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Is Lemonade The Produce-Centered Counterpart To Umami Burger?
Beyond sheer numbers, the two chains occupy a similar spirit that ups the ante for fast-food.
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Bullitt/Tonic Guys to Open Yet Another Bar, Wild Hare [Updated]
It's going into the Solstice Lounge space.
Details Emerge on Vetri’s Osteria at Moorestown Mall
The suburban venture will feature a similar menu as its North Broad Street predecessor.
Now Open: Honeygrow, Serving Up Stir-Fry, Salads and Smoothies in Bala Cynwyd
The fast-casual stir-fry concept is one step closer to fulfilling its mission of world domination.
Two or Three More Umami Burgers on the Way, and Owner Plots Casual Asian Chain
The Oakland location, which has been delayed, is opening in May.
Chop Bar’s Chris Pastena May Own Four More Restaurants By Next Year
He's planning a Mexican restaurant, for one, called Labna.
Strangelove or: How We’ll All Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the New Bar From Memphis Taproom’s Owners
Don't expect a mural of Slim Pickens straddling an a-bomb.
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Paul Shoemaker Considers More Juicy Lucy Locations, Pizza Concept Named Biga, And a Return to Fine-Dining
The chef foresees an intimate experience where guest chefs like Keller and Achatz prepare dinner for just 20 diners.
Hostaria del Piccolo Now Open in Venice
The menu remains the same as the Santa Monica original, but in a breezier, more open room.
Mariscos Jalisco Starts Serving Downtown in New Truck Today
Raul Ortega brings his beloved tacos dorados to the Fashion District.
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Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield Make West Coast Expansion Official
The duo will take over San Francisco's Tosca Cafe.
Tosca Taken Over By New York Chef April Bloomfield and Spotted Pig/Breslin Group
The 92-year-old bar will get a facelift, and a new menu, from the acclaimed gastrpub team.
Memphis Taproom Owners Take On the Shuttered Butcher & The Brewer Space
Based on their sterling track record, and continued success with their other businesses, this latest venture will likely have some staying power.