Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Looking back can provide us with context and content for making future decisions – lessons learned and all that, or it can also help us to relish what worked and hold on to that for inspiration. SOME TIME IN THE LATE 1960’S: Walking through the back entrance to the Statler Hilton Hotel was like stepping into a totally different world.

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SpotOn

JANUARY 14, 2025

  “Back in the day, you were served a restorative—a soup made from barley and onion with beer or whatever herbs you had at the time,” says Gordon. Gordon felt a calling to put the “restorative” back in “restaurant. ” Renee Gordon is no historian.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

Hotel Trundle Shares Stories of Happiness. Since relatively early in the COVID-19 shutdown process, Hotel Trundle launched a #CHEERNOTFEAR hashtag campaign. Hotel Trundle has done a fantastic job of staying positive with their online presence. Four Seasons New York: Housing Healthcare Pros. Thank you @FourSeasons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

" In an effort to help franchisees overcome the business challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Huddle House has announced a program of relief measures being temporarily offered to franchisees to support the system head-on during this crisis. "Cox Media has been very supportive to us during this difficult time. . "In

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

And then he had the catering company and then he was also a consultant at several other different restaurants and hotels. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. She joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast to discuss her philosophy on managing a team, including how she coaches managers.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 16, 2022

Whenever I visited New York City with students, or with family, Dick helped arrange for us to meet well known chefs and restaurateurs, visit, tour and dine in incredible benchmark restaurants, tour flagship hotels, and in some cases find kitchen space for our student culinary teams to prepare for competitions.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Before the fire, Lahaina’s world-famous Front Street was little more than a patchwork of wooden shacks held together by layers of paint, cooking grease, crusty sea salt, banana sap, and gossip. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nagasako Okazuya Deli (@nagasako.okazuya) The Pioneer Inn was Lahaina’s first hotel, built in 1901.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp. TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

With indoor dining still not an option in much of the country, hotel restaurants are using empty rooms as private dining suites There are few restaurants Hector Tamez frequents more than Uni , the izakaya located in Boston’s boutique Eliot Hotel. Hotels have suffered similarly.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

It’s been 89 years since Escoffier stood in front of a range for the last time, yet his presence is still felt by professional cooks and chefs. Looking back, Escoffier would probably admit, to some degree, that this was not the best approach and would encourage chefs and operators to build in this balance.

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EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

Hopefully, we get them back.”. Many small, independent spots don’t yet have enough work to bring back their employees, particularly those in front-of-house positions. And yet more business didn’t translate to more staff: The 200-seat restaurant still employed fewer than half the workers it had before the pandemic.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I can feel the knot in that muscle move slowly from the top of my ankle to the back of my knee. By 7am I am walking through the back door of the kitchen. Before I can turn on the computer, Emmett has my usual breakfast in front of me: eggs over easy, bacon, home fries, and a side of salsa. I nod and give him a thumbs up.

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EATER

AUGUST 13, 2020

Peaches Hot House’s fried chicken packaged to-go. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever. Even if it’s a busy night, you can only seat so many people,” says Damian Laverty-McDowell, the company chef for B + C Restaurants, the group that owns Peaches Hot House. 15 gallons of cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Review mentions of “Back-owned” (and related terms) also skyrocketed, up 426 percent, as people look to support and surface these businesses to the community. In early June, we've seen diners seated come back substantially – now down 57 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. state or territory.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Most visitors beeline for resorts and hotels that ring the coastline, which do deliver the goods for beachgoers. Eat at your hotel or resort, and you’re most likely getting a toned-down, overpriced take on Bangkok-style Thai food. The hitch is that the most popular tourist areas generally lag behind in terms of food.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 9, 2022

I run my fingers down the spine, or the blunt back of the blade. It’s the start of another day in the kitchen. Seven in the morning and aside from the baker and breakfast cook, I am alone with clip board in hand and my roll bag of knives placed strategically at a workstation. I like to ‘brighten” the edge before I start.

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EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

The conference room at the Bellagio hotel swelled with the horns of “Ride of the Valkyries.” In the windowless beige back rooms, a hundred men (it was vastly men) championed their data collection and organization apps. Why should you ever have to leave the house? Just don’t think too hard about how that’d work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Restaurant of the Future Panel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features NLRB, Condado Tacos, JBF, General Mills Convenience & Foodservice, Yelp, WorkJam and Forge, HungryPanda, QikServe and FreedomPay, Tablelist, xtraCHEF, Perk Labs and blixr. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling. As a result, the final rule provides clear guidance in this significant area of the law.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2023

Wedged between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the 2,185-square-mile island is a popular vacation destination for Canadians, as well as Americans who treat themselves to the gorgeous drive along the coast up through Maine. But the famous bivalves don’t get all the attention.

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EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career. But as an employee on the receiving end of that rage, the book fails to account for trauma he caused me. David Chang changed the way America eats. Along with Momofuku’s rise has come Chang’s own.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Event Planning Is Back. According to the data, 72 percent of events are expected to be held in-person and of the venues chosen, unique venues, hotels and private restaurant space were among the top selected for hosting. Catering is still a promising source of revenue for restaurants, hotels and venues to continue to capitalize on.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In March, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bay Area, Techamuanvivit was forced to close the original location of Kin Khao, the critically acclaimed Thai restaurant she had opened in 2015 at the Parc 55 Hotel in Union Square. Could you tell me how you raised the money for the original location at the Parc 55 hotel?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

As a cook or chef there are many days that go well and a few that challenge the best. There are times when a service kind of clicks and the night ends without any problems – these are nights that allow you to feel good about what you do and the level of skill that you have built. Your dictionary. Sabrina worked the sauté station.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As guests gravitate towards digital for control and convenience and operators sought to improve operational efficiencies, brands realized the importance of implementing technology both back- and front-of-house in an effort to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. Here are some of their insights.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

When hiring restaurant accountants, your primary consideration should be those who understand the complexity of the food and beverage industry—both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations and management. It involves tracking massive amounts of real data and industry benchmarks. Sounds complicated?

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EATER

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The capital, Boise, has led the boom (with a surge in housing prices to match), as remote workers migrated east from the Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest in search of more space, cheaper rent, and a quieter lifestyle. New residents brought infusions of cash and interest, but they’re building on the area’s endearing underlying character.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Fairmont Banff Springs | Fairmont Resort Hotels. In the 19th century, the Canadian Pacific Railway brought European food cultures and grand lakeside hotels. Over the course of 1,000 miles from the U.S.-Canada To pair with all this natural splendor, there’s equally dazzling Canadian Rocky Mountain cuisine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. . Hassle-free holiday meals.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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EATER

JUNE 16, 2022

They’re getting rid of the subminimum wage, the (legal) economic framework that supports tipping and cements foundational problems within hospitality like wage disparity between front and back of house and systemic bias against servers by customers. Bing bread at Parachute. We’ve inherited a broken template,” says Kim.

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EATER

AUGUST 3, 2020

Members of marginalized groups are more likely to work on the front lines of the food industry than in management positions, a systemic racial divide with potential life-and-death consequences. That’s how a decade-long employee for Tyson Foods, Inc. in northwest Arkansas describes working for the meat processor during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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