Culture as a Form of Control: All Hail New Orleans’ Go-Cup
Experiencing the liquor laws of The Big Easy can remind you of the power of culture to render alternative ways of life invisible.
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Does That Restaurant Rate 4 Stars? Sure—on a Sunny Day
New research finds online restaurant reviews are influenced by the weather.
Chipotle’s Choice: A Shift Away From Responsibly Raised Beef
For a company that markets itself by lambasting the industrial food system, Chipotle's offerings are starting to look a lot like many other fast-food chains out there, complete with growth hormones, feedlots, GMOs, and more.
Restaurant Talent Migration
Return migration—native sons and daughters coming home after cutting their teeth in a Big City—is responsible for a burgeoning world-class restaurant culture in previously forgotten or ignored locations.
Grandma’s Apple Pie Is Better Than Apple Pie
Researchers find that food products sell better when they're labeled with descriptive phrases that elicit warm family memories.
Music Makes the Tips Grow Larger
New research from France finds restaurant patrons exposed to music with pro-social lyrics are more likely to leave tips.