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Articles in Sept 3, 2007, issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Sweet Street Desserts
• Calif. Rest. Assn. backs penny sales tax hike for insurance
• Smith & Wollensky shareholders approve buyout, co. posts loss
• IJ acquires distribution subsidiary of Atlanta bread bakery cafe
• Tomato jam linzer tart with fromage blanc ice cream: Cafe Centro, New York
• Which Wich: sandwich concept bags loyal patrons with interactive, customizable service
  by Susan Holaday
• Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins set to purge trans fats
• Brinker global chief takes Romano's reins from Birch
• Former No. 1 Krispy group files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
• Applebee's group hires vet of franchisor for unit buys
• CKE's latest comps up at Hardee's, flat at Carl's Jr
• Dot foods moves into northwest
• 8th Street Wine Co
  by Dina Berta
• Wingstreet: bolstered by co-branding and delivery, chicken chain says the sky's the limit
  by Mark Brandau
• Cargill
• Evian
• Steak n Shake, pressed by investors, retools strategy
• Consumer scorecard
• Popeyes parent AFC warns of soft same-store sales this year
• Product info is key for Boston operators on IFDA panel
  by Caroline Perkins
• Chandler's Steakhouse
  by Dina Berta
• C.H. Guenther
• Anchor Packaging
• Shareholders of Smith & Wollensky OK $98m buyout
• Two Bellissimo members merge
• N.Y. Yankees' concessionaire said to face shutout at new ballpark
  by Elissa Elan
• After another look at the Wendy's TV campaign, Mr. Pigtails doesn't seem so confusing after all
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Humane Society targets Wendy's in egg campaign
• Rendezvous
  by Dina Berta
• Manitowoc
• Alto-Shaam
• Having words with Mira Selbo: franchisee, The Melting Pot
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• CPK does Mexico debut via pioneer McD franchisee
• Barfry
  by Elissa Elan
• Yard House sells 70% stake to TSG private-equity firm
  by Lisa Jennings
• Baskin-Robbins cake giveaway, lick-a-thon promote new Oreo-flavored treats
• Report: McD operator in India charged in fatal blast
• Reading tea leaves shows a bright future for the versatile beverage on menus nationwide
  by Nancy Kruse
• Hoshizaki America
• Pepsi-Cola North America
• Industry's stance on immigration weakens as restaurateurs take reform lying down
  by Milford Prewitt
• New data security legislation could make restaurants take the blame, bear the costs
  by Dave Hermann
• Culinary contest proves breakfast is better when it's on a stick
  by Elissa Elan
• High-end steakhouses roll out red carpet to court new diners
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Shoney's promotion offers two meals and new menu items for $10.99
• LEYE's Big Bowl chain nixes bottled water
• Calendar of events
• Reser
• Bunn
• Leku Ona
  by Dina Berta
• Love means … always having to say 'More McDonald's, please'
  by Elissa Elan
• Virtual job fairs on SecondLife net Sodexho recruits
  by Dina Berta
• For the record
• ESPN'S Chris Berman touts Dunkin' Donut's new 'Bacon Lover's' omelet
• Jack adds sirloin breakfast burrito, new hash browns
• Special report: hot concepts!™
• Quiznos-Earl of Sandwich lawsuit leads to CEO switch
• Granite City Food & Brewery: growth-minded chain hops into new markets with comfort food, house-brewed beer
  by Elizabeth Licata
• Cadbury-Schweppes
• Nutritionist develops anti-wrinkle pit, a, creates rub over quality
  by Elissa Elan
• Social Security rule puts industry under fire: operators, civil libertarians blast identity reconciliation policy requiring firings as divisive
  by Milford Prewitt
• Early and late dayparts propel BK to $36m profit in 4th Q
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Distributors are on the road to enhanced food safety with improved protocols and equipment
  by Caroline Perkins
• Nathan's Famous eyes growth of Frank & Fry test
• Go Roma Italian kitchen: fast-casual concept born in founder's garage revs up expansion plans
  by Wade Daniels
• Krispy Kreme realigns exec roles as ops VP Jervik exits
• Big Boy restaurants: the decades-old family chain and its iconic mascot bounce back
  by Molly Gise
• Unilever Foodsolutions
• Tom Norrington-Davies keeps his produce and ideas flesh
  by Amanda Mosle Friedman
• Landry's-noteholder fight underscores credit crunch
  by Ron Ruggless
• NRN stock index
• Sysco arm acquires Austin Tatum; board approves share repurchase
• Paid sick leave may be one prescription for preventing lost business from norovirus
  by Paul Frumkin
• The grape: 'nonstuffy' wine bar sets sights on growth in upscale, urban markets
  by Susan Holaday
• NYC launches grease trap probe in wake of flooding
• Lavazza Blue
• Kraft Foodservice
• Tart frozen yogurt chains cultivate a dedicated urban following
  by Bret Thorn
• Starbucks nets nearly $550m in 10-year, senior note offering
• Performance food group adds major chain to customer base