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Marcella Veneziale Aug 24, 2017

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Why waiters drink
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Substance abuse affects 17 percent of foodservice and hospitality workers, according to a 2015 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The industry has one of the highest rates of such abuse compared with other U.S. business sectors. Find out why, and how to help employees. (The New York Times)

Restaurant design secrets
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David Rockwell has designed some of the most iconic restaurants around the world. Find out his nine secrets to a beautiful space, and why entrances and lighting are crucial. (Bloomberg)

Apps target air travelers
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When you have less than an hour between connecting flights, but need something to eat, there may not be enough time to wait at an airport terminal kiosk for food. But apps are popping up to let travelers order food for pick up – and even delivery to gates. (Skift)

Dallas restaurant workers face wealth gap
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More restaurants are popping up in the Dallas metro area, but operators are struggling to fill open positions – as are many across the U.S. But a gap between restaurant employee wages and the cost of living has exacerbated the labor shortage. (Guardian)

Fast-food restaurants test designs in Chicago
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The Windy City has become the latest proving ground for new quick-service restaurant designs. Taco Bell and Starbucks have tried out new iterations there, and McDonald’s is moving its headquarters from the suburbs to downtown Chicago. (The Architect’s Newspaper)

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