Managing dough temperature is crucial, especially during the summer when external factors like high room temperature and humidity can make consistency a challenge. Editor Denise Greer emphasizes the importance of adjusting controllable variables, primarily the temperature of the water used in the dough. By precisely measuring and regulating ingredient temperatures and considering the heat generated during mixing, operators can work toward their optimal finished dough temperature, Greer advises, referencing Tom Lehmann's methods.

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San Francisco's omakase sushi scene is thriving, with high-end tasting menus featuring premium ingredients, but no restaurants currently hold Michelin stars. The Shota lost its star after a temporary closure in 2025, and several other sushi establishments have lost their stars in recent years. Chefs suggest that the market may be oversaturated, and diners have become more discerning. Despite the lack of stars, chefs maintain that the quality of sushi in San Francisco remains high.

Three years after the wildfires in Maui, restaurants along the Kaanapali coastline are preserving the island's food culture by using local ingredients and traditional recipes. Japengo at Hyatt Regency Maui, The Branches at Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows, Cliff Dive Grill at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, and Hula Grill and The Sandbar at Whaler's Village are among the notable places that offer unique dining experiences.

Jersey Mike's Subs has filed for an initial public offering, aiming to raise as much as $1.09 billion, with Class A shares priced between at $21 and $25. The IPO filing values Jersey Mike's at $8 billion, reflecting the sandwich chain's large domestic footprint of over 3,000 locations and annual sales of more than $4 billion. The robust valuation underscores Jersey Mike's sustained growth, as it has reported positive same-store sales for 20 consecutive years.

SNA is anticipating a proposed rule from the USDA to update school nutrition standards, reflecting the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. School nutrition professionals are encouraged to participate in the public comment period, which the SNA hopes will be extended to 120 days.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Melissa Prest, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and RDs Michelle Routhenstein and Gretchen Zimmermann suggest that eating dinner at least two to three hours before bed aids digestion, helps keep blood sugar stable and supports metabolic health, potentially supporting weight management. Studies show that earlier dinners help regulate hunger hormones and improve metabolic health, while late meals may disrupt sleep and increase heartburn.

Restaurants in North Carolina are reviewing food safety protocols after 307 cases of cyclosporiasis have been linked to fresh produce. "We get whole, fresh produce, thoroughly wash and prep them ourselves," says Matthew Turner, general manager of Dilworth Neighborhood Grill. "As long as you are communicating with your vendors and you know where it comes from, if they're having issues you're gonna know about it before it becomes an issue for yourself."

Caroline Schiff, a renowned baker in New York City, shares her recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookie, emphasizing the use of malted milk powder and brown butter to enhance flavor. Schiff demonstrates the process of browning butter, mixing dry and wet ingredients, and the importance of chilling the do