trusted by their audience.

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Diaspora Chefs Are Shaping the Future of American Barbecue

EATER

This mix of international influence and American tradition isn’t limited to one barbecue region. Growing up, Fernandez says barbecue was more of a roadside food, and credits places like Franklin Barbecue and LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue for creating a larger craft barbecue movement around 2009. “I

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The Publishing World Is Finally Embracing Black Cookbooks

EATER

While publishers may now say they’re committed to highlighting the influence of the African diaspora and its foodways, Black folks have long championed and celebrated its food literature. And as the momentum surrounding these books continues to grow, those who have already been doing the work are facing a pivotal moment.