Top 75 Multiconcept Operators

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Levy Restaurants

580.0**A

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Bistro 110; Fulton’s Crab House; Portobello Yacht Club, Spiaggia; sports and entertainment catering

Among latest projects is restaurant/catering at Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum, set for ’08 opening.

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Chicago

300.0**

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Big Bowl (8), Mon Ami Gabi (4), Shaw’s Crab House (2), Ambria, Brasserie Jo, Everest, Tru

Italian seafood concept Di Pescara in Chicago suburb is owner Richard Melman’s most recent creation.

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China Grill Management New York City

205.0**

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China Grill (5), Asia de Cuba (4), Red Square (2), Rumjungle (2), Social (2)

Recent ventures include English Is Italian with Chef Todd English, Kobe Club and Ono.

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Restaurant Associates/Patina Group New York City

187.0

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Cucina & Co. (3), Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse (2), Patina, Pinot Bistro, The Sea Grill

Sales reflect this year’s spinoff of RA/Patina restaurant operations from Compass Group, which kept catering.

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Restaurants Unlimited Seattle

146.0**

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Palomino Restaurant Rotisseria Bar (11), Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steak House (9), Palisade

Pizzeria Fondi, opened last year in Kent, Wash., features brick-oven, Neapolitan-style pizza.

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Back Bay Restaurant Group Boston

136.3

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Joe’s American Bar & Grill (14), Papa Razzi Trattoria Bar (13), Abe & Louie’s (2)

Bouchée, a brasserie adjacent to the original Abe & Louie’s in Boston, is Back Bay’s ’06 opening.

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants San Francisco

130.0**

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Bambara (2), Fifth Floor, Firefly, Grand Cafe, Postrio, South Water Kitchen

Regional-American concept Central 214 opened in September ’06 next to Dallas’ Hotel Palomar.

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The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group New York City

125.4A

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15

Smith & Wollensky (10), Maloney & Porcelli, Park Avenue Cafe

Newest concept is New American-menu Quality Meats. Lespinasse alum Craig Koketsu is executive chef.

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B.R. Guest Inc. New York City

125.0**

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16

Blue Water Grill (2), Dos Caminos (2), Fiamma (2), Ruby Foo’s (2), Atlantic Grill, Blue Fin

David Burke’s Primehouse opened this year in B.R. Guest’s James Chicago Hotel.

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Ark Restaurants New York City

115.6A

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America (2), Gallagher’s Steakhouse (2), Sequoia (2), Bryant Park Grille

Opening of Gallagher’s and Luna Lounge in Resorts Atlantic City Hotel & Casino moves Ark into a new market.

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Specialty Restaurant Corp. Anaheim, Calif.

115.0**A

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94th Aero Squadron (4), Castaway (3), Baby Doe’s (2), Rusty Pelican (2), HS Lordships

Banquet/catering business is important; 21 of its locations offer such services.

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Landry's Restaurants Inc. Houston

110.0**

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Charley’s Crab (7), Aquarium (4), Big Fish Seafood Bistro (3), The Gandy Dancer, Peohe’s

Aquarium restaurants now operate in Houston and Kemah, Texas; Denver and Nashville, Tenn.

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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Columbus, Ohio

100.8

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Mitchell’s Fish Market (15), Martini Italian Bistro (3), Cameron’s Steakhouse (3)

Following addition of Mitchell’s Ocean Club, next concept is Italian dinnerhouse Marcella’s.

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Clyde's Restaurant Group Washington, D.C.

100.1

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12

Clyde’s (7), Old Ebbitt Grill, The Tombs, The Tomato Palace, Tower Oaks Lodge

Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm, with historic Samuel French Tavern at its core, opens this month.

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Pacific Coast Restaurants Portland, Ore.

94.8

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Newport Bay Restaurant (11), Stanford’s Restaurant & Bar (9), Portland City Grill

Third unit of Manzana Rotisserie Grill added in ’05; Portland City Grill did $11.5 million last year.

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Restaurants-America Glenview, Ill.

92.0

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Bar Louie (20), Red Star Tavern (12), Bluepoint (6), Extra Virgin, The Grillroom, Stonefish Grill

Opened in ’06: Townhouse and Midtown Kitchen & Bar in Chicago; Centro in Indianapolis.

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Consolidated Restaurant Operations Dallas

91.1

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Cantina Laredo (14), Good Eats (5), Cool River (4), Silver Fox (2), III Forks

Sales do not include company’s 79-unit El Chico and 22-unit Spaghetti Warehouse chains.

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Emeril's Homebase New Orleans

90.0**

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9

Emeril’s (4); Delmonico Steakhouse, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, NOLA

Hurricane Katrina left three New Orleans restaurants closed until late summer of ’06.

