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Roasting spits make a comeback

 By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 15, 2015

One of the oldest cooking techniques on earth is heating up in noncommercial dining. Here’s why three operators are adding rotisseries to their kitchens.

Design

Danny Meyer opens restaurant on hospital roof

 By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 15, 2015

With real estate tough to come by, restaurants and bars are popping up in some nontraditional places. One of the newest is Danny Meyer's GreenRiver.

Operations

Lessons from the garden, year 1

By Dana Moran on Oct. 15, 2015

I planted my very first home garden in April; going in, it’s easy to be excited about gardening. Plant a seed, give it some water and boom: instant meals.

People

How to attract qualified cooks

Oct. 15, 2015

Cooks are in demand, especially for noncommercial foodservice, with good candidates often taking restaurant jobs. Here are some recruiting techniques.

Operations

Why noncommercial is winning at food recovery

By Kelly Killian on Oct. 15, 2015

Judging from the popularity of food blogs and chef shows, most people outside the industry likely believe that food trends originate in fancy restaurants.

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How UM is fermenting produce to extend shelf life

By Katie Fanuko on Oct. 15, 2015

Growing season is winding down, but at the University of Montana, some of the season’s kohlrabi and cabbage slowly are fermenting to last through winter.

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Food scrap salad: a zero-waste solution

By Patricia Cobe and Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 15, 2015

Root-to-stem cooking is catching on among operators committed to using every part of the vegetable—including the peel and ends that usually get tossed.

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4 hot spins on rotisserie dishes

By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 15, 2015

Here are four modern takes on classic rotisserie dishes for students, seniors and business people featuring plated dishes and to-go meal options.

Workforce

How to handle eating disorders

By Dana Moran on Oct. 15, 2015

How should workers handle a situation in which they suspect a diner has an eating disorder? HR insider is here with tips on how to spot and what to do.

Workforce

6 strategies to cut down customer wait times

By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 15, 2015

Lengthy lines are a thorn in the side of any foodservice operation and can lead to cranky customers and lower profits if fewer diners are processed.

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