WebTV hack to remove layers that don't position correctly. Coming to Your Neighborhood By Deborah Silver Restaurants and Institutions Senior Editor Upstarts and big chains carve out new niches for proven and unproven restaurant concepts.
Restaurateurs are an innovative lot.
Just when you thought there was nothing new under the sun, along comes a novel idea, an unexpected twist on a tired concept or a new market for an old theme. Different approaches to earning a portion of the foodservice dollar, yes. But underlying the distinctions is a common understanding that consumers want a memorable dining experience that blends sophisticated flavors, quality food, fair pricing, good service and just the right atmosphere. These enterprising restaurateurs also realize that to stay competitive they must be attuned to both their employees' needs and the latest high-tech developments. Clearly the following chains are doing just that.