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'In Changing Urban Neighborhoods, New Food Offerings Can Set the Table for Gentrification

Hip food offerings can signal that a neighborhood is gentrifying--especially when they repackage traditional foods for wealthy white eaters.

By Joshua Sbicca, Colorado State University; Alison Alkon, University of the Pacific, and Yuki Kato, Georgetown University

'Some Restaurants to Stay Closed for up to a Year Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The pandemic has caused so much damage, especially to food businesses and establishments.
'7 Ways Social Distancing Will Change Restaurants

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the restaurant industry. While a few restaurants have found ways to provide takeaway and dine-at-home offerings, the majority of businesses have shut up shop during lockdown.
'Gordon Ramsay's Singapore High-End Resto Aims For Another Michelin Star, The Oscar Award For Chefs

Michelin-star chef, Gordon Ramsay, recently opened a high end eatery in Singapore but his love of the street food in the town has grown since long ago.
'Food for Thought: Where Did Your Favorite Fast Food Restaurant Get Its Name?

Think about this: Would you be intrigued to try the flavors of a new restaurant if its name is not appealing?
'Supermarkets Get Lowest Score in Customer Satisfaction

Giant supermarkets score low while gas stations start to soar in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). This change was felt mainly because gas stations have experienced the benefits from the decreasing fuel prices.
'5 Things That Subconsciously Affect Your Restaurant Orders

When you order in a restaurant, you might think that you already know what you want. Check out these five surprising things that can actually change your mind.
'Tips To Reduce Food Waste

The restaurant business is a competitive business, and depending on the marketing strategies of the business owner, they either can thrive or be forced to move away.
'Weight Counts: Waiter Weight Affects Food Choices in Restaurants - See How

In a study called 'The Waiter's Weight: Does a Server's BMI Relate to How Much Food Diners Order?' by researchers Tim Döring and Brian Wansink, which was published in the Environment and Behavior journal, the diner-waiter relationship is explained in-depth. Besides music affecting dining behaviour - e.g. Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift music in the background make certain food taste great while Justin Bieber music and similar tunes lessen the appeal of food - or lighting and the general ambience affecting the enjoyment of a meal, the people involved in the meal apparently also play significant roles.
'Brazilian City of Sao Paulo Bans Foie Gras in Restaurants

Law makers in the Brazilian city of Sao Paolo have banned the production and sale of Foie Gras. The popular delicacy, which originated in France but is now produced around the world, is made from the fatty liver of force fed geese and ducks.