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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods. We conducted a study of the Chatham kitchen for an entire week and despite the outdoor temperature being around 85F-90F the kitchen never reached 74F.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

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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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Make Your Restaurant a Social Media Hotspot

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Operators have been successful with creating a corner, wall, or outdoor area that makes for great photos without affecting the rest of the restaurant. ” Or even something as simple as, “First 10 people to direct message us your favorite dish at our restaurant will receive a free dessert gift certificate.”

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

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With indoor dining closed as per Governor Cuomo until further notice, outdoor dining has become a staple of dining out in New York City. Make sure you review the updated city guidelines and winterize your outdoor dining areas, and make sure all of your permits and paperwork are in order to avoid costly fees and closings.

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Five Ways for Restaurants to Make Valentine’s Day Special in 2021

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If you’re offering outdoor or limited dining, print a QR code on a table tent that links to your menu for easy access from a smartphone. Since many customers will be interested in ordering takeout this year, you can add your specialty menu on a landing page or directly on your website.

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

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Caterers are going after green certifications and highlighting sustainable practices and products on their websites. For 2020 we are seeing: Bringing the Outdoors Indoors is a sensory altering 2020 trend. Transforming an indoor event environment with elements from outside can alter the guest’s senses as they navigate the event.

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AI Flips into White Castle and Resetting America

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Certification. After almost three years of following a strict process, Valrhona has earned the B Corporation® certification. B Corporation certification measures company performance in five areas: governance, workers, customers, community and environment. ” Valrhona Secures B-Corp. "Together, good becomes better.’