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Articles in April 20, 2009 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• On a roll: Texas restaurateurs drive business with gourmet-food trailers
  by Ron Ruggless
• Sales-trend data buoys optimism; industry may see spending trickle back
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Chefs cook up ways to enhance quality, keep costs down
  by Pamela Parseghian
• 2 Fatburger subsidiaries file for Chapter 11
• Mexican Restaurants sells La Senorita
• Brinker cost controls aid 3rd-Q earnings
• When times get tough, the kids stay home; percent change in restaurant traffic vs. year ago
• Rivera grabs the reins at struggling Real Mex
  by Lisa Jennings
• Frustrated restaurateurs reserve right to charge fees for no-shows
  by Paul Frumkin
• NRN to debut new Menu Trends & Directions culinary conference
• Encouraging 3rd Q leaves Ruby Tuesday hopeful for the future
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Dealboard: selected merger and acquisition activity
• Same-store sales trends
• Week's top gainers
• Week's top losers
• NRN'S financial scorecard
• MSU prof: identify the entrepreneurial drive in potential hires
  by Dina Berta
• Pink-slipped employees rate experience as poor
• O'Charley's names 2008 top performers
• NPD: kids' meal traffic slows as tykes pick from value menus
  by Fern Glazer
• Energy costs can be managed with demand ventilation control
  by James Scarpa
• High- and low-tech toys let Luce get creative
  by James Scarpa
• Calendar
• 'Culinary All Stars' ready for Citi Field
• Chevys, California Tortilla debut bowls
• Pollo Tropical offering Churrasco steak in Fla
• Palm offers deals to draw in business diners
• A focused, strategic marketing campaign could help turn the tables for the foodservice industry
  by Ellen Koteff
• Reader: couponing always sends the wrong message
  by Tom Kelley
• Implement a proactive pest control program
  by Frank Meek
• Going small to gain big
  by Steve Coomes
• Upgrading quality during downturns
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Innovating with kitchen appliances
  by Steve Coomes
• Cocktail expert Wondrich: soak up bar sales with simple, easily executed drinks
  by Mary Caldwell
• Maintaining 'family' ties with a well-executed staff meal
  by Steve Coomes
• Ruby Tuesday lures guests with deals on dishes customers crave
  by Mary Caldwell
• NRA to host green-focused learning opportunities at annual trade show
• Packaging manufacturers cautiously optimistic about 2009, report says
• Insight creates Mixology Madness
• Starbucks, Unilever launch ice cream
• NABI names Ryan chairman
• Melting Pot taps DMX for mobile messaging
• United Fresh Produce Assn. hires Gilmer
• Linda Bean names McLellan executive chef
• Epson honors Squirrel in a Box
• Snyder's, Cattleman's Beef Assn. team up
• Ventura Foods LLC
• Novamex Beverages
• PureVia
• Pernod Ricard USA
• Coca-Cola
• Bridgford
• Norpac
• Anything4 Restaurants.com
• Marzetti
• Tyson Food Service
• Simplot
• Reser's
• Dole
• Sweet Street Desserts
• Bunge
• Lark Creek Inn to reopen as casual concept
• Denny's adds value items to late-night menu
• Benihana: sales trends set to improve
• Beautiful Brands to franchise Greenz concept
• Emerald City Smoothie rolls nutrient-enhanced coffee
• FDA warns operators as pistachio recall grows
• Buca offers discount to Calif. state workers
• Red Mango revs up franchising efforts
• California Pizza Kitchen raises 1st-Q outlook
• Having words with: Robert Zarco: founding partner, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito P.A
  by Ron Ruggless
• MUFSO continues to recognize innovation with Pioneer Award
• Learning new tricks for designer doggie bags
  by Bret Thorn