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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

Culinary Cues

In those early days of European coffee houses, during the 17 th century, politics were the main source of conversation. These were often locations to where mail from across the pond would be delivered and serve as a source of information and discussion over a pint of ale. Today we are engulfed in information and misinformation.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead. The Off-Premises Dining Shift: Food That Travels Well Delivery and pickup continue to dominate the pizza market as off-premises dining solidifies its role in customer behavior.

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2025 Hotel and Resort Restaurant Trends: Elevating the Dining Experience for the Modern Traveler

Squirrel Systems

From sustainable practices and health-conscious menus to tech-enhanced dining and global flavors, hotel and resort restaurants are adapting to meet the diverse needs of the modern traveler. Expect to see more farm-to-table concepts, where restaurants highlight local, seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms.

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Chefs Are Getting Creative With Himalayan Cuisine

EATER

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. Lama Patel reinterpreted the stew as hummus, utilizing white beans sourced from Nepals Solu region. Cyrus Dalal Pork trotters and ham at Across.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

We already had a mobile ordering app, curbside and traditional delivery, and our stir-frys and salads travel well. Today, third-party delivery is continuing to grow and becoming a more significant source of our revenue. Making food travel well for delivery. However, honeygrow was in better shape than most restaurant brands.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

The type of food has a much greater impact on carbon emissions than the distance it has travelled. When considering the transport element, the method of transport is more significant than distance travelled and avoiding food that has been air-freighted will have the most significant travel-based impact.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

Source: *Causeway Solutions 2023 Dining Out and Household Spending Now that we know a little bit about overall dining habits, we looked at how people’s feelings and attitudes about other things influence their dining preferences. 62 percent rarely or very rarely enjoy fine dining. The bigger difference is for those who spend less.