EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Below are some of the most giftable cookbooks of 2024, plus a few extras to make your present even more memorable. It doesn’t need to be expensive — though if you want to go big, a saute pan , Dutch oven , and chef’s knife appear in many a book.

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Specials Book Social Media 2024 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Limited time offers (LTOs) Eating out has moved from a once a week or special occasion treat to the everyday norm as diners try to keep up with all the dishes at their convenience. This approach allows bartenders to showcase both understated elegance and indulgent presentation, enhancing the overall guest experience.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2025

In 1995, ICE Chairman and CEO Rick Smilow acquired the school and expanded its offerings, adding new courses of study, creating specially-designed facilities, expanding geographically and regularly updating the curriculum to reflect the ever-evolving culinary industry.

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Education 2000 Sustainability 2015 251

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is not the normal amount of angst that has been present for decades fickle customer tastes, rising cost of goods, changing demographics, or escalating rents; there are far deeper concerns that make everyone scratch their heads in wonder. Theres plenty of fear and loathing going on in the restaurant business.

Fine Dining 237

Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Recruiting 237

Culinary Cues

APRIL 14, 2025

Connections give a dish special value, added importance, and character that goes beyond flavor and visual appeal. Guest have become accustomed to seeing this familiar item and they have general expectations of how it will be presented and taste. Chefs tell those stories each time a plate is slide down the pass and presented to a guest.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Travel Presentation 323

EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Baking my wedding cake helped me save money and be really present as a bride Everything about my wedding fell into place, which was the only way I could have ever considered having one. Our ceramic cake topper, which was made by the artist Janie Korn , was one of the most special parts of our wedding. And I meant it.

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2011 2013 License Presentation 259

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This shift in preferences presents in-store bakeries with a prime opportunity to refresh their offerings and boost seasonal sales through various channels. Enhance the experience even more with clear, bold signage that highlights the limited-time nature of these products, ensuring shoppers can easily identify special seasonal offerings.

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Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods Customer Experience Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

shows the presentation of the dishes and the programme writes the training manuals for the kitchen staff. In doing so, the chain can ensure that a sandwich in Leuven and New York are prepared and presented the same. "This In addition, Alain.AI "As with anything, familiarity is key. . "Engaging

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Front of House Restaurant Law Technology Presentation 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

This presents an opportunity for foodservice operations to stand out by elevating guest experience in the age of COVID-19, giving consumers a sense of exceptional service and memorable experiences they used to source from restaurants. The area of restaurant operation that presents the most opportunity for improvement is takeout and delivery.

Food Safety 487

Food Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Entertainment 487

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 499

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Promote your special events and themed nights to both current customers and your target audience. One way to do this is with special events and theme nights. Not only do these special events bring in new people, but they may also help you gain back customers who havent dined with you in a while.

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Events Specials Workshop Entertainment 52

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Each presents the executive chef with a different set of challenges and opportunities. Always a specialized space for members, the club setting maintained a market space for food that was based on tradition, classic preparations, and to a large degree a “food cost free zone”. The club chef cannot hide behind the kitchen doors.

Beverage 520

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 520

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items. It's an active marketing tool.

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Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

Presenting the message to the customer from a variety of angles and putting an emphasis on visibility can be key. After displaying the restaurant name and logo, there’s more work to do to incorporate smaller restaurant signs around the business to promote specials, new menus, hours, etc. This is done with indoor signs.

Outdoor 493

Outdoor Point of Sale Design Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2023

We believe in the importance of offering a holistic experience where menu, service, and environment complement each other seamlessly to deliver a special experience and create excitement and loyalty towards the venue. Why is design so crucial for creating the right look and atmosphere to complement a menu?

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Design Customer Experience Magazine Seating 487

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness” – Escoffier Nourishment is essential for personal health, but even more, the preparation, presentation, and consumption of food is one of lifes greatest elements of contentment and happiness.

Consumer Goods 282

Consumer Goods Presentation Leadership Dine-in 282

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Where franchisors can miss an important opportunity is in the presentation of the financial information. Franchisors should carefully evaluate both the data being disclosed for the upcoming year and the format in which it is presented, asking questions like: How many years’ worth of data is relevant for the prospective franchisee?

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Document Franchise Franchising Point of Sale 468

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

This can be direct (the menu item itself contributes working funds) or indirect (because the item is present on the menu – other items are more likely to sell). A SPECIAL LOCATION. BEAUTIFUL FOOD PRESENTATIONS. Simply stated it is what a menu item contributes to the financial success of a restaurant. TRUST IN CONSISTENCY.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Customer Experience 450

Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2024

The chef invests time in building a signature menu, testing recipes, establishing plate presentations, and making sure the best ingredients are within the teams reach. So, that should be it. [] COOK FOR THEM: Those frequent flyers deserve something special, on occasion. Create a spontaneous special event through this extra effort.

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Dine-in Customer Experience Back of House Customer Service 343

Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

There are times when a nod, closed eyes, and smile signified just how delicious a nightly special was – a dish prepared by a cook, from his or her heart. There are more stories than words to write, more memorable moments and instances when I simply shrugged knowing that this kitchen is a special place.

