How would you like to have a one-on-one with a James Beard Award winner, the owner of the some of hottest restaurants in town, or the head of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission? Register today for Meet the Experts for power coaching and speed networking with the best in the business April 17 at Untitled.

Don't miss out on James Beard Eats Week ! Sign up by March 22 to feature a James Beard-inspired dish or menu in advance of the James Beard Awards . 

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Price It Right with Performance Foodservice—Chicago

Managing food cost and pricing your menu well can mean the difference between a booming business and a struggling one. Everything that goes onto the plate needs to be accounted for in the final menu price. So how do you decide on that price?  

Employee Retention Tips from Ben Lustbader, Chef/Partner at Giant

With more than a decade of experience running kitchens in some of Chicago's best restaurants, Chef Ben Lustbader of Giant and the soon-to-be-open Chef's Special Cocktail Bar knows what it takes to create a workplace culture where employees are encouraged to flourish, contribute to the restaurant's success...and stick around.

Check out Ben's five tips for staff retention in restaurants.