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Myriad Restaurant Group New York City

90.0**

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Nobu (2), Centrico, Coach House, Montrachet, Rubicon, Tribeca Grill

Proof on Main, with Tuscan-influenced menu, opened in Louisville, Ky., in March ’06.

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Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group Las Vegas

88.0**

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15

Spago (4), Postrio (2), Chinois (2), Cut/Sidebar, 20.21, Vert, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

Wolfgang Puck American Grill at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is the busy entrepreneur’s latest.

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TS Restaurants Lahaina, Hawaii

85.0**

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12

Duke’s (4), Hula Grill (2), The Cliffhouse, Keoki’s Paradise, Kimo’s

Seven locations are waterfront sites in Hawaii; remaining five are in California.

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King's Seafood Co. Costa Mesa, Calif.

76.8

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King’s Fish House (9), 555 East Steakhouse, I Cugini, Water Grill

Water Grill is top-grossing concept with $6.1 million in sales at single location in 2005.

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Jean-Georges Management LLC New York City

75.0**

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Jean Georges (2), Bank, Mercer Kitchen, Perry St., Spice Market, Prime Steakhouse, Vong

Deal signed this year calls for global concept development with Starwood Hotels properties.

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McMenamins Pubs & Breweries Portland, Ore.

75.0**

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McMenamin’s (16), Barley Mill Pub, John Barleycorns, Rock Creek Tavern, White Eagle Saloon

Chapel Pub, housed in former Little Chapel of the Chimes in Portland, opened in September ’06.

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Great American Restaurants Falls Church, Va.

73.7

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Sweetwater Tavern (3), Coastal Flats (2), Artie’s, Mike’s “American”

First Coastal Flats, in Fairfax, Va., had ’05 sales of $10.8 million; second opened in McLean, Va.

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Tavistock Restaurants LLC Emeryville, Calif.

72.0

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California Cafe (6), Napa Valley Grille (6), Sal & Carvão (3), Alcatraz Brewing Co. (2), Blackhawk Grille

Brazilian churrascaria concept Sal & Carvão gains strength in growing category.

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Todd English Enterprises Charlestown, Mass.

70.0**

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Olives (6), Figs (4), Bluezoo, Bonfire, Fish Club, Kingfish Hall, Tuscany

English Is Italian, opened in ’05 with restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, features family-style meals with no menus.

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Starr Restaurant Organization Philadelphia

68.0**

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Alma de Cuba, Buddakan, The Continental, El Vez, Morimoto, Striped Bass

Morimoto and Buddakan opened this year in New York City; Atlantic City is next for Buddakan.

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Union Square Hospitality Group New York City

65.0**A

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Blue Smoke/Jazz Standard, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Union Square Cafe

Hudson Yards Catering unit is expanding, absorbing catering operations for Blue Smoke.

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Gibsons Restaurant Group Chicago

63.5A

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Gibsons Bar Steakhouse (2), Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House (2)

Sales include annualized numbers for ’05 openings Luxbar and Quartino, plus RL managed fees.

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The Fireman Hospitality Group New York City

60.8

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Bond 45, Cafe Fiorello, Shelly’s Prime Steak, Stone Crab & Oyster Bar, Trattoria Dell’Arte

Former Shelly’s New York moved to a new site with longer name and menu; Trattoria Dell’Arte is an ’06 Ivy winner.

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Mario Batali Restaurants New York City

60.0**

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Babbo, Del Posto, Esca, Lupa, Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

Del Posto opened to strong reviews at end of ’05; next up is Del Latte in Los Angeles with Nancy Silverton.

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Buckhead Life Restaurant Group Atlanta

57.0**

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Atlanta Fish Market, Bluepointe, Chops/Lobster Bar, Kyma, Nava, Pano’s & Paul’s

Moving outside its Atlanta base, Buckhead plans a Chops/Lobster Bar location in Boca Raton, Fla.

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Anthony's Restaurants Bellevue, Wash.

56.0**

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Anthony’s Homeport (11), Anthony’s Pier 66, Chinook’s at Salmon Bay, Harbor Lights

Latest Homeport location in Bremerton, Wash., offers complimentary boat moorage.

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E-Brands Restaurants Orlando

53.7

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Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar (5), Samba Room (4), Aquaknox

Partnering with David Burke for restaurant in Las Vegas’ The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.

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Select Restaurants Inc. Cleveland

52.0

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Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar (6), Rusty Scupper (2), Parkers’ Ocean Grill

Another location for primary growth concept Winberie’s is planned in the next year.

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M Crowd Restaurant Group Dallas

51.0**

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Mi Cocina (15), Taco Diner (4), Fort Worth Chophouse, Mainstream Fish House, The Mercury Grill

Paris, An American Brasserie, closed; fifth location of Taco Diner added this year.

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D'Amico & Partners Minneapolis

50.5

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D’Amico & Sons (14), Campiello (3), D’Amico Catering (3), Café & Bar Lurcat (2)

Bar Lurcat features small plates; adjoining Café Lurcat menu focuses on seafood.

