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The New Fusion: Meet the "Odd" Couplings from Around the World

Mexican-Korean food? Chinese-Peruvian dishes? Welcome to the magnificent mashups of New Fusion cuisine, where good ideas and great flavors from around the world take your palate places you never thought it would go. And happily so.

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International Flavors Put Chicken in the Spotlight

Simplot Corporate Executive Chef Michael Thrash has identified some of the cultural trends around chicken preparation that are growing in popularity here in the U.S. Here’s a little about each technique, what makes it unique, who’s doing it successfully, and a version from our very own Chef Thrash.

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Iconic Seattle Restaurant 86’s Soggy Delivery Fries

COVID-19 hit the entire country hard in 2020, but it hit the Seattle area first. When lockdown orders went into effect on March 15th, one of the city’s most beloved restaurants, 13 Coins, pivoted to takeout and delivery service.

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5 Predictions from Operators About the Industry After COVID

It’s been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic swept through the U.S. and restaurant operators have had to adjust to fast-changing regulations and customer preferences. There’s no doubt that the changes made during COVID will carry on into the future, even once the country goes back to “normal.”

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The Second Round of PPP Loans: What You Need To Know

The Small Business Administration has just released guidance on what they’re calling the Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans. They’ve made a few tweaks to the program since the first round in 2020. In this post, we break down some of the eligibility requirements and get advice from fellow restaurant owners that went through the process the first time around.

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