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10. Restaurants celebrate Cinco de Mayo with menu specials

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Operators offer deals on food, margaritas and more for the Mexican holiday.

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9. Mobile apps: A must-have for restaurants

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Push notifications and data collection are two key benefits of mobile apps.

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8. FDA delays menu labeling rule

The regulation was set to go into effect on May 5.

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7. Just Be Kitchen looks for sweet spot of health and wellness

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The new Denver concept targets paleo and gluten-free diners.

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6. May trend watch

The trends range from fruity beer to going cashless.

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5. Working Lunch: Trump’s first 100 days and restaurants

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Plus, Bernie Sanders pushes for $15 minimum wage.

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4. Dos Toros founders talk growth and management philosophy

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Leo and Oliver Kremer’s fast-casual burrito chain is now expanding to new markets.

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3. Bridging the divide: Tip pooling and wage inequality

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There are no easy answers to creating equity between front- and back-of-house employees.

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2. What we’re reading: A crossroads of food and politics, Mario Batali’s latest project and more

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This week, we dig into the crossroads of food and politics at San Francisco restaurants, Mario Batali’s forthcoming restaurant with Jeremiah Tower, the new Grill at the old Four Seasons and a dark-as-night charcoal ice cream.

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1. How to avoid a customer service catastrophe

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Training, protocols and a generous spirit can defuse explosive situations.

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