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“We will be the number one restaurant in the world.” That’s what restauranteur Will Guidara wrote on a cocktail napkin whilst sitting in a hotel bar after the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in 2010. That year, Guidara’s Eleven Madison Park in New York had placed last on the list. There was nothing to smile about and Guidara and chef Daniel Humm needed to do a lot of work to climb the ranks of the world’s most sought-after fine dining experiences.
FoodService Director magazine would love to hear about the rising stars in your foodservice operation in consideration for an upcoming story. Let us know about those young staffers who stand out because of their energy, passion and ideas. Your nominee can be from any aspect of your operation, from the back of house to the front of house to the marketing department or the accounting office.
Diners want their guest experience to go their way. This is what the service industry in America is based on – the customer is always right. Many restaurants have embraced the age of personalization, in which customers and businesses can mutually benefit from using technology to give and receive what they want. Accommodating a New Consumer Culture In the 80s and 90s, social trends were all about conformity.
Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s Toxic Free Food Act would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to overhaul the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process, calling it a “loophole” that allows substances to secretly enter the food supply without adequate safety review.
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, a leading Nepalese investment firm and luxury carpet manufacturer, to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit’s diverse offerings in Nepal and throughout South Asia.
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Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, a leading Nepalese investment firm and luxury carpet manufacturer, to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit’s diverse offerings in Nepal and throughout South Asia.
Rachel Syngo, who serves as foodservice committee chair for the National Watermelon Board, is an eighth-generation farmer who left the corporate world and returned to her roots.
Mobile shelving helps maintain order and speed in a kitchen. Whether it’s used in a commercial kitchen, catering business or storage area, mobile shelving allows staff to quickly move inventory, store ingredients and maintain an organized workspace. However, when corrosion overtakes wire racks, this crucial piece of equipment can go from being a time-saver to a major problem.
A new leader is lined up at IHOP after President Jay Johns announced he would retire Jan. 6, 2025, concluding his nearly 16-year career comprising several leadership roles at Dine Brands. Jay Johns will remain president of IHOP through year’s end. Taking his place will be Lawrence Kim, the previous chief innovation officer at Yum Brands. Kim will join IHOP on Oct.
In light of numerous food recalls and a surge in alarming headlines about toxic ingredients in our food, consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply is waning as reported in the 2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey. The Survey reveals that consumer confidence is the lowest it has been in a decade. Given this stark decline, the latest International Food Information Council (IFIC) Spotlight Survey: American Consumer Perceptions of Food Ingredient Safety further examines how consumers make s
Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, today announced the rebranding of four of its managed portfolio assets in Algarve, Portugal under the Marriott International umbrella. Each located within the Salgados Beach resort destination, the newly rebranded and co-located Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Conference Center; and Marriott Re
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s reorganization implementation involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), adoption of a new model for its field operations and other significant modernization efforts are scheduled for Oct. 1, 2024 , notably enhancing the agency’s ability to oversee and protect the human food supply and other products the FDA regulates.
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle company is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Nikki Beach Dubai, one of the pioneering beach clubs in the region, originally opened in 2016. After an extensive renovation, the beach club is set to unveil its vibrant new look upon reopening on October 1st, 2024, and will follow with a grand reopening party on October 12th, from 11AM - 8PM.
IFIC has long been an engaged leader and voice of reason in science, media, and stakeholder communications regarding food safety and nutrition. This point of view comes from our study of consumer knowledge and perceptions, as well as regulatory and policy actions, and how these factors, together, can potentially affect consumer behavior. Confidence In The Safety Of The Food Supply Continues To Erode The 2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey brought a disturbing finding to the forefront.
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Sentral, the leading full-building residential hospitality operator, has been named the management company for Ten310, a new boutique living concept developed by a California Landmark Group (CLG) affiliate. Designed by Abramson Architects, the 94-unit building will offer amenities including a speakeasy, rooftop pool and lounge spaces, valet parking, fitness center, and daily breakfast for residents.
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The Ikoi Spa at Hôtel Balzac is now open in Paris’ new five-star hotel just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in the 8th Arr. Inspired by traditional Japanese techniques, the Ikoi Spa at Hôtel Balzac provides a range of treatments and massages on tables or tatami mats offering travelers to the heart of the French capital a sanctuary "where one feels good" as its name in Japanese implies.
Designed for Salinas Valley, California growers, an ongoing project supported by the Center for Produce Safety will leverage existing science and consider unique farming operation factors to create a user-friendly tool that assesses Escherichia coli contamination risk and provides actionable mitigation measures.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens has officially opened its doors, unveiling the brand’s first Australian hotel in the vibrant heart of Melbourne. The newly- launched 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique blend of heritage and modernity and is housed in the historic 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works building, located in Albert Street, East Melbourne.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Mycotoxins in Domestic and Imported Human Foods Compliance Program to include T-2/HT-2 toxins and zearalenone, and to reflect the use of a new multi-mycotoxin method for analysis in human foods.
YOTEL has announced plans to expand its portfolio in the UK and Europe with the opening of YOTEL Belfast. Slated to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast, just minutes’ walk from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens.
The new 32,000 sq. ft. facility is home to the xPRO Program, which has rapidly changed the landscape of food safety diagnostic capabilities by partnering directly with industry leaders to address unmet needs to streamline operational efficiencies and further public health. bioMérieux’s global leadership team was on-site for the ribbon cutting event, as Philadelphia continues to fortify its reputation as a hotbed of innovation in Life Sciences across North America.
Innovations are decisive for the success of developing and securing the future of the tourism industry. As the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin offers these innovations a groundbreaking platform. From 4 to 6 March 2025 the eTravel Stage, an integral part of the ITB Berlin Convention, will be focusing on technological change and digital progress in the travel industry.
Center for Produce Safety is funding the development of a user-friendly risk assessment tool to assess the food safety risks of fresh produce production and landscape use. Although researchers have conducted numerous studies about environmental and geographical influences on potential food safety outbreaks, much of that work is not easily accessible.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of its first Garner hotel in Türkiye in a franchise agreement with FRT Turizm and support by AB Consulting led by Ahmet Bilgin. The 126-guestroom hotel will consist of four separate buildings and is expected to open in 2025. The signing comes just one month after IHG held its Turkish Investor Day and introduced the Garner brand to the market.
The Harvey W. Wiley Award , presented each year for outstanding contribution to analytical method development in an area of interest to AOAC International, went to Michelle Colgrave, internationally recognized for her work on foodborne proteins that trigger allergy or intolerance or, conversely, those peptides and proteins that can provide health benefits when included in foods.
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IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a new Vignette Collection property which is set to be the tallest all-hotel tower in the world when it opens in Dubai next year. The agreement will see the launch of Ciel, Vignette Collection, offering an unsurpassed lifestyle experience in the Marina.
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