Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Meticulously go through your menu on a regular basis to refine it regularly. Your menu is a great starting point to refresh your restaurant and excite your customers. Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. To help you, here are five tips for revamping your menu. #1:

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that the pandemic is finally under control, summer travel is underway, and people are able to get out and be social. Create some seasonal buzz around your restaurant by offering a 4th of July menu on a new landing page, and spotlighting “red, white, and blue” meals, drinks, and more. With consumer spending up 11.3

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

As the food has to travel less to reach the restaurant, the emission of carbon is reduced. The restaurant’s five course vegetarian menu releases 800 gms of carbon dioxide which is eight times lesser than a traditional gourmet. The restaurant uses renewable energy to plant its own trees and curates a seasonal menu only.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. Is it safety, parking, navigating a store or restaurant menu, pricing, speed of service, or lines? These businesses can’t give up! There must be a solution!

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EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Soul Travelling A dish composed in the forest on a Soul Travelling tour. Soul Travelling Digging in with pao. Soul Travelling Chatting with the locals. The restaurant’s menu is a world apart from the North Indian style dhabas (roadside food stalls) catering to tourists along the busy Candolim Beach Road.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. Unfortunately, when crops are impacted one season, there can be a trickle effect to the next year as well. Take for example the recent U.S.

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Sante

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Simple adjustments to your restaurant menu can help increase profits during the pandemic. Your menu plays a bigger role in this than you’d think. As a restaurant owner, how often do you audit your menu to maximize profits? MAKE YOUR MENU WORK FOR CURRENT TIMES. You work tirelessly in order to keep your doors open.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

Alter and Create New Roles like extra cleaning, packing takeout orders, and facilitating delivery/pickup Hire new delivery drivers if you need them, or see if existing staff are up to the task Check-In with seasonal employees such as returning college students. Add drinks, if you don’t already have them. Post on social media! Resources ??

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While customers may have a few favorites, a menu that never changes gets boring, fast. At the end of the day, menu compilation is a creative process not unlike that of a painter or a fashion designer. Menu development , however, involves something unique: a passion for food and flavor. Time to Refresh Your Menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. With travel and larger gatherings constrained due to the pandemic, gift cards are a popular choice. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. Getting sauced.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. We believe also that non-alcoholic beverages are something we should focus on in the coming years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. What are the key challenges and advantages of being a seasonal business? What would you say are keys to running a successful restaurant?

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. Below are 6 ideas to adapt your regular menu, which can be updated in your restaurant POS. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

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Apicbase

APRIL 13, 2023

Restaurants often cater to their most loyal patrons , and because loyal and first-time customers alike tend to pay attention to how much they’re paying for their food, changing menu prices is risky business for restaurants. As a result, dynamic pricing in restaurants hasn’t been common in the past.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Also consider sending an Announcement to your team about the grand reopening, the menu, and what they can do to prepare. Plan your menu To maximize the exclusivity of the event, plan a limited-time, reduced menu to showcase new dishes in your restaurant. Tapas style and appetizers are always perfect for grand openings.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. If a staff member is going through a messy break-up or is in the thick of exam season, encourage as harmonious a work-life balance as possible.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2020

So, try finding profiles of food bloggers in your area, other businesses or restaurants in your area, or even bloggers who talk about traveling for food, as they may have a wide-reaching audience. You could add it to your menu, incorporate it into the decor, or add it to the wall of your photo spot.

