Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. What are the key challenges and advantages of being a seasonal business? What would you say are keys to running a successful restaurant?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Despite a brief period of in-person traffic throughout the summer season, consumers have overwhelmingly opted for take-out options from their favorite restaurants. One way to do this is by providing customers with dynamic menus, which offer recommendations based on past orders and preferences.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. A stale menu is not cost effective, ignorant of quality issues with ingredients, uninspiring for employees, and just plain boring. Winter is, by far my favorite season to plan menus.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. 37% are planning to travel during spring break, specifically, which is an increase from the 29% who were traveling for Spring Break 2021. American travelers are mostly staying planted on U.S. Fine dining – 41%.

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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.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The global economy allows people to eat food out of season and irregardless of its origin, but that comes at a cost. Its carbon footprint depends on how far it has traveled, how long it has been stored, and other variables. They can sell it or can it for the off season. As for excess? That’s not pride talking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A research team led by Lu Lu, an assistant professor in the school, and Robert Li, professor and director of the center, recently conducted a national survey which explored US consumers’ travel intentions and expectations for hospitality business post COVID-19. To access the full report, click here. The Big Value Shift.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. We believe also that non-alcoholic beverages are something we should focus on in the coming years.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

That's where proper holiday work scheduling comes into play — and with the right combination of tools, organization, and communication, restaurants and their teams will soar through the holiday season with more ease than Santa on his sleigh. Table of Contents. Need a Holiday Work Schedule? Gathering Employee Availability & Feedback.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Earned media are things like local news stories about the restaurant, mentions in trade or travel stories about your region, online reviews, word of mouth and even mentions of your business on other people’s social media pages. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

No longer a polarizing dietary choice, plant-based menu items are popular for their taste and presentation well beyond any health drivers. Added benefit: plant-based menu items often have lower food costs, allowing for increased profit margins or lower price points for your guests. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley?

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While customers may have a few favorites, a menu that never changes gets boring, fast. At the end of the day, menu compilation is a creative process not unlike that of a painter or a fashion designer. Menu development , however, involves something unique: a passion for food and flavor. Time to Refresh Your Menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Working the season into the menus is another way to be mindful of the environment. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. Helmed by chef Prateek Sadhu, the restaurant team periodically scours the nearby pine forests and river beds for wild fruits, berries, and herbs.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. Unfortunately, when crops are impacted one season, there can be a trickle effect to the next year as well. Take for example the recent U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In the case of leisure travel, we will begin to see a combination of passenger data, flight status, and restaurant capacity and availability, driving personalized offers and promotions to weary traveling families looking for a safe place to fuel up and relax. What was once considered a convenience is now viewed as a necessity.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Austin Bush Millions cram into Phuket’s popular beaches and resorts, but diners should look elsewhere to taste the mix of southern Thai, Hokkien, and Baba food that makes the island arguably Thailand’s most underrated food destination Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Travel around and youll be rewarded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

I traveled all over the world and have lived in a number of different countries, and I always had a great appreciation for food and ambiance and hospitality. The quality and availability are really high – but it is seasonal. I had no experience in the restaurant business prior to coming to South Florida.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses.

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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. Add drinks, if you don’t already have them. Post on social media! Resources ??

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EATER

JULY 8, 2020

While there is no form of travel that’s perfectly safe right now, there are certainly more responsible options than others for scratching the itch. Aside from the people you travel with, it’s unlikely you’ll encounter other humans here at all. Matt Kirouac. The tap lineup at Superior Bathhouse. Hot Springs National Park , Arkansas.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

If you are anything like me, the anticipation of a really good restaurant experience is at the top of my list when traveling, or just taking a break from cooking at home. SOMEHOW BELIEVING THAT SPICE IS A REASON TO FORGET EVERYTHING ELSE Can we get over the whole “no pain, no gain” approach to seasoning a dish?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Almost half of all consumers are comfortable ordering via a QR code/app/online menu, this is predominantly driven by those under 55 as under 1 in 4 over 55’s is comfortable and 3 in 4 prefer looking at a physical menu. Divided opinions about when to resume air travel. Spending habits are positiv e. Longing for live music.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

How each area contributes to the whole is a lesson learned in large properties like hotels, resorts, and clubs. [] MENU DIVERSITY A multi-outlet hotel, as an example, will likely have a breakfast restaurant, a family oriented mid-priced restaurant, and a fine-dining operation.

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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. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment. “I hope the longer growing seasons we’ve seen this year for peppers and tomatoes stick around. – Lori Bolin, President of BrewLogix.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Soul Travelling A dish composed in the forest on a Soul Travelling tour. Soul Travelling Digging in with pao. Soul Travelling Chatting with the locals. The restaurant’s menu is a world apart from the North Indian style dhabas (roadside food stalls) catering to tourists along the busy Candolim Beach Road.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Bafflingly for a city which prides itself on its seasonal, grower-guided, zero waste credentials, there were no Green Stars awarded, which highlight restaurants at the forefront of sustainability. No Vancouver restaurants achieved two- or three-star ratings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sporting the home team colors, Alex Martin, a human resources professional and a KC Current season ticket holder, and her parents, who were visiting from Texas, found their way to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Q stand. Local, seasonal dishes from Room 39, a restaurant run by three-time James Beard semifinalist Ted Habiger.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The contagion is usually brought forth by annual rainy seasons and results in bulbous, blue-gray growths that deform maize kernels into Frankenstein-esque galls. Like in Aztec times, a natural bout of huitlacoche symbolizes bounty: delicious food, higher profits, and a successful harvesting season. And that is where the issues arise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). ” Website visits for the travel industry have cratered.

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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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