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Chicago's hottest concepts to scout

 By Sara Rush Wirth on May 16, 2016

In this guide of restaurant concepts to scout while in town for the show, we’ve rounded up some spots to check out for inspiration and ideas to take home.

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Operators at The Yard are ready for the Giants to play ball

 By Dana Moran on May 16, 2016

The Giants created The Yard in March 2015 in part as a campaign tool for the larger Mission Rock Development Project, which passed the November ballot.

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How to get away with stealing

By Kelly Killian on May 16, 2016

To make FSDs' idea scouting a little easier, we’ve filled the May issue of the magazine with groundbreaking foodservice concepts rich with ideas worth stealing.

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Businesses reveal challenges of operating in The Yard

By Dana Moran on May 16, 2016

The Yard’s foodservice folks (Belcampo, Anchor Brewing, Creperie Saint-Germain) talk about the unique challenges and victories of operating in, well, a yard.

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Create diet-specific destinations

Apr. 25, 2016

With the help of a Jewish student group and a rabbi adviser, University of Maryland Dining Services was able to turn a concession stand into a destination.

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Combi ovens make it easier to menu barbecued flavor

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 15, 2016

Many modern combi ovens feature optional smoking boxes, which operators can fill up with wood chips of their choice and turn on preset smoke-cooking settings.

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How to steam without a steamer

Apr. 15, 2016

Operators don't want to be caught without steaming capibilities, but if the kitchen's steamer is on the fritz, it's time to break out the tilt skillet.

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New ranking reveals best high schools for food quality

By FSD Staff on Apr. 06, 2016

William T. McFatter Technical Center in Florida and Itineris Early College High School in Utah top Niche’s 2016 list of public high schools with the best food.

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Freeze bowls for a dramatic presentation

Apr. 04, 2016

Plymouth State University Catering Director Colleen Brewer created ice bowls for a creative event to help showcase an extravagant salad bar.

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Hawaii schools use satellite kitchens to reduce costs

By FSD Staff on Mar. 31, 2016

The kitchens save nearly $230,000 per participating school, officials say.

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