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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that restrictions have well and truly lifted and people are returning to restaurants, their expectations for their dining experience are considerably higher. In this way, they are providing customers with more information about their offerings, and what steps can be taken to accommodate all dietary needs.

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What Does Lent Have to Do With Crispy Fish Sandwiches?

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While fast-food restaurants may offer spider-shaped doughnuts for Halloween or pink drinks for Valentines Day, Lent specials stand apart in that they revolve around the traditional dietary restrictions of the observance. Many practitioners either eat fish on Fridays during Lent , or replace meat with fish for the entire time.

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The Restaurant of the Future

Modern Restaurant Management

" The Definition of "Restaurant" Will Change as Cff-Premises Continues to Drive Industry Growth. In order to remain competitive, restaurants will need to adapt to evolving dietary restrictions and consumer preferences. Areas to watch include: Single-use restaurant packaging, including in delivery, will evolve.

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

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Allow dietary restrictions or preferences at booking, but keep the courses a surprise. Its your way of celebrating and connecting with the local service industry community, and your generosity will definitely see an ROI. Its designed to spark excitement, curiosity, and trust in the chefs creativity.

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Mastering the Art of French Dining

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And definitely don’t double book: Tourists are becoming infamous for making multiple bookings at hotspots on opposite sides of town, then deciding at the last minute which one they’ll keep. “We It’s definitely the French people who are pushing for it when they have the option.” If you must cancel, give as much notice as possible.

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What Travelers Want in F&B and US Foods Scholars

Modern Restaurant Management

Americans selected what F&B factors would sway them to a hotel either for the first time, or for a return visit, and aside from a complimentary meal or drink, the data found some of the top selections to be: A variety of food options for all dietary preferences and restrictions: More than 1 in 3 (34 percent).

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Gabrielle Davenport Is ‘Very Much a Curry Person’

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I also have a lot of dietary restrictions so it’s a thing that I can almost always eat at a restaurant or at home. I also coated them in ghee when they were finishing and it was just so delicious, but I like to experiment in the kitchen and if it doesn’t come together exactly right, I’ll definitely still eat it.