Future Food

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Trends for 2022 Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World. The fate of F&B in shopping centres – especially the Food Court – and internally-focused cafés and restaurants is going to rest in the hands of designers. The post-COVID world is a Design-led world. 2022, then, is shaping up as a really interesting year.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Keep the design simple, use high-quality images of your food, and include strong calls to action (like “Book a Table” or “Order Now”). Collaborate with influencers Collaborating with influencers and food bloggers can significantly boost your restaurant's visibility and attract new customers.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A well-designed floor plan is the first thing that entices your first-time visitors. A good layout is simple, friendly, and engaging, whereas a bad design may force clients to take a pledge never to return. The following elements are some of the key requirements in a well-designed cafe floor plan: Kitchen. Seating/Dining area.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

A well-designed program will instill an understanding of discipline, the foundations of cooking, passion, structure, the how and why of cooking, and the professionalism that will help to define the type of chef you may become. Diversity brings loads of tradition, culture, ethnic influences, styles, and history.

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OpenTable

JULY 12, 2022

Every restaurant owner needs to make many decisions about the design of a new restaurant between kicking off the project and opening day. Once the construction schedule and design plans are finalized, it will be hard to make big changes. Tanya Shea, partner at Shea Design Inc. Develop the design-build. Kitchen design.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Collaborate with Influencers and Food Bloggers Partnering with local influencers and food bloggers can expand your reach. Happy hours, lunch specials, or early bird discounts can fill seats that might otherwise remain empty. Comfortable seating and appropriate lighting can make a significant difference in the dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2024

When it comes to designing restaurants, creating spaces that rise above mere aesthetics requires a deep understanding of the guests who will be a part of the experience. The process of designing microclimates involves the segmentation of restaurant spaces to accommodate the sensibilities and needs of different patrons.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. For more menu design tips, read 9 Restaurant Menu Design Tips That Will Help You Boost Profits.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 30, 2021

For example, restaurant interior design has a direct influence on the ordering behavior of customers. However, it is vital for restaurants to include certain design guidelines in terms of restaurant layout and floor plan design. Restaurant design may vary significantly for different types of formats.

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Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants across the globe now use Instagram to advertise their wares and, many even create bespoke dishes which are designed specifically to be shown off on the platform. A great example is the Coppa Club chain in London that periodically offers outdoor seating in igloos and pods. Under the Influence. Then engage with them.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— Sure, you may have a certain number of seats, but service duration is variable. If you're under capacity, demand is low with lots of available seating. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 21, 2024

So, the focus is on aligning your ambiance, brand colors, decor, slogan, serving standards, menu design, seating, and typography with the restaurant’s core values. If you’re looking to outpace your rivals, you need to craft a well-designed, easy-to-recognize logo that makes your restaurant more visible and memorable.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Here, you can casually sip on some wine and nibble on small plates designed to share. As such, the venue displays an industrial design style, rough-hewn woodwork, and worn metal embellishment.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2021

We don’t know the exact dimensions of the entryway above, but the restaurant layout does one thing particularly well: it separates the guests just walking in from the guests already seated. They wonder what’s going on around the corners and can’t wait to be seated. It also provides ample seating for those waiting for their table.

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

The space hosts a revolving roster of young designers, and as you enter, a photographer might be busy snapping shots of a model wearing the latest brand. Nearby, a designer works away at a sewing machine, drawing inspiration for their latest collection from the shared space. Victor Blanchet at work in the Halo kitchen.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Suffice to say, it is no longer just the size of the wine list or the newest restaurant launch, or trending cuisine that is influencing our decisions. For the kids, it’s the colouring in pack or activity set, availability of hot chips, a space to play and seating options that allow them to sit comfortably at the table.

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Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants across the globe now use Instagram to advertise their wares and, many even create bespoke dishes which are designed specifically to be shown off on the platform. A great example is the Coppa Club chain in London that periodically offers outdoor seating in igloos and pods. People love to photograph artistic-looking dishes.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Restaurant interior design is a science that seeks to appeal to the diner’s five senses. The colours you choose to design your foodservice facility have a significant influence on your customer’s perceptions, how long they stay, and how they feel. . The colours on your menu also influence customer behaviour.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Surge of Solo Dining: Embracing Current Restaurant Trends Restaurants are welcoming the solo diner market through their seating and spaces and good-for-one serving sizes. Here are the top food and restaurant trends and dining experience trends predicted to shape the restaurant industry this year, according to our researchers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Instead, as these solutions advance, companies should refer to their technology as “Smart Carts,” or something in the same vein, to give a more accurate representation of what they provide and come off as warm and welcoming tools designed to elevate hospitality. In addition there is also a poolside bar.

