ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. Understanding who you serve can help you make strategic decisions that attract the right customers and keep them coming back. Family Status: Are you serving couples, solo diners, or parents with children?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

For some restaurateurs, it’s all about the food they serve. A large work of art is eye-catching by definition. Whether it’s about your building’s history, the food you serve, or the spirit of the community around you, the work in progress and/or the big reveal are opportunities to tell your story.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Here are seven ideas you can use to harness the power of YouTube and shed light on your restaurant, no matter the size of your team or the type of food you serve. The only that truly matters is the passion that goes into preparing the food you serve. Give A Sneak Peek into Your Supply Chain. Invite Diners Back into Your Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you want to learn how customer’s buying experience was, their interaction with your website, and the support they’ve received prior to receiving their product or service, you can serve them a review right after the transaction or sign-up has occurred.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Make sure your bartenders know when to stop serving patrons. We are not serving you anymore. ” Instruct your bartenders to not serve the patron anymore. All coverages and limits are subject to the terms, definitions, exclusions and conditions in the policy. Don’t Be Afraid to Refuse Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

But definitely consider getting help. Because even one inch – one little inch – can make a massive difference in a high-traffic area with large serving trays going back and forth. They make it easier for servers to serve everyone, and they can fit more people comfortably.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

A prix fixe menu features a fixed multi-course meal that is served to all customers on a specific night, often for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. While you should definitely create items that are expensive and elegant, don’t forget to utilize high-margin items like soups. Create a Prix Fixe Menu.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2024

But it’s not a Martha Stewart, “here’s 870 recipes including 360 recipes for crostini you can serve at a dinner party” type of book. I can definitely make ravioli [from scratch] and do the whole hand-rolled pasta thing, but really, I think the recipes in this book are for people who want to make good meals without being overzealous.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

The major players: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Tax Credit ( ERTC ) serve some much-needed relief for small businesses, but the million-dollar question remains: How can you utilize the aid while maximizing your forgiveness and tax credits? We got you covered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

Shortly after opening, the farmer couldn't find the clams in the water and we couldn't serve the dish for another nine months. It was definitely high-stress at first but we worked together as a team to communicate. These clams are incredibly rare and we were sourcing them from a local farmer in Florida. Chef Patel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. It is a legal definition that refers to a tavern, bar or other establishment where alcoholic beverages are furnished. At issue was a $28.6 SC2022-0910, is so significant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Yes, the industry is taking a temporary hit as consumers are choosing to eat at home; however, once the global community re-emerges, sales will lift and brands will once again be there to serve their customers. 2: Practice Adaptability. This requires a shift in focus.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

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. Of course their answer of serving alcohol illegally is not the best approach, but the fact remains that restaurants found a way – they had to.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 28, 2020

First, we featured Jonathan Chen of China Moon , a family-run restaurant that has been serving its guests since 1994. After opening in 2008, Motorino has gone from one location in Brooklyn serving the best pizza in the city to well over a dozen storefronts across New York City, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“Wages across the country are definitely up for the industry, in virtually every location. “This allows us to serve more guests per employee than a traditional full-service restaurant. Our servers have the capacity to serve a significantly increased number of guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. It allows businesses to engage with current customers and help build organic brand ambassadors while also serving up content in front of new customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Contactless ordering and payment ensure safety, speed and accuracy, allowing waitstaff to focus on adding that personal touch when serving customers – all contributing to a healthier bottom line for businesses. Can I get you your regular sundae served up your way?” pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Serve up furniture made from sustainable materials along with your seasonal fare. For more tips and advice on creating a successful restaurant brand, read The Definitive Guide To Creating a Compelling Visual Brand for Your Restaurant in 2020. To get the atmosphere right choose furniture that reflects your brand’s personality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2023

Don’t Be Afraid to Refuse Service Make sure your bartenders know when to stop serving patrons. We are not serving you anymore. ” Instruct your bartenders to not serve the patron anymore. All coverages and limits are subject to the terms, definitions, exclusions and conditions in the policy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

