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CHEFS – BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF INFLUENCE

Culinary Cues

It is rare that all these influences are mapped out in advance – they simply happen, and along the way we sift through and categorize them as we search for the blend that will define our style and signature. Although we rarely map this out, we should open ourselves up to experiences and potential influences.

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Exploring Some Of The Factors That Influence Café Design

Perfect Daily Grind

I spoke to some baristas and café owners to learn about more of the factors that influence café design. How Travel Influences Café Design. Often, coffee shop owners are influenced by the journeys that they have taken, and their cafés may well pay homage to cities that influenced them. Read on to learn more.

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A Guide to Effective Instagram Marketing For Restaurants

Social Hospitality

Another great option is to create a couple signature dishes with great presentation. Under the Influence. Do a quick search for influencers and food bloggers in your area on Instagram. Influencer marketing can be one of the most lucrative marketing methods available to a restaurant. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

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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WHY RUNNING A CLUB KITCHEN MIGHT BE THE TOUGHEST AND MOST SATISFYING CHEF POSITION OUT THERE

Culinary Cues

Each presents the executive chef with a different set of challenges and opportunities. The chef must be on his or her game – adept at preparing and presenting food that rivals the best free standing restaurants – even reflecting the most contemporary trends and techniques. The club chef cannot hide behind the kitchen doors.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

Culinary Cues

Want to learn about cold charcuterie, more about a full array of cheese, platter design and presentations, making centerpieces, buffet set-up, cold sauces and dressings, marination, and fermentation, etc.? Diversity brings loads of tradition, culture, ethnic influences, styles, and history.

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TO BE A COOK – DON’T LET OTHERS DEMEAN THE JOB

Culinary Cues

Decision-making is ever present and comes at the cook in an instant. When the cook finishes a plate and wipes the rim, when that cluster of fresh herbs tops off a dish and the finished product is presented to a server, the cook knows that his or her signature accompanies the item in route to a guest.