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Best Italian Lunch in Philly: Soprano's

A cozy and romantic BYOB, Soprano's Deli & Catering belies its name with homemade meatballs, sausage and peppers, and the best chicken cutlets in Delaware County. We spoke with owner Armen Kazanjian to learn what makes

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Best Mexican Lunch in Philly: Mole Poblano

If you're hoping to taste the best tamales in Philly this weekend, you're going to have to set your alarm clock. Mole Poblano typically sells out of its famous cornhusk dumplings stuffed with meat and salsa before most

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Best Southern Lunch in Philly: Deke's Bar-B-Que

Good food, good drinks, good times. That's the Deke's Bar-B-Que motto, and exactly what you'll find at this Philly restaurant celebrated for tender ribs and melt-in-your-mouth brisket. We caught up with owner Jackie McBeth

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2016's Single Best Lunch in Philly: Pita Chip

Schwarma, tabbouleh, and falafel – these words are still foreign to some, but Pita Chip is on a mission to make Mediterranean cuisine more accessible to the masses. With a combination of authentic recipes and made-to-order

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Best Lunch By Cuisine Type in Philly 2016

Philadelphia's most passionate foodies have spoken, and the category winners for Best Lunch in Philly have been decided. Finalists by Cuisine Type Best Mediterranean Lunch in Philly: Pita Chip When it comes to healthy,

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Best of Fooda Philadelphia Consumer Choice Awards 2016

It's a good time to be a hungry Philadelphian. Every restaurant that opens up these days is really, really good. Whether you're craving Neapolitan pizza, falafel or chicken and waffles, the Philly food scene has you covered.

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2016's Single Best Lunch in Los Angeles: Sushi Koo

We've tallied the ballots and the Single Best Lunch in Los Angeles has been determined. Drum roll please… the winner is… Sushi Koo! Known for its fresh Japanese grub at affordable prices, Sushi Koo is a lunchtime staple

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Best Indian Lunch in LA: Urban Masala

If you have a craving for home-style Indian food, check out LA's Urban Masala who just secured their spot as the top Indian Lunch in LA. Their customers enjoy the authenticity and everything that Indian food has to offer,

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Best American Lunch in LA: Carvery Kitchen

When LA's Carvery Kitchen set out to create an American deli, they wanted to create the ultimate deli experience. We chatted with Yuliya Polovinchik, Carvery Kitchen's marketing rep to learn about how they're shaking up the

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Best Mexican Lunch in LA: La Flor de Yucatan

The culinary delights of La Flor de Yucatan's cuisine are made of an exquisite blend of flavors, both Mexican and European. The burst of Yucatan spices and tender slow-cooked meats definitely provides a different Mexican

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Top 5 Workplace Trends To Watch in 2017

What actually gets your employees excited about coming into work every day? It's no secret that creating an engaging, exciting, and rewarding workplace can make a huge improvement in employee satisfaction and productivity.

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Best Mediterranean Lunch in LA: Kabab & More

LA's Kabab & More is taking their tried and true family recipes that have stood the test of time and winning over the hearts of LA Mediterranean Food lovers with their phenomenal kebob and friendly customer service. We spoke

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Best Lunch By Cuisine Type in Los Angeles 2016

The foodies of Los Angeles have spoken and the category winners for Best Lunch in Los Angeles have been determined. Now it's time to vote for the Single Best Lunch in all of Los Angeles in the Best of Fooda Los Angeles

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Best of Fooda Los Angeles Consumer Choice Awards 2016

In a place where taco trucks in gas station parking lots coexist with upscale restaurants with mile-long wine lists, choosing the best lunch in Los Angeles seems like it would be an impossible task. Alas, we narrowed down

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Best Asian Lunch in NYC: Korilla BBQ

Have you ever caught a whiff of bulgogi from a tiger striped food truck cruising the Financial District or parked outside Metrotech in Brooklyn Heights? That's Korilla BBQ, serving up an eclectic menu of Korean-Mexican fare

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2016 in Food: Lunch Trends Across America

At Fooda, we love lunch, we love numbers, and we love tracking food trends. Through our 10 million meals sold, we've uncovered interesting trends about how Americans are lunching through the seasons and across the

