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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

EATER

He opened the buzzy 15-seat Brooklyn restaurant, one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants of 2022 , after winning the city over with a dinner series called Iya Eba in the late summer of 2020. “I Chefs bringing West African cuisine into the American fine dining space have inevitably had to educate even the most interested customers. “I

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Does It Get Better For the Indie Fine Dining Restaurant?

EATER

Chef Russell Jackson opened the fine dining restaurant Reverence in Harlem just months before the pandemic began. Chefs Russell Jackson and Ian Boden struggled to reconcile their visions of fine dining with their communities’ desires. Tom McGovern.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

7 Shifts

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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This week in restaurant news: supporting protests, outdoor seating, fine dining chefs get creative

OpenTable

The legislation would extend the eight-week period allowed for businesses to spend loans to 24 weeks or until the end of 2020 (whichever comes first). Restaurants With Closed Dining Rooms Win Clearance for Outdoor Seating – Restaurant Business. Plus, operators would be able to use funds on non-payroll expenses, such as rent.

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Michelin-Starred Daniel Boulud Says Fine Dining Will Not Be Going Away

Restaurant Engine

It is now open for a maximum of 40 seated diners, outside only. According to Boulud, NYC’s outdoor dining restrictions have restricted his table service capacity by at least 75%. “I think the terrace is only… we have a limitation of about 35-40 seats. since 2017 with data through July 4, 2020.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-October 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurants are operating at less than 100 percent capacity in their dining rooms. For the restaurateurs who responded to our survey, only 15 percent said they were allowed to dine at full capacity, with nearly half saying they were allowed 50 percent capacity. Patio dining in colder weather. Limitations and consumer demand.

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? What menu inspiration will chefs use as they create new and fine tune traditional favorites? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Dairy Swap : Oat Milk: this dairy free alternative will be everywhere in 2020. Experiential Interactions.

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