http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/ Chef Resource for Chefs: Chef News, Foodservice News and Food News. en-us Sat, Nov 21, 2009 Chef News, Cooking, Foodservice, Food Service http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new10175.html (Chicago, IL) The National Restaurant Association's 2009 National ProStart Invitational culinary competition will be featured in Guy Fieri's Top of the Class, a half-hour special airing on Food Network. Hosted by Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins and Di... Thu, Nov 19, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new10035.html (Newark, Del.) Produce and foodservice companies interested in growing their business by promoting healthy fresh produce options on foodservice menus now have two new resources available to help them. Newly-published reports document the discussions... Fri, Oct 30, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new10036.html (Washington, D.C.) Restaurant industry performance remained soft in September, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity declined for the second consecutive month. The Association's Restaurant Performance I... Fri, Oct 30, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9992.html Washington, D.C. - Today, the Depreciation Fairness Coalition, led by the National Restaurant Association, sent a letter to each member of the U.S. Congress urging an extension of the 15-year depreciation schedule for restaurant improvements and ne... Fri, Oct 23, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9905.html LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - GS1 US™ announced today that 55 foodservice manufacturers, distributors and operators have launched the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative, and have funded the GS1 US Team for Foodservice to guide execution. The Initia... Mon, Oct 05, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9890.html (Washington, D.C.) - National Restaurant Association member John Frenz testified at today's hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee on "Expiring Tax Incentives: Examining Their Importance for Small Businesses on the Ro... Wed, Sep 30, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9891.html (Washington, DC) Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly com... Wed, Sep 30, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9792.html (Dallas) The National Restaurant Association today announced a partnership with the Fast Casual Alliance (FCA), an industry group that works to advance the business of fast casual restaurants and raise consumer awareness, at the Fast Casual Executiv... Tue, Sep 15, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9786.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced the winners of its 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award, which recognizes restaurants for outstanding community service. Honored at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C., the winners e... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9787.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced that Madam's Organ in Washington, D.C., has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the small business category. Owner Bill Duggan was presented the award and... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9788.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced that Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille in Morristown, New Jersey, has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the mid-size business category. The award, along with... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9789.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced BJ's Restaurants, headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., with locations nationwide, has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the large business category... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9790.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced that Alex Ray, owner of Common Man Family of Restaurants in Ashland, N.H., has been named this year's Cornerstone Humanitarian as part of the Association's Restaurant Neighbor Aw... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9778.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced a partnership with the Food Donation Connection (FDC), an organization that works to help foodservice companies reduce food waste and feed those in need. The Association is a lon... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9779.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced that Rosalyn "Roz" Mallet, president and CEO of PhaseNext Hospitality in Plano, Texas, was elected treasurer of the Board of Directors during the Association's Board meeting in th... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9780.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced that Sally J. Smith, Chief Executive Officer for Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., was elected vice chair of the Board of Directors during the Association's September Board meeting in the... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9781.html (Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today announced that Michael Gibbons, president and CEO of Mainstreet Ventures, Inc., was elected chairman of the Board of Directors during the Association's September Board meeting in the nation... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9782.html Washington, D.C. - The National Restaurant Association today presented its first annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) in recognition of their efforts to fight... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9783.html Washington, D.C. - The National Restaurant Association today presented its first annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in recognition of his efforts to fight hunger here at home and around the world.... Mon, Sep 14, 2009 http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/foodservice-news/read_new9784.html Washington, D.C. - The National Restaurant Association today presented its first annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) in recognition of his efforts to fight hunger here at home and around the world. The award wa... Mon, Sep 14, 2009