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Comment on Burgers: The New Bailout Package by Keith Bernhardt

Keith Bernhardt — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:27:45 +0000

I remember a few years ago about the Hardee’s “Thickburger” coming out. Someone likened it to Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Ailements
times three !

I’ve not had one, but always thought it interesting that Hardee’s did this, when other restaurants and fast food establishments were going “heart healthy.”

Good article.

Comment on IHOP Hopping on Coffeehouse Trend by Gary

Gary — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:46:58 +0000

Chris,
While I’m sorry to say we cannot divulge too much about the IHOP Cafe concept, I can tell you that the name, identity, store design, menuboard, and packaging was done by Tesser, Inc. of San Francisco.

Comment on Burgers: The New Bailout Package by carol dunne

carol dunne — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:47:38 +0000

Just went to Apple Pan in LA yesterday. A cult place near Hollywood that’s been open for decades. Counter seating only with limited menu of burgers, classic sandwiches (tuna or egg salad) and pie. Sitting at the counter with my colleagues, I felt transported out of the famouns “Nighthawks” painting. The burgers were phenomenal, but they are also known for pie. Dare I say, “Pie is the new depression food!” Two pie shops have opened within the past few months in Cgo, including Hoosier Mama. One of my friends said her little boy just request “pie” instead of a birthday cake! There’s just something so right about pie for the times…comfort.

http://www.hoosiermamapie.com/

Comment on The British are Coming - Out West This Time by The Food Scout » The Quiet Counter-Revolution in Fresh, Part 1

The Food Scout » The Quiet Counter-Revolution in Fresh, Part 1 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:07:10 +0000

[...] Coast that started last November in the form of Tesco’s Fresh & Easy grocery concept (See “The British are Coming”). I also had a chance to experience a quiet American-led counter-revolution being waged by [...]

Comment on Casual Dine Extreme Makeovers, Version 3.0 by The Food Scout » Restaurants Pruning Sacred Brands, Too

The Food Scout » Restaurants Pruning Sacred Brands, Too — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:57:48 +0000

[...] But in the past year or two, there has been hope for a casual dine renaissance. Following the lead of Darden’s reinvention of the once-tired Olive Garden concept, other brands like Ruby Tuesday’s, Applebee’s, and Chili’s have been freshening up not only the unit design, but branding, positioning, and menu selections as well (see “Casual Dine Extreme Makeovers” on August 3). [...]