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Articles in June 16, 2008 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Spicy Pickle's irreverent, nearly illegible billboard campaign raises eyebrows, but maybe not sales
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• KFC celebrates Black Music Month with contest for musicians
• Nev. Restaurant Assoc.: Jacobi is interim prexy
• ACH food companies
• NYC landmark Tavern OKs $2.2m EEOC settlement
• 'Fry crooks' heist waste oil as value skyrockets: biofuel market drives up price for used grease, creating slippery target for thieves
  by Ron Ruggless
• Dealboard: selected merger and acquisition activity
• Light Group's Massie strives for universal appeal
  by Elizabeth Licata
• Burger offerings on the rise, studies say
• 7-unit Counter chain hires vet of Red Robin, Friday's
• Longitudes and attitudes: recognizing and adjusting to the distinct palates and menu "must haves" of each region of the country can yield loyal patrons, open up worlds of culinary experimentation
  by Bret Thorn
• The Friars Club
• Pizza lover has hands on multiple pies as winner of annual eating contest
  by Elissa Elan
• Hobart launches contest to win free warewasher
• Big-time java jam: alleged Starbucks thief caught after returning for more
  by Elissa Elan
• iSi North America
• Slipping traffic plus lower checks add up to dwindling tips for servers
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• Franchisee groups find strength in numbers on a national level
  by Milford Prewitt
• Peaches with Cabrales crostini: Rioja, Denver
• Sweet street desserts
• No matter how you slice it…
• Domino's investor raises ownership stake to 6.2%
• Reser's
• BJ's CEO new chairman as board adds Yum vet Bassi
• Operators buy into new tactics for purchasing: procurement execs, suppliers negotiate new deals forced by fuel, commodity hikes
  by Lisa Jennings
• Metromedia latest to restructure debt on surging costs, sinking sales
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Something's Fishy: Woodland Hills, Calif
• Chefs form Bocuse d'Or group to choose U.S. team
• Equal
• Pumphret assumes group vp sales role for Pitco, Magikitch'n & Blodgett
• 'One country, one menu' strategy ignores regional tastes, leaves sales on the table at national chains
  by Howard Eirinberg
• The Beef Checkoff
• Having words with Stephen T. Pettise founder and president, Golden Spike Resources Group, Los Angeles
  by Milford Prewitt
• Operators halt tomato use after U.S. salmonella alert
• Salad creations offers 'sensible' portions to health-conscious diners
• At Meritage, Daniel Bruce's menu lists its dishes according to the wines with which they pair best
  by Michael Krondl
• Smithfield foods launches new website
• Awkward and dehumanizing automated phone systems push callers' buttons
  by Milford Prewitt
• Reel food
• Blue Duck Tavern
• Restaurateurs conscripted to be immigration cops are no match for reforms needed in post-Bush era
  by Richard Martin
• Suit vs. Applebee's claims diet dishes light on data
• Culinary competition helps not your average Joe's promote innovation
  by Dina Berta
• Beak's Old Florida
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• Happy chef
• For the record
• Burgers boom even as consumers rein in restaurant spending
  by Fern Glazer
• Table/Mesa Lounge
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• J&J snack foods
• NRN's financial scorecard
• White Castle sells Slyders for 27 cents in $7th b'day nod
• X Cafe wins smaller business award
• Buffets Inc. veteran Kramp takes CEO post at Sizzler
• Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill: Scottsdale, Ariz
  by Steve Coomes
• Expanding chains unearth real estate bargains by not breaking ground
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Next stop: Guantanamo
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Denver chef wins national pork competition
• Sunkist
• Marketing miscellany…
• Franchisee's ideas improve Shakey's efficiency
  by James Scarpa
• Santa Clara County votes a 'symbolic' menu mandate
• Trident seafoods
• Starbucks' other brand in big espresso-vending pact
• 'No-match' firing ensnares D'Amico group, puts rest of industry on alert
  by Paul Frumkin
• Same-store sales trends
• Branzino is convenient and popular menu item, even if chefs can't agree on its name
  by Florence Fabricant
• PepsiCo teams up with GRA for green initiatives
• Mitchell group rebrands to Ocean Prime to grow chain
• Darden Restaurants honors 10 vendors with its Distinguished Supplier Awards
• Total restaurant visits remain fiat in '07-'08
• MFHA's new strategy addresses industry's need to attract, cultivate HR talent
  by Dina Berta
• NRA: restaurants to see first dip in summer job growth in three years
• Chefs trumpet mushrooms' ability to cap off robust, earthy dishes
  by Mike Dempsey
• Dole
• Nocturnal diners targeted by new marketing tactics
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Domino's: global expansion a key piece of pizza chain's success
  by Milford Prewitt
• MFA Cafe at the Museum of Fine Arts
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• Lamb Weston
• NRA's $200k aids Tinsley's congressional primary win
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