How virtual reality will change foodservice
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Augmented and virtual reality are steadily making inroads into everyday life, and restaurants are no exception. From training employees to wowing customers, here’s how the technologies could change foodservice. (Tech Crunch)
Where is the reckoning for restaurants?
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High-profile figures in the restaurant industry have been accused of sexual harassment, among them John Besh, Mario Batali and Ken Friedman. But New York Times food critic Pete Wells calls the industry’s reckoning with such behaviors “excruciatingly slow.” (The New York Times)
Grant Achatz talks New York City restaurant, impressive meals
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Chicago-based star chef Grant Achatz is branching out to the Big Apple with The Aviary and The Office, and he opens up about the debuts. He also reveals the best meals he ate in 2017. (Gotham)
Diners thirst for unfiltered water
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You’ve likely heard of raw milk, but have you heard of raw water? Essentially unfiltered H2O, a handful of restaurants are serving water from companies like Live Water, which gathers and sells mountain spring water. (The New York Times)
Bread regains respect
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After years of low-carb and no-carb diet fads, restaurants ranging from bakeries to fine-dining establishments are once again giving bread its due. Restaurants and bakeries creating their own notable breads include L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, Union Square Cafe in New York City, and Tartine in San Francisco. (Bloomberg)