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CHEFS – TIME TO BRING BACK THE “WOW” IN DINING

Culinary Cues

To me, it always came down to two things: creativity with food, and the people we had (have) the pleasure to work with. It is all about the WOW associated with those experiences. So, let’s take a break from complaining and focus on the WOW again. Don’t you remember those days in the kitchen when it all started to make sense?

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

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These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. Food quality Food quality plays a big role in your customer’s experience. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

Food that naturally travels well—chicken wings, burritos, Chinese food—was bound to have a leg-up. Food that naturally travels well—chicken wings, burritos, Chinese food—was bound to have a leg-up. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve

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ONE DISH AT A TIME

Culinary Cues

The menu will determine how the dining room will look and feel, how you will advertise and through which mediums, the experience of the line cooks you hire, your training program, which vendors you choose, the equipment you will need, the wine list, price point for menu items, and the expectations for sales and profit.

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13 Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Washington DC

Restaurant Clicks

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them!

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

How do you handle multiple tables and orders at once? How would you recommend menu items to guests to enhance their dining experience? What steps would you take if a customer received the wrong order? How do you maintain accuracy when taking orders for large groups? How do you handle multiple tables and orders at once?

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What is a Virtual Restaurant? And How to Start One

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A Ghost Restaurant take orders through online apps (like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Skip the Dishes) and prepare food exclusively for pick-up, take-out and delivery customers. The sales increase comes from successfully optimizing food production lines to serve in-house and virtual customers, without adding additional operational costs.