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Bringing a Muslim Culinary Tradition Mainstream

Think "halal" is a just a dietary restriction? Adnan Durrani, the founder of American Halal, wants to change the definition.  Read more


Take a Tip From Singapore

What can American businesses learn from Singapore's open-air markets? Anthony Bourdain explains.  Read more


Sausage vs. Meatballs: A Study in Start-ups

Why did the Currywurst Bros. chain fail in New York, while little Meatball Obsession is thriving? Entrepreneurs, take note.  Read more


Meet the 'Richard Branson of Iceland'

Jon Olafsson has been a music executive, a media mogul, and a retiree. Today he is a beverage executive. He told Inc.com about Iceland's entrepreneurial ecos...  Read more


4 Ways to Make Your Restaurant More Profitable

The times, they are a-changin', and you must stay nimble to succeed in the food and beverage industry. New York City's top chefs explain how they stay current.  Read more


A Top Chef's $15 Million Gamble

Brian Malarkey's restaurant ventures are backed by massive investment. But can his social-dining experiment thrive?  Read more


Raw Foods, Real Profits

Brad Gruno was overweight and underemployed. He explains how he switched to a raw diet, and began building a raw foods empire, one kale chip at a time.  Read more


Open a Hot Restaurant With $12,000

In New York City? Really? Former advertising exec Nicole Ponseca explains how she opened Maharlika, and got great buzz and press from Day One.  Read more


The Cost of Starting Up a Restaurant

Opening a restaurant isn't only logistically complicated, it can also be very costly. John Kunkel, who has opened 10 branches of the Mexican eatery Lime, exp...  Read more


How One CEO Took on the Law

Omar Ansari of Surly Brewing had to fight the law to launch his craft brewery.  Read more