Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

There are chefs and there are chefs. Some hold the title while others have earned the title. So what is the difference? I have always been blessed to count a significant number of true chefs as friends. These are people who everyday exemplify what it means to be great at what they do. Now, by great I am not referring to the number of accolades, feature stories, or titles that appear after their name (although many have rightfully earned all of that) – I am referring to how they are perceived by

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together. As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue.

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

virginiaspirits-org_orig.jpeg. Author(s): Penny Weiss. Teaser: The origins of American spirits in America featuring a taste of A. Smith Bowman's magical bourbon. It was the year 1620 at the Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia where colonist George Thorpe is credited with distilling America’s first batch of corn-made whiskey. It was the prelude to corn-made moonshine and bourbon.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The extraction of your new single origin espresso is off: what do you do? Adjust the dose? Grind size? Water temperature? Or perhaps it’s about pressure, water composition, or something else altogether. . Espresso extraction is key to delicious coffees, and for coffee shops, satisfied customers and a good turnover. However, troubleshooting espresso extraction and creating new espresso recipes can be tricky. .

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Bingage

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Let us start with the introduction part, Bingage is an AI-enabled marketing suite for restaurants helps to retain customer and run ROI based Personalised Campaigns. Now, you must be thinking how? and why there is a need to run “Personalised marketing campaigns in restaurants? Don’t worry will solve all of your doubt. It’s tough for restaurateurs to manage every aspect of the business such as employees, service, marketing, finance and much more.

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Transact

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

There is no such thing as “someone else’s problem” when it comes to keeping customers safe. It doesn’t matter whether you work in the front or the back of the house; food safety is everyone’s problem. As such, you need to make sure your restaurant follows these five ironclad golden rules: Ignorance Is Not an Excuse. Everyone, from the server to the busboy to the line cook, has to know basic food handling procedures. .

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Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Last month, Toast released its annual Restaurant Success Report report which provides a comprehensive look at where the restaurant industry stands today. They surveyed thousands of guests and restauranteurs about industry trends, challenges, and which restaurants and service providers are doing it right. We took a look at some of the most pressing issues facing the restaurant industry and how xtraCHEF can help. 52% of restaurant professionals named high operating and food costs a top challenge.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Knowing how to manage restaurant inventory is essential for a healthy business, no matter if you have one location or several. Running a successful restaurant isn’t just selling menu items and fulfilling orders – it’s also about controlling the amount of product that you have in the restaurant, daily, weekly, and monthly. Your sitting inventory (in product or dollars) is one of the main factors influencing your food cost and your bottom line.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Labor costs are one of the highest expenses that most businesses contend with. Only rent and mortgage payments rank higher. In fact, in the restaurant business, labor costs can average 30-35 percent of total revenue. That’s a large sum of money leaving your business each year. In addition, labor costs count heavily when determining your prime cost (cost of goods sold plus labor costs), which is a key metric for efficiency.

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Island Media Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Digital marketing strategies come in different forms now. One of the main ways to grow your business’ online presence is through the growth of its website. However, in order to get the proper exposure, engagement and reach to your audience, certain strategies have to be implemented, namely Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising.

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Forecasting Systems For Restaurants: How They Differ. The best restaurant forecasting systems not only save time and resources, but also curtails bad customer experiences resulting from food and labor shortages. There are a variety of systems available from simple spreadsheets all the way to seamlessly integrated supply chain solutions, like CrunchTime.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Here on the ChowNow blog, we’ve been talking a lot about the importance of digital menus and tactics for menu optimization lately. A well-designed digital menu makes a huge difference when it comes to bringing customers in the door , and it’s absolutely critical for your restaurant’s online ordering system. Whether it’s highlighting popular, profitable items at the top of your digital menu, creating mouthwatering food descriptions, or including sides or beverage upsells to entr

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

By: Bora Kang. Thanksgiving Day is synonymous to family and lots of good food, but that doesn’t mean that the food has to be made at home. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can seem like a daunting task for those seeking a relaxing time off from work and quality time with their families. And with people (particularly millennials) cooking less at home, more are turning to restaurants seeking a stress-free solution to their holiday conundrums.

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

If you’re new to the coffee world, knowing where to start when it comes to sourcing the best coffee for your cafe can be daunting. There’s a vast array of information and choices, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different options. The key is to take it one step at a time, making sure you understand not only what you’re buying but what you’re trying to achieve.

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Gecko Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Bad news always travels faster than good, which is why a poor online review of your restaurant can do some damage. You may not even feel the review is accurate, however, it still may negatively affect your business. What’s the best way to deal with a bad restaurant review? Is it worth trying to recover your reputation? The Woes of Word of Mouth. It’s easy for everyone today to have a voice online.

