Tue.Jun 25, 2024

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Restaurant Insiders Reflect on Issues Addressed in ‘The Bear’

Modern Restaurant Management

While viewers are anticipating the third season premiere of "The Bear" on June 27, the show really hits home for industry insiders as the dark comedy highlghts the daily struggles of operating a restaurant as well as opening one. It's raw and realistic portrayal of the struggles to keep a family-owned restaurant in Chicago up and running, mirror the real-world experiences of many in the industry, particularly in the areas of financial and mental health. "'The Bear' does a

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New York restaurateur shares cautionary tale of cyber scam

Restaurant Business

A sophisticated attack robbed Gotham Bar & Grill of its payroll and forced the restaurant to shutter temporarily. Owner Bret Csencsitz wants others in the industry to learn from his mistakes.

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Chile Belachan Is Pure Fire, But There’s Depth to Its Heat

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Combined with bird’s eye chiles, fermented shrimp paste transforms into a delightfully funky flavor bomb India did not have much of a packaged hot sauce culture when I was growing up there in the 1990s. For true heat, my family and I ignored the clotting, barely used bottle of Tabasco on the dinner table in favor of the pantheon of fresh and dried chiles, chile powders, pickles, and Indo-Chinese sauces at our disposal.

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Chick-fil-A's top-ranking customer-satisfaction score may be slipping

Restaurant Business

In this year's American Customer Satisfaction Index, the Atlanta-based chicken chain remains the top-ranked limited-service chain. But its score declined.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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How to Simplify Your Takeout Business with Online Order Aggregation

ChowNow

Online food ordering and delivery has experienced a staggering growth rate of over 20% in the past five years , which means restaurants are taking orders across multiple platforms to stay competitive. While ordering and delivery platforms are helpful for increasing visibility, they also create challenges for restaurant staff who must juggle multiple tablets, leading to potential errors and a poor diner experience.

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Perkins updates its name and launches a fast-casual version

Restaurant Business

The 66-year-old family-dining chain is planning a comprehensive overhaul that extends to its menu, operations and look.

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Grubhub makes a bold move into grocery delivery

Restaurant Business

Retail Watch: The third-party delivery platform is joining forces with Albertsons, adding more than 1,800 supermarkets to its offerings.

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Restaurant Consulting Services Explained

The Restaurant Group

Navigating the Restaurant Industry: A Comprehensive Guide to Restaurant Consulting With 749,404 restaurants in the U.S., finding your footing can be challenging. But it’s not impossible. With the expert guidance and advice of restaurant consulting firms like TRG, you can achieve the prime spot in this dynamic sector. Why Invest in Restaurant Consulting Services Opening a restaurant is brutal.

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Restaurant Efficiency: Strategic Kitchen Reconfigurations

Aaron Allen & Associates

Enhanced Restaurant Efficiency and Profitability Via Strategic Kitchen Reconfigurations: Ignite Your Restaurant’s Future In the fast-paced restaurant industry, staying ahead of the competition requires constant innovation and adaptation. One of the most impactful changes you can make is optimizing your kitchen layout and operations. At Aaron Allen & Associates, we specialize in strategic kitchen reconfigurations that not only streamline your back-of-house processes but also significantly

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What is a Dive Bar? A Drinker's Guide.

SpotOn

The answer to the question, "What is a dive bar?" is more of a philosophical exercise than a straightforward definition. Wine bars serve wine, small plates, and upscale bar snacks, country bars offer cheap beer and twangy, live music, and sports bars mean wings and flatscreen TVs. Dive bars are elusive. They don't necessarily share drink menus and decor, but you know one when you see one.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Chef and Olympian Dawn Burrell Makes a Grand Return to Dining

EATER

The Top Chef alumna and Olympian is making a colorful re-entrance to the Houston food scene with her new dining series "Sound and Color"

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QSR Automations Joins the Toast Partner Ecosystem

QSR Automations

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June 25, 2024 — Today, QSR Automations is excited to announce that it has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem. This integration is designed to help restaurants to leverage both the Toast platform and QSR Automations’ ConnectSmart® Kitchen software to help restaurants manage their speed of service and bottom-line efficiencies. The ConnectSmart® platform is the industry standard for kitchen automation, and leverages technology to keep kitchens calmer, customers happier, and restaura

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When It’s This Hot Out, Eat Like a Toddler

EATER

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Snack plates are an obvious choice on brutally hot summer days Summertime fries the part of my brain that likes to cook. It is currently 94 degrees outside, and the thought of turning on my stove even to simply scramble an egg makes me sweat. As such, I have pretty much given up on the idea of meal planning in the traditional sense and have fully given in to the idea of eating like a toddler.

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Mushrooms, Malaysian food and Pizza Hut's new pie

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and beverage trends and feature a conversation with James Wozniuk of Malaysian restaurant Makan

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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Where to Drink in Paris

EATER

The best cocktail bars to visit in Paris, France, from Candelaria in the Marais to the classics-focused Cravan and more.

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QSR Automations Joins the Toast Partner Ecosystem

QSR Automations

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June 25, 2024 — Today, QSR Automations is excited to announce that it has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem. This integration is designed to help restaurants to leverage both the Toast platform and QSR Automations’ ConnectSmart® Kitchen software to help restaurants manage their speed of service and bottom-line efficiencies. The ConnectSmart® platform is the industry standard for kitchen automation, and leverages technology to keep kitchens calmer, customers happier, and restaura

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Local Kitchens raises $40M to open more high-tech food halls

Restaurant Business

The 12-unit multi-brand restaurant chain plans to expand into Southern California with its enlightened take on the ghost kitchen model.

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The Shift with a Skeleton Crew and 80 Unexpected Tourists

Crunchtime

It was a typical quiet Tuesday lunch shift—one of those shifts you could work with your eyes closed, passing the time with side work like rolling up silverware and refilling condiments. We weren’t even worried about running on a skeleton crew because, ironically, our store was always dead on Tuesdays.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Starbucks jumps on the energy drink bandwagon

Restaurant Business

The Seattle-based coffee shop chain, eager to reverse a sales decline, this week introduced a line of energy drinks, hoping to lure more younger customers to its restaurants.

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9 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Franchise Owner

Sculpture Hospitality

So, you've got the entrepreneurial spirit itching for action, but the idea of building a business from the ground up seems a little daunting? Franchises can be mighty attractive , offering a road to success with a well-known brand name and established system.

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Asian street foods, fizzy drinks and crunchy snacks trend at Summer Fancy Food Show

Restaurant Business

Plus Korean, Indian and African ingredients make news, and condiments and desserts take on more complex flavor profiles.

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FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

The Salt

The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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2021 Levantine de Musar Bekaa Vallley Lebanon

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Levantine de Musar Bekaa Vallley Lebanon appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2021 Di Martino Old Vine Cinsault Gallardia Itata Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Di Martino Old Vine Cinsault Gallardia Itata Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2020 De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas Itata Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2020 De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas Itata Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2019 Sol Rouge Cinsaut Red Hills Lake County

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Sol Rouge Cinsaut Red Hills Lake County appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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2021 Badenhorst Cinsault Ramnasgras Swartland South Africa

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Badenhorst Cinsault Ramnasgras Swartland South Africa appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2019 Badenhorst Cinsault Ringmuur Swartland South Africa

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Badenhorst Cinsault Ringmuur Swartland South Africa appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2021 Musar Jeune Red Wine of Bekaa Valley Lebanon

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Musar Jeune Red Wine of Bekaa Valley Lebanon appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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