January 15, 2006

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Fast Starts
Despite its name, breakfast has become more a pit stop than a break in fast-paced lives. Convenience and portability are attractive attributes as consumers decide whether and where to start their days with grab-and-go meals. Creative options make decisions easier.

Dish R&D: Scallops With White-Truffle Mac and Cheese
Seeking a dish appropriate for bar and dining room, Chef-owner Goose Sorensen of Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar in Denver combines the comfort of pasta with the elegance of seafood and truffles.

Dressed to Thrill
R&I introduces Back to Basics, a new occasional feature intended to refresh and extend knowledge of culinary fundamentals. Vinaigrettes are the inaugural focus, with tips and chef-tested recipes.

SPECIAL REPORT

The Power of Ten
Leadership calls not only for determination to tackle obvious challenges but also for the vision to anticipate the actions and decisions the future will demand. These 10 noncommercial-foodservice executives evidence what can be accomplished when principle joins passion.

OPERATIONS

Motion Slickness
There is no formal bar at Ibiza Food & Wine Bar in Houston, but alcoholic beverages are provided with style thanks to cocktail carts, making tableside service distinctive and profitable.

DEPARTMENTS

R&I Insider
Former employees of Windows on the World open a cooperatively owned restaurant in New York City; once again under Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ control, the Big Bowl concept returns to its roots; Los Angeles Unified School District plans measures to bring students back to cafeterias; Aramark signs a master-franchise agreement for Panda Express locations; restaurant chains draw interest from private-equity firms. Menu Focus considers ideas for beets; Table Turns divulges the buzz on people and places.

The Ten-Minute Manager's Guide to ... Working With Suppliers
“Vendors spend a lot of time trying to understand trends, and we want to partner with those who will bring us new ideas,” says Carlson Companies’ Roland Ornelas, one of several executives who share ideas with The Ten-Minute Manager about creating effective supplier relationships.

EDITORIAL

Viewpoint
In Hot Water