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• Hot Chocolate: Four Creative Menu Ideas

  Diners seek cold-weather comfort in steaming sips of sweet, smooth hot chocolate. Find menu inspiration in these four out-of-the-ordinary approaches.
   

• James Beard Foundation Names 2010 America's Classics Award Honorees

  This year, the prestigious award will go to Mary & Tito's Cafe, The Bright Star, Al's French Frys, Calumet Fisheries and Gustavus Inn.
   

• Q&A: Buffalo Wild Wings EVP Judy Shoulak Says Community Focus is Key to Chain's Success

  As its casual-dining competitors struggle with sagging guest counts and sales, Buffalo Wild Wings is projecting 20% to 25% net-earnings growth for the year.
   

• Chefs Vie for Spot on 'Culinary Olympics' Team

  Twenty-eight chefs will compete in the first of two culinary competitions that will determine who will represent the United States on ACF Culinary Team USA in the 2012 International Culinary Art Exhibition.
   

• Q&A: Is Brandy the Next Big Cocktail Mixer?

  Dave Herlong, head mixologist for the Las Vegas-based N9NE Group, says brandy as a foundation for cocktails is a hot topic behind the bar. Check out his tips on how to use it best.
   

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• Technomic Lowers 2010 Restaurant-Industry Forecast

  The Chicago-based research firm now expects industry sales to decline 1.6%.
   

• Study: How to Get Better ROI from Loyalty Programs

  Research from the Chief Marketing Officer Council shows that many loyalty programs don't reach their potential in connecting with consumers.
   

• Print Ads Viewed as Best Way to Find Bargains; Online Ads Do Better With Younger Consumers

  A recent Adweek Media/Harris Poll found that when looking for bargains, different age groups have different ideas about where to look.
   
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