Guests often book large reservations just to get in, then show up with only a fraction of the party. Many restaurants struggle to recoup revenue from no-shows and last-minute cancellations despite ...

Given how important restaurants are as engines of the economy and sites of community and belonging, it makes sense that they would become such an important setting for TV shows. Whether in the form of ...

Lisa Malikow, Senior Vice President of the National Restaurant Show, (May 17-20, 2025 in Chicago) has helped turn the event into a launchpad for restaurant operators. With over 2,200 exhibitors and a ...

From left, Head Chef Bailey Null, owner Desiree Kerns and servers Hadley Bumgarner and Maddie Smith at the Ohio Redwood in Belpre. The Ohio Redwood will be featured by “America’s Best Restaurants.” ...

At times the past few years, Brittany O’Branski and Elise Gonski thought their family might be about to lose the restaurant it has owned for two decades. That’s why the twins went behind their older ...

Lisa Malikow discusses running a massive industry event, helping operators grow and why unexpected inspiration is the best part of the job. Lisa Malikow from the National Restaurant Association Show ...