ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order. Boosts Repeat Business: Special promotions, loyalty rewards, and exclusive deals encourage guests to return. Promotions and Discounts Special offers drive customer action. can go a long way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Restaurants will focus on creating story-driven dining experiences, harnessing technology and local partnerships to deepen emotional engagement with guests, according to the "2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining" report by Incisiv in collaboration with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Maru The UNESCO-listed iconic Galle Fort houses a bunch of phenomenal dining spots, but Maru tops the list. Downstairs, co-owner Shana and her mother Dinali Dandeniya (central figures in the citys dining scene) run Kumbuk, a beloved cafe, serving spicy jackfruit burrito bowls and turmeric-battered fish and chips.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Halloween Specials and Menu Ideas for Restaurants and Bars ????? New spooky food and drink specials Unique, Halloween-themed food and drink specials are one of the most common ways bars and restaurants can spookify their business. Here are a few ideas for Halloween restaurant specials to offer this holiday season.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Baking is full of mistakes, but it’s a rare baking book that tells you why, and in doing so encourages you to try, try again. Nahid Joon is alive in every page of this book. There is not much new or innovative in this book, but there is a whole lot of delicious nostalgia.

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SpotOn

JULY 22, 2024

Full service restaurant concepts fall into two broad categories: casual dining and fine dining. Casual and fine dining restaurants offer different menus and experiences to guests and require different expertise and operational knowledge for success. Fine dining concepts don't have to be formal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Ready to make up for lost time during lockdown, bookings jumped by a staggering 300 per cent. Special occasion fine dining is also set to make a comeback, with people eager to get out and start celebrating key occasions again after a year of home cooking and restaurant meal kits. Brits are planning to get spending too.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. A packed dining room is great, but without the right system, long wait times and disorganized seating can lead to frustrated customers and lost business. Reservation and table management apps. The best approach?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. Is your ventilation system designed to push positive kitchen odors to the dining room or outside the entrance?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That dinner at La Pyramide had introduced her to fine French dining, but it also planted a seed for the philosophy behind the book: that it’s cruel for humans to feed dogs — our best friends! — The book, of course, became a best-seller and a legend. Editor’s note: Leeks and garlic are not fine for dogs. ]

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

Amy Besa surveils the Purple Yam dining room on the Wednesday evening of its final week of service. With its Soho location and its modern but warm interiors, the restaurant felt special from the start, Villamora says: “I remember thinking, Wow, I’ve never been in a Filipino restaurant like this.” has grown full.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

So, when you view a drawing, painting, or sculpture; listen to a piece of music; watch a movie or view a play; or read a book – you are encouraged to feel what the artist feels. Chefs and cooks may avoid walking through those swinging doors into the dining room because they fear that vulnerability. This is emotionally draining.

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EATER

JULY 11, 2022

Between the return of long lines for pastries and increasingly impossible-to-snap-up bookings, the tables are hot, once again. According to data from Yelp , searches for reservations in the first quarter of 2022 were up 107 percent compared to the same period in 2021, and interest in indoor seating is significantly outpacing outdoor dining.

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ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

It’s a strategic tool that influences diner choices, enhances their dining experience, and ultimately drives your restaurant’s success. Additionally, think about recommended pairings, special combos, or offers that can encourage customers to try more items. A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2021

How to go all-out on at least one meal in the tasting-menu capital of the world Fine dining has had a tough go in recent years. In most cities around the world, stepping off the street and into a cushy dining room means missing out on important local culinary traditions in favor of a tablecloth and some generic amuse bouche.

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EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. But it’s not just the wealthiest ZIP codes where this is showing up. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Beverage industry experts Terri White and Mark Lester joined forces in creating BIBO Beverage Group, LLC, an agency specializing in helping boutique and family-owned wine, beer and spirits producers find strategic success in key markets. BIBO Beverage Debuts. Before the coronavirus affected the way U.S. billion valuation in 2017.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book. Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Post special offers to attract both first-time and price-conscious customers.

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EATER

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The sauce category is a crowded one, but what it is lacking is a premium product that can stand up to what’s served in restaurants,” CEO of Carbone Fine Foods Eric Skae claimed — perhaps boldly, in the purview of Rao’s fans — in a press release at the line’s launch in March 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

People are looking to make their holidays special, and plan to do that with takeout and meal kits from a favorite local restaurant,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Food and Beverage. 22 percent of those polled are interested gifting recipe books. Hassle-free holiday meals.

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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. LTO Impact A new Placer.ai

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EATER

APRIL 25, 2023

The dish is equally at home sold from the trunk of a car and at the country’s finest dining establishments. The story starts in the mid-1990s, when an unknown schoolboy stepped into Fory Fay, a traditional bar and restaurant specializing in seafood and ceviche. He is the author of the book The Food Revolutions.

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EATER

APRIL 28, 2022

Hotels and campgrounds have begun routinely booking up well in advance. These groups left a legacy of no-nonsense dining, but those traditions have trickled down into plenty of fun quintessential dishes. While you will find some fine dining options, most spots lean casual. What is Yooper cuisine? Wicked Sister.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In an excerpt from “An Onion in My Pocket,” chef Deborah Madison creates a four-course vegetarian menu at a time when vegetarian fine dining was still a foreign concept to many Deborah Madison is the author of nearly a dozen books on vegetarian cooking. Monica Burton. Tablecloths were laid out.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Even better, many great restaurants offer private dining, which is perfect for group events of practically any size and type. Private dining in El Paso is ideal for celebrating birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and more. Check out my list of the best private dining in El Paso below! Best Private Dining in El Paso.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. A restaurant reservations system that helps you fill tables in advance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

“We’re excited to team up with DoorDash to bring their industry-leading selection of restaurants to our cardmembers with an added perk to make dining in more rewarding.” “What these two have created with this unique approach to everyday sandwiches and salads is best in class in a growing space of fast-fine concepts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers.

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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. Here are the seventeen best private dining Indianapolis restaurants! Best Private Dining in Indianapolis. Ocean Prime is a fine dining restaurant offering steaks and seafood.

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EATER

JANUARY 18, 2022

Check for updates from local health agencies before booking any trip. Strolling through the city, sizzling comales awaken the senses with aromas of chiles, tomatoes, and spices, while young locals can be heard toasting the enlivened dining scene. It’s definitely not a guarantee these places will even welcome visitors throughout 2022.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Of course no job is just about money, but it’s unfair and unrealistic to think workers in any sector of the restaurant industry will go above and beyond to create special experiences for diners simply because that’s a central philosophy of the company they work for.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

Miso Robotics understood where we could improve and stay true to White Castle’s brand of taste, innovation and best-in-class dining. The company currently serves more than 500 hospitality customers in categories such as fine dining, fast casual, breweries, food halls and hotels. Fresh Approach to Kosher.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater A quest to understand the illogical appeal of the old and “just fine” We were driving home from Sedona, Arizona, to Los Angeles. But then more recently, I had a make-up birthday dinner with my wife and some friends, and I picked a place my wife could never enjoy: an old, vibey, and notoriously “ it’s… fine?

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Together, Eater’s 12 Best New Restaurants represent the highest highs of the year in dining — loosely defined as October 2022 through September 2023 — as well as the promise of what’s to come next. It might set one trend in motion, or subvert another.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

I seen the books. So I give them books and things like that to read. And then I give them books to read like Conscious Capitalism. And so what I did previously is that I give them a book. And we read chapter by chapter, and then we have a monthly manager's meeting where we talk about the book.

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