Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

General Motors would never build and equip an auto plant, hire the entire staff, and create a marketing strategy until the car they intend to build is designed, prototyped, and presented to various focus groups first. Why should it be any different for restaurants and their menus?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Beyond Basic Balancers : The team found many cocktails that were made using an innovative variety of methods or modifiers to balance the drink or add layers of flavor. Orange wines also appeared more frequently than ever before, often presented on menus in a combined rosé and orange section. Top Wine Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

Automation and innovation are too often viewed in the context of replacing restaurant workers, but real value lies in their ability to retain staff and reduce turnover (which hovers between 130 percent and 150 percent) by enabling manageable workloads and allowing workers to focus more on the guest experience.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill. He would ask: “What are you doing to excite and inspire the next generation of cooks? ” Enough said!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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EATER

MAY 25, 2023

After a stint in the beauty world, Jack missed working in food and found herself drawn to mission-driven brands, so she jumped at the opportunity to join the product marketing and innovation team at Bowery Farming , a company dedicated to vertical farming, a practice of growing crops in stacked layers, often in a controlled environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Nyle Deane Fortunately for Wisconsin diners, Deane’s innovative food is. Challenging Local Palettes in America’s Dairyland While Wisconsin boasts rich culinary traditions with Native American and Northern European influences, Deane finds purpose in creating menus that defy regional conventions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

During the months between signing my franchise agreement and opening my store, I continued traveling and giving presentations. Perhaps the top franchisees were the most innovative? Nothing influences our performance more than the way we manage the human elements that flow through every aspect of our business.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A thoughtfully executed menu rollout ensures that every element, from flavors to presentation, aligns with your restaurant’s vision. Showcase Culinary Innovation – New items demonstrate your restaurant’s creativity and adaptability. It sets the stage for customer excitement, loyalty, and lasting buzz.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

Here’s an overview of what’s shaping the future of dining: Plant-Based Innovations Plant-based dining has evolved from a niche market to a mainstream movement. Chefs are experimenting with vegetables in innovative ways, such as plant-based “seafood” and using jackfruit as a meat alternative.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

She traces Nahid Joon’s family history while also providing details of her many travels, from Nice to London to Dubai, that influenced the way she cooked. There is not much new or innovative in this book, but there is a whole lot of delicious nostalgia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

The journey of a cocktail from the bartender's shaker to the customer's hand reflects the trends, tastes, and innovations of the time. The drive towards waste reduction influences every aspect, from the ingredients used to the serving materials. They truly capture the refined craft of mixology, without the alcohol.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

restaurants and retailers are facing a challenging 2025, according to a recent presentation by Fitch Ratings at the 2025 ICR Conference. The food service industry is one of the important sectors in the economy of Canada, creating employment opportunities and innovating culinary trends. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The real competition happens online, where attracting diners requires innovation, engagement, and a mouthwatering digital presence. Ensure that the delivery presentation mirrors the in-house experience. Influencer Marketing: The Modern Word-of-Mouth Influencers can drive a considerable amount of traffic.

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EATER

OCTOBER 5, 2020

billion in revenue and close to 2,500 locations as of 2018 , Chipotle’s influence is undeniable. To have the ability to name something is power, and to proliferate that name widely is influence. history (Gen Z will be even more so ), and this presents an opportunity to push back on problematic nomenclature and representation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It continues: “And with many fast-casual restaurants upping their convenience games with drive-thrus and other innovations , the distinction between the two segments has become increasingly muddied.” This suggests a changing landscape in holiday drink menus, with a growing demand for innovative and flavorful spirit-free options.

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EATER

JUNE 13, 2024

We’re in a function-over-form timeline now, and the wastefully twee presentations and individually packaged snacks of yore have been replaced by hastily sliced up carrot sticks and handfuls of pretzel Goldfish dropped into snackle box compartments. dollar in Target’s Bullseye section.

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EATER

JUNE 26, 2024

Last year, Food Business News reported that popcorn’s versatility was positioning it as a “front-runner” for innovation, and that appeared to be the case at the Fancy Food Show. As with Swedish candy — also present at the show — this category is the perfect example of how the sphere of influence has shifted in the food world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

“Superlative cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an atmosphere I know our customers will really enjoy. “Nothing new or innovative has been done nationally in full-service restaurants or taverns,” said Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe. “The D.C. ” Atlanta Taffer's Tavern.

