Fri.Aug 18, 2023

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Transformation through Suspension

Modern Restaurant Management

Something is up at in the dining room of Ronin Farm and Restaurant in Bryan, Texas. It's the tables! Two 26-foot farm-style tables are suspended from the ceiling with cables and can be set to any height. Each table has its own wench, which allows them to be raised and lowered to any desired height –– seated, cocktail, or all the way up to the ceiling –– using a network of cables and an electric power source.

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The Story Behind the José Andrés Nonprofit

EATER

José Andrés | Photo: World Central Kitchen / Facebook World Central Kitchen is on the ground in Maui — serving meals as they did in Puerto Rico, Haiti, Houston, and more Update: 8/18/2023: This story was originally published November 10, 2017. It has been updated throughout to reflect the latest information. As the devastation in Maui became clear, it was clear also that World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit started by chef José Andrés, would soon be on the ground providing disaster relief.

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Content Marketing Strategies for Attracting More Customers to Your Bar

The Rail

By Sergey Solonenko, Contributor Creating an actionable inbound marketing strategy is never easy. Despite having the best modern tools at your disposal, it's still hard to create a converting marketing funnel and increase brand awareness in an ideal customer. This is why we use blogs and social media posts to lure people to our place! Content is the backbone of just about any inbound marketing strategy and digital marketing as a whole.

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‘Rebel Canning’ Is Having a Moment, Whether or Not It Should

EATER

For a faction of home canners, it’s their kitchen, their rules — no matter what the USDA says During the summer, countless gardeners are hard at work preserving the abundance they’ve grown and foraged. There are, of course, a number of ways to preserve home-grown foods, from freezing pureed vegetables in ice cube trays to dehydrating them into powder.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Jeff and Mike Mastro get second chance to do steakhouses differently with Steak 48

Restaurant Business

They founded and sold the Mastro's chain. Now the brothers are building a new group of high-end steakhouses that attempt to raise the bar.

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New hires at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Scooter's Coffee and Black Rock Coffee Bar

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: The latest job jump news includes staff changes at Panera Brands, Subway and Denny's.

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A Night at the Door with Atlanta’s College Bar Bouncers

EATER

The city is home to 57 colleges, all with their own preferred hangouts. The eyes and ears of three very different bars tell us about their normal—and not-so-normal—nights on the job.

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Here's another reason why sales might slow later this year

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: U.S. consumers, which have kept spending at restaurants despite higher prices, are running out of excess pandemic savings. That might affect their spending.

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SpaceX Engineer to Pizza Pioneer: The Journey of Benson Tsai

The Restaurant Times

Embarking on a journey that traverses the realms of space exploration and culinary innovation, Benson Tsai’s story is a testament to the extraordinary places that passion, innovation, and an unyielding pursuit of change can lead. From engineering rockets that breach the skies to crafting pizzas that delight the palate, Tsai’s trajectory is a tapestry woven with diverse experiences, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering determination to challenge conventions.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Maple & Ash backers say they have proof of PPP cheating

Restaurant Business

Newly unsealed court documents contend the evidence abounds, potentially complicating the legal battles involving the high-volume concept.

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Starboard Value takes a stake in Bloomin' Brands

Restaurant Business

The activist investor, which once won every seat on the Darden Restaurants' board, now owns nearly 10% of the Outback Steakhouse parent.

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