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2015's top menu stories

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2015

Last year’s dominant menu trends might sound familiar, as foodservice directors have been riding those currents for some time. But the emphasis shifted.

Operations

FoodService Director’s staff and colleagues pick their best eats (and drinks) of 2015

 By FSD Staff on Dec. 18, 2015

Chefs and industry folks aren’t the only ones who blend pleasure and profession over restaurant meals. Winsight Media is tracking foodservice trends.

Operations

Senate cafeteria workers secure $13.30 wage

By FSD Staff on Dec. 17, 2015

A new contract with Restaurant Associates, which oversees the Senate cafeteria, was signed Monday.

Menu

MenuDirections 2016: Open to change

By Bill Anderson on Dec. 15, 2015

If you’ve been to MenuDirections, you’ll notice a number of changes at the event, taking place Feb. 28–March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

Operations

50 'great ideas' from restaurants

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Not only are these ideas imaginative and inspiring, they work hard to improve business and drive trends. They are easy to steal for noncommercial as well.

Design

How to pick the best signage for your operation

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

When it comes to menu boards, going high-tech isn’t always the right choice. Whether it’s digital screens or chalkboards, the decision goes beyond what's cool.

Workforce

4 business books that boost leadership

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 15, 2015

Mentors, TED Talks and books help shape management styles. Here are several operators picks on training literature that changed the way they do business.

FSD Culinary Council

FSD's Culinary Council: Winter produce ordering

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Question:How are you adjusting your produce order for the winter?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilOur guests remember the days when you could not get a berry in December, but society and global comm...

People

How Boeing's FSD is making the right choices for diners

By Laura Van Wert on Dec. 15, 2015

Meg Clark, foodservice administrator for Boeing, has increased purchases of healthy items by 9 percent under Boeing's Well Being Initiative.

Steal This Idea

Plastic is fantastic for prepping ginger

Dec. 15, 2015

Metal spoons are a great way to skin ginger. However, chef Neela Paniz learned during a demonstration that, in a pinch, plastic works just as effectively.

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