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Culinary tour of Chicago's hot new restaurants

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2015

A behind-the-scenes menu sampling at some of Chicago’s recently opened eateries provided foodservice directors with ideas to bring back to their operations.

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Honey, where have all the bees gone?

 By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 13, 2015

Campus beekeepers at Boise State University and other colleges work to maintain foodservice supply amid concerns of honey bee colony collapse disorder.

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A picture is worth a thousand words

By Kelly Killian on Jul. 13, 2015

Students want to get their information more quickly, so Dawn Aubrey is experimenting with using infographics for both residents and student staff.

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Cooking risotto under pressure

Jul. 13, 2015

Adding some pressure can help speed up the risotto-making process according to Steven Miller, director of culinary operations at Cornell University.

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Blending breakfast in a glass

By Marygrace Taylor on Jul. 13, 2015

As consumers grow more health-conscious, operators are finding the drinkable morning meals appeal to all age groups looking for on-the-go alternatives.

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Grills on the go

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 13, 2015

Though industrial grills are his go-to for high-volume events, Lyman Graham likes the versatility of home grills for smaller catering gigs.

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Foodservice takes on animal welfare

By Erin Gibbons on Jul. 13, 2015

When Boston University students lobbied the school to serve only cage-free eggs on campus, the university agreed to change its buying practices.

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Reduce waste with salad-dressing shooters

Jul. 13, 2015

During the 2015 MenuDirections Awards Dinner, our salad course was served with individual salad-dressing “shooters” [instead of one vessel for the table].

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Bringing veggies to healthy meatloaf

By Dana Moran on Jul. 13, 2015

Kim Smith's Brain Healthy Cooking guidelines have found a way to keep the meat in meatloaf while introducing more produce, grains and other ingredients.

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The buzz on honey bees

By Dana Moran on Jul. 13, 2015

The National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators aims to reduce honey bee colony losses during winter to no more than 15%.

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