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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

EATER

He opened the buzzy 15-seat Brooklyn restaurant, one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants of 2022 , after winning the city over with a dinner series called Iya Eba in the late summer of 2020. “I Chefs bringing West African cuisine into the American fine dining space have inevitably had to educate even the most interested customers. “I

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Modern Restaurant Design Trends Shaping the Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Instead, management should consider adjustments that allow for a clear path for takeout and delivery drivers, whether that be through temporary (yet aesthetically pleasing) signage or an alluring component that keeps dine-in patrons to one side, and those who intend to grab-and-go to the other. Looking to socialize?

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Lessons Learned From Two Years of Socially Distanced Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. When online reservations first arrived, plenty of restaurants scoffed at the idea of axing customer interaction.

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How to Make Your Guests Feel Safe and Get them Back in the Door

Modern Restaurant Management

Gen Z and millennials are likely to return to in-restaurant dining before older guests; and each group will have different concerns. It is important to communicate what you are doing for safety, but don’t forget to highlight the amazing dining experience you have to offer. Do people need to make reservations in advance?

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Mastering the Art of French Dining

EATER

Say bonjour, always Whether it’s at the post office, a boutique, or a fine dining restaurant, say “bonjour” to every single person you interact with. Make reservations. For restaurants that accept reservations, reserve. How far in advance you’ll want to reserve depends on the restaurant.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

Modern Restaurant Management

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Set seating times. Contactless payment.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest delivery platform consolidation, the release of PPP loan information and ServSafe Dining Commitment. ” ServSafe Dining Commitment. The ServSafe Dining Commitment focuses on four best practices restaurants must follow: 1. Business Dining 2.0 Dinova Inc.