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MAY 15, 2020

In what feels like a first, Noma follows the trend instead of starting it In what feels like a taste of normalcy in These Difficult Times, Noma has bestowed news the dining public: Starting on May 21, René Redzepi’s award-winning Copenhagen restaurant will reopen to the public as an outdoor wine-and-burger spot — no reservations required.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Cities eased permitting regulations, allowing restaurants to expand seating with outdoor dining sheds and transforming city streets into safer and more beautiful spaces. Many cities have all but nixed their outdoor dining programs, and there hasnt been a push to make the air indoors any safer.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

But with outdoor dining, it doesn’t have to be. I had to take what I could get, so to fancy birthday lunch my daughters went, sitting outdoors in designer high chairs at a socially distanced table, coloring with crayons while I enjoyed a glass of wine, then another, and my first meal out since the pandemic began. Getty Images.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As states across the country have lifted and eased restrictions, more and more restaurants have been able to open up — but how are they adapting, especially if they don’t have proper outdoor patios? Give Your Outdoor Space a Refresh. And what happens now that the temperature is starting to drop in many regions?

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Covered outdoor dining areas are always a great addition to the dining concept as well and we have learned their increased importance this year. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space. This also allows restaurants, bars, breweries, and other local shops to collaborate and share patrons. With the current climate of the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

As the weather warms and patios come alive, restaurants across the country are gearing up for a summer of outdoor dining. According to data from Tock, nearly a third of restaurants in Tock’s network have the space needed to serve guests outdoors, with 33 percent having an existing space.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Grandmas in floral cheeththa dresses deep-fry kokis (flower-shaped coconut rice snacks); cafes pour cups of frothy, milky tea; families set up outdoor fires to slow-cook baby jackfruit in coconut milk; and tappers climb kithul (fishtail palm) trees to collect sap for treacle and jaggery. Uncles Colombo gets to sleep early, but not Uncles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

Keep in mind that primary outdoor signage should be large including a logo, text displaying business name, and potentially smaller text with a restaurant slogan. Outdoor Restaurant Signs. Any restaurant sign strategy begins with the outdoor sign with the aim to draw guests inside. This is done with indoor signs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. More Outdoor Dining Options. Culinary: 2020 Takeaways. Treat Yourself: Restaurant Edition. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Allowing restaurants to utilize outdoor parking space is a way for municipalities to offer additional relief to local restaurants and help consumers feel safe and more comfortable when dining out. Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Additionally, plant-based and immunity-boosting foods, sanitation and outdoor dining has accelerated to an all time high. Foods like handmade bread will forever have to be made with gloves, and salad bars and buffets will be discontinued for a while. Outdoor dining will continue to be in high demand by customers. Superfoods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5 A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices. million since the start of the pandemic.

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MAY 3, 2021

The warm weather is upon us, and with longer days, successful vaccinations, and customers spending more time outdoors, restaurant sales across the country rose 20% in April. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2019

Every bar/beverage manager can tell you about their distributors purchase incentives. Your bar gets free product to try out different flavors or drop the price on name brand spirits, the distributor keeps their inventory fluid and product shipping. Are you ready to view your bar as more than a combination of liquor, beer, and wine?

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Outdoor dining in San Francisco | Patricia Chang. So I appreciate her new, thorough FAQ for New York magazine on COVID-19 risks, which touches upon outdoor and indoor dining. Not all outdoor dining is created equal. Bars, meanwhile, should be “avoided at all costs.” Read the archives and subscribe now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While this has created many new jobs, restaurants and bars are struggling to find the talent to fill these positions. Two new restaurant trends from the pandemic will likely remain: ghost kitchens and outdoor dining. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7

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MAY 22, 2024

Well, second to the smell of hot trash languishing on city sidewalks, which dampens the mood no matter how cute the outdoor table setup is. Or, you can push the handle back horizontally to act as a stand so you can set the fan on a table, as I did at an inadequately air-conditioned Jersey Shore bar last summer.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar features modern interpretations of gastropub fare with signature craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and more than 42 craft beers to choose from. "Constant changes to rules tested the brand but Tap 42 relied on their leadership and strong culture to rebound and envision an even brighter future.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

They’ve eliminated shared condiment bottles, self-serve coffee stations, and salad bars. Offer single servings of pre-packed options rather than a salad bar. Don’t serve candy, pretzels, nuts, or other snacks in shared bowls (such as at the bar or hostess stand.). Set up outdoor, socially distanced waiting areas.

