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Exploring Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

A new book dropping today has some answers. " Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with Laroche to learn more about why he wrote this book, the state of restaurant culture and more. Why write this book and why now? The pandemic gave me the time to write the book.

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

EATER

Media awards nominees, covering books and food journalism, will be revealed on May 7. Last month, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its Americas Classics award , which recognizes six locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal across the country.

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EVENTS: IMPROVING SALES AND PROFITS IN RESTAURANTS, CAFES, BREWERIES

Food Business

Restaurants, cafes, and breweries are actively aware of their need to satisfy their guests in many different ways. And if your guests want to learn about the cool stuff you and your team know at your restaurant/cafe/brewery/food truck, have you planned anything. Musical performances are perfect for breweries.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. If you dont have this position in-house, collaborate with a local brewery, winery, or distillery. Its designed to spark excitement, curiosity, and trust in the chefs creativity.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Crafting Your Brand Story Theres a great book called Start With Why that drives home the point that inspiring people to take action starts with sharing your purpose. Cross-Promote with Nearby Businesses : Partner with coffee shops, breweries, or boutique stores for co-branded promotions. Why do you do what you do?

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CHEFS AND COOKS: A GUIDE TO BUILDING YOUR BRAND AND CAREER

Culinary Cues

I’ve been reading an interesting book of advice from dozens of prominent chefs: “Chef Wise” from Phaidon Books. This is a compendium of quips that are based on experience; snippets of advice that we can all benefit from. It really is a valuable resource, especially for those in the early stages of a career in food.

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

Modern Restaurant Management

Each Awards program (Restaurants and Chefs, Books, Journalism, Design, Broadcast Media, and Leadership) has its own subcommittee made up of industry professionals who volunteer their time to oversee the policies, procedures, and selection of judges for their respective Awards programs. The Bronx Brewery (Bronx, New York).

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