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Hot chicken: Jump on the bandwagon

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2016

Nashville hot chicken, a regional favorite, also has been on the bucket lists of food lovers visiting the Music City. Now it has flocked to other locales.

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Operators explore alternatives to polystyrene

 By Amy McKeever on Feb. 16, 2016

There are more compostable options available than ever in competition with polystyrene, long the disposable packaging of choice thanks to its low cost.

Workforce

The changing role of the FSD

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 16, 2016

The standard 3 1/2-by-2-inch space of a business card hardly is enough real estate anymore to contain the true job description of a foodservice director.

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Oscar-worthy appetizers

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2016

The Academy Awards are as big a deal as the Super Bowl in many circles, including senior living, college dining and other noncommercial facilities.

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Best training methods for quality customer service

By Lisa Arnett on Feb. 08, 2016

Face-to-face interactions mean customer service skills for staff are more important than ever. Here are the best training methods for diner satisfaction.

FSD Culinary Council

How to adjust your menu for short-staffing

By FSD Staff on Feb. 08, 2016

Question:What menu adjustments are you making to deal with labor constraints?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilAt this particular time we are having no labor issues, although in the prior six months ...

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Supplier visits shore up relationships

Feb. 08, 2016

[New concept Connecting Grounds] is Ohio State University's first coffee shop where they serve 100-percent direct-trade coffee from farmers they've met.

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Fla. hospital’s garden educates patients, students about nutrition

By FSD Staff on Feb. 08, 2016

The 10-acre garden at Homestead Hospital features organic and locally grown herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables.

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VIDEO: Technomic's top consumer trends for 2016

By FSD Staff on Feb. 03, 2016

Technomic has identified consumer trends likely to shape the restaurant industry in 2016. Here is what the Chicago researcher has identified as the top trends to expect.

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University of Alabama and affiliated medical center raise minimum wage

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 03, 2016

The hourly wage will rise to $11, affecting more than 1,000 employees.

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