Monthly Archives: February 2010

OLYMPIA, Wash.—The Washington Restaurant Association released today the results of its monthly industry tracking survey for January. The figures confirm that restaurant operators in Washington continue to encounter significant economic challenges. Fifty-eight percent of restaurant operators decreased staff hours year over year in January, and 82 percent expect to remain at reduced levels or decrease positions further. Continue reading →

OLYMPIA-The Washington Restaurant Association responded today to Gov. Gregoire’s proposal to repeal the B&O tax credit for pop syrup, stated within her revised budget and revenue proposal, released Wednesday. Continue reading →

OLYMPIA, Wash.—Seattle’s own Robin Leventhal, a contestant on the sixth season of the Bravo Network’s “Top Chef,” will appear March 6 as a judge at the 10th annual Boyd Coffee ProStart Invitational at South Seattle Community College, hosted by the Washington Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Continue reading →

OLYMPIA, Wash.—Budding culinary masterminds from high schools throughout Washington will suit up in their chef garb and wield the tools of the trade March 6 at the tenth annual Boyd Coffee ProStart Invitational at South Seattle Community College. Continue reading →

SEATTLE, Wash. – The Washington Restaurant Association Seattle Chapter and Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Company present the SEATTLE SOUNDBITE PUBLIC VOTE! Now through February 28, 2010, The Seattle City of Music will host a public online vote to determine the top 3 restaurant employee rock bands from a field of 43 will perform at the 3rd Annual Seattle SoundBite on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at The Showbox SoDo. Continue reading →