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‘Food Is Political. It’s a Part of Our DNA.’

EATER

Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab Detroit, has long advocated for an equitable and sustainable restaurant industry. For many people in the restaurant world observing the social and economic climate of the last few months, this moment feels pivotal. Devita Davison: We can’t have a conversation about restaurants in a bubble.

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The Last Days of Mexico City’s Cafes Chinos

EATER

Founded by Chinese immigrants to Mexico City in the early 20th century, cafes chinos were small restaurants popular with the city’s working class, offering a cheap, fast meal and a friendly meeting point for the neighborhood. They were also pushed south by the Chinese Exclusion Act that was signed into law in the U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. For full-service restaurants now, it’s about government restrictions. An Unpopular Year.

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JBF Launches Climate Solutions Campaign

Modern Restaurant Management

Calling it a critical subject, the James Beard Foundation® launched a campaign focused on tackling the significant impact of climate change on independent restaurants, chefs, and the local economies they support. These conversations will focus on finding solutions, sharing lessons learned, and organizing collective action.

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The Essentials of Moving Your Restaurant to a New Location

The Rail

By Jerry Chase, Contributor Moving your restaurant to a new location is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. From assessing the demographics of your new area to navigating zoning laws and permits, every step of the process matters. Let's dive in and make your move a seamless and rewarding experience!

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MRM Research Roundup: Price Wars, Influencer Impact and No-Show Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. While sales were a concern, 49 percent of restaurant leaders reported increased sales in 2024, and 34 percent reported a drop.

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Feed the Rich, Save the Planet?

EATER

For 15 years, the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture tried to fix the food system by educating children and producing new farmers. On the morning of February 7, 2020, office employees at the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture filed one by one into meetings with management. Pseudonyms are denoted with asterisks.