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EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

We called our product by its Mexican name to recognize its pre-Columbian Aztec origins, researched its complicated history extensively, and did our best to present it to the public. The recipes are often called ‘easy,’ ‘quick,’ or ‘foolproof,’” instead of embracing the complexity of carefully developed traditional techniques.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“Restaurateurs and chefs will need to continue to innovate in order to increase margins on takeout and delivery, but they can count on people visiting in-person instead of just virtually as restrictions subside.” Convenience is key when it comes to technological innovations, especially when appealing to younger audiences.

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EATER

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s hard to undersell Puck’s influence on American dining and celebrity culture. Rather the documentary seems more intent on presenting Puck as the ultimate One Great Man — be it through interviews with his fans, his friends and family, and Puck himself — even ignoring known facts in favor of the narrative of Puck as an innovator and genius.

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

He, like Reichl, hailed Dorotan’s innovation, writing that Cendrillon didn’t “cook or act in predictable, populist, homogenized ways.” The restaurant felt welcoming, like being in Besa in Dorotan’s home: Besa would be telling stories; Dorotan would be in the kitchen, emerging to present new flavors of ice cream for dessert.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 12, 2021

Similarly, food presentation also makes a massive difference in the impact that a restaurant leaves on a customer. . The proportioned presentation of every food item, decorated beautifully ensures an excellent dining experience and increases the odds of customers trying it out. . Top 4 Reasons Why Food Presentation Is Important.

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EATER

AUGUST 30, 2022

Despite Ono’s self-acknowledged divergence from masters before him, Parasecoli writes that Ono is “well aware that innovation must take place within very clear boundaries dictated by history and tradition.” Is what he presents the truest expression of himself? Is his sushi the clearest depiction of its components?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

This growth is fueled by an aggressive expansion plan for their restaurant and consumer customers, as well as an eye towards ongoing innovations like the Green Circle Chicken, a unique vegetable-fed bird that eats excess vegetables rescued from restaurant kitchens and markets. Zagat debuted Zagat Stories.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

There are so many opportunities to engage, win share and drive growth in the On Premise, and at CGA we are working hard to ensure we have the best possible suite of solutions to help our clients lean into the channel and to innovate market-level tactics to drive performance.” Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

On top of her savory work, Breneman runs the pastry program, turning out familiar favorites like craggy-edged and gooey-cored brown butter chocolate chip cookies, as well as innovative spruce tip-infused coconut tres leches cakes. It’s just right. Lauren Saria Chris Peters Thattu Margaret Pak isn’t trying to make Keralan food the next trend.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2024

Depending on where you plan on moving, each neighborhood has its own set of rules that could significantly influence your business operations. Presenting a well-thought-out business plan that highlights the benefits of your new location and your strategy for success can attract the right financial support.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The book walks through classics like kabuli palaw, shaami kebab, and falooda (all of which, unlike so many restaurant dishes adapted to cookbooks, are incredibly achievable for the home cook) and demonstrate how Afghan cuisine both influenced and was influenced by nearly all of Asia. Jaya Saxena.

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EATER

JUNE 29, 2022

Yet even as Korean fried chicken and Japanese karaage have gained notoriety and popularity among wider audiences in the past few years, chefs and the food media often present South Asian fried chicken as putting an “ Indian twist ” on something fundamentally American. Every chef I spoke to was dancing around a frustrating reality.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. Website: Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. Topics: Franchise Staffing, Branding, Operations, and Innovation. Topics: Restaurant Trends, Marketing, Staffing Challenges, World Cuisine Influences, and More. Website: Food Marketing Conference. Topics: Marketing.

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Transact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The National Association of Convenience Stores Show is the hub of all things that move and influence the convenience store industry. This October 4, for four days from Tuesday to Friday, at the Atlanta, Georgia, World Congress Trade Center, the NACS will convene with an expected 24,000 influential attendees present.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 29, 2023

The substantial growth of China’s coffee market is largely thanks to the growing influence of Chinese millennials, who are much more likely to be exposed to Western culture. Culinary and regional influences in Chinese signature coffee drinks Milk-based coffee beverages are by far the most popular drinks in Chinese coffee shops.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 29, 2021

I’ve found this to be very motivational and a driver for innovation. I improved my soft skills, negotiating abilities and the way I could influence business critical situations – all my colleagues were able to sense that.”. With time I started feeling more confident in my new role.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With colonial rule came the influence (albeit often forcibly at that time) of European cultures on native Caribbean people. And while colonial rule has thankfully come to an end in the region, many of these long-lasting European influences are present to this day. How is tourism influencing Caribbean coffee culture?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 2, 2023

The new innovative panel discussion format will debut at PRF Colombia, which takes place on 14 & 15 September 2023 in Medellín. Alongside hosting the 2023 China Coffee Championships, a number of exhibitors were present at the event – including Carimali China. Here are this week’s stories.

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