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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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Local Events for Social Impact Hosting local giveback events is a powerful way to attract Gen Z diners who prioritize social responsibility and community engagement. By actively investing in the community through events such as LOOK! 2024 , restaurants can foster deeper connections and drive repeat visits.

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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

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Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Majority of people believe that compostable packaging can be thrown away with the rest trash and it will decompose on its own. Restaurants Switching Toward Eco-friendly Takeaway Containers.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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From eyebrow-raising splurges and quirky simple essentials to cultural events and TikTok trends that pushed consumers to hit “add to cart,” I thought this would be of interest to you and your readers! ” “Personalized sommelier experiences with paired tasting menus to the exact standards of our guest booking an event.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. The Role of an Event Professional. The most popular titles included Event Sales Manager at 17.4

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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

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They can easily compost, without having to find partners or programs to take the compost. Menu notes, garden tours, and farm-to-table events can educate diners about where food comes from. By growing the food themselves, restaurants have many options for community events.

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BRING BACK THE 20 SEAT BISTRO

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Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. This is where people met to talk about their families, local events, a bit of politics, a love of music and art, and laugh with reckless abandon over a plate of magnificent comfort food.

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Simple Ways to Upcycle Your Outdoor Space

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Remove the seat and staple a fabric into the void; then, fill it with compost and see your flowers grow. Stake lights are particularly impactful inside window boxes, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for your outdoor events. For instance, an old chair tarnished by the weather could become the perfect vase for vibrant plants.

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