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Bingage

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Let us start with the introduction part, Bingage is an AI-enabled marketing suite for restaurants helps to retain customer and run ROI based Personalised Campaigns. Now, you must be thinking how? and why there is a need to run “Personalised marketing campaigns in restaurants? Don’t worry will solve all of your doubt. It’s tough for restaurateurs to manage every aspect of the business such as employees, service, marketing, finance and much more.

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Island Media Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Digital marketing strategies come in different forms now. One of the main ways to grow your business’ online presence is through the growth of its website. However, in order to get the proper exposure, engagement and reach to your audience, certain strategies have to be implemented, namely Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising.

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Jock Zonfrillo. Half Scottish, half Italian, award winner, father, husband, walking expletive, chef, philanthropist, the guy who kicked madonnas dog … the list goes on. After a four-hour conversation about bush food with Jimmy, a Circular Quay busker, Jock was fuelled by a desire to reconnect with the land, his deep passion for traditional ingredients and the cooking methods of indigenous communities was realised.

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Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Michael Maxwell – Partner, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting You may feel all alone in an empty dining room but take comfort in the fact that almost every restaurant suffers the September Slump. For the most part no matter how much you Read More.

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Restaurant Den

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

One of the most effective ways to boost your revenue is through online ordering. Even if you don’t offer delivery, accepting pickup orders online through your restaurant’s website can boost your takeout orders by up to 30%. The post GloriaFood Review: The Free Online Ordering System for Restaurants appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

nv_falanghina.png. Author(s): Roger Morris. Teaser: Just when you think you've tasted every Italian variety, Campagnia comes a-callin.' I have a new “F” word. It’s “Falanghina.” We’ll talk about its origin and how it tastes and who in California produces it. And we have a duo of them this week. There is also a white Burgundy that’s a steal, a Pinot Grigio that actually tastes like wine – very good wine, and a run of enjoyable red wines at r

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Where they were once seen as on the outer, natural and minimal intervention wines and small-batch, hyperlocal beers and spirits are also now well and truly in the mainstream – taking up more and more real estate on wine lists and in bottleshops. Tapping into the desire for people to have a connection with the things they’re consuming, we’re continuing to see producers with stories to tell and boundaries to push rising to the top.

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Bevology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

While most of us are focused on O/N/D, it’s also a good time to start planning for 2020. Below is a list—in chronological order—of industry trade shows, conferences, seminars and summits that are relevant to the U.S. “Bev. Alc.” business. If you have any to add, please let me know at Steve@bevologyinc.com. Fancy Food Show : San Francisco (Jan. 19-21, 2020), New York (June 23-25, 2020) [link].

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Restaurant Technology Guys

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

How restaurants attract customers is usually by providing excellent food and positive staff manners. But reaching to potential customers and promoting the features of your place, may sometimes sound like rocket science. The post How Technology Helps Restaurants Build Long-Term Guests appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

James Beard Foundation Announces New Regions for 2020 Awards. The James Beard Awards – handed out each year by the James Beard Foundation to recognize talented chefs and restaurants – have long been seen as a top honor in the culinary industry, but the geography of next year’s awards will look a bit different. In a press release on September 17 , the organization announced that it has chosen to adapt to the ever-changing restaurant landscape by redistricting the regions for its Restaurant

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Bingage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Zomato in a silent changed the rules and condition for its premium membership and product, Zomato Gold and the updated rules will come into force from 15th September 2019. The updated rules ‘in Zomato’s terms and conditions mention that from Sunday, September 15, 2019. Suggested Rules – 1.Zomato Gold subscriber can be redeemed Gold offers only once in a day. 2.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

November promotions don't need to focus on the turkey in the room, take a look at a few other ways to bringin guests as fall swings into full gear! The post 14 November Promotion Ideas: From Nacho Day to Turkey Day appeared first on Buzztime.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you’re still using generic accounting software for your restaurant business, it may not offer the ability to scale with your growth. In fact, it lacks much of the functionality you need to successfully run your restaurant business. In this e-book, 12 Essential Functions Lacking in Your Generic Accounting System, you’ll learn the essential functions you need for growth.

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Restaurant Smart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

One of the hardest things you have to deal with when starting your restaurant business is buying the right restaurant equipment. It takes a lot of research to make sure that you’re making a wise investment. You don’t want to… Read more. The post 5 Helpful Tips When Buying Restaurant Equipment appeared first on Restaurant Smart Blog.

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

A lack of assertiveness is a common problem in workplaces, which can not only hinder productivity, but also personal development and most importantly, team morale. Jamie Berry and Founder of MAP IT FORWARD Lee Safar have devised a full-day workshop to help hospitality workers develop their assertiveness skills, in order to produce better long-term mental health and happier workplaces.

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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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