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EATER

MARCH 7, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen/Eater; rice pudding Danish image by Samantha Safer/Otway Bakery; rice pudding cup by Karissa Ong/Claud; rice pudding parfait by Traveling Mercies; rice pudding brulee by Maren Caruso/Dalida. The Brooklyn bakery Otway put rice pudding Danish on its menu last fall.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Perhaps we can blame it on wanderlust combined with the lack of travel over the past two years; Americans are craving global flavors. Operators can determine what works best for their individual business by testing a new menu item during popular times such as happy hour or brunch. Pay attention to menu costing and pricing.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Austin Bush Millions cram into Phuket’s popular beaches and resorts, but diners should look elsewhere to taste the mix of southern Thai, Hokkien, and Baba food that makes the island arguably Thailand’s most underrated food destination Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

I recently traveled to Astoria with a hankering for sushi and found a wealth of excellent options. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke | NYC Food Travel (@thehungrypaddy). Of course, there is an a la carte menu for customers who know what they want. Kennedy Bridge. Order Online.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Bafflingly for a city which prides itself on its seasonal, grower-guided, zero waste credentials, there were no Green Stars awarded, which highlight restaurants at the forefront of sustainability. No Vancouver restaurants achieved two- or three-star ratings.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Travel Bar Clover Club Bar Great Harry June Brooklyn Social Abilene Bars Union Grounds Bar Bruno Leyenda Minibar Gowanus Yacht Club Zombie Hut Barely Disfigured The Watershed Bar Bête. Travel Bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Travel Bar (@travelbarbrooklyn). Best Bars in Carroll Gardens.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Sometimes, when traveling, you need great food recommendations and places with private rooms. Artichoke Cafe High Noon Restaurant & Saloon El Pinto Restaurant Farm & Table Ruth’s Chris Steak House Seasons 52 Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant Savoy Bar & Grill Seasons Rotisserie & Grill St. Seasons 52.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with Tim Griffin, director of culinary at SPB Hospitality about his path to becoming a chef, finding his inspiration, and driving menu innovation for several brands. Sprinkle the grains of paradise and Raj Seasoning over the cauliflower. Add almonds, Raj seasoning, sugar and salt.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Utilizing seasonal, traditional ingredients — mountain crabs, boba pearl-like mushrooms, sour forest mangoes, mole crickets — his sophisticated-yet-unpretentious dishes are upending stubborn perceptions. “The Chef Num at work. Torching ant eggs.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. Geena’s Cucina’s menu features homemade pasta, antipasti, oven-fired main course, and some of the best Neapolitan-style pizza I’ve ever had. Order Online.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Menus brim with callouts to potatoes from the neighboring Pemberton Valley (reputedly some of the world’s best), oysters from British Columbia’s Fanny Bay and Desolation Sound, and wines from around the province. Prices are high and lines tend to get long, though. You won’t escape the crowds in summer either. Leila Kwok. Tartar at Oso.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2024

Rooted Kitchen: Seasonal Recipes, Stories, and Ways to Connect to the Natural World Ashley Rodriguez Clarkson Potter, out now “This book is a love letter to nature,” Ashley Rodriguez declares in the introduction of Rooted Kitchen. Organized by season into four main sections, the book begins with the sunlit sensory overload of spring.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Chef Marinelli draws from her years of travel through the various coastal regions of Italy to create her contemporary Italian dishes. The menu at La Strega has selections of pizza, pasta, antipasti, seafood, cured meats, and main entrees for an elaborate multi-course Italian meal. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Sparrow + Wolf.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re in town for a conference at the Tucson Convention Center, visiting friends and family, or traveling for pleasure, Tucson has something for everyone. Their menu boasts imaginative flavor combinations that meld together perfectly when they come off of the restaurant’s wood-fired grill. Make a Reservation. Zemam’s Too.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

Like most holidays that fall on a Monday, people use Labor Day to take advantage of the three-day weekend to travel. When people travel for Labor Day, they’re likely to dine out because their accommodations don’t have kitchens or they just don’t want to cook while on vacation. How the September Long Weekend Impacts Your Restaurant.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Menu Engineering Helps Hospitality Teams to Manage Costs in 2021. Agility and cost controls should be top priorities as the industry gets ready for a return to travel. As the industry looks forward to the return to travel and dining in the second half of 2021, cost controls in every part of the business will be critical to its health.

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