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2012

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Hiring Your Key Restaurant Employee: The Manager Jan 25, 2012: Q&A with Anand Gala about his experiences and what he thinks the best qualities are to look for when hiring a successful restaurant manager.

The Right Time to Franchise: How to know when and why to make the leap Dec 8, 2011: Ozzie talks about how to know when and why to make the leap and turn your restaurant into a successful franchise.

I want to be like Mike! (Sequoia Grove Winery) Jun 16, 2011: Bob joins Michael Trujillo from Sequoia Grove Winery for a special dinner and tasting.

Loyalty Program Profile: Duffy’s Sports Grill CEO, Paul Emmett May 26, 2011: We talk with Paul Emmett, CEO of Duffy's Sports Grill about his thoughts on the chain's industry-leading MVP loyalty program.

Growth Opportunities For Restaurant Stocks Despite Rising Commodity and Gas Prices May 20, 2011: Q&A with Senior Restaurant Research Analyst David Tarantino about the outlook for restaurant companies given rising commodity costs and high gas prices.

The 5-Hour Restaurant Work Week: Work Less, Make More and Have a Life, Too May 16, 2011: Shocking right -- 5 hours in a restaurant??? Join me as I drill Edmund on just how he has built this formula into his successful restaurant operation.

How to Keep Your Restaurant From Tanking Apr 19, 2011: Q&A with Anand Gala on spotting and addressing the warning signs of a restaurant in trouble.

Social Media Marketing: How to Cut Through the Noise Apr 7, 2011: In a short interview with a "Social Media Manager" for three independent restaurants, Alexis covers the who, what, and "how do you manage it all questions" of social media for restaurants.

Star Chefs...An Interview with Chef Joe Brown Jan 27, 2011: Bob chats with chef Joe Brown about a recent compensation survey showing a wide disparity in pay for executive chefs across race and gender.

A Chef Goes the F&B Route (Ed Batten / Harrah's) Nov 3, 2010: Bob talks with Chef Ed Batten about making the transition from the kitchen to F&B Management.

Restaurant Technology in a Restaurant Redesign: The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar, Miami Beach Oct 5, 2010: The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar recently completed an extreme renovation taking almost a full year to complete. We talk with owner Shareef Malnik about his philosophy of integrating tech into his award-winning restaurant.

Q and A with The Brewster House Bed and Breakfast on Using Social Media Aug 19, 2010: In Heather's interview with Brewster House they talk about using social media for marketing and customer connections. Good insights and advice from hospitatlity pros making it happen!

To Serve is To Rule – in ANY Economy Aug 10, 2010: Why is Beau Jacks in suburban Detroit doing so well? What keeps their customers coming back even in the midst of Detroit's depressed times? Laurie shares insights on owner Gary Cochran's take on running his business the right way.

One for the Season's... May 30, 2010: Bob visits with Stephen Judge and Chef Clifford Pleau of Season's 52. The result - a surprise in many ways...

Lessons from the Best Restaurant Chain in the World Apr 4, 2010: Tim shares a variety of lessons that you can transfer to your restaurant.

There's a New Dog in Town... Apr 3, 2010: In these trying days, the new game is about survival. The new game is also about making changes, and almost everyone is busy doing what needs to be done. Bob profiles the coming changes from Taylor Mills & Top Dog in NJ.

Chef Dan Bavaro and his World Class, Wood Fired Pizza Feb 14, 2010: Chef Bavaro and his unique restaurant represent what this business should be all about.

How AJ Bombers is Powered by Social Media - Kitchen Table Talks Feb 3, 2010: Nice short video of a restaurant owner maximizing twitter.

Six Reasons The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits Is Expanding Jan 12, 2010: Folks love pizza! Especially pizza done right. The Rock is on a roll.

Interview: Alex Ott, Master Mixologist Nov 24, 2009: Master mixologist Alex Ott has traveled all over the world, learned from the best in the industry and created cocktail lists for revered restaurants and bars around the globe. Our journey with Alex turned up some delicious insights.

Six Predictions for Restaurant Trends in 2010 Nov 3, 2009: Urban Solace Chef/Owner Matt Gordon shares insight on what's in, out for restaurants in 2010.

Chef Bernard on Restaurant Survival Aug 19, 2009: Bernard can't be anything but interesting", says Bob. "He brings a very simple viewpoint to running a successful restaurant - even in these somewhat impossible times."

Cooking Out Loud Jan 22, 2009: Eric Greenspan has never been comfortable in upscale restaurants. "When I go into a fine-dining restaurant, I always get funny looks. I am too loud," he booms.

Up & Coming: Jesse Rodriguez Jan 15, 2009: "Seeing the staff get excited about our wine classes; attending preshift and going over the reservations for the evening, including special requests; and working the floor. This is the stuff that gets me excited about coming to work."

Interview: Roy Yamaguchi Dec 8, 2008: Yamaguchi shares insights on the development of his fusion style as well as how Roy's, and the industry as a whole, has changed in the last 20 years.

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