Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry. Her most significant contributions in this realm can be found in the articles she has authored for the blog on Shapiroe.com.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

For more information on how to collect and grow your Google reviews, read our article How To Get More Google Restaurant Reviews From Customers. By actively encouraging reviews, youre taking a proactive step in managing your restaurants online reputation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States. The article goes on to suggest that “restaurant menus can be surprisingly revealing.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food These are my memories of cooking for the soul.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sysco, US Foods, and similar distributors have multiple revenue streams, but in this article, we’ll focus on one of their biggest sources of income: margins. The good news is there’s no reason you can’t carve out a little chunk of that $14.6 billion for yourself.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food Happy Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for?

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 16, 2024

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food This is the missing ingredient in so many guest experiences.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nearly nine years ago, during the first twelve months of Harvest America Cues blog, one of my articles went viral attracting almost 40,000 views in one day. The article struck a nerve with its focus on A Cook’s Kitchen Laws. Since then, more than 100,000 people have read and shared that article.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 14, 2025

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food Food for thought.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Travel Presentation 337

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food Are you willing to jump in the deep end and do the work to learn how to swim?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In almost every conversation I have with other industry professionals, someone will say “before COVID… ” or “since COVID… ” As a matter of fact, in many of my articles I make the same comparison. I’ll make this connection for you later in this article.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2022

Well, keep reading this article to find out exactly how to incorporate images into your promotional emails. The links can go to your home page, product pages, customer service page, blogs, or articles, wherever you need them to go! But how can I use images in my restaurant email marketing campaigns? Include Webpage Links.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food Where theres a will there is a way.

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Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Recruiting 241

ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

In this article, youll learn: The most important restaurant KPIs for restaurant profitability, efficiency, and growth How to calculate and benchmark major KPIs using simple formulas Practical tips for tracking KPIs without getting overwhelmed Lets start by breaking down what KPIs are, and why they require your attention.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food Once you adopt a philosophy of excellence, it will become your signature.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this article, youll learn simple, practical strategies to make it happenno awkward upselling or overcomplicated tactics required. If any of this sounds familiar, please keep reading so you can discover how increasing your average order volume can transform your restaurant without the need for new customers or a corporate-level budget.

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Ordering Online Ordering Loyalty Program Customer Experience 349

Culinary Cues

APRIL 10, 2025

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

If you are not reading this article on Modern Restaurant Management , please reconsider your reading choices and visit the original source. The company released 1,501 tokens in January, bringing in around $15 million. All of this demonstrates a push toward digitization, and above all, convenience.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to optimize your Google Business Profile to boost visibility and credibility. To learn more about collecting reviews, check out our article on How to Get More Google Restaurant Reviews. The best ways to get more customer reviews and use them to your advantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. They remain a benefit corporation in the state of California (a corporate entity designation available in 36 states).

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ChowNow

JUNE 5, 2024

In this article we will walk through strategies for growing the number of restaurant reviews on your Google profile, and how you can leverage this feedback to boost loyalty and attract new diners. Check out this related article to learn how to master local search marketing.

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ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

To learn more about order aggregation, read our article How Food Delivery Aggregators Help Restaurants Grow and Streamline Operations. For more tips on training, read our article How to Train Your Restaurant Staff on New Systems Without Slowing Down Service. Clean, simple, and way less stressful.

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ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

In this article, youll learn: How online reviews shape restaurant discovery and customer decision-making Why positive reviews lead to higher revenue and stronger customer loyalty How to make them work in your favor, even when the feedback isnt perfect Lets dig into why online reviews matter more than everand how they can help your restaurant grow.

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Online Ordering Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It sounded like an appropriate title for an article about life in the kitchen. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 493

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can't scroll news sites without seeing more articles about inflation, but was does it mean for restaurants? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed expert Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, for her analysis on what restaurants owners need to understand about inflation.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) You know that the work is hard and unforgiving at times, but as the NFL coach Marv Levy always asked: “Where would you rather be than right here, right now.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This article is not a template. This article is not intended to give legal opinions or provide any kind of legal counsel. Fortunately, by taking the right precautions and proactive measures, you can help minimize the risk and damage. Being in the restaurant industry is hard enough, but you can plan ahead for peace of mind in 2024.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

In this article, youll learn: The 10 KPIs for online food delivery every restaurant should monitor Why these metrics matter to your business How to track and improve them Lets dive into the KPIs that can make or break your online delivery strategy.

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Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Food 195

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

John Steinbeck PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

The plight of the worker has been immortalized in books, articles, blogs, social media posts, union contracts, songs, and movies for as long as those methods of communication have existed. So here is the point of this article: “Work is important to our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Of course, I could go on and on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2021

However, you need to provide thought leadership quotes and articles to get into mainstream media. This increases clientele because the PR practitioner will define the audience and then get the article or quote published in a space that aligns with the intended audience. Promote Brand Visibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

This article will explain how renovating a restaurant using 3D design technology saves time and money and delivers a better final result How 3D Modeling Simplifies Restaurant Renovation Planning Traditional methods do little to help one have an efficient and effective restaurant remodeling.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to educate customers on why direct ordering matters Simple incentives to encourage direct orders Ways to streamline and promote your direct ordering system Lets explore the best ways to shift customer behavior and grow your direct ordering sales. But how do you get diners to change their habits?

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Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

They may have discovered you from an Eater article, booked their reservation through OpenTable, or located you via Google Maps, and they will surely review their experience on Yelp — whether positive or negative — when their meal is complete. Restaurant customers do everything from their phones.

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