“There’s a definite connection between superfoods and our immune system,” said Tara Gidus Collingwood, founder of Diet Diva, a nutrition consulting company that advises restaurants, senior executives and professional athletes across the U.S. It has resulted in a huge shift in dining consciousness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” Technology Adoption The self-serve generation likes ordering with touchless QR codes, while other diners prefer a physical menu in their hands.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

I definitely noticed last year when I bought some on purpose, rather than being handed a mini bag at some event or hotel check-in, because I dismissed those as just being old or stale, says Alyssa, who asked that we keep their last name private. In both, a 28-gram serving is 160 calories. Theres also a change in sodium.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2023

Since humans first evolved to form communities, food has been served as a rallying point for people to gather around and enjoy each other’s company. But when it comes to experience, we definitely lose something essential when we forgo dine-in and choose Ghost Kitchens. Let’s dig in. The Communal Experience.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

There is never enough to be independent, and certainly no vision of a future in the food business, but for now – it serves a purpose. Those entry-level positions offer a multitude of advantages and truly serve a need. What is important is that at the end of the week there is some cash in your pocket, albeit – not very much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Having a website doesn’t guarantee you’ll be found on Google, but not having a website is definitely going to stop you being found in the search results. You need to offer good service, value for money, clean toilets, friendly staff, properly served drinks, etc. It’s not just about the food.

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

Its got a big counter footprint and a bigger price tag, but dang, this ice cream maker is really fun (and now I finally understand the cult of Creami) I love soft serve. When I lived in Brooklyn, I chose my primary care physician primarily because her office was next to a location of pay-by-weight soft-serve chain 16 Handles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2023

The timing of food served to separate dining rooms coming off of the same line simultaneously has some unique challenges, but we've found communication to be the biggest solution to help make sure we're plating things correctly and in the proper order. – SL Union exterior Courtesy of Yancu.co Overall, no.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

She dives into the real definition and actions required to achieve sustainability from the environmental to the societal to the economical. In some ways it reinforced the need for local food systems, knowing your producer, and caring about those who harvest, cook and serve our food. Our underlying values didn’t change though.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

“As technology has become more important in the dining out experience—definitely over the past decade, very much so over the past year—restaurants were having to use these different third parties (marketplaces) for the technology, and that was taking away the relationship they had with their guests.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Theyll love the exclusiveness of the meal and the opportunity to eat food that would typically not be served in your restaurant. Youll provide guests with printed pairing notesa list of each drink, the order in which theyll be served, and the flavor profiles for each wine or beer so customers can follow along as their guide speaks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. Omni-channel approaches to serving customers will be of utmost importance. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On the one hand, you get the possibility of technique and flavor you cannot, or don’t want to, create yourself, plated and served with attention. We’ve definitely seen a downtick in a more happy-go-lucky, free-wheeling kind of clientele. It was a very simple concept, a casual French bistro mostly serving the Midtown lunch crowd.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Know that the degree or certificate is more than an acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge that you have gained – it represents your level commitment and discipline that will serve you well. This is where you can find definitive evidence of the importance of well-prepared food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2021

” The concoction features double battered fried shrimp made with buttermilk, flour and Cinnamon Toast Crunch and served with a side of Sweet Thai Chili sauce. ” Weathington provided an update for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that the brand definitely sparked some interest with the item.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

(Thankfully, I have not — but I’ve definitely sent errant chunks of flaming banana out of the pan a couple of times like rogue fruit meteors, causing momentary bouts of panic and a few singed linens.) I’ve definitely sent errant chunks of flaming banana out of the pan a couple of times like rogue fruit meteors.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 15, 2020

Find a dedicated pickup spot If you don’t have drive thru, it’s definitely difficult to serve the customers outside the restaurant. The restaurants that don’t have drive-thrus can organize contactless curbside pickup to increase their revenue and decrease their losses while facing government restrictions.

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