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Future Food

JANUARY 19, 2021

In much the same way as a region’s property prices are influenced by the most expensive suburbs, restaurateurs throughout the Sydney metropolitan area have to base their establishments on the significant hospitality offer in the core. Melbourne’s overall F&B scene is arguably influenced by an all-day café culture.

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Sante

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The cocktail list takes influence from McLellan’s sustainable approach, using produce that is seasonal and abundant, such as the Apricot Highball, which takes advantage of this year’s bumper crop of English Apricots. Sir Terence Conran is one of the world's best-known designers, retailers and restaurateurs.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Maybe you’re looking for a cozy spot to bring a date or a place with ample seating for a fun family reunion. Makoto offers patrons that sleek, modern feel that one might associate with sushi, but it also provides plush pillows and banquette seating to emphasize comfort indoors. Originally, the location housed an actual garage.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Everyone is seated in giant hand-shaped chairs or squiggly legged ones. And the food, strangely still important, is a bass-amped banger of influence and excess. Everything is illuminated…with neon lights. Glasses are bird-shaped and stippled and bright. Plates are your grandmother’s most florid. Gordo grinders! Dangling pothos!

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The Rail

MAY 6, 2024

The location will have a big influence on visibility, foot traffic, and overall profitability. Your idea should represent your vision and personality while appealing to your target group, whether it's a hip urban location with minimalist design and premium coffee choices or a quaint neighborhood café with rustic décor and handcrafted goodies.

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Squirrel Systems

AUGUST 16, 2024

By offering a diverse and carefully designed menu, hotels can cater to various tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring that every meal is memorable. Additionally, hotels can collaborate with local food bloggers and influencers to showcase their culinary offerings on social media, reaching a broader audience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Times have certainly changed for the everyday restaurant owner as hyper-connectivity and busy lifestyles continue to influence consumer behavior and where society eats. Restaurant design footprint will fundamentally change with more BOH kitchen size needed and less FOH seats as more people gravitate toward digital and delivery.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 3, 2022

Most of the Middle East’s popular social media influencers have their picture taken against the cafe’s famous “Hey there, Habib-tea” background. Tania shares some key lessons on running a cafe business – right from restaurant design to menu design, customer acquisition, and the importance of practicing kindness while running a business.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

These strategies can combine traditional restaurant advertising techniques like pamphlets, billboards, and radio promotions with modern ideas like running paid ads, advertising on social media, and collaborating with influencers. Remember to place your restaurant logo on your poster so your audience will know which establishment to visit.

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Design Your New Space Designing your new space is a pivotal aspect of relocating your restaurant. Collaborate with architects and designers to craft a layout that optimizes functionality , enhances ambiance, and reflects your brand's identity. Focus on ambiance through lighting, decor, and seating arrangements.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Ariete : Set in idyllic Coconut Grove, Chef/Owner Michael Beltran’s Ariete has established a name for itself as one Miami’s most dynamic restaurants, offering a contemporary menu of New American cuisine with Latin, particularly Cuban, influences. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood.

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Open for Business

JUNE 9, 2023

Quick Links Why restaurants must anticipate complaints Common restaurant complaints and solutions How to deal with online complaints Why restaurants must anticipate complaints and have a plan No matter how incredible the food is or how you’ve designed the dining room, guests are going to complain sometimes.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2024

The laid-back seafood shack with a menu from chef Maximilian Hines, also the founder of Stolen Goods, a collaborative of Black and brown chefs in Atlanta, brings Gulf Coast vibes to the landlocked city, complete with nostalgic and nautical design touches such as wood paneling, midcentury pool tile, and turquoise-hued barstools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Designed to address industry changes and compliance regulations by providing more automation and solving increasing challenges of labor costs, it creates a user-friendly, frictionless dining experience and offers affordable tableside ordering and payment and up to 20x the speed. . "OneDine OneDine Now Available.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A quick service or casual restaurant will have open seating, a soda fountain, and maybe an area designated for online order pickups. A cafe will offer coffee, small sandwiches, tea, and pastries you'd typically find in a coffee shop, alongside comfortable seating and a convivial atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The demand for earlier reservations provides restaurants the opportunity to get creative when it comes to driving traffic for second and third seating’s with memorable experiences, dynamic pricing, or late-night specials. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents will be seeking a reservation during the 4 to 6 p.m. early bird timeslot.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Aside from the location, the most crucial factor to consider when doing a bar setup is the design. It is common knowledge that the design and interiors of a business influence the consumer experience. Customers should be able to relax and unwind at a restro-bar, which should be reflected in its design and décor.

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