Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years. To learn more about where to catch an excellent intimate dinner after a long day at the derby, check out my list for private dining in Louisville!

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Yes, it’s true – when the Michelin Guide decided to recognize some exceptional street food vendors with Michelin Stars, they broke the barrier of snobbery noting that excellence can happen outside of traditional fine dining. If fine dining is your objective, then make the commitment knowing what’s involved.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2024

At a time when the desire and need for dining out has returned to 2019 levels, this seems like a counter-productive formula. And the industry accepts that there will be polarized relationships between the front and back of the house, a lack of mutual respect, and sometimes gut-wrenching relationships between the two.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Outside people went about their day, never giving mind to the effort, dichotomy of characters, hustle, stress, and complexity of what takes place in the “back of the house” at a twelve hundred room hotel. Chefs are often nostalgic. So here is an example of a story build mostly on fact with I’m sure a touch of embellishment over the years.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 25, 2022

They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. According to 7shifts own data, the average amount of sales per day in 2022 for quick-serve and fast casual restaurants hovers around $4,680.20. Table of Contents.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Employees can always catch up on their phones during breaks but during production and service their focus must be on the job in front of them. [] BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER: One of the “bad and ugly” aspects to technology, especially social media, is that people are pulled into their silos and fail to interact and share with others.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. Best Private Dining in Austin.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. It is, and must be, a team effort. Does this seem farfetched?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I spent my last trip to the city of bridges exploring the best options for private dining in Pittsburgh and found a variety of restaurants with beautiful spaces and delicious food to make your special occasion extra special. Read on to explore my list of restaurants with the best private dining in Pittsburgh to start planning your party.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If you are exploring restaurants with private dining in the Seattle area, my extensive list will help you arrive at a final selection. Here are the fifteen best intimate dining venues in Seattle. Best Private Dining in Seattle. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits serves the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2021

But sometimes, dining can be difficult when you have a family. This Philadelphia restaurant serves Jewish and Southern comfort food. Serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch, this restaurant is open from early morning to mid-afternoon. Keep reading to learn a bit about each place! Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Even as many restaurants around North America reopen for on-premise dining, many customers will continue to opt for off-premise dining options. Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean?

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Open for Business

APRIL 14, 2023

So we do more than add features that respond to restaurateurs’ needs, we also help them adapt to the changing realities of the industry. This series spotlights recent innovations from OpenTable that help restaurants thrive. Not long ago, restaurant owners used different devices for different tasks. Pre-shift planning called for a computer.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

No matter what kind of cuisine you’re after, you can find somewhere serving it up with the option to eat outside. You’ll find seafood restaurants, pizza places, Italian restaurants, and so much more to check out, each with their own outdoor dining options. Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Miami. Amara at Paraiso.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Then, check out my list of the best restaurants offering private dining in Los Angeles. No matter which neighborhood you find yourself in, there’s always a place that enhances your dining experience. Best Private Dining Rooms in Los Angeles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Redbird (@redbirdla).

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Full-service restaurant, fine dining. There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to distributing tips among restaurant staff, but there are a few different methods that are commonly used. Find the full guide to restaurant tip outs here. Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Incentivizes servers. Even tip splitting. All eligible staff.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

So, I began to think about patterns and habits of this type and how my exercise goal might serve as a model for restaurants seeking to find a formula for success. How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? For the past six months I have been committed to an exercise regimen thanks to my Apple Watch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As the former dining editor for Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi magazine, I can name 30 without even trying. Before the fire, Lahaina’s world-famous Front Street was little more than a patchwork of wooden shacks held together by layers of paint, cooking grease, crusty sea salt, banana sap, and gossip. For some, it was simply home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2020

Over the last decade, demand for gluten-free foods has grown by an eye-popping 200 percent with two out of 10 Americans seeking gluten-free options when dining out. While many restaurants once viewed gluten-free dining as a passing fad, there is growing awareness that demand for gluten-free options is more than a trend.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Miso Robotics provides intelligent automation solutions for foodservice that solve some critical back-of-house kitchen operations. With our partnerships, we’ve had the opportunity to create, pilot, and implement more automated solutions that are ideal to serve the needs of our partners. Across the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Meanwhile, our research indicates that consumers want even more speed and convenience when dining out. The results give the green light for certain restaurants to introduce more front-of-house automation. What should restaurant operators take away from these results? Prices for real estate, inventory, and labor are rising.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. Simplify Front of House Processes. Many of these processes will remain even after the pandemic, presenting opportunities to deploy automation technologies to simplify front of house processes. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Although several casual places serve Mexican fare and burnt almond cake, you may prefer places more suitable for special occasions, such as anniversary parties, work dinners, or graduation parties. Luckily, I compiled this list of the top 15 restaurants with private dining in San Jose to help you simplify your search.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

As brands scrambled to change their business models – whether through the adoption of touchless payments, delivery and curbside pickup, or the use of QR codes to access online menus – consumers were also forced to adapt their dining behaviors. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

COVID has upended the way the industry operates, shifting everything from the way we serve guests to how sanitation works to what the supply chain and labor market look like. Here are six things you can expect to see in back-of-house tech in 2022. Expanding the Tech Stack. Better Integrations with Other Technology. Move to Mobile.

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360Training

JULY 9, 2020

Not the dining experience you want to give customers, right? According to market research conducted in 2017 , 11% of customers used a gluten-free “eating approach” in the previous year. That’s one percent more than vegetarian and over twice the vegan market. Here are five solid guidelines to secure your success.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s dining landscape, it’s not just about serving great food; it’s about creating memorable experiences for guests. By considering factors like cooking times and order types, ConnectSmart® Kitchen ensures that dishes are prepared and served in the most efficient sequence possible.

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ChefMod

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Make Your Dining Room COVID Compliat It is improbable that restaurants will be forced to close their doors again, but there may be situations where high community spread reduces capacity limits. In many states, they were forced to drastically change their operations almost overnight, and unfortunately, many who couldn’t adapt didn’t make it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Without this assurance, gluten-free consumers are likely to take their business elsewhere – or, worse yet, leave negative reviews on popular dining apps. Meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers also extends beyond the front of the house. Messaging about gluten-free options and safety protocols begins with your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Restaurateurs are facing a herculean effort just to produce and serve great food in this environment. With so much focus on “going contactless”, it’s important to take steps to make sure guests feel welcome and supported in their dining experience. Yes, ordering and payment is important.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors. When we think about dining out in the summer, restaurant patio dining options, usually with good happy hour programs are what we think of and crave instinctually.

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