In case you haven't heard, Philippe's celebrates 100 years today with 10-cent French dip sandwiches, five-cent coffee, Mayor Villagairosa, the USC marching band and probably hundreds and hundreds of people who will actually line up for the one sandwich...

http://la.eater.com/archives/2008/10/06/philippes_100_french_dips_for_10_cents_today.php

The Daily Achatz

News | eater.com | 1 hour 16 minutes ago

With sister site Eater Chicago due to launch this month, we figured it was the perfect time to focus on Chicago's darling Grant Achatz. In two weeks, youll have all the Chicago news you can handle at chicago.eater.com. Until then...

http://eater.com/archives/2008/10/the_daily_achatz_8.php

New Michelin Stars Shine on New York City

News | www.restaurantnewsresource.com | 1 hour 33 minutes ago

Masa joins city's three-star restaurants, Ducasse's Adour, Chang's Momofuku Ko debut with two stars

http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article34934.html

Wyndham Worldwide Hosts 'Global Green Day' in 35 locations across Six Continents

News | www.hotelnewsresource.com | 2 hours 20 minutes ago

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies hosting nearly 200 million guests each year, held a 'Global Green Day,' an event to officially kick off WyndhamGreen, the Company's environmental and sustainability program, and launch the WyndhamGreen Web site.

http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article34924.html

Another Look at Consumers

Blog | blog.retailtrafficmag.com | 3 hours 8 minutes ago

The New York Times had a rather ominous analysis of consumer spending yesterday. In response to the falling value of their homes and high gasoline prices, Americans have become more frugal all year. But in recent weeks, as the financial crisis reverberated from Wall Street to Washington, consumers

http://blog.retailtrafficmag.com/retail_traffic_court/2008/10/06/another-look-at-consumers/

Regional Casino Ameristar Is a Real Bargain (at Seeking Alpha)

News | seekingalpha.com | 3 hours 29 minutes ago

The casino sector has been hammered in 2008 with the stocks being down 60-85% year to date. Regional casino operator Ameristar (ASCA) offers an opportunity to buy a collection of casino assets, with good relative fundamentals at a bargain price. Ameristar has seven properties in: Kansas City, Mo.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/98675-regional-casino-ameristar-is-a-real-bargain?source=yahoo

T.G.I. Friday's® Restaurants Recognize 'Give Me More Stripes®' Members With Free Snack Bag of Potato Skins Chips During Lunch

Press Release | fridays.mediaroom.com | 4 hours 20 minutes ago

CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With membership in its Give Me More Stripes (http://www.givememorestripes.com/) guest recognition program nearing half a million, T.G.I. Friday's restaurants (http://www.fridays.

http://fridays.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=159

Boston Welcomes Mandarin Oriental

News | www.hdmag.com | 4 hours 41 minutes ago

The 148-room 5-Star property boasts the city's largest rooms, which are equipped with opulent details such as Frette linens and soaking tubs in marble bathrooms.

http://www.hdmag.com/hospitalitydesign/content_display/industry-news/e3ib11fbb183834000229ef9d67a694c856

2009 U.S. Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report Features Forecast Estimates On The Size Of The

Press Release | www.zibb.com | 1 hour 32 minutes ago

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b4094d/2009_u_s_fast_foo) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report" report to their offering. The Fast Food Restaurants Industry report, published annually, contains timely and

http://www.zibb.com/article/4107131/U+S+Fast+Food+Restaurants+Industry+Report+Features+Forecast+Estimates+On+The+Size+Of+The+Industry+Nationally+And+For+All+U+S+States