Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

So, we developed a system where we take messaging from top level leadership and surround it with motivation, inspiration, education, employee recognition, and turn the message into an entertaining show sent to their entire team. Now, the weekly message, full of pertinent information, is entertaining as well as informative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether it’s providing in-store entertainment, activating social media promotions or implementing QR-code menu options, the digital initiative among restaurateurs is clearly present, but it’s not enough. In the digital age, restaurants must put some focus on digital media, too.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

As some states begin to entertain loosening restrictions and easing out of “stay at home” directives – restaurants will consider their options. We entered this pandemic as part of the experience economy where restaurants were considered entertainment as well as a source of food.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. In the meantime, what can be done to build back that enthusiasm, the mystery, the excitement and joy of cooking and dining?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

While these are more of an entertainment experience, it is more likely that other XR-based technology (Extended Reality) like Augmented Reality be used to provide unique and improved information and improved customer experiences. These experiences use VR to transport diners to different settings or to tell a story that compliments the meal.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

How do the rest of us explain the menu with $25 appetizers, $60 entrees, and $20 desserts?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2024

The Austin, Texas-based restaurant-movie theater hybrid will be operated by a new division within the studio called Sony Pictures Experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As people begin heading back out, they want to be able to interact with each other and not be distracted by unnecessary entertainment gimmicks. Obviously if the restaurant is sports or entertainment themed then televisions are necessary. Restaurant owners want their patrons to enjoy the food, cocktails, and service the space provides.

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Social Hospitality

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This is true for everything processing reservations and orders, to marketing, to being able to deliver entertainment in your establishment. Technologies for Entertainment. Technology can help, as long as it is the right technology ( the stats don’t lie ). The right tools deliver the right results.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 4, 2022

I also assume that, like me, you have entertained lofty ideas of your ability to “do it all over again” with the same energy as you did a few decades earlier. There is something about aging that we all want to resist – at least mentally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Consumers are online watching cooking videos, sommeliers, and educational videos to entertain themselves in some form. For example, restaurateurs should be looking for ways to bring together culture, dining and education for those that have eternal style and are hungry for entertainment. Let’s talk about partner dining concepts.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Automation and unique concepts like themed drinks are rising trends in this competitive entertainment landscape. This evolution sees food becoming integral to theme park storytelling, with significant revenue implications. The post Evolving Food Trends in Theme Parks appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ve seen this trend take off at many quick-serve or fast-casual chains, where displays and screens provide entertainment value for patrons as they wait for their meals or decide if they are staying for dessert. Or, in some circumstances, allowing patrons to pre-order their food via these applications without engaging with waitstaff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2022

Advertising that entertains audiences generates market-share growth over the long term. Fluent devices are ideal because they speed up processing and entertain audiences. This makes entertaining creative even more important. No matter the size, a brand always wants to gain more market share in order to secure higher profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are they more into watching football games on Sundays, or is your customer base more diverse where you need other content playing while the games are on to provide entertainment for everyone? These walls are programmable so you can show practically anything you like to not only provide entertainment but promote your events.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Although other locations remain – these were destinations. [] EVEREST: Richard Melman – owner of Lettuce Entertain You – the thematic restaurant group centered in Chicago, opened Everest as his entrance into the high-end fine dining market. Steaks, chops, and prime rib carved tableside.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2020

These items are now more important than ever in restaurants because, as parents told us, they feel better knowing that there’s entertainment to help keep kids safe at the table. They provide fun and safe things to entertain my kids while we’re in the restaurant (43 percent). Kid-Friendly = More Motivating.

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Food Safety Entertainment Take-out Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The pandemic has forever upended restaurants, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues, businesses that had been reluctant to embrace technology. Similar to the one the retail industry experienced more than 10 years ago, we will see real investment in transforming the restaurant industry using technology.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the eighties, nineties and beyond, a younger generation was compelled to move back to urban centers where they could find “culture”: entertainment, better restaurants, a nightlife with plenty of bars, and the style that accompanies city life. Cities were where you worked, and suburbia was where you lived.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Atmosphere entertains guests. We got stronger and stronger with each new tech partner: 7shifts improved our team management significantly. Marqii gives us better control over our online information. Ovation lets our customers communicate with us. DAVO aids with sales tax. The list goes on.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And while it makes for great entertainment, what's traditionally thought of as restaurant culture has real consequences for its employees. Levy Restaurants owns a number of establishments, including QSR and fine dining restaurants, as well as fast-food like restaurants in sports and entertainment venues across the country.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

Entertainment is also an effective way to make any meal special – can you provide games for guests at their table? Aside from fun, entertainment-focused initiatives, it is also essential to make sure everyone feels safe in your environment. Live music? Unique photo opportunities in your space?

