Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Covered outdoor dining areas are always a great addition to the dining concept as well and we have learned their increased importance this year. The qualities of the space must complement the menu options to deliver an unforgettable experience. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space. With the current climate of the U.S.,

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Grandmas in floral cheeththa dresses deep-fry kokis (flower-shaped coconut rice snacks); cafes pour cups of frothy, milky tea; families set up outdoor fires to slow-cook baby jackfruit in coconut milk; and tappers climb kithul (fishtail palm) trees to collect sap for treacle and jaggery. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. It features an outdoor kitchen and expanded garden tended by Native youth that includes corn, beans, squash, and edible flowers.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. It's an active marketing tool.

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EATER

DECEMBER 3, 2024

From fried chicken dinners at Zehnder’s and the Bavarian Inn to the Hallmark vibes of the main drag, tourists flock to this town for Christmas spirit For some restaurants, whether old or new, the reason for the season is not just to celebrate with food and drink — it’s to go wild over holiday decor. million people.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pick your event idea by looking at your: Venue size and layout Customer demographic Available resources Time of year (season) Community Write out each of these factors, and a picture will emerge of which restaurant event idea will best fit your location. Get the word out to regulars and people curious about your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. For example, Outdoor Bar, Rooftop Deck, Dining Room, Inside Bar. Special Events.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 3, 2023

Restaurants are getting ready for patio season, offering seasonal menu options and gearing up for an influx of foot traffic as consumers head out more frequently. According to Datassential, queso has 13% menu penetration and has the highest four-year trend increase among high-penetration appetizers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Others might be taking a graduated approach, from enhanced cleaning procedures to social distancing, to masking, limited outdoor dining, take-out only service or requiring proof of vaccination from all patrons. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S., Food for Thought.

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

One of the best ways to keep your restaurant fresh and inviting is by embracing seasonal decor trends. By incorporating thoughtful design changes throughout the year, you can create an environment that feels welcoming, relevant, and aligned with the seasons aesthetics.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

Alter and Create New Roles like extra cleaning, packing takeout orders, and facilitating delivery/pickup Hire new delivery drivers if you need them, or see if existing staff are up to the task Check-In with seasonal employees such as returning college students. Install protective equipment such as glass screens or barriers for outdoor tables.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them!

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

Yet, unfortunately, it looks as if we are to have another winter season of adjustments ahead with the Omnicron variant predicted to peak in the United States in January of 2022. The resurgence of the virus will increase the demand for outdoor dining options. There are options for every budget when it comes to outdoor heating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

." Bo Peabody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of restaurant reservation and rewards app Seated , Board member of Boqueria Restaurants, and Co-Owner of Mezze Restaurant Group , suggests: Beyond spacing out tables, take advantage of outdoor space if you have it available. Pellegrini, Jr. president of PK Boston.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

I particularly like it because I'm heavy into outdoors and sports and the ocean. The quality and availability are really high – but it is seasonal. The climate in Florida tends to inspire a more outdoors oriented and active lifestyle and with that, a healthy and lighter diet is a great fit for many.

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SpotOn

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The holiday season is just one blink of an eye away. On the other hand, it can also mean additional complications like cold weather shutting down your outdoor spaces, employees going on vacation, grumpy guests, and unpredictable foot traffic. Here are six ideas to help capitalize on the holiday season.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Get granular.

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ChowNow

JUNE 3, 2024

With longer days and warmer nights, diners are more ready than ever to enjoy outdoor dining and festive gatherings. Refresh Your Menu Summer is all about light, fresh, and flavorful foods. Diners are looking for meals that match the vibrant season, so now’s the perfect time to shake things up. in July, and 9.5%

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EATER

JUNE 13, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater A new generation of blankets fuses fashion with function As warm weather lovers ease into another season of outdoor dining, picnics are everywhere on social media ; we’re not even through June yet, and #summerpicnic has already surpassed more than 17.3 million views on TikTok.

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EATER

JANUARY 21, 2021

This time patios were included in the shutdown, meaning establishments around the city were staring at freshly weatherized outdoor seating areas they couldn’t use, spaces that had been lifelines to their businesses while indoor dining rooms remained closed. At the higher end, Next in Chicago has sold “season tickets” since 2011.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Smart brands are having to be even more creative, such as leveraging the ‘to go bag’ as a communications channel that can be used to communicate brand messages, promote new menu offerings and provide bounce back offers that favor preferred channels such as pick up. Berekk Blackwell, President of Daily Jam.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

introduced its "Make It This Winter" platform, which offers a collection of resources, including one-on-one consultations with US Foods experts, informational webinars, new outdoor dining products, and updated online materials and tools for restaurant operators to tackle the ongoing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen Summer may be ending, but ‘tis the season for discounts on all the best stuff to outfit your kitchen, from spatulas to pizza ovens We refuse to believe summer is over, and yet, here we are, awash in tweed fashion ads and Halloween candy displays and the Starbucks fall menu launch. Ahem… Hello family!

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

In October, shortly before Halloween, Tamez saw a post on Uni’s Instagram announcing a new feature: Enjoy the restaurant’s a la carte menu in the privacy of one of the Eliot Hotel’s suites. The menu is QR-coded, and a masked and gloved server enters the room and takes the party’s entire order in one go. Hotels have suffered similarly.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Adding a bar to that outdoor space can increase revenue even more. Vucurevich Simons Advisory Group (VSAG) conducted a business analysis and demonstrated that with a proposed initial investment of $200k, the forecasted seasonal use return could result in $500k in sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Consider a variety of different topics, including: Products : Highlight unique offerings, such as seasonal menu items or special ingredients, that can entice audiences to experience your brand for the first time or encourage customers to return and try something new.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Creating and optimizing the menu based on US Foods’ exclusive food-costing tools, industry analysis and recipes designed by in-house chefs that focus on both profitability and diner trends. The two companies have joined forces to offer a version of Sally the Robot that will exclusively serve Saladworks’ rotating, seasonal menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Hot Cocktails will make a comeback this year as many people will continue to gather and drink outdoors and as restaurants and bars have built up outdoor dining spaces. No longer a polarizing dietary choice, plant-based menu items are popular for their taste and presentation well beyond any health drivers. Yotel New York?’s

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

With just under 50 percent of people planning to host their event outside, restaurants, hotels and venues with an outdoor space should begin promoting these offerings through their marketing and social channels. 70 percent of survey respondents are planning a birthday party, 47 percent a holiday party and 30 percent a wedding. Drink choice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What 58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent. 55 percent plan to add more space for pick-up. 45 percent plan to provide additional drive thru locations.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Architectural Digest writer Laura Itzkowitz, New York restaurants have seen a major expansion in outdoor dining space thanks to the Open Streets plan that “gives restaurant owners permission to expand their footprint onto the sidewalks and streets on the weekends provided they meet certain criteria” (5).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The indoor-outdoor, three-level floating vessel will feature year-round public and private events, as well as annual membership options. Additionally, design elements such as new signage, menu boards, furniture, fixtures and finishes, will be installed to reflect the school’s distinctive spirit and identity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners. .” Biscuit Belly Signs First Multi-Unit Deals.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It’s also the optimal angle for capturing charcuterie boards or collections of dishes for a pre-set menu. Your menu or wine list. If your restaurant has outdoor seating, some food photography is a great way to show off your garden or patio. Add a little bit of action ??. Tea lights. Logo matchbooks or pens. Let your food shine!

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners. Thai Muslim-style biryani, tart and spicy beef and chicken soups, and Guest Salad (a literal translation of salat khaek, a Thai Muslim salad with a peanut-based dressing) round out the relatively short but strong menu here.

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