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Chef Barbara Lynch speaks to School of Hospitality students as part of Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series

Caterina Tomassini February 8, 2023
Barbara Lynch, a chef and restaurateur from Boston, spoke about her career at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration on Feb. 3 as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
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North End restaurants band together to oppose new $7,500 outdoor dining fee

Ruhika Ponda March 24, 2022
In response to community complaints about narrow streets, North End restaurants must pay a $7,500 fee to participate in the outdoor dining program.
Mayor Michelle Wu sitting at Angela's Cafe

Wu extends outdoor dining program for Boston restaurants until late December

Hailey Pitcher November 30, 2021
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the extension of the outdoor dining season to Dec. 31.
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Outdoor dining to resume in time for Dine Out Boston

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 18, 2021
Restaurants were originally slated to reopen their outdoor spaces April 1, but Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday the date would be moved up due to a forecast for warmer weather.
Kate Weiser, a 2019 graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication and the current marketing manager for Life Alive Cafes, spoke at a Wednesday event hosted by COM to highlight the role influencers play in company advertising. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social media marketers discuss influencers, online advertising strategies

Yiran Yu December 8, 2020
Influencers on social media have garnered attention from the public and professional world alike. COM panelists examined their role in company advertising and effectiveness in the industry.
Chef Alison Fong, Boston University alum and co-owner of Bon Me, an Asian-inspired food truck, hosted an online cooking tutorial geared toward students living in dorms for BU’s Week of Welcome. COURTESY OF BON ME

BU alum, creator of Bon Me hosts online cooking tutorial for Weeks of Welcome

Madeline Humphrey September 15, 2020
Alison Fong of Boston’s Bon Me food truck offered students simple hacks to making meals in your dorm room.
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