7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“We want to wow our guests. That's the main protocol here,” says Rohit Sharma, GM and operating partner of Bar 404. Taking its name from a 404 error page , Bar 404 embraces the secretive nature of a speakeasy. You must know where to go—in this case, a candle shop—to find it. But once you’re through the door, the name inspiration and logo take on another meaning: “When you're entering the cocktail bar, you delete all your unhappiness and just come to the bar and enjoy the vibe,” says

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to running a restaurant there are challenges you will undoubtedly run into along the way. And while many restaurants have returned to a post-COVID normalcy, the impending inflation has now introduced rising food costs, ultimately impacting the restaurant supply chain as food costs rise. Despite those impending difficulties faced, there are steps that restaurants can take to ensure they are positioned in the best possible way heading into 2024 by following these simple, yet effectiv

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Supplies Tip Distribution Food Supply Management 110

ChowNow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The team at ChowNow partners with more than 20,000 restaurants and is staffed with over 500 years of combined in-restaurant experience. Safe to say – we are familiar with the evolving challenges of our restaurant partners and the growing conversation around delivery. Typically, our restaurant partners want to know the impact of delivery, but also share a set of common concerns: Diner experience – hospitality means delivering the best experience for your diners, and we have a high bar for

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The unexpected move comes about a year after Kroger was part of a $100 million investment round in the ghost kitchen operator, which said it is shifting its focus to software.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Navigating the turbulent waters of the restaurant industry requires resilience, adaptability, and a keen understanding of the market. In challenging times, restaurant survival becomes an art form, mastered by those willing to innovate and persevere. As restaurant owners grapple with fluctuations in the economy, changes in consumer behavior, and unforeseen circumstances, certain strategies can spell the difference between thriving and closing. 1.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Like any industry, the business has its own jargon. In this week's episode, we look at the origin of terms that are likely to be heard in kitchens today.

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Operations 119

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Reality Check: Why bother with fantasy football when the ideal virtual C-suite is waiting to be picked? Here's my roster.

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Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At Crunchtime, food is at the core of what drives our product, our purpose, and our passion. Working with thousands of restaurants around the world, we know the importance of sharing a meal.

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Food 167

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Despite "wobbliness," consumers are doing okay. But they want to get their money's worth, says CEO Randy Garutti.

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Operations 121

EATER

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many shoppers have noticed the price of their beloved Diet Coke has gone up. A look at what inflation and pricing strategy have to do with it.

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Pricing 145

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Independent operators are hoping to capitalize on a return of both work and social gatherings, now that Covid is well behind them.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater Some people apparently don’t have anything better to do than criticize the ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge for simply existing Just because humanity has evolved enough to develop the internet doesn’t mean we’re responsible enough to have it. The vitriol of Great British Bake Off clickbait (further) proves that. It came for GBBO when it switched from the BBC to Channel 4, losing Mary Berry and original hosts Sue and Mel in the process.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The burger chain’s new locations in Salt Lake City and Louisville, Ky., are giving the burger chain hope for its expansion plans.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Prepping a pie at Nina Pizza Napolitaine. | Nina Pizza Napolitaine Québécois soul food and poutine at a punkish diner, an immersive tasting menu set in an underground vault, pizza from one of the city’s last wood-fired ovens, and more of Quebec City’s best meals Montreal has a reputation as Quebec’s culinary hub, but the province’s much smaller capital — known among local diners as Canada’s best-kept secret — deserves equal attention.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The holiday lineup is all about indulgence on the food side, but beverage innovation shares equal status with culinary when it comes to menu promotions.

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Seasonal Menu Menu Beverage Innovation 111

EATER

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The best Bangkok bars are taking inspiration from local dishes like Mango Sticky Rice for cocktails in lieu of a signature regional drink.

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