10. Service needs to be on par with food, ambiance
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Full-service restaurants shouldn't skimp on service, says blogger Roger Beaudoin.
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9. Consider tax issues before buying, selling a restaurant
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8. The Lost Cajun bets on appetite for Louisiana cuisine
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This emerging casual-dining chain finds a niche as an alternative to burgers and pizzas.
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7. 3 ways to engage guests through storytelling
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6. Websites are latest target of ADA lawsuits
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'Drive-by’ legal actions are targeting operators for failure to accommodate visually impaired users.
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5. Indian flavors, Asian noodles, goat top 2017 trends
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Sterling-Rice Group’s dining predictions reflect a closer connection between consumer beliefs and food.
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4. Makeover creates cozier, sexier space for Suzanne Goin's The Larder at Tavern
When the customer experience seemed to be missing the mark, an L.A. designer had just the right moves to refresh Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne’s neighborhood hangout and gourmet food shop.
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3. Airbnb looking to link guests to local restaurants
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Users of the home-rental service spend $50-$90 in restaurants per guest each day, a clear opportunity for independent restaurants.
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2. 8 new restaurants we’re dying to try
New restaurants that caught our eye seem to favor cocktails and red meat. What’s not to like?
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1. Crisp fall days inspire hearty soups
