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3 social media ideas to steal from restaurants

Restaurants have taken to social media to promote their brands in innovative ways, providing an arsenal of steal-worthy ideas. Here are three standouts.

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Halal expands beyond C&U

While the trend has blossomed in C&U, halal menus now are trickling down into other segments. From traditional chicken preps to fish tacos, here’s a sampling.

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A chopstick-fork hybrid may get large-scale debut

Panda Express’ new “chork” could change how its customers eat Chinese food.

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Student-raised meat to be served in Mont. college dining hall

The beef will help meet student and faculty demand for local menu items.

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Sodexo nixes Cinco de Mayo celebration at Mass. college after student complaint

The student said cafeteria decor disrespected Latino and Mexican cultures.

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Restaurateur Chris Jarosz to take over foodservice at Calif. Capitol

Jarosz will replace the building’s three former vendors and add a “farm-to-fork” spin.

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Farm-to-school lunch initiative expands across Mich.

“10 Cents a Meal” provides match funds for schools buying local produce.

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Xavier University installs 1st pizza ATM in North America

The machine is expected to sell 300 pies a day.

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5 winning blended burgers

Restaurant and noncommercial chefs were challenged by the James Beard Foundation to submit burger recipes that blended meat with mushrooms, bolstering the health and eco-friendliness of the sandwiches without a sacrifice of flavor. Here are the five preps that were chosen as the best of the entries from 349 participants.

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Dining hall at UMass Lowell certified ‘green’

The Green Restaurant Association gave the eatery a “3 Star” rating.

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Senate foodservice vendor to pay $1M in back wages

A Labor Department investigation revealed workers were illegally denied pay.

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Sodexo commits to cage-free eggs

The foodservice provider pledged to go fully cage-free by 2025.

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