Trending this week: 19 ways to love lobster, 5 restaurant tech tools, more

10. 8 ways restaurants can trim energy usage

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Some basic and not-so-basic steps can cut utility bills.

9. Job creation biggest source of satisfaction for Roy Choi

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The founder of Kogi truck, LocoL says 'desperation' fueled his revolutionary mobile restaurant.

8. Follow the five 'Rs' to reduce trash

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Food and paper waste can be tackled from a variety of angles.

7. MUFSO: Clean labels, culinary mashups, meatless options on the rise

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The next hot cuisine is Filipino, says Kogi’s Roy Choi.

6. 4 ways restaurant coffee is evolving

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New brewing and menu options are raising the profile of this mainstay.

5. Study: Industry headwinds could persist in 2017

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Some factors behind current no-growth environment for restaurants could linger.

4. Trendinista: Foodies’ latest find: tinned fish

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Sushi joints and raw bars still rule, but some serious eaters now get their kicks from cans.

3. Growing chains learn to manage delivery logistics

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Quality, staffing and third party partners all factor into decision

2. Kick Apps: 5 tech tools to raise your restaurant’s game

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From a delivery engine to food safety and marketing assistance, these tools have the potential to turn your game up a notch.

1. 19 ways to love lobster

Lobster rolls are just the beginning when it comes to menu innovation.