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- Ruling: College must provide allergen-free food
The U.S. Department of Justice ruled Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., must provide gluten-free and allergen-free food for students with food allergies under the American with Disabilities Act. The settlement, which also requires Lesley to pay $50,000 to students who filed the claim, "puts all universities on notice that they're going to have to make these accommodations for students with celiac, gluten sensitivity and other food allergies," said Marilyn Geller, CEO of the Celiac Disease Foundation. National Public Radio/The Salt blog
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- Chefs soften stances on dietary restrictions
Not long ago, many upscale chefs stood strong in their opposition to the idea of changing dishes to accommodate vegetarians, patrons suffering from food allergies and anyone else with dietary restrictions. That's changing along with high-end restaurant menus as more Americans adopt Meatless Mondays and groups raise awareness about celiac disease and gluten intolerance. "I’ve realized it’s not that hard to give the same dining experience to someone who doesn’t eat gluten as long as you keep an open mind as to what you can and can’t do," said chef Noah Sandoval. Chicago Sun-Times (free registration)
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- Can cleanliness keep customers coming back?
Customers may come for the food but many say dirty bathrooms are the main reason they won't return to a restaurant, writes The Food Connector's Ed Zimmerman. His system for ensuring cleanliness in every aspect of the eatery starts with a checklist that has operators evaluating the condition of everything from the dining room floor to the salt and pepper shakers. PizzaMarketplace.com
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- Supermarket-restaurant partnerships on the rise
Quickservice restaurants are expected to open more branches in supermarkets and convenience stores, according to a Nation's Restaurant News report. Caribou Coffee cafes are opening in Chicago Jewel-Osco stores, for example, and Checkers Drive-In is among the restaurants establishing a Wal-Mart branch. The Huffington Post
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- What puts the "pub" in pub burgers?
Restaurant chains from McDonald's to Red Robin to Rock Bottom have added pub burgers to the menu, and the moniker's popularity is rising along with craft beer sales. Some experts define pub burgers based on size, but eateries aren't following any hard-and-fast rules in creating pub burgers that range from simple sandwiches to premium burgers like the one at Culver's topped with Colby Jack cheese, fried onions and a special four-pepper mayo with a dash of A.1. Steak Sauce. BurgerBusiness.com
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