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Articles in Jan 7, 2002 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• NRA: OSHA drops costly air-quality standards
• Roly Poly prepares to take wraps off on-site locations
  by Paul King
• Report: Restaurant advertising takes 4-percent hit
• Hobart gives 'Here, There…' award to Allied Domecq official
• Nothing plain about it: Vanilla shows versatility on dessert, savory menus
  by Florence Fabricant
• Westward expansion's on hold but forecasters claim growth's on tap
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Foodgalaxy founder buys back company
• Diageo PLC said to weigh $2.2B BK buyout offer; chain to broker operator bailouts
• McD to report earnings decrease for 5th Q in row
  by Amy Zuber
• Friendly Ice Cream finalizes financial restructuring deal
• Patience, planning are orders of the day in building new kitchens
  by Gary Bensky
• Car dealer, chef cook up Italian bistro in showroom
• Mosaic
• Ben E. Keith Foods' Hirsch is 'DSR of Decade'
• Wells' Dairy named to Sysco's Top 100 list
• Industry sales for 2002 projected to hit $407 B: 2001 comes in with barely positive growth at 0.8%
  by Richard L. Papiernik
• Out go the lights? With Enron's plug pulled, operators feel shock waves
  by Ron Ruggless
• Culver's hires new agency, plans to push ButterBurger in February
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Successful kitchen upgrades can hinge on equipment that is modified easily
  by Foster Jr. Frable
• Miso Hungry Cafe
• Richard's Across the Street
• Coca-Cola, NRA team up to promote restaurants
• No rest in the West: Operators quickly respond to downturn
• Cracker Barrel denies racial bias, says it will fight $100M class lawsuit
  by Jack Hayes
• Buca adds Italian dinnerhouse Vinny Testa's to restaurant portfolio
  by Lori Doss
• McDonald's breaks second Olympics-themed TV spot
• LaMontagne heads N.E sales for Leviton's lighting division
• Alessandro Stratta shows mettle with Iron Chef appearance
  by Lori Doss
• Focus on flavor packs power punch with consumer bunch
  by Nancy Kruse
• U.S. Department of Justice OKs Suiza, Dean merger
• Quizno's completes merger with Schadens
• Max & Erma's '01 profits tally $2.4M; sales up 14%
• Planning best way to grow amid inevitable change
  by Jim Sullivan
• Chef makes big stink over strong-smelling perfume
• Mortimer's Idaho Cuisine
• Optimistic operators see new rail service helping keep sales on track
  by Bret Thorn
• Nestle completes Ralston Purina acquisition
• Customer service a saving grace in recessionary times
  by Milford Prewitt
• Tricon-Yorkshire pact propels 20,000-unit co-branding plan
  by Jack Hayes
• Burger King partners with Marvel on 'X-Men' promotion
• Design Development taps Rose to head commercial division
• Brussels sprouts blossom: Chefs dress up snubbed vegetable and reduce its bitter reputation
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Saffron
• IFMA names members to 2002 board of directors
• No. 1 Popeyes group Interfoods to go private
• New Clubhouse owners plan emphasis on service to attract 'members'
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Scholarship fund set up in honor of NRN's Doherty
• Still struggling in wake of Sept.11, industry should realize it's time to 'come together
• Diamonds in the rough: Less expensive sparkling wines shine just as bright
  by Mary Ewing-Mulligan
• Utah's Olympics role could spark top regional, national growth rate
  by Dina Berta
• Zagat, Verizon team up to publish downtown NYC guide
• Advantica taps Moran as interim chairman
• Morgan's Foods' 9-mo. earnings reach $922K
• Restaurateurs, employees stick it to on-the-job stress with new dolls
  by Dina Berta
• Restaurant workers find out you've gotta be in it to win it
• Cottonwood Grille
• Happy new year not so bubbly for cities hit hardest by terrorist attacks
  by Paul Frumkin
• Heinz names Winkleblack CFO, executive vice president
• Landry's eyes buyout of Planet Hollywood
• Roadhouse Grill 6-mo. loss mounts after unit closings
  by James Peters
• NRAEF plans to raise $1.4M for scholarships
• Letters
• Peanut Butter & Ellie's, Portland, Ore
  by Bret Thorn
• Operators plan marketing blitz to battle economic uncertainty
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Innova names Kramer president
• Blimpie shareholders OK $25.8 million buyout
• Bankrupt Cooker reports 9-month loss of $23 million
• HR happenings
• Get on board: Expert directors can help CEO keep organization on a successful course
  by Max Pine
• Shiitake mushroom and Brie crepes
• Operators vow to rise again despite overexpansion and drop in tourism
  by Jack Hayes
• TurboChef inks deal with UGC Cinemas