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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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Restaurant owners negotiated payment plans with their landlords, many of which had prolonged forgiveness dates, but were often not able to pay back rent. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ." – Pooja S.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Tough Calls Tech Makes Easier for Bar and Restaurant Operators

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Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. This requires effective preparation and clear communication across the house.

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An Eater’s Guide to Sri Lanka

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More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Travel around and youll be rewarded.

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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

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In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Sure, we all keep our excitement levels high when we first open, but over time, seasonality, employee issues, and the realization that weekends and evenings will never be yours start to chip away at that excitement.

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Book Dinner and a Room at Paris’s Best Hotel Restaurants

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And if French isnt speaking to you but the George V universe is, an exceptionally good second option is chef Simone Zanonis Mediterranean menu (with set or a la carte options) at Le George. Book a table at Le Cinq Book a table at Le George Book a room at the Four Seasons Thomas Tissandier Seafood and wine.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

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Instead, you’ll see signage about the health benefits of plant-based eating — the “primary drivers of consumer choice are personal benefit,” says Goldman — and the menu board, designed like any one in other fast-food chains. These numbers are largely hypothetical. Congratulations. The environmental mission can come later.