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The Oyster Men

EATER

Just put the knife in the back and twist it.” The more I reflect, especially since becoming a father and moving away from Charleston in 2007, the more I appreciate those moments. “Don’t jam it in there,” he would say. Charleston, South Carolina’s oyster season starts in November. I know all that now.

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Are Rice Krispies Treats Overrated?

EATER

Along with the chocolate chip cookie recipe on the back of the Toll House package, Rice Krispies Treats were among the first desserts that I, like so many other children, independently prepared in our home kitchens. I am fully aware that this hot take will make me no friends. Day’s Marshmallow Squares recipe was a hit.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

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Why Cali BBQ is a Digital-First Restaurant

7 Shifts

I remember teasing San Diego Charger Lew Bush at a catering event in 2007 because he told me he was going to stand in line for the first iPhone. By embracing new and emerging technologies, and going all-in on smartphone storytelling, we found a way to become much more than a single-unit barbecue restaurant on the outskirts of San Diego.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re also likely to see a spike in the demand for data analysts in the back office, those who can help make sense of all the new data coming in from various digital channels. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Here are their responses.

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The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings

EATER

Over the next decade, new cafes, restaurants, and housing developments owned by outsiders replaced many resident-owned properties and abandoned lots. Inocencio Carbajal opened his acclaimed taqueria, Carnitas Uruapan, on West 18th Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood in 1975. But the Pilsen around it is changing again.

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How to Write the Perfect Restaurant Mission Statement: Guide + Examples

7 Shifts

They provide insights into business strategy, guide business decisions, and are a reminder of why you started. If mission statements are that important, you'd think more restaurateurs would spend time creating theirs. Unfortunately, not all restaurateurs recognize the value of a well-thought-through mission statement. The result? The good news?