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2016's Single Best Lunch in New York City: Oxido

After counting the ballots from New York City foodies, the Single Best Lunch in NYC has been decided. And the winner is… Oxido! Already recognized for their mouthwatering dishes in the New York Post and with a 4 star

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Best Caribbean Lunch in NYC: Hibiscus

In New York City, you don't have to search very far for a variety of ethnic food. But if you're looking for authentic jerk chicken, tender Oxtail and fried plantains you'll find that Hibiscus, originally located in

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Best Mediterranean Lunch in NYC: Chickpea

There's a bazillion falafel eateries in New York City, but only one whose namesake is the cornerstone of its recipes. Chickpea takes a healthy approach to traditional Middle Eastern cuisine with fresh menu offerings that are

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Unlimited Vacation? Work from Thailand? Eight Weeks Paid Leave for New Moms? How These Employee Benefits and Perks Actually Work at Tech Company Motus

Any HR director knows that promoting employee health and happiness should be a priority. Motus, a tech company headquartered in Boston, is providing progressive employee benefits and perks that are typically unheard of in

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Best Indian Lunch in NYC: The Kati Roll Company

In a city saturated with Indian food, Kati Roll Company has carved itself a niche with convenient, approachable menu items ideal for the foodie on the go. Kati rolls are Indian food's answer to the burrito: Think warm,

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Motus Trades in Cubicles for Floor to Ceiling Windows, Stunning Views and Incomparable Flexibility

Looking to invest in your company's culture and attract new talent? Jessica Chronchio, HR Director at tech company Motus, shares how they're attracting and retaining top talent in one of the country's most competitive job

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Millennial Retention: How HR Director Nurtures Employee Development Like a Company with 10x its Resources

When we sat down and talked with Jessica Chronchio, Human Resources Director of Motus, a Boston tech company specializing in vehicle management and reimbursement software, we were blown away by the unique ways this company

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Best Lunch by Cuisine Type in New York City 2016

NYC Foodies have spoken and the category winners for Best Cuisine in New York have been decided. Now it's time to vote for The Single Best Lunch in NYC in the Best of Fooda New York Awards 2016! VOTING IS NOW

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West Town Bakery Now Serving Inside Chicago's Northern Trust Headquarters

After West Town Bakery served up thousands of pies and pastries for Thanksgiving, we had the chance to sit down with Manager, Patrick Wingert to find out what is making this bakery thrive in Chicago's competitive pastry and

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Best of Fooda New York Consumer Choice Awards 2016

Thousands voted and we nailed down the Single Best Lunch in Chicago. Now it's time to take the Best of Fooda Consumer Choice Awards to New York to find the most delicious lunch in NYC. Nominated by Fooda employees, it's your

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2016's Single Best Lunch in Chicago: Taco Joint

After thousands of votes from Chicago foodies, the Single Best Lunch in Chicago's Best of Fooda Awards has been determined. And the winner is… Taco Joint! Already nominated best Cochinita Pibil Taco by Thrillist and

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Best BBQ Lunch in Chicago: Sweet Baby Ray's

When you've been making award-winning BBQ sauces and rubs for over 30 years, it's safe to say you have a mastery of the grill. Now, Sweet Baby Ray's has taken the tongs into its own hands with a mouthwatering lunch menu

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Best Asian Lunch in Chicago: Thai 55

Thai 55 just collected the prize for Best Asian Lunch in Chicago in the 2016 Best of Fooda Chicago Awards. Thai 55 is a classic and casual neighborhood Thai BYOB restaurant featuring bubble teas and live music. As the oldest

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Best New Lunch Restaurant in Chicago: Frontier BBQ

The offerings at Frontier BBQ so perfectly capture what early pioneers hunted and ate on the trail that Davy Crockett himself would be impressed. We sat down with Chef Brian Jupiter to get the scoop on how Frontier's

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Best Mediterranean Lunch in Chicago: Pita Heaven

In the food desert that is the South Loop, Pita Heaven is an oasis for hungry Chicagoans who appreciate authentic Greek cuisine. We caught up with owner Adam Kafkes to learn the secret to his tender, juicy gyro meat and how