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Max's World Restaurant Group South San Francisco

50.0

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Max’s Restaurant (4), Max’s Opera Cafe (3), Max’s Diner, Max’s Market, Max’s on the Square

New comfort-food concept Billy Berk’s opened this year in Chicago suburb Skokie, Ill.

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CentraArchy Restaurant Management Co. Charleston, S.C.

50.0**

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California Dreaming (4), New York Prime (3), Carolina Roadhouse, Chophouse ’47, Joey D’s Oakroom

Columbia, S.C., unit of flagship California Dreaming concept is in refurbished Union Station.

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Charlie Palmer Group New York City

50.0**

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Astra (2), Aureole (2), Charlie Palmer Steak (2), Dry Creek Kitchen, Kitchen 22, Métrazur

The Stirling Room at private The Stirling Club extends Charlie Palmer’s Las Vegas presence.

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Haddad Restaurant Group Kansas City, Mo.

50.0**

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Winstead’s (10), Fred P. Ott’s Bar & Hamburger Business (4), Figlio, Plaza III The Steakhouse

New menu for Fred P. Ott’s locations adds Buffalo tenders, turkey Reuben and more.

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The Alicart Group New York City

49.0**

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Carmine’s (4), Artie’s Delicatessen, Gabriela’s Restaurante, Virgil’s Real Barbeque

Carmine’s concept duplicated in Atlantic City and Bahamas; Ollie’s Brasserie opened in fall of ’06.

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The Glazier Group New York City

47.0**

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Strip House (3), Bridgewater’s, Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C., Monkey Bar

Fourth unit of flagship Strip House concept opened this year in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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Mainstreet Ventures Ann Arbor, Mich.

46.0

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The Chop House (3), Real Seafood Company (3), Blue Pointe Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Additional units of Real Seafood Company, The Chop House and Blue Pointe concepts are planned.

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Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants Chicago

45.0**

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Tuscany (4), Beer Garden, Crystal Garden, Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, Riva, Tavern on Rush

Second unit of top-grossing concept Riva (estimated $10 million) opened this year in Naperville, Ill.

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Cohn Restaurant Group San Diego

44.0

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Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, Corvette Diner, Gaslamp Strip Club, Island Prime, The Prado at Balboa Park

Expects to add a second Island Prime and two more Gaslamp Strip Club steakhouses in next year.

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Phillips Seafood Restaurants Baltimore

44.0

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Phillips Famous Seafood (2), Phillips Crab House; Phillips Flagship, Phillips Harborplace

Phillips Seafood location and first sushi concept, Souzai, set to open in Atlantic City, N.J., by year-end.

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Cornerstone Management and Consulting Inc. Chicago

43.0**

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Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, one sixtyblue, Ristorante We, Wave

Michael Jordan’s Restaurant Store opening adjacent to steakhouse in Mohegan Sun Casino.

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Innovative Dining Group Los Angeles

42.0**

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Sushi Roku (4), Boa Steakhouse (3), Katana

Music played at Katana sushi-bar concept now sold on Innovative’s Web site.

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Lark Creek Restaurant Group San Francisco

41.6

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Yankee Pier (3), Arterra, Bradley Ogden, Lark Creek, One Market

Lark Creek Steak opened in September in the Westfield San Francisco Centre retail complex.

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The Dinex Group New York City

40.0

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Café Boulud (2), Daniel, Daniel Boulud Brasserie, DB Bistro Moderne

Flagship Daniel had ’05 sales of $12 million; new wine-bar concept opens next spring in New York City.

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Pappas Restaurants Inc. Houston

40.0**

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Pappas Seafood House (7), Pappas Bros. Steakhouse (2), Pappas Burger, Pappas Pizza

Sales do not include Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s or Pappas Bar-B-Q chains.

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Ala Carte Entertainment Chicago

38.0**

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Moretti’s (4), Magnum’s Steakhouse (2), Alumni Club, Carmalita’s, Excalibur

Sales estimate does not include company’s 10 nightclubs without foodservice.

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Copper Cellar Corp. Knoxville, Tenn.

36.0**

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14

Calhoun’s (8), Smoky Mountain Brewery & Restaurant (2), Chesapeake’s, Cherokee Grill

Second Smoky Mountain Brewery & Restaurant opened in ’05 in Pidgeon Forge, Tenn.

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Real Restaurants Sausalito, Calif.

36.0**

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14

Ajax Tavern, Betelnut, Bix, Fog City Diner, Picco, Tre Vigna, Verbena

Latest concept, Bungalow 44, opened in Mill Valley, Calif., in ’05 with American comfort-foods menu.

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Myles Chefetz Restaurants Miami Beach, Fla.

