7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout. When done right, menu engineering can grow your sales by as much as 15% ! This is according to a study by Toast.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 25, 2022

In an exclusive interview with The Restaurant Times, Lata Tandon, a chef and a Guinness Book of world record holder for a nonstop cooking marathon, we talk about her journey as chef, her experience of international cuisines, food presentation, wastage, and more. . Our Indian curries are amazingly tasty but they are rustic in presentation.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. How would you improve or refine our current drink menu? How would you improve or refine our current drink menu? What techniques would you use to prevent over-pouring and inventory shrinkage?

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Here are some Halloween cocktail ideas that will thrill your guests and add seasonal flair to your menu. Garnish it with fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint to enhance its spooky presentation. Adding festive cocktails to your menu is a surefire way to attract new guests and keep your regulars coming back for more!

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.) This is quite the package.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

The menu changed every night within a cycle with a full array of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert choices for an audience that was likely staying at the hotel for a week or more at a time (many of the patrons were second or third generation Balsam’s guests) since a stay at the “Notch” was a family right of passage.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. With proper plating and presentation, just about any meal can be Instagrammable! Offering a discount for college students who present their student IDs provides extra incentive to take a lunchtime study break at your restaurant.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

Visual power: Mouthwatering food presentations shot perfectly for Instagram can make your restaurant stand out and leave a lasting impression. Focus on close-ups of ingredients, the plating process, and the final presentation. ” This not only creates a fun interaction but also helps gauge interest in potential menu additions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Designed by Overland Partners and operated by Michaels On East, the eatery's seasonally inspired menu features produce from The Drs. Another lesson would be to look over both your menu and wine list to see where you can incorporate these practices. What has the response been from guests?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 9, 2021

This is where cold appetizers, salads, terrines, pates, cheese plates, and likely desserts are presented with a high level of artistic expression and where, in many cases, the profit in restaurants reside. It is a fine line to walk – one that requires the planning of the menu to be such that all courses are designed to marry with others.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You and your team are able to take raw materials, apply well-designed cooking methods, season using time-tested palates, and plate the finished product with the vision of an artist creating a delicious, aromatic, visually pleasing dish. This is magical. When you stop to think about it, the process of cooking is quite amazing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year. We also prepared a formal Schematic Design presentation for approval. This also provides a seasonal menu for the restaurant guests.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Blind Ingredient Identification Activity: Present small dishes containing a single, pureed or finely chopped ingredient. Objective: Develop a more nuanced understanding of seasoning and its impact on flavour profiles. Objective: Increase awareness of seasonality and its impact on flavour and sustainability.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Novice home cooks who want to hone their skills through the step-by-step instructions included with meal kits Meal kits and subscription boxes both offer a steady income stream for restaurants, even during slow seasons. They also help significantly increase your restaurant’s ticket size , making them an essential part of any menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2024

With an average viewership of about 10 million , March Madness presents a prime opportunity for restaurant operators to boost revenue as consumers rush to order their favorite game-time meals. Operators can capitalize on these trends by refining their menu to focus on high-demand items and eliminating less popular options.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Online Ordering 117

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. Most common challenges for US F&B business owners: 1.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Incorporating cultural diversity into your menu is key to ensuring success in new markets. By embracing local flavors and traditions, you can create a menu that resonates with the community and attracts a wider customer base. This knowledge will help you customize your menu to reflect the tastes of your new audience.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 2, 2023

When a chef allows Mother Nature to lead the way and present ingredients as they were meant to be, then simple can become a means to an end. To many chefs – “simple” is a goal, easy is not; complex is un-necessary, and difficult is real only when a chef resists the connection to the ingredients and the result.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Get Creative With Your Presentation If decor isn't your strong suit or you don't have room for a wall specifically made for photos, that’s okay. You can just as easily encourage an Instagram post with your presentation. You could add it to your menu, incorporate it into the decor, or add it to the wall of your photo spot.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

Meticulous plate presentations do not apply, the basic rules of thumb: “hot food hot, cold food cold” are a stretch when a guests meal is placed in disposable containers for re-heating at home, and the showmanship of service is relegated to passing a bag of food through a car window. Pick up table 23!”

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Down the street – a cadre of small independent restaurants with smaller staff requirements and tasty rustic menus would have been profitable except rents on their space had gone through the roof ever since this high end, 8-course menu, mecca restaurant opened its doors.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Notice a spill that your staff is too in the weeds to address?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

There could be injuries in the first few games that sideline a player for the season, there may not be chemistry with the rest of the team, maybe ego will get in the way, or it could simply be a case of scouting misjudgment. Who knows how successful that multi-million dollar running back, or defensive lineman may turn out to be.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Sophisticated and Spirit-Free : Non-alcoholic offerings at the country’s top bars, restaurants and hotels are now just as elevated, delicious, and pricey as their alcoholic counterparts, featuring similar ingredients, flavors and presentations just without alcohol. Top Execution and Presentation Insights. Top Wine Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Present Quarterly Tasting Nights A tasting menu offers an exclusive and exciting experience for all guests. Establishments that choose a theme ahead of time and advertise accordingly will drum up interest for patrons as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

With rising consumer awareness around ecological impact, restaurants have an opportunity to improve green practices and highlight their sustainability efforts: Restaurants can partner with local farms, vendors and suppliers to feature seasonal, organic ingredients on menus. Familiar, nostalgic menu items draw them in.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Seasonal Favorites 1. With a blend of cranberries, tequila, and lime, this jewel-toned margarita is the perfect addition to brighten up your Thanksgiving drinks menu. Look no further than this seasonal take on a brunch favorite. Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule: Pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. Great idea, btw.)

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Social Media 78

Apicbase

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? Menu management touches all core aspects of running a restaurant. You need to manage everything from costs and inventory to menu design to get this balance right. Poor menu management is a recipe for disaster.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. Flavor Contrast Ingredients Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with Brandon Collins, Corporate Executive Chef, Unilever Food Solutions North America to learn more about future menus.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2020

While guests take in the view and passionately read the menu – the L’Esperance signature Cromesqui would arrive. Each course would be masterfully prepared and presented and flawless in execution. He did not need to cook a dish to impact it’s flavor and presentation. This set the stage for what was to come.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2022

An operator can then use order management technology to automatically build a complete profile of this diner, with insight into how often they order, what neighborhood they live in, and which menu items excite them. In addition, a better look into guest ordering habits and spending helps generate more complex menu item insights.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Pride is that driving force that allows cooks to present a plate of food with their unique signature and proclaim: “I made this.” The final plate that is presented in the “pass” to an expeditor is a culmination of the work of many proud practitioners of various crafts associated with food.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Some uses for a poster include promoting a new item on your menu, hosting an event, or offering a "buy one, take one" promotion. Finally, your content should be presented from left to right and top to bottom. Since this is how we’ve learned to read, our eyes follow the same trajectory when viewing menus and posters.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The community needs to create multiple reasons to be present. Is it safety, parking, navigating a store or restaurant menu, pricing, speed of service, or lines? Don’t wait till the season is over and then hang your head and wonder how you will survive. President John F. Business was off yesterday”.

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