National
More eateries adding gluten-free options
Restaurants are rapidly adding gluten-free options to their menus, in response to consumer concerns. In Pittsburgh, carb-heavy Italian eateries are becoming more innovative in creating dishes that incorporate gluten-free pasta, breads and pizza crust. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1/21)
NRA: Restaurant sales to stabilize in 2010
The U.S. restaurant industry should expect a gradual recovery this year, as consumers ease recession-era spending cuts a bit, says a new report from the National Restaurant Association. Adjusted for inflation, the report calls for sales to be essentially flat in 2010, up from a 2.9% drop last year. "The past two years have been a very challenging time for our industry," said NRA President and CEO Dawn Sweeney. "While there are still substantial challenges ahead, we are encouraged that the outlook is improving." The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (1/20)
