Trending this week: Herbs add fragrance and flavor; Sandwich stats

10. Department of Labor backs off overtime changes

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Employer groups, wary of potential labor cost increases, praise the move.

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9. Flavor of the Week: Black-eyed peas gain traction on menus

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The versatile legume is particularly popular in the South.

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8. Turning lemons into lemonade

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New riffs on the popular summertime drink revolve around fruit and herbs.

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7. Survey reveals best and worst tippers

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Men, Baby Boomers and Republicans are among best tippers in the US.

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6. Less meat, but better meat

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Curtis Stone is leading the call for best-in-class proteins.

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5. Department of Labor cracks down on unpaid restaurant internships

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The Willows Inn will pay more than $149K after an investigation into a stage program.

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4. St. Louis minimum wage to decrease on Aug. 28

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The Missouri governor allows the statewide ban on local levels to go into effect.

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3. What We’re Reading: Minneapolis raises minimum wage; vegan ice cream finds fans

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This week, Minneapolis becomes the latest city to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, vegan ice cream gains popularity, Sean Brock describes his journey to sobriety, and Utah restaurants rejoice as the state’s so-called “Zion Curtain” falls.

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2. Data: Surprising sandwich statistics

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A new report dissects sandwich trends ingredient by ingredient. Plus, find out consumers’ #1 favorite sandwich.

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1. Chefs add fragrance and flavor with fresh herbs

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Fresh mint, basil, parsley, cilantro and other herbs are appearing more frequently on menus.

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