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Food Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Entertainment 181

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Meanwhile, robots in the front of house are leading customers to their tables, working in tandem with servers to carry loads of heavy dishes in a single trip, and providing novel experiences and entertainment that bring guests into the restaurant. Can you give some examples of how your products are being used in restaurants now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2020

Entertain the Viewers to Create Brand Awareness. Bear in mind that TikTok is about fun, entertainment, and lighthearted content. Five videos with the most views and likes were awarded free Chipotle for 12 months. Creating brand awareness is the first step to gain more business and building a lasting relationship with customers.

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Food and Entertainment driving immersive experience. Pleasure-hungry customers are looking for memorable experiences, eating and drinking along with immersive leisure and entertainment experiences to bring happiness via a range of avenues. Adam D'Sylva’s Lollo Restaurant Image Via Delicious. CHI By Lotus, Barangaroo Image Via Timeout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. By creating a strong online presence through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more, restaurants can leverage entertaining content that resonates with the people they want to patron their establishments. TikTok is super trendy, with more than 1 billion users worldwide.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

Similar to radio talk shows, podcasts are conversational and entertaining - but also educational. Hospitality Hangout, a notable podcast for restaurant technology, is known for its gregarious and entertaining personalities. Begin your podcast listening with this episode on the future of restaurant online ordering systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In addition, most fast casual brands don’t engage kids directly through packaging, messaging or entertainment. Are something to entertain the kids while the adults have a conversation. Are something to entertain kids in the car on the way home (from drive-thru or take-out). Are an exciting surprise for kids.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Beyond seeking a meal, customers now crave immersive experiences, prompting restaurants to blend food and entertainment to curate memorable moments for their guests. Authentic Eatertainment The post-pandemic era has witnessed a significant shift in customer behavior with an increased emphasis on experiential dining.

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Customer Experience Innovation Social Media Seasonal Menu 196

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many restaurant and bar owners are leveraging this additional speed and capacity to add or upgrade TV or entertainment streaming services. With economic uncertainty persisting among Latino SMBs, restaurant and bar owners are seeking any competitive edge in the marketplace, including enhancing on-premise entertainment offerings.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Partnering with local artisans, producers, or entertainers can also add unique elements to your dining experience. For example, hosting a "Mediterranean Night" with decor, music, and dishes from the region can attract customers looking for something new to do on a special evening out.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 17, 2023

Under the proposed deal, co-founders Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss will return to ownership in partnership with luxury investment firm Mohari Hospitality, founded by an online poker billionaire.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

That’s great news for bricks and mortar locations such as malls, which are transforming into a different kind of mixed-use developments incorporating a curated mix of dining, entertainment, and experiential businesses. They also provide a lot of entertaining and engaging content, especially when poking fun at their rivals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

. “In addition to safely reopening in-store dining, we are thrilled to continue offering free community events and entertainment like live music, movie screenings, and fitness classes hosted by local gyms while implementing social distancing and creative seating solutions.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s the same with nearly everything in life, especially businesses that provide a product or entertainment service. Short passes and a methodical running game may lead to a win, but it will always be that 40-yard pass into double coverage that brings people to their feet and feeds the roar of the crowd.

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Coaching Small Business Café Entertainment 353

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

Once we learn to take a breath and put the brakes on typically intense lifestyles, always on the go, always more to do than there is time, constantly putting aside interface time with friends and family, and relying on technology for our entertainment – we might just be able to find solace in life.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

– Richard Melman – Lettuce Entertain You. When this happens – the restaurant can become the centerpiece of a community, the place of choice, and a business that sees their success through the eyes of the guest. It’s hard to be 100% better than your competition, but you can be 1% better in 100 ways.”. It’s all about the details.

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