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Best Latin Lunch in Chicago: Maria's Brazilian Kitchen

Bringing Chicago's most drool-worthy Brazilian cuisine of churrasco chicken, coxinhas, kibes and risoles, Maria's Brazilian Kitchen (previously Fogo 2 Go) always satisfies. Daniela Bettinazzi Kollar, born in Sao Paulo,

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Best Lunch by Cuisine Type in Chicago 2016

Foodies have spoken and the category winners for Best Cuisine in Chicago have been decided. Now it's time for the final showdown of the Best of Fooda Awards 2016! Finalists by Cuisine Type: Best Asian Lunch in Chicago:

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See What Yelpers Are Raving About at NYC's Papa Kebab

Prashanth Rayapudi, Owner of Papa Kebab, was on a mission to bring quality food in a casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere at a reasonable price to New York City. He not only has made this a reality for the Chelsea

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The Secret to Surviving the Restaurant Recession? Mezcalito's Shares Their Recipe for Thriving

Warm and welcome. This is the vibe you'll get as you stroll into one of Mezcalito's Cantina's vibrant Atlanta restaurants as one of the owner greets you by name. Say hola to Tatyana, Manager at Mezcalito's Cantina, who

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LA's New Moon First to Serve This Now Ubiquitous Dish

As a third generation restaurateur, Colin Tom, Owner of New Moon Restaurants, was born into the food industry. His first food memory? Requesting an old classic, Chateaubriand for his seventh birthday. It was a heavenly food

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Best of Fooda Chicago Consumer Choice Awards 2016

The 2016 Best of Fooda Chicago Awards are upon us and it's your turn to vote for the most delicious, authentic lunch restaurants in Chicago. Nominated by Fooda employees, it's now time for you to determine the winners in

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Boston's Middle Eastern Food Truck, ChikChak is Rolling All the Way to Chicago Next Year

ChikChak food truck is rolling all over downtown Boston bringing their kosher and authentic Israeli/Middle Eastern fresh foods such as falafel, shawarma, homemade hummus, and much more – the best part is they bring the

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Take a Fascinating Peek into Belizean Culture with Chicago's Garifuna Flava

When your family-owned Caribbean restaurant is featured on the Food Network's “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives”, Chicago's “Check, Please,” “Hungry Hound”, and “Chicago's Best” – you might know a thing or two

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Is Everyone Working from Home Now? Matt LeFevere, Real Estate Expert, Debunks the Myth

Working with Colliers International Office Advisory Group, Matt LeFevere specializes in tenant representation assignments for innovative companies. He's had the opportunity to take a peek into what's driving workplace

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Now Trending: Craft Soda is Bubbling in Chicago with Real Soda Midwest

Annie Tucker, Owner of Real Soda Midwest, is making Chicago a little bit more bubbly these days. With over 2,000 vintage soda flavors, she's bringing the “Mom & Pop Soda Shoppe” concept to countless modern restaurants

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The Secret to Philly's Best Fried Chicken? Wishbone Shares Top Ingredient

It's 3am on Saturday at Wishbone Crafted Fried Chicken and the line is out the door. The cooks are singing with customers and the smell of fried chicken and homemade mac n' cheese fills the air. This late night hot spot is

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Atlanta's Hottest Jamaican Restaurant Just Closed, But May Be Rolling to a Corner Near You

What do you get when you STIR heart, flavors, passion, family, and service together? You get to the culinary heart of Atlanta. Vivian Compton, owner of STIR (formerly Stir it Up) has been literally stirring things up in

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Caracasville Venezuelan Restaurant in Nashville Shares Their History and Arepas Recipe

All Nashvillians know the Farmers' Market is the weekend attraction that brings together farmers, restauranteurs, shop-owners, crafters and special events. If you're lucky, you know that every third weekend the best

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Tearing Down Cubicle Walls - CBRE Brad Serot On the Future of Next Generation Workspaces and Which Companies Are Getting It Right

Last week, CBRE EVP Brad Serot gave us an inside look into the key differences between old school corporate offices and progressive spaces in Chicago. Today, we continue the conversation with Brad and explore the