Front of House 473

Front of House Back of House Food Order Small Business 473

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Existing reservations can now be confirmed through text, which could also mention any promotions that encourage guests to visit in person: a personalized drink special or complimentary appetizer, extra loyalty rewards, etc. They can, for instance: Offer box lunch specials for pickup by those working from home.

Customer Service 474

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Hospitality 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2023

Absent the common language of cuisine — or even his hardworking coworker’s name — the server may have hesitated to ask for help and punctured the momentum of an otherwise beautifully executed special occasion. Knowing how to check in and ask people how they’re doing never hurts, either.

Hospitality 472

Hospitality Front of House Leadership FOH 472

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

As architects and leaders at AO, we had the special opportunity to convert a historic corner building in our own neighborhood of Old Towne Orange, California., The success here is allowing the past to drive the present and the present to embrace the past.

Front of House 493

Front of House Design Restaurant Law Back of House 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

A social media presentation is crucial. ” Although the concept seemssimple, the way you present it matters. Today, a restaurant should be present on all channels where its target audience is active—not just people in general but specifically your potential guests. Let’s look at two examples.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

The Rail

APRIL 6, 2025

Teaching your employees to recall names, preferences, and special events of regular customers shows attention to detail that clients really value. Using surprising complementary components like house-made palate cleansers between meals, amuse-bouche sampling, or little farewell presents will help to build enduring good memories.

Guest Recovery 130

Guest Recovery Loyalty Program Consumer Goods Customer Service 130

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

It presents a handy bot that anyone can have in a convenient form in messenger that is making it easier to receive any news and notifications for the restaurant's owners. Chatbot is an AI-based software for restaurant chains that is able to prevent fraud of the staff in the restaurant.

Mobile Ordering 518

Mobile Ordering Cash Management Online Ordering Front of House 518

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Embracing solo diners not only opens doors to a wider customer base but also presents an opportunity for establishments to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Moreover, implementing initiatives such as solo dining specials or loyalty programs tailored for individual diners can further incentivize solo dining experiences.

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Loyalty Program Catering Seating Customer Experience 411

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2024

3 Stars : Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. These countries boast rich culinary traditions and diverse cuisines, presenting significant opportunities for the guide to grow in this region. Each restaurant is evaluated and awarded 1, 2, or 3 stars : 1 Star : High-quality cooking, worth a stop.

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Marketing Email Marketing 2006 2009 243

Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Dating back to Medieval times when cooking was reserved for nobility and later during the Renaissance when merchant travelers relied on local taverns for respite and a chance to break bread – restaurants and restaurant life has always been present. then it has lost its ability to be special – to be necessary.

Travel 525

Travel Back of House Customer Service Small Business 525

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

Customers would like up, sometimes around the block, hoping for a seat in her rather small restaurant where she featured, what we called – blue plate specials. I asked her what made her food so special? Hospitality is what makes the experience of dining special, and it is most definitely what brings people back. John Lanchester.

Hospitality 457

Hospitality Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business 457

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

One of the special features we used to accentuate the dining spaces are the Pecky Cypress wood panels reclaimed from the Florida Everglades. All of the light fixtures are LED and we used wood & stone materials for chairs and table tops. As our goal was to incorporate as much organic material into the public areas as possible.

Certification 474

Certification Sustainability Design Seasonal Menu 474

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Presentation also matters. Clear descriptions and appealing photos help customers make informed choices and anticipate the flavors and presentation of their meals. A warm greeting, attentive service, and a willingness to accommodate special requests can significantly enhance customer satisfaction.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

The Rail

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By Sierra Powell, Contributor Running a profitable restaurant calls for much more than just presenting good cuisine. Whether it's a casual restaurant or a fancy dining one, regularly presenting excellent cuisine is crucial. Special events can make an average eating experience remarkable.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Customer Experience Back of House Consumer Goods 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Why not merge virtual “Meet the Chef” with “Meet the Artist” and serve a prix fix course that teaches the diner how to’s, while offering them an opportunity to taste that special dish and receive a product sample at the same time? Menus should reflect clean farming, ingredients and techniques.

Education 493

Education Entertainment Social Media Sustainability 493

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2022

Miso Robotics is a California-based company that specializes in AI-driven robotic solutions for the kitchen. AI is the process of teaching computers how to "think," and it is created by humans so that computers can mimic or rather copy human behavior. Let's start with the back of the house.

Front of House 493

Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Food Order 493

Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It is very rare that any owner/operator demands a chef work that much, we just feel responsible and hate to ask our staff to work as hard as they do and not find the chef present to help, encourage, critique, and celebrate. Even though he or she may not actually cook each dish, it is the chef’s reputation that is presented to each guest.

Kitchen Safety 489

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 489

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with co-owner Stuart Snyder to discuss the Southwest Harbor, Maine landmark’s past, present and future. Everyone has their own way they want it but believe that Lobster is perfect for summers and special occasions. What do you feel is the enduring appeal of a lobster roll?

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Seasonal Menu Food Truck Consumer Goods Customer Experience 474