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The Motley Fool May 11, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Upscale Investing Over at Smith & Wollensky there's more than "meats" the eye. Yes, the upscale chain of steakhouses posted a March-quarter loss. After barely breaking even last year, the restaurateur reported a meager deficit of $70,000 -- or $0.01 a share -- for the first quarter.
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The Motley Fool December 29, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Kona Wipes Out Just four months after going public, the casual-dining chain offering American cuisine with an island kick is lowering its outlook for 2006. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 9, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Lone Star's Medium-Rare Disease Given the higher cost of sales, the fact that the casual steakhouses are reluctant to pass these increases on to the consumer clearly indicates that the chains feel vulnerable. So be a picky eater in this sector.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Carving Up Morton's As a slow grower with sloppy financials, the upscale steakhouse doesn't seem like that much of a bargain anymore.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Small Eats Taste Fine Some obscure restaurant stocks come up with appetizing returns.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Best Small Cap for 2007: Texas Roadhouse There's something good cooking at this restaurant. Maybe the growth won't be as explosive as it will be with some of the more high-octane names, but the groundwork is in place for an already popular concept to conquer even more real estate and deliver market-thumping returns along the way.
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The Motley Fool November 28, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Let's Play High-Steaks Poker Del Frisco's, the high end branch of Lone Star Steakhouse, is ready to go public, but the market may not be ready for another steakhouse IPO.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	A Tale of Two Cheesecakes Cheesecake Factory's newer concept is currently helping offset namesake weakness. The stock is still expensive at more than 22 times projected earnings for this year, but the growth is there, as are the ingredients for significant stock gains.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Outback's Earnings Served Cold The steak house has more to offer diners than investors.
The Motley Fool March 27, 2006 Jim Mueller	Fast and Foolish: The Cheesecake Factory A quick due diligence look at the restaurant chain. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool January 12, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	D&B A-OK Dave & Buster's lays out a roadmap for steady -- if not spectacular -- growth in the year ahead. Shares have risen by roughly 50% over the past year.
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The Motley Fool June 2, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Tale of Two Concepts Some eateries thrive while others suffer through the low-carb craze.
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The Motley Fool July 21, 2004 Phil Wohl	Cheesecake Factory Satisfies The restaurant chain produces both good results and full stomachs. Based on the company's double-digit growth rate, rock-solid management, and superior business concept, the company deserves consideration for investors' portfolios.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2006 W.D. Crotty	Cheesecake Factory's Delicious Results While The Cheesecake Factory's strong balance sheet and consistent growth record are enviable, this is the competitive restaurant business. At current prices, the stock is not a good value.
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The Motley Fool April 7, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Good Buy, Ruby Tuesday Casual dining's forgotten player is making some memorable moves.
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The Motley Fool October 11, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Cheesecake Factory's Stale Sales Does Cheesecake Factory's short-term pain imply longer-term gains? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 19, 2003 Alyce Lomax	Darden: A Tough Sell Red Lobster is still the anchor around Darden Restaurants' neck.
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The Motley Fool April 30, 2004 Jeremy MacNealy	A Fortune for This Cookie P.F. Chang's China Bistro has one delectable menu, but is its stock price as palatable?
The Motley Fool January 12, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Fresh, Hot Frisch's This Midwestern Big Boy operator has turned in a solid 12 months for stockholders.
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The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Darden's Dragging Lobster The restaurant company beats estimates, but Red Lobster is still weak.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Cheesecake Factory's Tasty Prospects In the highly competitive restaurant industry Cheesecake Factory has succeeded in differentiating itself and in keeping profitability high.
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The Motley Fool June 16, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Benihana: The Proof's in the Sushi The restaurant chain unexpectedly meets expectations and has room to grow. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	3 Stocks Cheaper Than Cheesecake Factory There may be better restaurants to invest in than Cheesecake Factory; the chain disappoints with fourth-quarter earnings.
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The Motley Fool March 14, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	That's Amore, Buca The casual Italian dining chain is finally in the black, but it may not last for long. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Steakhouse Stocks Cut Both Ways It's feast or famine for these steakhouse chains. Morton's posts a wide loss and warns of a soft holiday quarter, while Texas Roadhouse posts solid growth.
The Motley Fool March 18, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Lone Star Shines Again In a world of many steakhouses, Lone Star sizzles. But investors should watch the competitive dynamics in this segment closely.
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