Trendspotting: Southeast Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants


Updated 05/18/12 2:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Food Trend: Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants

In the past year, there's been significant growth nationwide in the number of fast-casual eateries, from burger joints to healthier comfort-food fixtures. The latest craze we've noticed hitting this scene? Asian-themed chain restaurants. Chipotle could've tackled a number of ethnic eats, so the Mexican chain certainly caught our attention when it unveiled its plan for ShopHouse Southeast Asian Read more

10 Ethnic Eats Chipotle Should Tackle Next


Updated 04/13/11 6:46 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ethnic Foods With Mainstream Appeal

Chipotle's ready to unveil its new Asian-themed fast-casual eatery, and our suspicions were true. It will be called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen. The concept will be "inspired by the traditional shophouses found throughout Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam." We love the blend of fast-casual convenience and quality that Chipotle offers, whether you're at the Orlando airport or in New York's Read more

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen: Chipotle's New Asian Concept


Updated 02/14/11 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chipotle's Asian Fast-Casual Concept to Likely Be Called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen

Finally, we have an update on Chipotle's new Asian-themed fast-casual eatery slated to open this year. According to Nation's Restaurant News, it's already applied to register ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen for trademark. With this piece of information, industry analysts are champing at the bit, speculating that the name "strongly hints that the new Asian restaurant will not limit itself to the Read more

Link Time: From Lobster Diavolo to Ruined Grilled Cheese


Updated 09/16/11 9:55 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Lobster Diavolo Recipe

Before Summer's gone, make lobster diavolo. — Food52 A fire temporarily extinguishes Thomas Keller's Bouchon in Napa Valley. — Eater SF 5 reasons why Chipotle's ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen will be the next big thing. — Grub Street SF Brilliant: make quicker chicken noodle soup with ramen. — Woman's Day 6 fashion week takeaways that translate to Fall tabletop trends. — The Daily Read more