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CBRE EVP, Brad Serot shares the key differences between Old School Corporate Offices and Next Generation Spaces in Chicago

Meet one of CBRE's most prominent tenant representation brokers – Brad Serot. Having been involved in over 6 million square feet of transactions valued at more than $5 billion, Brad knows a thing or two about the Chicago

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Meet The Roost Carolina Kitchen, touted, “Home of the best damn chicken in Chicago”

Joe Scroggs, a Chapel Hill, North Carolina native was transplanted into Chicago in 2012. The winters—meh, the food—awesome, the city—nothing like it. Joe thought everything was cool in Chicago, except for one

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Owner of Don Fresco Shares His Secrets to Authentic and Fresh Mexican Cuisine in Chicago

Summer is coming to an end, but the fiesta isn't over. One way to keep the taste of summer alive at the table is with fresh Mexican cuisine. Peter Dremonas, Owner of Don Fresco Mexican Eatery in Chicago, shares secrets to

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Anna from Anna's Asian Grill Dishes on Her New Downtown Restaurant: RYUU – Coming this Fall!

Say hello to Chef Noy and owner Anna Makmok (mother and daughter team) of Anna's Asian Grill and Sushi. As if this creative cooking duo wasn't busy enough feeding hungry Chicagoans, they're in the midst of opening a brand

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Barbecuing for Labor Day? Tennessee Pitmaster Todd Beaird says these three things are the most important

Good BBQ supposedly only comes around once in a Blue Moon, but not if you're Pitmaster, Todd Beaird, the BBQ-loving owner of Blue Moon BBQ in Lebanon, TN (Nashville area). Blue Moon BBQ takes the finest and freshest

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How An Office Building Saves $100K Annually By Radically Rethinking Their Cafeteria

In cutthroat commercial real estate markets like New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago where office buildings are fighting tooth and nail for tenants, amenities can literally make or break you. This is no secret at

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Eat Like You're At The Olympics: Maria's Brazilian Kitchen's Secret Recipe for Moqueca

For those of us who can't be at the Olympics to soak up the smell of inspiration, grit, and Brazilian street food, we can certainly eat like we're there. We caught up with a Fooda favorite, Maria's Brazilian Kitchen to hear

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6 Unique Office Building Amenities

Demand for commercial office space (and what those demands entail) can change month to month. As a property manager, it's your job to maintain or even grow revenues despite the dips in leasing activity, all while creating a

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How Do I Attract Tenants to My Building?

Whether you have 100 percent occupancy in your office building or are actively looking to fill vacancies, recruiting great tenants is an ongoing process. If you wait until an existing tenant decides not to renew their lease,

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The 5 Most Popular Cuisines For Corporate Buffet Catering

Most corporate buffet catering columns include simple messages like “the food is not the point of the meeting” or, “don't order anything too expensive, too cheap, or too messy.” No offense to those advice columns,

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6 Essential Tips for Catering Office Lunches

The copier is out of toner. Again. Payroll's due at the end of the day. You still need to send in that order for office supplies. Oh, and there's an office lunch next week that you need to plan. If you're in charge of

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What Are The Best Company Perks for Millennials?

Millennials: They comprise more than one-third of the U.S. workforce (according to a 2015 Pew Research Center study) making them an even larger group of workers than members of Generation X. And it's up to HR professionals

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Unusual Employee Perks that Make Companies Stand Out

In an increasingly competitive hiring environment, you need to impress recruits just as much as they need to prove themselves to you. If a bare bones employee perks and benefits package and industry-standard salary isn't

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How Do I Keep My Office Tenants Happy?

It's one thing to get someone to sign a lease in your building but quite another to get them to renew that lease. First impressions may get companies to move in, but it's how you handle things after the deal is done that

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4 Cool Employee Perks That Attract Top Talent

If you've tried to hire new employees lately, you know it's not always an easy process. You need to impress job candidates as much as they need to impress you. What does your benefits and perks package say to applicants?

