Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” In fact, 54 percent of diners consider new menu items important to their decision when selecting a restaurant, according to a recent US Foods survey.*

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country. Cut and hand-blown glass for old-school charm, a trend that continues to be popular among fine and casual establishments alike. Specialty glassware is not just for upscale venues.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. Let’s say you run a fast-casual restaurant.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Prime cost does not include equipment and supplies, utilities, menu design, signage, decor or any other costs unrelated to the production of your product. Fast casual: 28.9% Casual: 33.2% Upscale casual: 30.4% Prime cost is your most important key performance indicator. Pizza: 31.3% increase from 2016.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

If there is one thing young professionals like after a long day, it’s a good drink at a nice bar. Luckily, Astoria is packed with awesome bars that range from divey to upscale for whatever mood. Whether you are looking for a craft cocktail or a simple beer, Astoria bars offer everything you could want and more. Bohemian Hall.

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DECEMBER 4, 2021

Similarly, most bars in Harlem are dotted along the famous avenues. If you are on the hunt for the best bars in the city, this guide is just for you. Best Bars in Harlem. Earl’s Beer and Cheese Alison The Toolbox Bar. The name of the next bar in the list sells it off: Corner Social. Corner Social. I thought so.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, if you have a playful style that could be embodied by a mascot character, consider developing a fun mascot figurehead to speak directly to your customers from your social media posts, signage, menu, website, and maybe even merchandise. Make it easy to find important things like your menu, location, phone number and hours of operation.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Bearing my love for fun nightlife and amazing drinks, I embarked on my search for the best Nashville bars joints. And lucky for you, I landed several bars and lounges worth the time and money. Best Bars in Nashville. Top on my list has to be this French American bar and lounge. The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Let’s explore the best bars in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Best Bars in Greenpoint. Achilles Heel The Brew Inn Pencil Factory Capri Social Club Keg & Lantern Brewing Company Lake Street Bar The Hidden Pearl Diamond Lil TØRST. Glasses of freshly cut flowers dot the bartop to the robins’ egg blue wall behind the bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Your menu: Part love letter, part manifesto, instructions for use and a bill of goods, all rolled into one. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights. BUT most importantly I put it on all staff!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2020

“If you’re a bar, you could serve coffee and pastries during the day to keep different revenue streams open while not having to use the resources of a whole restaurant." The bar area in the restaurant can be separated with a physical barrier and become its own separate take-out space,” he said.

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

You can also find modern fusion Japanese restaurants that incorporate Texas’ southwestern spicy flavors and seasonal vegetables into ramen, sushi rolls, and robata grills. You might expect a minimalistic menu when you see the sleek, sophisticated decor, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Best Sushi in Houston.

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

Whether you want Asian, Italian, or American, and whether you want a fancy, high-end meal or a casual, rowdy meet-up, food in Ann Arbor doesn’t disappoint. Knight’s Steakhouse is a family-friendly, casual dining experience that is accessible to all budgets. Furthermore, the menu is a five or six-course set meal. Frita Batidos.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On my trip to Rochester, I noticed several bars offering the best cocktails , different types of foods, and drinks. I think it’s time you also plan a trip to Rochester and see what the bars in the city have to offer. Check out my list of the best bars in Rochester, their location, what they offer, their favorite dishes, and much more.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

My personal favorites are restaurants with oyster bars and seafood with an international flare like spicy South American dishes and fruit-infused Caribbean meals. Their raw bar features several oyster varieties, along with other raw shellfish and fish that you can mix and match off their menu. Thames Street Oyster House.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Belvedere Restaurant and Bar (@belvederelancaster). Bistro Barberet & Bakery. coco bomb with your coffee.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment. Now thoroughly destigmatized, more bars and restaurants will include a dedicated non-alcoholic section on their beverage menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. BurgerFi International Inc.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Located in the West Sahara neighborhood of Las Vegas , a block from the giant Garden Center, La Strega is a coastal Italian restaurant and cocktail bar run by chef and partner Gina Marinelli. The menu at La Strega has selections of pizza, pasta, antipasti, seafood, cured meats, and main entrees for an elaborate multi-course Italian meal.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Some notable menu options you can choose during the weekend include a veggie hoagie, chicken cutlet sandwich, or a captain’s basket with fried shrimp, fish sticks, and hushpuppies. Morcilla’s menu includes several options for desserts, drinks, and dinner. Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Attached to a squash club, Upper West Side is unique because the atmosphere is casual and inviting, yet the decor is chic and modern. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! The White Queso and the Shrimp Tostada are absolutely winners in our book for menu items. What to try on the menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

So while it’s early in the season, open up patio and sidewalk space if you have it. "Restaurants and bars with outdoor spaces will have the greatest chance of surviving a coronavirus downturn this year and for the rest, they may have to pivot to Plan B," said Robert R. Pellegrini, Jr.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. For us, menu innovation is more than adding dishes—it’s about offering something guests can’t find anywhere else.

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

Big Fish has a simple decor scheme that includes a raw bar for your enjoyment. The open grill, outdoor patio, and oval bar were all a nice touch. The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Del Pez also carries an extensive list of craft beers with a very creative margarita menu to boot.

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JANUARY 26, 2020

Ariete : Set in idyllic Coconut Grove, Chef/Owner Michael Beltran’s Ariete has established a name for itself as one Miami’s most dynamic restaurants, offering a contemporary menu of New American cuisine with Latin, particularly Cuban, influences. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

But, with so many West Village bars to choose from, finding the best places for a night out might feel like a daunting task. Not to worry, because I compiled a list of some of the best bars in the West Village that you should consider stopping by for a nice night out. Best Bars in West Village, NYC. Blind Tiger. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

This casual European restaurant offers duck-fat Belgian fries and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. You can find this oyster bar in Downtown Portland, on Middle Street. Although small in stature, it’s as lively and casual as the larger restaurants in the area. Next up on the list is Eventide Oyster Co. Make a Reservation.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. Their restaurant uses wood recovered from an old factory in Brooklyn to create its beautiful bar. Their delicious menu is also economically accessible.

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JUNE 9, 2020

Virginia-based Cuisine Solutions (CSI) has recently been tapped to assist with menu development, as well as kitchen design for the upcoming Taffer’s Tavern franchise. The full-service casual restaurant concept is the brainchild of the industry’s leading hospitality consultant, Jon Taffer.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Restaurants in Hartford run the gamut of cuisines from American to Japanese and cater to any occasion, no matter how casual or formal. The head chef offers a twenty-item tasting menu labeled Omakase, meaning “trust,” that gives customers an all-encompassing sampling of the chef’s favorite dishes. Carbone’s Restaurant.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

La Foret Falafel Drive-In Le Papillon Zeni Freshly Baked Eatery Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life Black Sheep Brasserie Aqui Cal-Mex Bill’s Cafe MIZU Sushi Bar & Grill Vito’s Trattoria Veggie Grill Paesano Ristorante Italiano ADEGA Back A Yard Caribbean Grill Smoking Pig BBQ Company The Table. Best Restaurants in San Jose.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Pismo’s has an extensive menu featuring salads, sandwiches, and plenty of seafood plates. The Annex Kitchen is a modern and casual Italian restaurant that has an inviting atmosphere. Their menu has plenty of pasta, antipasti starters, and dishes cooked on their wood-burning grill. Plus, their wine selection is excellent.

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DECEMBER 25, 2021

Milwaukee has experienced a boom in the restaurant industry for the last few years, from new cafes to bars to eateries. The four-course tasting menu is about eighty-five dollars and is a delicious dining option. Story Hill BKC is a casual eatery serving seasonal dishes with weekend brunch and a full bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

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