EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

But for chefs looking to emphasize the latter, it still starts at the source. This radically seasonal, regional restaurant sources its ingredients exclusively from the ocean, climate-adapted farms, and wild plants of the Mid-Atlantic. This story was produced in collaboration with Civil Eats. Toward the end of winter, it gets a little.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2023

The company currently offers five sustainably farmed, low-intervention wines that Olszewski has chosen to be widely pleasing. I got a full-ride scholarship to UMass Amherst, where I majored in sustainable agriculture and gender studies and minored in English literature. Only 30 percent of glass bottles are recycled in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Breaking up your workflow across front of house, back of house, and restrooms can help your staff confidently deliver a great meal and a memorable guest experience.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

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?

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EATER

MAY 10, 2023

Ashley Randall Photography Crudo e Nudo made a thriving restaurant business out of sustainable seafood by reimagining what service looks like We often presume to understand restaurant economics because we know what a chicken breast costs at the supermarket. “I I could make this dish at home for $5,” goes the refrain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. Don’t overlook what your chef is already capable of creating. Choose a Versatile Plant-Based Protein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Which brings us back to the restaurant industry. Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands. Studies show that consumers want to eat healthier and are more loyal to brands with strong sustainability practices and sourcing.

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Improving the sustainability of your restaurant during challenging times – a lesson for everyday trading. Melbourne institution Shark Fin House closed after customer numbers fell by 80%. Good Luck Hot Pot Restaurant Empty due to the effects of the Coronaviris. Image via Good Food). Restaurants reaction due to Coronavirus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a lot of chaos and accelerated several trends within the restaurant industry. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2023

The original design is a heavy timber replica of a six-beam Haida house—a traditional style of building by the Haida Tribe—which opened in 1939 as a Native American curio shop before serving as a restaurant space starting in 1945. The building’s new timber addition adds 1,300 square feet of much-needed space to the program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. “Will this look good on Instagram?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Avoiding such a calamity will always be a top priority among restaurant managers, not only by optimizing sanitation and safe handling practices in-house, but also through rigorous sourcing and supply chain management. Traceability Is Essential. Traceability Is Essential. Regulatory Requirements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. “Community, environment. It’s part of my DNA. When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The reports give you a clearer view of your company’s environmental impact and are a key step toward sustainability. This type of reporting is required under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) , an EU law that standardises sustainability reporting for businesses in the EU. This is where Apicbase can help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. In the age of COVID-19, the path to sustainable, safe operations lies in actionable, real-time data. In the age of COVID-19, the path to sustainable, safe operations lies in actionable, real-time data. across your franchises.

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 12, 2023

And as Gustav Mahler, the composer, said, “Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay are sourced from the Cline family’s J. Poppe sustainably farmed vineyard, the oldest Sonoma vineyard on the winery’s estate. I enjoy red, white, and rosé all year round.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After providing for themselves and their families, producers can reinvest profits back into their farms to purchase equipment and resources – such as fertilisers and irrigation systems – and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. So how exactly does a barter system work in coffee production? Read on to find out what they had to say.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

In this article, we discuss how restaurant design is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight how we must rethink the consumer-facing footprint to make the restaurant experience more sustainable and bolster consumer confidence. In a post COVID-19 world, restaurant design must evolve and adapt to the new normal.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. Three Strategies for Achieving Better Alignment The staff vs. tech dynamic isn’t sustainable. We need to move back towards a staff supported by tech mentality. Lots of restaurants are already understaffed.

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Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. Factors like ensuring the right food is in the right bag, confirming the driver has all the bags, and verifying order modifications all raise the level of service. The best part?

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Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. Factors like ensuring the right food is in the right bag, confirming the driver has all the bags, and verifying order modifications all raise the level of service. The best part?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, and support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sustainable Business Practices . More than a decade ago, millennials started to advocate the cause of sustainability, and Gen Z has only added to it. The concept of sustainable business growth has developed significantly over time. However, we are living in exciting times with new opportunities emerging out of utter chaos.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Trend: A Nod to Sustainability According to one study , your customers care about sustainability. Consider these statistics from the study: 90% of people say sustainability matters to them. Nearly 60% of people say that restaurant sustainability practices are somewhat influencing when choosing where to dine out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Fortunately, we have exceeded in our efforts to reduce our footprint and maximize profitability to effectively operate our drive-thrus and maintain team productivity.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I just thought, The power is out, everybody is home and these houses are like matchboxes, just going up in flames.” Chef Hui has prepared more than 100,000 meals out of Maui’s culinary school kitchen. It looked like a tornado came out of Kaua‘ula Valley and picked up the flames and threw them over the highway,” he says. “I

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

With shrinking margins in 2024, restaurants will also begin exploring bringing delivery back in-house, perhaps steering existing customers away from 3rd party delivery platforms, which can be quite costly. In 2024, we can expect a surge in the use of QR codes for menu browsing, ordering, and payment processing.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 24, 2024

This involves sourcing fresh ingredients, maintaining proper kitchen procedures, and ensuring dishes meet the expected standards every time they are served. Enhancing the Guest Experience Priority: Providing an exceptional dining experience that keeps customers coming back is crucial.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Congrats! ?? And good luck.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Rainy grey days are a constant Seattle backdrop and could be the source of the emotional angst so present in grunge culture, which originates in Seattle. They use locally sourced ingredients and make most of their condiments from scratch. So what better way to enjoy a steamy cup of joe than with a delicious brunch? Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Operational realities like ingredient sourcing, kitchen workflow, pricing strategy, and branding play a role in menu development. Menu development is the process of aligning back-of-house culinary talent with operations management to design a profitable, sustainable menu that aligns with the brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Optimize Inventory.

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