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Articles in May 5, 2003 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• California Pizza Kitchen climbs 6.9% in 1st Q
• NYC's high-end restaurants fight for life, say economy, tourism troubles reason for fall off: Lespinasse latest to go; operators cite '03 as worst year
  by Paul Frumkin
• Bakery-cafes grab larger slice of fast-casual market in So. Calif
  by Amy Spector
• Bennigan's launches its version of blue-plate special
• Concert raises $10.8K to send N.C. athletes to Ireland
• Atlanta's Balance is all about good nutrition in a restaurant setting
• Whining and dining: complainers only make the appreciative look better
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Chefs enhance bottom line with top-shelf condiments
  by Nancy Kruse
• Robert Okura: passion for cooking is key ingredient for The Cheesecake Factory's culinary development VP
• 'Outbackers' serve President Bush, servicemen
• Firestone to replace Collier as Kraft Foods general counsel
• Cheesecake Factory net up 20% in first quarter
• Calif. bans Gulf Coast oysters from April-Oct
• IDQ chooses satellite service provider
• Yum's net falls 5.6%; SARS bug threatens
  by Susan Spielberg
• Ryan's net and sales fall, but EPS flat in 1st Q
• Survey shows execs believe ethical conduct gets no recognition
• TV video exec heads east to produce Savoy Cucina Italiana
  by Jack Hayes
• Rocco DeSpirito gives food to those hoping to 'work' for him
• Beauty shop bar
• The 84th Annual Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show schedule of events
• Bob Evans Farms: Kid Times program offers a combo platter of good taste and great fun for the young
• Bears' Ditka to appear at Food Group's Niketown party
• The Cheese Plate
  by Michael Schrader
• Aladdin OKs $635M sale for Planet H'wood revamp
• Chevys testing weekend brunch menu, eyes rollout
• Summer job prospects not so sunny for teen workers
  by Dina Berta
• For the record
• Rubio's promotes Fajita Fiesta with new ad character, 'Rafael'
• Arby's Charity Tour raises funds for youth
• Mermaid Inn brings affordable seafood to N.Y.'s E. Village
• Earlest Bell: a ringing endorsement for loving his life's work
  by Milford Prewitt
• Wally Joe's
• Paul Prudhomme: pairing pride and a magic blend of seasonings, this renowned Louisiana chef cooks up one hot career
• QSR chains convene to discuss franchise issues
  by Lori Lohmeyer
• Blue Star makes staff changes, announces new partnerships
• P.F. Chang's 1st-Q earnings jump 33%, sales leap more
• McD's Donatos seeks new CEO as Rose retires
• Allied Domecq 'e-xcited' about new e-learning program
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Dave Pittman, 72, longtime NRN sales manager in Calif., dies after brief illness
• Allied Domecq's 6-mos. profit increases 14%, revs up 4%
• Association executives' group honors MFHA Showcase of the Stars
• Sports Invitational nets $525K-plus for environmental group
• Shopping cart gives new meaning to KFC Express
• Bari
• Nation's Restaurant News Hall of Fame winners showcase best of fine dining in the Windy City
• Round Table Pizza: Mama Zella pie no square peg as sales rise to record heights
• Aramark names Vozzo uniform, apparel business prexy
• The All-American Cheese and Wine Book: Pairings, Profiles & Recipes
  by Michael Schrader
• McD names Fenton head of 5,000-unit Eastern div
• Noodles & Company in nat'l. franchising push
• Diners leave their hearts in S.F., but their money remains at home
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Chili's same-store heat up Brinker's financial performance
  by James Peters
• Diversity group hires agency for PR, communications duties
• R.L. Steamers and Seafood Market net $12K for charities
• SARS not fatal to industry yet, but operators must find quick action plan to breathe easier
  by Ellen Koteff
• Aromatic whites with distinct flavor waft into prominence on wine lists
  by Mary Ewing-Mulligan
• Second City takes center stage with dining scene that razzles, dazzles
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Ponzu: Contemporary Asian cuisine gets rave reviews in San Francisco's theater district
• Calendar of events
• Authentic European appeal anywhere with Freschetta Pizza
• AFC to restate 2000 also, plans to fight delisting
• HMSHost in test of inventory and reporting tools
• Calif. bill adds full-service chains to menu measure
• Starbucks' 2nd-Q net soars with 22% revenue lift
• J&W University offers former POW two-year scholarship
• Country's Barbecue raises $16K for visually impaired
• Speedy builders prove what a difference a day makes
• Molten chocolate cake on a putting green
• New diversity pavilion highlights seminars, exhibits at '03 show
  by Lori Lohmeyer
• P.F. Chang's China Bistro: Spring Rolls dessert turns out to be top banana in chain's plan to sweeten after-dinner sales
• FPI taps Buckeye Foodservice Sales top broker
• Specialty Italian pasta items from Rotanelli's
• Dairy Queen salutes troops with new treat
• Mr. Hero, Arabica parent inks Ga., Del., N.J. pacts
• Wings and a prayer: airport feeders still upbeat
  by Paul King
• FS/TEC returns to Long Beach, Calif., rides latest technology wave
• All in the family
• Wendy's franchisees raise $200K for Mississippi charities
• Rathbun of Abacus to open Jasper's in Plano, Texas

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