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What We Lost in the Lahaina Fire

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The fire that reduced the historic town to ash on August 8, 2023 was unsparing. There were food trucks, farmer’s markets, and even temples that served specialty snacks. That didn’t stop him from messaging his Chef Hui colleagues: “Tag me in coach, I stay ready.” For some, it was simply home.

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Here Are the 2024 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists

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The voting body has also expanded beyond traditional food media. The stated goal in the 2021 audit was also to have at least 50 percent of committee members and judges be people of color by the 2023 awards.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

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The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

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Gift a Plate and Ambient Restaurant Sounds Playlist

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Cheetah, an e-commerce platform offering contactless pickup and delivery of food and supplies, closed $36M in Series B funding led by Eclipse Ventures, with participation from ICONIQ Capital, Hanaco Ventures, and Floodgate Fund. who provided business advisory and restructuring services. Cheetah Secures Funding.