Willie Jewell’s Keeps it Old School

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Published: June 1, 2018

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

Offering what it deems the best of all the regional barbecue styles, this fast-casual outfit commits to authenticity in both design and cooking.

A Chance to Rebuild at Northwest Jackson IB Middle School

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Published: June 1, 2018

Written by Donna Boss, Contributing Editor

The new kitchen, servery and dining room at this Jackson, Miss., middle school use contemporary technologies for a more efficient child nutrition program.

Urban Bricks: Built for Growth

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Published: May 1, 2018

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

With a hip yet low-frills design and limited equipment package, this fast-casual pizza chain was developed with franchising in mind. Three years in, the plan is working.

Introducing Dining and Culinary Arts at Southwest Legacy High School

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Published: May 1, 2018

Written by Donna Boss, Contributing Editor

The Customer Experience Isn’t Dead at Zoës Kitchen

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Published: April 2, 2018

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

With a new design, this fast-casual operation ups the emphasis on dine-in service and food quality through an open kitchen.

The Pie Hole Names Ames CEO

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Published: March 29, 2018

Written by The Editors

Edie Ames was named chief executive officer for The Pie Hole, a Los Angeles-based pie and coffee shop with global expansion ambitions.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Takes Itself Seriously

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Published: March 1, 2018

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

With an open kitchen and more sophisticated look, this fast-casual concept’s design matches its food.

Teremok Hopes Home Cooking Has No Borders

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Published: February 1, 2018

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

Russian chain banks on quality ingredients and familiar flavors as it moves into New York City.

Coolgreens has Nothing to Hide

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Published: January 2, 2018

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

New prototype moves nearly all food prep and production to the front of the house for this healthy eating fast-casual chain.

Salsarita’s Goes Fresh Mex All Around

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Published: November 1, 2017

Written by Toby Weber, Contributing Editor

This fast-casual operation has changed its name, design and culture in a quest to upgrade its food choices.