Cameron Mitchell, CEO and Founder of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, is an accomplished and visionary restaurateur. This summer marks a significant milestone in his career with the opening of his 100th restaurant, aptly named Cento. This achievement stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication, innovative spirit, and commitment to delivering extraordinary dining experiences. To celebrate […]
For Pride Month, let’s recognize the efforts made within the foodservice and hospitality industry towards advancing LGBTQ+ rights within the United States. This list includes organizations, businesses, and foundations committed to making a positive impact in their community and beyond. Aramark Aramark has a entered its sixth consecutive year of earning a 100% rating and […]
Fast-food veteran, Wendy’s, has partnered with Google to introduce FreshAI, an AI-powered chatbot designed to receive drive-thru orders. The Potential of Chatbots in Modern Foodservice Establishments Set to test in June in Columbus, Ohio, this chatbot comes with all the bells and whistles. FreshAI was designed to understand various dialects, accents, unique franchise item names, […]
A new cooking show is taking center stage but this time, plant-based cuisine is the star. Top Vegan invited eight gifted contenders to Mitchell Hall — a state-of-the-art culinary facility in Columbus, Ohio — to participate in a series of challenges that assess their culinary prowess, creativity in the kitchen, entrepreneurial savvy, and of course, introduce more people to vegan cuisine. […]
Recently, gas stoves have exploded on mainstream media. The catalyst? A representative from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Richard Trumka Jr., told Bloomberg that the agency would consider a ban on the installation of new gas stoves. His remarks piqued the interest of politicians and major news operators, sparking much speculation in the United […]
Recently, the Atlantic reported that restaurants failed to utilize proper ventilation practices to mitigate Covid-19 exposure. For larger franchises, this could be seen as a bit of an embarrassment. However, for small, family owned restaurants, an HVAC overhaul isn’t as financially feasible. Thankfully, creative restaurant owners learned to leverage outdoor dining. City Roundup: New Changes in […]
The National Restaurant Association (NRA), represented by top lobbyist Sean Kennedy, pleaded with Congress on Monday for another round of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants. The RRF was part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed into law on March 11th, 2021. The ARP Act budgeted $1.9 trillion and was intended to build a bridge […]
Since 2014, Fry Out Cancer has raised more than $113,000 for cancer related charities. This annual event benefits The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. The event gives communities the opportunity to knock out two birds with one stone by funding cancer research […]
In a move that could upset the foodservice industry, Russian-linked hacker group, BlackMatter Raas (Ransomware-as-a-Service), hit grain co-op, NEW Cooperative with a cyber attack, demanding 5.9 million dollars to unlock their data. Ransomware attacks to the agricultural sector could result in valuable crops being wasted and a loss in productivity. Additionally, NEW Cooperative, who relies […]
Earlier this year, President Biden signed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The FASTER Act officially made sesame the ninth major food allergen that food manufactures must indicate on packaged food labels. Other major allergens already listed are milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, and peanuts. Food manufacturers now […]
The global supply chain was unprepared for the emergence of a viral pandemic. As restaurants tried to fully reopen, the surge in demand for ingredients, supplies, and equipment strained a system already facing many challenges. From traffic jams at the Suez Canal to shipping port closures in China, the global supply chain continues to hit […]
As the highly contagious Delta variant continues to surge amongst the unvaccinated, bars and restaurants in the United States are changing up their strategy. Vaccinated-only indoor dining and drinking are popping up across the country including in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Virginia. The CDC Announces New Mask Recommendations On Tuesday, July 27th, the CDC announced new […]
The Ohio Restaurant Association (The ORA) will celebrate its annual Industry Awards Celebration virtually on July 15, 2021. This yearly event celebrates Ohio’s best and brightest in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry. This year Wasserstrom is being honored at the ORA Industry Awards as the Vendor of the Year. In reflecting upon the past […]
As our global and regional economies strive to reawaken, inflation costs have surged for many industries and consumers around the world. The US commercial foodservice and hospitality sector was hit particularly hard by rising inflation costs. Rising shipping cost, materials, transportation bottlenecks, commodity shortages, and increased cost to retain employees are just some of the […]
Everyone knows the foodservice industry was hit hard by pandemic struggles. Restaurants that leveraged atmosphere and ambiance were now challenged with quickly pivoting to takeout. While nightclubs and social-focused foodservice venues were fighting to stay alive, bars for marginalized groups were hit even harder. In November of 2020, the Lesbian Bar Project partnered with #SaveTheNight […]
On May 17th, Alabama was the latest US state to pass a bill that gives restaurants the option of establishing an outdoor seating area where patrons can dine with their dogs. The bill passed without opposition, and without any additional amendments tacked on. What is “Dining With Dogs”? Dining With Dogs HB235 includes several […]