Hospitality
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5 years since COVID: Here’s how the restaurant industry has changed for businesses, consumersMar 05, 2025 9:41 am - Consumers have seen a lot of changes in the restaurant industry since COVID hit five years ago.
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Got yolk? Skyrocketing egg prices hit restaurants and consumers alikeFeb 15, 2025 1:46 pm - The soaring price of eggs is hitting suburban restaurant owners with egg-centric menus hard. Some are trying not to pass on the cost to diners but are not sure how long they can hold out.
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Think before you leave that one-star restaurant reviewFeb 12, 2025 9:09 am - Your one-star reviews may make you feel better, but they have a real effect on these businesses and their staffs.
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Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbsFeb 06, 2025 2:30 pm - With a 6.1% increase over the previous year, 3 million overnight hotel stays brought a quarter billion dollars to the eight suburbs represented by the Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau in 2024, even as further growth is pursued.
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2025 promises to be better year for restaurants and dinersFeb 05, 2025 9:36 am - The restaurant world was thrown into turmoil during COVID and then things got worse! Rapidly rising prices, food shortages, supply chain issues, severe lack of staff, lower sales, increased payroll — and all of that is just the tip of the COVID iceberg. However, after all this time the sun is beginning to shine.
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How do Taco Bell’s new chicken nuggets rank against other fast food nuggs?
Jan 28, 2025 5:22 am - Now that even Taco Bell is winging into the nugget game, it’s time to take stock of the field and taste the offerings from the largest chains.
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At least 76 people killed in a hotel fire at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey
Jan 21, 2025 1:28 pm - A fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people — at least two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said.
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A touch of romance: The James restaurant in Geneva offers a cozy, intimate spot for wining and dining
Jan 15, 2025 9:56 am - Tucked along Third Street in downtown Geneva is a 128-year-old house that serves as the home of The James. With its dining rooms decorated in different themes and a cozy outdoor dining area, couples could enjoy many romantic dinners here and have a unique experience each time.
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Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in Plainfield
Jan 14, 2025 2:29 pm - “The whole secret of the business — for me, at least — is quality, quality, quality: quality food, quality service, quality hospitality,” said Jim Letsos, the 74-year-old owner of Maple Butter Cafe in Plainfield. “We work together as a team to please every customer that’s come in, to enjoy their meals and leave with a good impression.”
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The psychology of restaurant menus and what influences our food choicesJan 08, 2025 9:29 am - How much impact does menu design have on what we order at a restaurant? A lot.
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