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Maximize How Much You Eat At Your Office Holiday Party

If you're like me, your eyes are always hungrier than your stomach. Unfortunately (or fortunately) your eyes aren't eating the food, your stomach is. And there's limited space in there. Plus you're going to want to nab the

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Top 7 Holiday Recipes From Top Chefs Around The Country

For the holidays, one of the most important things for me is serving food that impresses my family and friends. The only problem is, I'm not a creative whizz in the kitchen. If anything, I rely on cheese to make the

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5 Secrets of Companies With Good Office Culture

Are your employees fired up about their jobs or are they sharing those popular memes about dreading the start of the workweek every Monday? We'd all like to think our employees fall into the first category, but the reality

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5 of the Best Ways to Retain Employees

It can take a lot of work to recruit and hire top talent, so the last thing you want to do is lose someone to another employer once he or she is on board. Not only is it time-consuming to replace people, it's costly.

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What Makes a Successful Employee Perks Program?

It's no secret employees love perks. Whether it's receiving gift cards to recognize especially hard work or having an off-site party to mark a project milestone, people like to feel appreciated by employers. In fact,

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10 Must-Have Commercial Building Amenities

When it comes to getting companies to sign on the dotted line and lease space in your commercial building, it all comes down to amenities. What can you offer that the building two blocks away doesn't offer? What will set you

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6 Ways to Please Picky Eaters When You Order Lunch Catering

The idea of ordering lunch for the team sounds easy on the surface, but anyone who's handled the task knows it's anything but easy. People have such varied palates! Maria doesn't like tomatoes (unless they're part of tomato

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The Road to Four Million

We served up our 4 millionth meal here at Fooda towards the end of 2015, doubling the previous number of meals in just one year. Are we excited about it? You bet we are! This past year was all about finding amazing

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The Amazing Story of Rosa's Fresh Pizza

Many times we talk about great clients and launches at Fooda, but we just wanted to call out a pretty awesome restaurant that just launched with us in Philly. Rosa's Fresh Pizza is a tiny little pizza place in Philly with a

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Restaurant Roundup: I Love Sushi (Chicago, Downtown)

Restaurant name: I Love sushi Cuisine: Japanese Location: 233 N. Michigan (The Loop, Chicago) Fooda Partner Since: September 2012 Menu Highlights: Fire Roll, Hong Kong Dragon Roll, Jalapeno Roll Elevator pitch: I Love sushi,

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Customer Success Series: Mesirow Financial Gets Festive With Fooda

“It's been a breath of fresh air to work with [Fooda]. I feel that we're working with professionals in the industry, so there's no hand-holding.” – Katie Seeman, Project Coordinator for the Office of the Chairman In

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5 Companies That Whip Your Office Into Shape

You can deny it if you want, but the time has come for office summer parties to draw to a close. Stay pampered and productive by getting food delivered right to your office's front desk or kitchen space. Read about Fooda

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Team Member Profile: Maggie Hemsworth

Name: Maggie Hemsworth How long with Fooda: 3 years in January Job Title: Director Fooda Markets What do you really do: “Whatever Fooda needs me to do!” Currently Maggie is the acting Restaurant Account Manager for the

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Holiday Party Catering and 5 Other Steps to Planning A Great Event

We may be a little biased, but we think the best events start with food. There's no time like the present to start planning this year's holiday party (seriously, get started, the holidays are here). Just starting now? Don't

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Top 10 Lunches Ordered In Chicago

What did Chicago get delivered for lunch in August? Here are the top 10 items ordered through Fooda Delivery: 1. Pepperoni Pizza Slice from Jet's Pizza 2. The B.P.E (Best Plate Ever) from Roti Mediterranean Grill 3.

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Team Member Profile: Alex Strand

Name: Alex Strand How long have you been with Fooda: 1.5 years Job Title: Business Development Manager What do you really do? I like to think of myself as a lunch detective. I get cases of some of the saddest desk lunches,

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Fooda's 2 Millionth Meal…And Counting!

