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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

The focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput. Instead of simply trying to fit as many seats as possible into a space, the focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput.

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The Head-Empty Pleasure of the No-Reservations Vacation

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A spread of Filipino dishes from Kuya Lord’s | Bettina Makalintal/Eater Skip the constant Resy monitoring this time This post originally appeared in the April 1, 2023, edition of Eater Travel, a biweekly dispatch from Eater’s staff about navigating places where food is the main attraction. Subscribe now.

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Where Safety Meets Satisfaction — Tips For COVID-Era Restaurateurs to Elevate Their Customer Offerings

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If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Other practices can be updated to enhance the feeling of personal service; for instance, table settings can be placed as guests are seated.

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Modern Restaurant Design Trends Shaping the Industry

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Designers are exploring new areas for pickup that come across as a “decorative element” in the space, while also providing an efficient pathway for those traveling through in a hurry. Didn’t make reservations but would love to sit down and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant on your lunch break? Looking to socialize?

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Use email newsletters in marketing your restaurant Email marketing is one of the most effective restaurant marketing strategies for driving engagement and increasing reservations.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Rather, how thoroughly the team embodies the culture set at the top ultimately determines whether you’re turning tables all night or staring at empty seats. We engineered an alternate traffic barrier system that takes up less space than water barrier systems, meaning more space for seats.

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Mastering the Art of French Dining

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Part of the reason you’re traveling to France is, presumably, to tap into that gastronomic reverence. Make reservations. For restaurants that accept reservations, reserve. How far in advance you’ll want to reserve depends on the restaurant. To phone in the reservation yourself, always begin with “bonjour.”