Jessica Biel to Open “Soho House for Kids”

Actress Jessica Biel is in the planning stages of opening an exclusive eatery in Santa Monica called Au Fudge, which will welcome celebrity children and spawn of A-listers. Considered the “Soho House for kids,” the elite and their offspring will engage in dining and cooking activities in an atmosphere suitable for their VIP tastes.

Restaurant Sales to Reach $683 Billion in 2014

The National Restaurant Association predicts industry sales will increase 3.9% to $683 billion in 2014 from $659 billion last year. Approximately 990,000 restaurants will open this year according to reports from the “Restaurant Industry 2014” forecast. Hudson Riehle, the NRA’s senior vice president for research and knowledge, said that technology will help encourage consumers into restaurants. “Technology will have substantial implications going forward in terms of how restaurants boost their loyalty.”