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Reports on Chinese restaurant operators' disagreement to a study which discloses that more fat, cholesterol and calories are found in Chinese takeout dishes than in a McDonald's meal. Study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest; Effect on Chinese restaurant business; Criticism of the report.

Reports on a study by the Employment Policies Institute (EPI) which reveals that President Bill Clinton's health care reform plan could cost jobs in the foodservice industry. Increased labor cost; Industries affected; Comment from EPI Executive Director Richard Berman.

Features American restaurants where conservative commentator radio or television show `Rush Rooms' is aired. River Bank Restaurant and Lounge in Mishawaka, Indiana; Blackie's House of Beef in Washington D.C.

Reports on the results of a survey on restaurant patron dislikes by Yankelovich Partners for MasterCard. Botched reservations; Addition of gratuity to bil without being told; Waiters who are unfamiliar with menu; Waiters with loud voices; Bad experiences.

Reports on Kentucky Fried Chicken Corp.'s marketing strategies catering to African-American customers. Chicken chain's menu mainstays; Employees' uniforms; Adjustment of in-store music; Radio commercials and outdoor advertisements; Other ethnic groups.

Discusses the effects on Midwest restaurants after the Great Flood of 1993. Damage to restaurants; Decrease in patronage due to bad publicity; Effect on summer tourist season; Increase in business in other restaurants.

Reports on the danger of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in restaurants. Occupational health hazard for foodservice employees; Risk of lung cancer; Regulation of smoking in bars and restaurants.

Reports on Miami, Florida's taxation measures for its restaurants for the benefit of homeless people. One percent tax on food and beverage bills; Statement from homeless-rights advocates; Problem of large shelters; Objections from the Florida Restaurant Association; Impact to society. INSET: Recipe aid (American Culinary Federation's recipes)..

Reports on TW Services' joining with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for the enhancement of opportunities for minorities; Charges of racism at TW's Denny's restaurants; Maanagement's intolerance of unfair treatment of customers; Company's recognition of a problem.

Features Fred Parker and his Hard Times Cafe. Concept of chili parlors managed by Parker in Virginia and Maryland; Chili dishes; Line of merchandise marketed by Parker. INSET: Hard Times Cafe vegetarian chili (recipe)..

Reports on the inclusion of articles written by `Hospitality' magazine senior editor Gail Bellamy in `Bergh's International Digest of Gastronomy'. Other writers of note; Order information.

Reports on the organization of a series of summer promotions for restaurateurs in New York. Assistance of dining guide publisher Tim Zagat; `Restaurant Week'; `Restaurant Day'.

Interviews Gordon Hamersley, owner of a Boston bistro marked for relocation to the South End. Questions and answers on Hamersley's leisure. INSET: Inventory (contents of Hamersley's refrigerator)..

Reports on the planned opening of the Harley-Davidson Cafe in New York City. Location; Emphasis on merchandise, memorabilia and menu; Drew Nieporen as kitchen head; Marc Packer as owner; Sales pitch and promotional gimmicks.

Presents survey results on mall food courts sales for 1992. CARLSONREPORT/Centermation Systems Food Court Survey; Statistics on over-all sales and food categories compared with those of 1991.

Reports on the `America's Top Black Chefs' awards on August 21, 1993. Awardees; Comment of Greg Jones, president of 100 Black Men, a civic group that provides mentor programs for African-American youth.

Reports on a Los Angeles, California law prohibiting smoking in the city's 7,000 restaurants. Scope of law and penalty; Comments of restaurant owners; Objections to undue advantage of restaurants in neighboring communities; Notion that smoker is a better spender; Proposed bill that would regulate smoking throughout California; California Restaurant Association's support for the bill.

Lists conventions, exhibits and seminars of interest to the restaurant industry. Fine Beverage & Food Federation's 1993 Fine Spirit, Wine, & Food Tasting Tour; Broiler Marketing Seminar; New Orleans Wine and Food Experience; Sonoma Salute to the Arts. INSET: Untitled (NAFEM education conference)..

Reports on the Distinguished Restaurants of North America's DiRoNA awards. Difficulty of getting an award; Winners for 1993 were passed over in 1992; Stringent inspection criteria.

Reports on the opening of Roseanne & Tom's Big Food Diner in Eldon, Iowa. Ruth and Chris Arnold, operators; Signature dish; Specialties; Reason for opening diner; Help to local economy.

Presents the book `Receipes for Disaster,' by Paul Corio. Examples of recipes; Humorous illustrations.

Reports on S&A Restaurant Corp.'s Bennigum Cafe America. June 1993 debut at Jacksonville, Floridaa; Menu; Interest in regional American food.

Reports on the Travel Industry Association of America's predictions for the local travel industry. Increased summer travel; Planned destinations; Selection of less expensive and domestic destinations; Continued growth of inbound international travel; Sustainable growth for travel industry and economy.