At Chicago's Moto, Chef Homaro Cantu's high-tech methods invigorate the menu and streamline management.

Restaurants' eco-friendly decisions raise environmental awareness and reduce costs.

Chef Glenn "Gator" Thompson's "neo-soul" cuisine is a healthy spin on traditional southern dishes.

Cleveland's Velvet Tango Room prides itself of from-scratch cocktails, professionally prepared and served.

Neither foodies nor purveyors can get enough of sweet and satisfying wild American shrimp.

A variety of complex, food-friendly wines from a North Island region await discovery.

Vodka maintains its perch at the top of the spirits and cocktail ladder.

Reimagined versions of traditional sushi dishes pair well with wine.

Hydroponically grown sea asparagus in Hawaii is a delicious answer to diminishing agricultural resources.

Renewable tableware makes a smart environmental statement.

Mark Grossich has built a cocktail lounge empire on the principles of exceptional setting, drinks, and service.

Independents can procure better product and cut costs by forming purchasing groups.

A food-pairing approach to staff education will pay off at the table.

Restaurants can still stand out from the crowd as the line between casual and fine dining blurs.

The lazy days of summer call for coolers-pleasure packed, fun-in-the-sun slakers.

Networking is the only one of the many good reasons for joining a professional organization.