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The Common Man restaurant

Multiconcept Restaurant Groups

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How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’

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California voters narrowly reject $18 minimum wage increase California voters narrowly reject $18 minimum wage increase

byJoanna Fantozzi

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Menu Trends

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Menu Trends

New on the menu: Artichoke carpaccio and PB&J jello New on the menu: Artichoke carpaccio and PB&J jello

byBret Thorn

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Gotham Restaurant

Restaurant News

New York City landmark Gotham Restaurant closes for good New York City landmark Gotham Restaurant closes for good

byAlicia Kelso

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Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping

byRon Ruggless

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Reports

October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry

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14 to watch: A photo gallery

Megan Rowe

January 6, 2014

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In a business as sprawling and competitive as foodservice, it's tough to get noticed. Dream up a new concept that takes off right out of the gate? Ignite a food or drink craze? Inspire your colleagues? Create wow experiences? This year's crop of people to watch are all that, and more.

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About the Author

Megan Rowe

Megan Rowe (@ontherowed) is an award-winning business writer and editor based in Cleveland. She has written extensively for foodservice, lodging and meetings publications and websites. Before launching her own editorial services firm, Rowe was a staff editor for Restaurant Hospitality for more than a decade. She is an avid cook, photography hobbyist and intrepid world traveler.

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