Hilary Brown has started what she calls "the next generation of burger joints" in Local Burger, located in Lawrence, Kansas.
Launched in September of 2005, Local Burger offers healthy fast food, including grass-fed beef, buffalo and elk burgers. They also taut the World's Best Veggie Burger, soups, salads, ... Read Full Story
At the Natural Products Expo, 43,000 attendees had the opportunity to attend the keynote by Erik Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the American Meal and Chew on This: Everything you Don’t Want to Know About Fast Food.
Erik spoke about the factors that created the fast ... Read Full Story
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe was started in 1995 to provide a fresh, healthy alternative to greasy mall fast food options. Growing through franchising, the restaurant chain now has over 100 locations in 35 states.
While there are some better-for you options at Camille's, like the Veganini sandwich with 360 ... Read Full Story
The Boston Business Journal recently reported news from the KnowFat Lifestyle Grille. In preparation to rollout 800 units nationwide by 2010, the company has rebranded its concept to UFood Grill. While UFood/Knowfat currently has locations in Oakdale, MN, Naples, FL and several in Massachusetts, its plans for growth ... Read Full Story
Did you know that McDonald's chicken nuggets have 38 ingredients?! A twinkie has 39 ingredients! Many of the components of these (an many others) foods can barely be pronounced. I don't want to put things in my body that are less than totally wholesome and nutritious. I like the idea that an apple is an apple, a banana is a banana, a steak is a steak--whole, natural foods--no added ingredients! Real foods! Lynda Brooks www.goodfood4pets.com www.howtobehealthynow.com http://goodfood4pets... Read Full Story
A new study suggests that consumers’ top restaurant orders are burgers and fries, and this demonstrates the true need for more Feel Good Fast Food restaurants. The study, conducted by the NPD Group market research firm, investigated which foods people order most frequently in restaurants. As seen ... Read Full Story
Mountain, Ocean, Sun - The initial letters of these three words make up the name of this Japanese Burger chain and are intended to communicate the ideology and atmosphere of the stores. MOS burger was started in 1972 by Mr. Satoshi Sakurada in Tokyo and has grown ... Read Full Story
QSR Magazine's 2007 Consumer Survey validates the need for more quick service restaurants offering familiar foods that are better-for you.
The survey shows that 70% of consumers choose to frequent Quick Service Restaurants because of mood, while 59% go to these fast food restaurants for convenience. It also ... Read Full Story
I just visited Organic To Go in Bellevue, WA. It is a convenience store with natural ingredients and a fairly broad selection of breakfast, snack, and lunch items. It reminds me of Pret a Manger, but not as clean a concept and the food doesn't appear as fresh. ... Read Full Story
For those of us who still need a sweet treat, check out Fraiche that just opened in Palo Alto, CA. Housemade, organic, greek fresh and frozen yogurt with delicious topings. There's even soy yogurt for those of us who can't handle dairy!
For reviews from those who have already ... Read Full Story