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JUNE 26, 2020

As coronavirus cases spike, Texas, Florida, and Idaho are among the first states to restrict restaurants and bars a second time As more states allow restaurants and bars to offer outdoor or limited capacity indoor, dining, the country has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases. Bars will still be able to offer to-go cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

With outdoor dining occupying the foreground, and bars and indoor dining taking a back seat to consumer preferences, it begs the question: what happens when it gets cold? Outdoor dining works great during the warmer weather, and for facilitating additional curbside/delivery.

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AUGUST 18, 2020

Whether customers are chilling at the bar with a mask on or sitting on the patio for outdoor dining, short-form in-venue entertainment such as movie trailers, viral videos or sports highlights will go a long way to get—and keep—them entertained and enthralled. Engage Consumers Even After They Leave.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Biophilic design involves using techniques that bring the outdoors inside the establishment. When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. Tying in the menu with the overall design will create an immersive experience that guests will remember.

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MARCH 13, 2020

." Bo Peabody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of restaurant reservation and rewards app Seated , Board member of Boqueria Restaurants, and Co-Owner of Mezze Restaurant Group , suggests: Beyond spacing out tables, take advantage of outdoor space if you have it available. Pellegrini, Jr.

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OCTOBER 14, 2021

While we’ve seen brands take a values-forward approach for several years, restaurants and bars are now following suit. Upon reopening, Los Angeles-based outdoor music venue The Ford did something similar by partnering with Todo Verde , a food vendor that serves plant-based Mexican food. Reconsider indulgences.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

For example, the Liquor-by-the-Drink Tax is applied to the sale price of alcoholic beverages purchased at restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels was first imposed back in 1994 to help fund Philadelphia schools. Due to the social distancing requirements, many cities have allowed outdoor dining on sidewalks and other public spaces.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

It is rich in essential vitamins and fiber and is a plant based tasty ingredient on coffee bars, ice creams, savory dishes to add creamy texture and more! For 2020 we are seeing: Bringing the Outdoors Indoors is a sensory altering 2020 trend. Dairy Swap : Oat Milk: this dairy free alternative will be everywhere in 2020.

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MARCH 19, 2021

When cities relaxed liquor laws to give bars and restaurants a leg up, many wondered why it couldn’t be like this all the time. But normal interactions with bars should look slightly different than they did before: As it is now, not everyone is permitted to participate in this new part of drinking culture. Outdoor dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Some of Von Hengst’s restaurants have outdoor patios which he predicts will be very popular. “Social distancing will still be maintained outdoors,” he said. Bar seating will be removed and reconfigured to allow six feet between bar stools. And, customers temperatures may be checked upon entry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These spaces blend exceptional food with lively entertainment and an inviting outdoor atmosphere. Today’s social yards are anchored by restaurants and bars that integrate communal spaces into their designs. Social Yards Social yards are redefining what it means to dine out. In Austin, Texas, The Yard at St.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Diners at a sports bar in downtown Bloomington on the first Saturday night after the stay-at-home orders were lifted in Indiana’s Monroe County. There are some stipulations attached to the restaurant and bar reopening guidelines: customers must be seated, for instance, and social distancing must still be observed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It’s not exactly a secret that getting a new restaurant up and running is a significant challenge, with a high bar for entry that includes formidable logistical hurdles and financial obstacles. Second-generation restaurant spaces are an increasingly popular and appealing option for landlords and tenants alike.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

These dog park bars transform how people and their pets spend their leisure time. This innovative concept marries the traditional dog park with the amenities of a café, bar, or food truck park. The post The Growing Trend of Dog Park Bars appeared first on. Businesses are also seeing the potential in this trend.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A handful of people — after getting their temperatures checked and giving contact-tracing information — sat at the few tables in the narrow bar. In the before times, bars like this would be the rowdiest and most devoted places for Jeopardy! at dive bars and local pubs became a nightly ritual followed with an almost religious devotion.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

During the first round of reopening, restaurant owners bled cash and limped along: sinking PPP loans into hiring back staff; installing new ventilation systems for indoor dining that never returned; investing in elaborate outdoor dining setups; and even generating entirely different menus in hopes of drawing in customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Now more than ever, we will be guiding clients on how to design for extra temporary patio dining space and curbside pick-up areas, as well as expanding outdoor space for dining. Additional patios will be especially important for bars, as bar seating is typically designed for closer interpersonal interaction.

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