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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Modern Restaurant Management

." That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items.

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It’s All in the Glass: Selecting the Right Glassware to Complement Your Restaurant’s Vibe

Modern Restaurant Management

Newer wine glasses sport sheer rims that allow the wine to roll seamlessly on the palate, enhancing its body and flavor. Seasonal and specialty cocktail glasses that make signature drinks stand out. High-end wine glasses that enhance the drinking experience are filling a market gap left post-COVID.

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THE RESTAURANT MVP

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Sure, the chef may have his or her name on the menu, the owner may proudly greet every guest, accomplished line cooks may amaze everyone involved, service staff win the day with attention to detail and salesmanship, and one could certainly argue that dishwashers are MVPs because if they fail, the whole operation starts to crumble.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. Today, this approach continues as we see content creators showcasing insta worthy dishes, creative restaurant menu hacks, and more.

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Jibaritos and Fried Crab Dip: How Baseball Stadiums Serve Their Teams’ Fans

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Levy A host of diverse offerings are on the menu at Wrigley Field, Dodger Stadium, and other arenas this season. These baseball stadiums didnt start developing new menu items overnight or without forethought. Levy The jibarito sandwich is available at Wrigley Field this season. Heres how they got there.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl LIX Edition

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MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. But while wings still dominate as the top football snack, new data suggests that more fans are choosing to watch the game at home rather than head to their local sports bar.

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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Sure, we all keep our excitement levels high when we first open, but over time, seasonality, employee issues, and the realization that weekends and evenings will never be yours start to chip away at that excitement. Let’s get started.