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Located atop the Calgary Tower, SKY 360 Restaurant is a popular spot for both Calgarians and tourists alike. From catering to the Calgary business/corporate crowd with a corporate lunch menu, to hosting large special events: SKY 360 really does have something for everyone! There’s no longer any elevation charges…. and you really can’t beat the view!

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Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/08/13/Tim_Zagat_The_Past_Present_and_Future_of_Restaurants

Restauranteurs Drew Nieporent, Richard Melman, and Denise Fugo debate with Zagat Survey co-founder Tim Zagat on whether it is a restaurant’s job to accommodate for diners’ dietary needs.

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Tim and Nina Zagat, founders of the famous Zagat Survey, talk about the past, present, and future of the restaurant business with restaurateurs Drew Nieporent, Richard Melman, Denise Fugo, and Ralph Brennan.

They discuss everything from the growing interest in healthy and organic foods, to the effect “celebrity chefs” are having on the restaurant business.

Drew Nieporent, one of America’s most respected and celebrated restaurateurs, is the founder and inspiration behind the Myriad Restaurant Group in New York City, which operates Tribeca Grill, Rubicon, Nobu, Nobu 57, Centrico, Pulse, Proof on Main, and Crush Wine & Spirits.His restaurants have received countless accolades.

Richard Melman is founder and chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a Chicago-based corporation that owns over 70 restaurants nationwide.

Tim Zagat is the co-founder, co-chair and chief executive officer of Zagat Survey, the world’s leading provider of consumer survey-based dining, travel and leisure information.

Denise Fugo is co-owner of Sammy’s, a banquet management and catering company with three restaurants in Cleveland, Ohio.

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This short film tells the story of acclaimed New Orleans restaurant owner Willie Mae Seaton and her drive to rebuild her landmark restaurant, following the devasting floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina. The story takes an unexpected turn when the Southern Foodways Alliance and others step in to help the 89-year-old rebuild her restaurant and start serving her famous friend chicken again.

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I GOT THE DATE WRONG, I’M SORRY FOR BEING A TIME-TRAVELLING DEMON. This was actually filmed on the 6th. Sorry about the obscenities, for those of you with sweet little virgin ears. Anyway. A rant for all to enjoy. Jeez, I love my job.

Duration : 0:4:35

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