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5 restaurant concepts that changed the game in 2017

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 15, 2017

Here’s a look at some of the innovators that opened this year.

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Allergy-friendly fare options

 Nov. 17, 2017

We decided through focus group feedback that our freshmen struggled with the allergy-friendly options or options for students with diabetes on campus.

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Salad on sale: Host a happy hour to reduce waste

Nov. 17, 2017

The salad bar goes “on sale” for 25 cents an ounce post-lunchtime to help reduce waste as well as offer value to customers.

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Sustainable trays: Swap plastic for cardboard ones

Nov. 17, 2017

We decided to get rid of plastic trays 
and now offer cardboard trays in 
our cafeteria to support our district’s efforts to expand and improve our recycling efforts.

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Coffee and conversation gather staff feedback

Nov. 17, 2017

The goal is to gather 
staff feedback about their jobs and answer individual questions. The meetings offer an opportunity for more of a one-on-one conversation without the presence of the supervisor.

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Weather the storm: Go beyond primary vendors during natural disasters

Nov. 17, 2017

When preparing for inclement weather, we make agreements with all the foodservice providers in the area—not just our prime vendor—since you never know if one will cut off from resupply.

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Splish and splash flavor

Nov. 16, 2017

Give leftover brine new life by adding it to vegetables. In an interview with Food52, Stuart Brioza, chef and owner of State Bird Provisions in San Francisco, says that he adds a splash of leftover br...

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The 25 quickest-growing fast-casual restaurants

By FSD Staff on Oct. 31, 2017

The fast-casual segment may be maturing, but these growing concepts have found plenty of opportunity.

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Invitation only with guest chefs

Oct. 15, 2017

Shaler Area School District started inviting chefs and FSDs from other districts to come prepare lunch. Through featuring different chefs and chef-inspired meals, the students have been looking forward to coming into the cafeteria.

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Expand meal service via community connections

Oct. 15, 2017

This summer, Fairfax teamed up with a church to deliver meals to three housing projects. They brought the meals to the church, and then the church recruited volunteers to deliver the meals to the children.

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