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The Oyster Men

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The more I reflect, especially since becoming a father and moving away from Charleston in 2007, the more I appreciate those moments. New me, same us Now, every year that I return home with my family for the holiday, I’m designated the oyster sourcing chairman. The tradition continues, as my son has been brought into the fold.

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

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Ensure all the elements of running and growing your restaurant — marketing , customer service, sourcing suppliers—align under one, coherent message. Sublime Brew serves quality coffee, made from the finest quality beans sourced locally, and works with suppliers that support sustainability. If not, “can” it. Enter Sublime Brew.

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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

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The meal kit industry, which has been around since 2007, hit $5 billion in annual revenue in 2019—but growth in the industry was slow pre-COVID-19. Offer meal kits ?? If you have many groceries, inventory, or portioned goods, consider offering meal kits to diners to cook at home.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

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Published: 2007 ?? Plus, it takes a deep dive through the weeds of restaurant layouts, purchasing new equipment, hiring the right staff, reworking menus, and sourcing fine wine. The Restaurant Manager's Handbook. ?? Author: Douglas Robert Brown ?? Topics: Finance; operations; management; career development. ?? Goodreads: 3.85

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Why Are the World’s Greatest Mangoes Almost Impossible to Buy in the U.S.?

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In every single case, the mangoes were sourced off WhatsApp. is the second largest importer of mangoes in the world, with the majority sourced from Mexico. In 2007, Indian mangoes were among the first major irradiated fruits to be approved and imported, but they had to be treated in India beforehand.

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‘Jiro’ and the Impossible Dream of Authenticity

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The restaurant received three stars every year beginning in 2007 until it was removed from the guide in 2019 due to the difficulty of making a reservation.). Ultimate simplicity leads to purity — that’s how food writer Masuhiro Yamamoto summarizes Ono’s sushi in the film’s first few minutes.

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Is the Minimalist Restaurant Menu Over?

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Former New York Times food critic Frank Bruni noted in 2007 that in the late 2000s, menu descriptions changed for a more “ethical purpose. Including information about ingredient sourcing, of course, has long been popular. The chef wants you to know where he’s getting the chicken, how the veal was raised.

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