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5 ANTHONY BEACH NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF THOMPSON HOTEL CHICAGO 33 CRACKER BARREL STOCK TANKS AFTER UNVEILING A CONTROVERSIAL LOGO CHANGE 34 ACF NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 RECAP 40 I WANT OPEN A RESTAURANT, BUT MY FAMILY SAYS NO, WHAT DO I DO? 44 KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP'S FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT REVAMPS MENU AND GUEST EXPERIENCE 52

REIMAGINING THE KITCHEN: 11 Human Passion, Robotic Precision

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 04

The industry and professional organizations you need to know in New York. THE 2025 TOP TRADE ASSOCIATIONS 06 THE BEST RESTAURANT IN NORTH AMERICA, IS RIGHT HERE IN NEW YORK 07 THE HIDDEN COSTS OF AI IN GUEST EXPERIENCE 08 THE TRUTH BEHIND DOH MISPERCEPTIONS IN RESTAURANTS 10

HOW DO RESTAURANTS KEEP SEAFOOD FRESH ON YOUR PLATE? 12 SHFM NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 RECAP 16 WHICH CATEGORY OF CHEFS EARNS THE MOST MONEY? 26 AHF NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 RECAP 30

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