Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The funny thing is that these small businesses – in this case – restaurants – cannot survive on that once-a-year recognition, or even the occasional special event. Don’t they understand how much more special the experience will be in this little bistro with two people in the kitchen, a bartender and two servers?

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Coffee Bars. Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? Coffee Shop Concepts.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Wine bars aren’t places for wine enthusiasts and snobs to gather and talk about the notes and tannins they get from their glasses. Instead, wine bars are popular restaurant destinations for friends to gather, dates to mingle, and events to take places. You can’t go one block without stumbling upon one or two NYC wine bars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Jon Taffer is scared for restaurants and terrified for bars. He cautioned that when restaurants can reopen for dine-in service, they will have to face the bittersweet reality of less seating capacity and less sales–he estimates as much as 30 percent–due to social distancing practices and guest apprehension. "They

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

That’s not necessarily a bad thing—when you have enough staff to handle the crowd and an efficient plan to get those waiting customers seated and served in a reasonable amount of time, you can call it a successful day. Managing a crowded lobby of customers waiting to be seated requires plenty of effort from your staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

For this, flexible seating arrangements are the key – from cozy booths to communal tables and counter seating, offering options that cater to individual preferences ensures that solo diners feel comfortable and valued. It’s one reason we offer smaller portions at our Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. For darker toned restaurants, like steakhouses that have robust and darker themes, consider creating special drinks with smoke and maple influences. Design Development from COVID.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

We walked into a restaurant and there was a sign at the host stand: “Please wait to be seated.” Greet the guest, acknowledge that they may have to wait and send them to the bar. We were seated right away, but the server did not get to the table for almost 15 minutes. and there were four specials.).

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Special occasions and big events like weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and even corporate meetings in our lives only come around so often, so why not try and make them as unforgettable as possible? Vines Grille & Wine Bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vines Grille & Wine Bar (@vinesgrille).

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The neighborhood has a long and rich history of cultural diversity, and in recent years has experienced an influx of new bars, restaurants, and retail shops. No matter what type of bar you want to hang out in, you’ll find it in Prospect Heights! Best Bars in Prospect Heights. Weather Up. Gold Star Beer Counter.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Most people, when they hear “Orlando, Florida”, jump right to amusement parks like Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Resort, but the real fun, in my opinion, is grabbing some friends and heading to these awesome Downtown Orlando bars for a night out on the town. Best Bars in Downtown Orlando. Nice Patio Bar.

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Restaurant Clicks

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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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Brooklyn Heights also has a bar scene unlike anywhere else. There are countless pubs, taverns, and bars to visit for a great time, but if you want to know which ones are the best, you’ll just have to keep reading. Best Bars in Brooklyn Heights. Since 2008, Clover Club has been the premiere cocktail bar in Brooklyn.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The bar where you always feel welcome after a long day's work. trying to put new people in seats, a customer retention strategy seeks to spend time bringing existing customers back. Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. The coffee shop where the baristas seem happy to serve you.

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Restaurant Clicks

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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Guests would be seated at every other table or booth so as to maintain a safe distance. Bar seating will be removed and reconfigured to allow six feet between bar stools. Bar servers will take orders and deliver drinks and food but will not linger across from guests. Employees wearing masks and gloves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

After displaying the restaurant name and logo, there’s more work to do to incorporate smaller restaurant signs around the business to promote specials, new menus, hours, etc. Window Decals and Clings : Window decals and clings are a smaller option to post around the restaurant to advertise things such as hours and specials.

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Buzztime Business

JUNE 23, 2023

These patriotic, festive, and easy-to-launch 4th of July promotions for bars will wow the crowds – spark up profits. Even if your bar doesn’t have outdoor seating, mimic the backyard BBQ vibes indoors with these 4th of July promotions. S’more, Please: Set up a complimentary s’more bar (roasting is optional).

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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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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2021

We don’t know the exact dimensions of the entryway above, but the restaurant layout does one thing particularly well: it separates the guests just walking in from the guests already seated. They wonder what’s going on around the corners and can’t wait to be seated. It also provides ample seating for those waiting for their table.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It may be freezing outside, but things are about to heat up at your bar. These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. Why not get competitive with your winter bar promotions and turn open mic night into a judged competition? Indoor corn hole.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? As a restaurant manager, how do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

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Buzztime Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertainment and events at your bar? Many bar owners get so caught up in day-to-day operations, events become an afterthought. That’s why we put together these 7 next-level bar entertainment ideas. Your bar has it…so does every other bar in town.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period. That said, it can be expected that consumers will likely feel more comfortable if the restaurant has socially distanced outdoor seating option available.

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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? Offer special meals for dinnertime or 15-minute meal kits that require minimal assemble and make times.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Knowing how many seatings you're getting out of the tables you have gives you insights into everything from your operating hours, staff, and efficiency in the kitchen. This can be as a whole or segmented by indoor/outdoor, bar/dining room, or whatever fits your restaurant. Why is table turnover rate important?

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Enjoy the big game at a new eatery or acclaimed restaurant with stellar food & drink specials in Miami on Super Bowl Sunday! Offering a cozy ambiance with a full-service bar, Ariete is located at 3540 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. Half Yard Special – Order two, get one free – ($17 each).

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Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

There also need to be special precautions with staff who are coughing or appear to be sick. If they need an upgrade, include everyone – don’t leave the poor kitchen hand in his street clothes and old apron #respect Blitz and tidy the drinks station, with baristas and bar staff constantly wiping down surfaces. Add sanitiser.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Luckily for you, there’s plenty of excellent bars in New York City to keep you satiated. Whether you’re planning to move to Midtown or vacationing in the area, you may want to know where all the best bars are. If you’re ready to check out the bar scene, here are 17 of the best bars in Midtown.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

million diners seated via Yelp* in May 2021 – the highest ever, surpassing pre-pandemic highs. In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021. Yelp found more than 3.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

The ancestors of the first semi-automatic machines to serve food and drink are still in use today, though instead of restaurants and bars, we see them in public spaces, perhaps small shops. No waiters, just steaming plates and a glass door that's opened by a coin. A real old-school vending machine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Some cities are making the transition easier for their restaurants by closing downtown streets on certain weekends and inviting restaurants to place tables and seating areas outside. When choosing where to put your patio or garden, it is important to make sure it is visibly pleasing from every seat, with a great atmosphere and amazing views.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. One thing is certain: nobody likes to wait – either seated or in lines.

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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." “Having a special area for a take-out window, thinking about that long term is a really smart idea,” she said. ."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This piece in your technology stack should give your customers accurate wait times based on the tables already seated and allow them to make reservations so they can plan around current capacity limits or patronize your restaurant for special occasions. Your restaurant needs a bump bar that can handle the heat!

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