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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

This is where the restaurant industry is today, this is where chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs sit in the moment, and this is what keeps us all up at night – challenges without definitive answers. We have, as an example, predicted the death of fine dining through 9-11, the 2008 economic collapse, and every recession from the early 1960’s on.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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The 10 Best Bits of Advice We Heard on Season 1 of the Restaurant Growth Podcast

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It's, it's definitely more true now than it ever has been. As part of his research for the book, co-author Carl Orsbourn took the driver's seat—of a DoorDash vehicle. This newfound attention can bring people to your website or reservation pages, and into your seats. Another way to do it? Gift cards.“Gift

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

Modern Restaurant Management

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Set seating times. Contactless payment.

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How this top Brooklyn restaurant is able to pay teams more than industry average

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I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely. He drew on his experience in fine dining, an all too common one of overwork and chasing perfection, and knew that he wanted to create a healthier work environment at Pecking House.

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Michelin-Starred Daniel Boulud Says Fine Dining Will Not Be Going Away

Restaurant Engine

It is now open for a maximum of 40 seated diners, outside only. According to Boulud, NYC’s outdoor dining restrictions have restricted his table service capacity by at least 75%. “I think the terrace is only… we have a limitation of about 35-40 seats. But that’s pretty good.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest delivery platform consolidation, the release of PPP loan information and ServSafe Dining Commitment. and BurgerFi International entered into a definitive agreement at a $100 million purchase price to combine and form BurgerFi International, Inc. Uber To Acquire Postmates.