Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all socio-economic backgrounds. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Deep inside that crusty exterior, behind the veil of authority, underneath the hard-nosed, sometimes reactionary body of a chef lies a person who is haunted by an unrelenting need to be expressive, do things exceptionally well, and be more self-critical than any writer for the local food column will ever be.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 2, 2023

Why is it then that so many places make lousy coffee, and a few produce a beverage that is comforting, exciting, and memorable? Why is it then that so many places make lousy coffee, and a few produce a beverage that is comforting, exciting, and memorable? These words are not synonymous. What do we (chefs and cooks) want anyway?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s 2020, and your teams are already using technology that improves efficiency and controls business costs. From cloud-based POS systems to mobile apps designed to improve employee satisfaction and streamline scheduling, technology is bettering business and changing the landscape of restaurant management. It’s the 21st Century.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Always a specialized space for members, the club setting maintained a market space for food that was based on tradition, classic preparations, and to a large degree a “food cost free zone”. The club of today is a business where food and beverage plays a significant role in the financial viability of the operation.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. This list will vary depending on whether you run a fine dining establishment, food truck , or café. Regardless, here are a few main categories of food suppliers for restaurants to consider.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Make sure the tables are level, windows in that station clean, tablecloths even, silverware and glassware spotless, menus clean and pristine, back-up supplies in perfect order, your uniform impeccable, and know the menu and features inside and out including correct pronunciations and beverages that pair perfectly with food.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result. This was a tradition of early holiday shopping, hoping to beat the maddening crowds that typically flood shopping districts and restaurants this time of year. The community needs to create multiple reasons to be present.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right? It really isn’t hard to know what to do – it has all been done before.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

I can only advise from my own experience which may not be appropriate for everyone, but here goes: Start by building an understanding of what a chef does, what the position calls for, and the type of chef you hope to become. So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that? My money is placed on working in a quality hotel, resort, or club.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 8, 2022

Hidden taverns pouring contraband alcohol and serving simple food could still be found as a beam of light for a world that seemed to be crumbling all around. Americans found their way to these safe havens of food and beverage and held their heads high knowing that better days were ahead.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. That’s because 41 percent of people prefer to order food online rather than in-store. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

The popularity of plant-based food is increasing owing to climate change and the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sentient Media states that plant-based food sales surged by 45 percent in the last two years. Consumers are changing their food consumption choices and are rapidly adopting a vegan diet due to its health benefits.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When Future Food partners with our Clients on redevelopment projects, one of the first stages that we frequently perform is the evaluation of a proposed scheme and how F&B should be incorporated into it. Frequently the result is one of two outcomes: The volume of food set out for a redevelopment is too small relative to demand.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

To Meta Bofinger, owner of the Blue Gentian Restaurant in Saranac Lake, who told me that the flavor of the food you prepare is influenced by the love that you have for the craft and the appreciation you have for the guest. We are a blend of our experiences and the people whom we let in to our lives. I would encourage you to do the same.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 7, 2023

There is the pressure of the guest, the reputation of the restaurant, the challenges of managing staff, controlling costs to try and realize a meager profit, protecting your own personal brand through consistently great food, and doing this 12 hours a day. What the hell just happened?” You had an attack of anxiety called a panic attack.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We may not remember too much from the rest of the story, but we do remember that line. It is, as our English Literature teacher would have said – a tale of two conflicting realities: light and darkness, hope and despair, good and evil, winning and losing, etc. The question is how will we approach this truth? So, let’s take inventory.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 24, 2021

On October 8th, 2021 California took a huge leap forward in formally legalizing CBD, or Cannabinidoil by its full name, to be labeled an official food and drink supplement. The passage of California Bill 45 firmly places California in the camp of allowing CBD in food and drink, thus departing from the regulations upheld at the federal level.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2023

The commonality is our voice through food; a voice that is built through years of practice, history and tradition, environment and experiences, family and friends, and a cumulative portfolio of all these influences. It is this commonality that drives us to do what we do, and it is this commonality that is in short supply nowadays.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

In those restaurants where profit is measured in terms of smaller numbers with significant volume then concerns such as food cost percentage are of paramount importance. The baseline formula for determining selling price using an acceptable food cost percent of 30% would be: SELLING PRICE SP) = PLATE COST (PC)/FOOD COST %(FC%).

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Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Food Pairing: The Smoked BBQ Ribs at City Works and Old Town Pour House pair perfectly. Beer really is the world’s best beverage. If you’re craving more, check out our blog on the enzymes in brewing. Style Spotlight . Double IPA. Overall Taste: An intensely hoppy, fairly strong, bitter pale ale. Beyond the Beer.

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Buzztime Business

MARCH 19, 2024

You could even offer a discount or extra incentive to sweeten the deal if they agree to book by a certain time frame or meet a specific food and beverage minimum. With winter thawing and turning into spring sunshine, it’s the perfect time to ramp up your restaurant’s private events program.

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Future Food

MAY 25, 2021

As I travel the country again working in various cities and visiting a wide range of food service venues, it is more obvious than ever before, that there is a shortage of adequately trained food and beverage service professionals. This article is one in a series of industry-focused blogs called the ‘Hospitality Mindset’.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is. Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. QUICK SERVICE: This is the food noise experience for both the customer and the employee.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2022

As QSRs offer a variety of fast-food ranging from burgers to sandwiches, consumers are preferring the same. From the last few years, growing conscious regarding eating plant-based food is reshaping the QSR industry. This has led to QSRs introducing and launching a range of plant-based or vegan foods.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers? Heart Care.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. F ood and beverage suppliers play a key role in the success of your restaurant. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. Is it a Win-Win? Computer Rocket.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 27, 2020

In light of the pandemic, CORE is raising money to provide help to food and beverage service employees, with children, who have been medically diagnosed with COVID-19. . If you are a food or beverage service employee who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, apply here. Relief Funds Raising Money to Help Restaurant Employees.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 22, 2024

Nation’s Restaurant News has unveiled its predictions for 2024 , encompassing everything from finance to the ever-evolving landscape of food & beverage. In this blog, we delve into the top-tier prophecies for the year ahead and illuminate how our ConnectSmart® suite can propel your restaurant into a league of its own.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

The fast-paced nature of the restaurant industry makes it difficult for owners and managers to sit down, let alone read reports, restaurant magazines and blog posts to gain industry knowledge. The solution is simple: Podcasts! Similar to radio talk shows, podcasts are conversational and entertaining - but also educational. podcast website.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard. None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 21, 2024

Launching a business in a highly competitive industry like food and beverage (F&B) requires a deep and extensive understanding of the factors that fuel success. Knowledge of kitchen operations and finance is valuable but often insufficient for meeting business goals. We help them pave the way to business success and profitability.

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Future Food

JULY 13, 2021

Future Food are leaders in Food & Hospitality Consulting to the hotel industry, partnering with developers and hotel operators around the world to maximise the benefit food and beverage can bring to their property. Destined to be an attraction in its own right as the tallest hotel in Australia Image via News.com.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base. You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 5, 2021

EMBRACING CHANGE TO SURVIVE AND MAXIMISE FOOD SERVICE SALES. The prolonged closures on food and beverage venues have ranged from hard to devastating, not just from a sales perspective, but on the lives of hospitality workers and their families.

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