35.0**

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Big Pink, Nemo, Prime One Twelve, Shoji Sushi

Prime One Twelve is the mothership, with 2005 sales of more than $17 million.

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N9NE Group Las Vegas

35.0**

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Ghostbar (3), N9NE Steakhouse (2), Rain

Ghostbar opened in W Dallas Victory; N9NE Steakhouse and NOVE restaurant will open there soon.

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Pat Kuleto Restaurants San Francisco

34.0**

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Boulevard, Farallon, Jardinière, Martini House

Two restaurants at Rincon Park on San Francisco’s waterfront are planned for ’07 openings.

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Rosebud Restaurants Chicago

34.0**

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Rosebud (5), Ballo, Carmine’s, Rosebud Express, Rosebud Steakhouse

Latest concept, Ballo, keeps the classic Italian menu but adds a disco ball and plasma televisions.

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Harry Caray's Restaurant Group Chicago

32.0

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Harry Caray’s Restaurant (2), Harry Caray’s Seventh Inning Stretch, 10 Pin Bowling Lounge

In the works are a third Harry Caray’s location and new Holy Mackerel seafood concept, both in Lombard, Ill.

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Matt Prentice Restaurant Group Bingham Farms, Mich.

32.0**

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Coach Insignia, Deli Unique, Etouffée, Flying Fish Tavern, No. VI Chop House

Morels and Thunder Bay Brewing Co. concepts closed in July ’06; Shiraz will move to smaller space.

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Mina Group San Francisco

32.0**

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Michael Mina (2), Seablue (2), Arcadia, Nobhill, Stonehill Tavern

Opened in ’06: Stonehill Tavern in Dana Point, Calif.; Seablue in Borgato Casino, Atlantic City, N.J.

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Capital Restaurant Concepts Ltd. Washington, D.C.

30.8

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Paolo’s (4), J. Paul’s (2), Georgia Brown’s, Neyla, Old Glory Bar-B-Que, Pik a Pita

Georgia Brown’s Southern cuisine plays well in the capital; sales were $4.8 million in ’05.

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Fox Restaurant Concepts Scottsdale, Ariz.

30.7

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Sauce (5), North (4), Bloom (2), Bistro Zin

Mexican concept Blanco and Mediterranean-cuisine Olive & Ivy were added to its holdings this year.

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Schwartz Brothers Restaurants Bellevue, Wash.

30.2A

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Daniel’s Broiler (3), Atrium Cafe, Chandler’s Crabhouse, Schwartz Brothers Catering

American-menu Revolution Bar & Grill at Seattle’s Experience Music Project opened in ’06.

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Anthony's Seafood Group San Diego

30.0**

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Anthony’s Fish Grotto (3), Anthony’s Fishette, Anthony’s Sea Grill, Star of the Sea

Ghio family is reconcepting its upscale Star of the Sea as Ghio’s Seafood & Steak.

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Culinary Adventures Inc. Newport Beach, Calif.

30.0**

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8

French 75 (4), Chat Noir, Chimayo at the Beach, Savannah Steak & Chop House, Sorrento Bar & Grille

Fifth French 75 opened this year in retail center in Century City section of Los Angeles.

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Parasole Restaurant Holdings Inc. Minneapolis

30.0**

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Good Earth (2), Chino Latino, Figlio, Manny’s Steakhouse, Muffuletta, Salut Bar Américain

French bistro/brasserie concept Salut offers raw bar, steak frites and seafood.

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Gastronomy Inc. Salt Lake City

29.0**

6

8

Market Street Grill (2), Market Street Oyster Bar (2), Market Street Broiler, New Yorker

Baci Trattoria and Cafe Pierpont concepts (and the building that housed them) were sold in ’06.

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Consolidated Restaurants Inc. Seattle

28.0**

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Steamer’s Seafood Cafe (3), Elliott’s Oyster House, Metropolitan Grill, Union Square Grill

Chef John Crow, who recently joined flagship Union Square Grill, is refocusing menu on locally sourced foods.

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Proximo Restaurants Washington, D.C.

26.5

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Jaleo (3), Café Atlántico, Oyamel, Zaytinya

Zaytinya is highest-grossing concept ($7.3 million); under development is Bar José.

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Mackay Restaurants Seattle

26.0

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6

El Gaucho (3), Sea Grill, Troiani, Waterfront Seafood Grill

Company this year opened Inn at El Gaucho above original El Gaucho steakhouse in Seattle.

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Tour de France Group New York City

26.0**

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French Roast (2), L’Express, Le Monde, Maison, Marseille, Nice/Matin, Pigalle

Cafe d’Alsace is the latest French bistro concept from owners Simon Oren and partners.

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Modern Mexican Restaurants New York City

25.0

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Maya (2), Zengo (2), Pampano, Tamayo

Chef-owner Richard Sandoval opened Isla, in Las Vegas, and third Maya location, in Dubai, this year.