This January, while some people were jumpstarting their resolutions and eating through their holiday leftovers, Foodizens across the country were filling up and taking Fooda to its 2 millionth meal sold. While leftovers are

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Restaurant Roundup: Chabaa Thai Bistro (Philadelphia)

Name: Chabaa Thai Bistro Cuisine: Thai Location: Philadelphia, PA Website: www.chabaathai.com Fooda Partner Since: March of 2014 The Low Down: Chabaa Thai Bistro is quickly becoming a Philadelphia Fooda favorite. Chabaa is

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Team Member Profile: Michal Perconte

Name: Michal Perconte How long at Fooda: 10 months Job Title: Restaurant Sales Team Lead What do you really do? As a team lead, not only does Michal find and sign up new restaurants for his designated market (Los Angeles),

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Restaurant Roundup: Newk's Eatery (Atlanta)

Name: Newk's Eatery Cuisine: Deli Location: Atlanta, GA Website: www.newks.com Fooda Partner Since: December 2014 Created With Passion: Newk's Eatery in Atlanta offers delicious and unique sandwiches, salads, pizzas, soups,

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Restaurant Roundup: The Slide Ride (Chicago)

Food Truck Name: The Slide Ride Location: All Over Chicago Restaurant Location: Frite Street, 3006 N. Elston Ave. (Avondale neighborhood, Chicago) Website: www.theslideride.com , www.fritestreet.com Fooda Partner Since:

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Fooda Gives Back: Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House: Cookies from the Heart The Ronald McDonald House's mission is to care for families of children with complex medical needs by providing comfort, compassion and a sense of community. They aim to keep

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Team Member Profile: Andrew Kron

Name: Andrew Kron Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona How long with Fooda: May 27th 2014 Job Title: Senior Market Operations Coordinator What do you really do? Andrew works closely with the Fooda Select product. Select is

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Restaurant Roundup: No Tomatoes! An Indian Cafe (Los Angeles)

Name: No Tomatoes! An Indian Cafe Cuisine: Indian Location: West Hollywood, CA Website: Click Here Fooda Partner Since: August 2014 What's up with the name: Originally a food truck serving traditional Indian street food,

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Fooda Gives Back: Cardz For Kidz

Cardz For Kidz: Uplifting Spirits, One Card at a Time Cardz for Kidz is dedicated to uplifting the spirits of hospitalized and traumatized kids all over the world, by delivering homemade cards. The cards are uplifting and

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New Year, New Resolution

The new year is upon us and you know what that means, new year's resolutions consisting of diet and exercise are all the rage! “Biggest Loser” competitions are abound. Treadmills at local gyms are worth their weight in

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Team Member Profile: Erin Keane

Name: Erin Keane How long Have You Been At Fooda: 2 and half years (there were only 12 employees when she started) Job Title: Enterprise Account Executive What do you really do? “My job is to do what needs to be done.”

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Fooda's 1 millionth meal

When Fooda's founders got tired of eating the same food for lunch every…single…day, Fooda was born. As we pass our third birthday, it turns out many of you feel the same way. Today, we're announcing a humbling

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Restaurant Roundup: West Town Bakery & Diner, Roots Handmade Pizza (Chicago, Downtown)

Restaurant name: West Town Bakery & Diner and Roots Handmade Pizza Cuisine: American Location: 1916 W. Chicago Ave. (West Town) Website: westtownbakery.com, rootspizza.com Fooda Partner Since: February 2013 Menu Highlights:

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Fooda in the News

We've had a handful of articles written about Fooda lately and we want to share. Fast Company – A virtual cafeteria for your office, expands to NYC Crain's – Fooda is going national NY Business Journal – Fooda hopes to

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Street Fest Season, Chicago

The first week of June has come and past! But if you're like me and find yourself doubting that summer is right around the corner, let out a sigh of relief because your neighborhood street fest is. Every summer Chicagoland

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Auntie Em's Sweet Treats Were a Hit on Cupcake Wars & Throwdown with Bobby Flay - Here's How to Make Them at Home

When you walk into Auntie Em's Kitchen, the rustic home-style Eagle Rock, CA restaurant, you get the feeling this place was created with a deep love for the community. Owner Terri Wahl has been cooking from her heart,

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Not Your Backyard BBQ

NOTE: Vegetarians, avert your eyes, ‘cause this post is about to unapologetically revel in the delicious eats that are the smok-y-fied meats served up at Rub's Backcountry BBQ. Holy moly, I'm excited – just looking over

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7 year tag-team

There are a lot of theories out there about taste buds. And humans have a lot of them – approximately 9,000! A popular theory is that they change every 7 years. There is no actual scientific proof that taste buds change

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What Are the Most Popular Corporate Perks for 2019?

