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10. Beverage experts share their biggest career lessons

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Get immersed in your field, support your peers and never burn a bridge, these professionals say.

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9. Sprinkles co-founders launch Pizzana concept

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Here’s a look inside the “neo-Neapolitan-style” pizza restaurant.

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8. 5 equipment trends from the NRA Show

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New restaurant equipment aims to trim labor, water, space and energy.

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7. Chefs serve spring on a platter with edible flowers

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These flower varieties do much more than garnish a plate.

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6. What We’re Reading: Mexican cuisine goes global; identifying your real competition

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This week, we take a look at Mexican cuisine’s global renaissance, identifying who your competition really is, the Nutella Café opening in Chicago, and New York City restaurants taking a trip down memory lane.

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5. A look inside Original ChopShop

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The healthful fast-casual concept is growing.

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4. Canal Street Market food hall opens in New York City

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The eclectic mix includes full-service operators going fast casual.

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3. Union Square Hospitality Group invests in Salt & Straw

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The minority stake will help the ice cream chain grow.

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2. Billy Dec expands with new restaurant, bar

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The restaurateur will soon launch a food-related podcast.

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1. Report: Consumers prefer independent restaurants over chains

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A shift in industry growth patterns is underway, Pentallect finds.

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