Non-monetary corporate perks play a big role in candidates' job decisions, so your corporate benefits and perks package needs to stand out from the pack. Plus, you want to make sure you're investing in the most popular

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6 Employee Benefit Ideas From Top Companies

When you're trying to recruit and retain employees, perks matter. Word can spread quickly that your company is a great employer because it provides those special extras that employees truly value. And naturally, people are

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Why is Everything So Good When Wrapped in Dough?

Whether it's baked, boiled, or fried… who doesn't like a dumpling? In the East they have pot stickers or mantoo and in the West, pierogi and ravioli. Living in Chicago, we have access to thousands of restaurants with

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3 Reasons Corporate Catering Is So Popular Right Now

They're in your office conference room. They're on your friends' Twitter and Instagram feeds, showing off. They're dropping off food for your team, every single day. It seems like corporate catering services are

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What Makes Some Work Perks More Utilized Than Others?

There's no point in investing in a perks and benefits program if nobody uses it. Great work perks can be a way to draw in and reward employees, help them find community and meaning in their work, and offer a chance to

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Preventing Employee Burnout: Real Solutions for Today's HR Leaders

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Best Italian Lunch in Philly: Soprano's

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Best Mexican Lunch in Philly: Mole Poblano

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Best Southern Lunch in Philly: Deke's Bar-B-Que

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2016's Single Best Lunch in Philly: Pita Chip

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Best Lunch By Cuisine Type in Philly 2016

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Best of Fooda Philadelphia Consumer Choice Awards 2016

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2016's Single Best Lunch in Los Angeles: Sushi Koo

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Best Indian Lunch in LA: Urban Masala

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Best American Lunch in LA: Carvery Kitchen

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Best Mexican Lunch in LA: La Flor de Yucatan

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Top 5 Workplace Trends To Watch in 2017

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Best Mediterranean Lunch in LA: Kabab & More

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Best Lunch By Cuisine Type in Los Angeles 2016

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Best of Fooda Los Angeles Consumer Choice Awards 2016

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Best Asian Lunch in NYC: Korilla BBQ

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2016 in Food: Lunch Trends Across America

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2016's Single Best Lunch in New York City: Oxido

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Best Caribbean Lunch in NYC: Hibiscus

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Best Mediterranean Lunch in NYC: Chickpea

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Unlimited Vacation? Work from Thailand? Eight Weeks Paid Leave for New Moms? How These Employee Benefits and Perks Actually Work at Tech Company Motus

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Best Indian Lunch in NYC: The Kati Roll Company

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Motus Trades in Cubicles for Floor to Ceiling Windows, Stunning Views and Incomparable Flexibility

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Millennial Retention: How HR Director Nurtures Employee Development Like a Company with 10x its Resources

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Best Lunch by Cuisine Type in New York City 2016

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West Town Bakery Now Serving Inside Chicago's Northern Trust Headquarters

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Best of Fooda New York Consumer Choice Awards 2016

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2016's Single Best Lunch in Chicago: Taco Joint

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Best BBQ Lunch in Chicago: Sweet Baby Ray's

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Best Asian Lunch in Chicago: Thai 55

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Best New Lunch Restaurant in Chicago: Frontier BBQ

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Best Mediterranean Lunch in Chicago: Pita Heaven

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Best Latin Lunch in Chicago: Maria's Brazilian Kitchen

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Best Lunch by Cuisine Type in Chicago 2016

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See What Yelpers Are Raving About at NYC's Papa Kebab

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The Secret to Surviving the Restaurant Recession? Mezcalito's Shares Their Recipe for Thriving

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LA's New Moon First to Serve This Now Ubiquitous Dish

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Best of Fooda Chicago Consumer Choice Awards 2016

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Boston's Middle Eastern Food Truck, ChikChak is Rolling All the Way to Chicago Next Year

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