Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

There are times when a nod, closed eyes, and smile signified just how delicious a nightly special was – a dish prepared by a cook, from his or her heart. There are more stories than words to write, more memorable moments and instances when I simply shrugged knowing that this kitchen is a special place.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These special days: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day were set aside as times to be with those we love – regardless of a person’s career obligations. Restaurants will be full and service staff will put on a smile and do their best to make your holiday special. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Restaurant Consulting.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A Blue-Plate Special was a hearty meal that always included meat, potatoes, a vegetable, bread and butter, and ample amounts of coffee. We need more restaurateurs like Meta Bofinger and more appreciation for the neighborhood restaurant where hospitality was born.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Now, if the guest wants a particular “special vegetable” then, of course we charge, but to leave a protein source on the plate as a stand-alone, is not what we do. [] APPETIZERS ARE NOT A FULL MEAL Appetizers that are increased in size to increase the plate charge defeats the experience of dining.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 28, 2019

Here are five blogs filled with up-to-date marketing tactics that you can bookmark and read regularly for the latest information you need. Spectrio is an in-store marketing agency specializing in wifi-marketing, music & messaging, and digital signage. We love this blog because each post is simple and easy to read.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

In addition to the vice president in house, a full floor of rooms is dedicated to our real special guest. After all was said and done, my special assignment was the basis for countless jokes and ribbings by the kitchen team for weeks afterward. Couldn’t you assign this to one of our other cooks?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

They look for consistent, personalized quality commitments, a “yes” attitude when special requests are made, dependability, and a pricing that makes sense. Chef centric operations know that philosophical connections with producers and vendors is essential when building their menus.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

Create Special Offers for Customers. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. Some owners of small restaurants and hotels may not feel like they need to hire people for a specialized marketing team. Offer something special to a certain category.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

In fact, our business is based on the concept of gathering in a special place where service with a smile was the obvious complement to “breaking bread”. Okay, I understand everything costs money and prices continue to rise but take a breath and think about what we are doing. Bread has always been a given.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Off-peak specials Most restaurants experience a lull in the hour or two before dinner service begins. It’s a classic promotion. Found a successful formula?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The answer is obvious – if those involved directly or indirectly with your team feel the magic of your operation, feel it in the same way that the guest does, then they will perform better, look forward to their work, engage better with others on the team, and feel part of something special. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Since those early days as an apprentice and maybe even before as a 16-year-old dishwasher, I saw something special in restaurant life. Look around in your community and you will be able to pick out those restaurants with soul and special purpose that are part of that success formula as well as those that tend to forget why they exist.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. For instance, if they are about to leave your website, you can offer a discount or if they read your blog you can offer access to your cooking classes. It helps in business promotion.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

The chef must be very well-versed in a number of cuisines and able to not only plan menus that fit in with the concept of a restaurant, but also represent the mission of the operation through special menus for various events.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

We may not stop to think about it enough, but there is a special bond that exists between those who have jumped into the profession of food. If you have worked together in a kitchen, there is a special understanding. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Stay connection with those unique friends in food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Start a Food Blog. Blogging can be hit and miss, but it’s proven to be a very effective way to market a business when done well. Menu items with photos attached are often ordered more than those with a simple description, and the same can be true of including food photos in blog posts. Make Your Specials Really Special.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2024

He was stacking turkey, toast, and bacon for triangle cut BLT’s, folding beautiful cheese omelets, ladling his special meat sauce on grilled hot dogs, salting fries, and filling crocks with today’s soup; moving from order to order with the grace of a Broadway dancer while making sure that everything was in reach of a pivot step.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 16, 2022

www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Dick was a graduate of the same college that I attended, a lifelong supportive alum, and eventually chairman of their board of trustees. Midway through my career I returned to my alma mater as an instructor and eventually dean of their hospitality and culinary programs. The world will miss you, Dick.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 31, 2021

Today is a day of recognition for those who have put their lives on the line, many who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country; a day when we pay special homage to those who gave their lives in combat; but also, those who served under the constant threat of the same. This is the life of the military cook. Military cooks in action.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 18, 2023

I had worked in kitchens since I was 15 years old; this I have mentioned a few times in this blog. So, I worked to restore this special blade, tried to remove the deep pitted rust, and bring back that ebony handle with brass pegs that held it in place. I held it in my hand and sat down filled with thoughts of a career well spent.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. It's a tactic that can also take multiple forms, such as suggesting a limited special burger to someone who orders the usual signature every time. Have a new special with an awesome pairing? What is suggestive selling?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2024

Soon enough, the cooks accepted you, acknowledged your presence, thanked you for respecting the job that each had in the operation, and made you feel part of something special. This week was time well spent – next week you were moving up to prep. Embrace it.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Whenever I take the time to pause and reflect on my time working in restaurants and participating in restaurant experiences, I tend to categorize them as wow experiences, surprising experiences, and special experiences. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. So, what is this higher calling? This is a place with a higher purpose.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Off-peak specials Most restaurants experience a lull in the hour or two before dinner service begins. It’s a classic promotion. Found a successful formula?

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

As a cook – be the person that everyone marvels at when you cut vegetables; be the person that other cooks turn to when they need their knives sharpened to razor perfection; make sure the chef always turns to you for a groundbreaking special or asks your advice on a plate design. Start today – one step at a time to greatness.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Get to know them, treat them extra special, celebrate their reservation, go beyond friendly and be their friend. Customers buy a meal; clients invest in a relationship with you. What are you doing in your restaurant to set the stage for better outcomes should something catastrophic happen again?

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is something very special about working in a professional kitchen, something that is hard to explain unless you are there. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFE Talks Podcast.

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Ordyx

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Click a logo to visit the website and find more information on their specials. Updated By Sloane Viner ​11/6/29019 Subscribe to our blog. ​ ​Below is a list of 50+ restaurants where veterans can get free & discounted food items (and even entire meals!) this Veterans Day. ​ ​And again.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2022

Orders came in for rack of lamb, halibut (very popular), loads of hot apps to keep Tom on his toes, and a very special order for an elderly man who asked if he could have poached eggs. Some even sent back a message to the kitchen to “cook something special”, which might upset some teams, but this one enjoyed the chance to be creative.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – EXECUTE LIKE A WORLD CLASS OPERATOR Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. We review the bakery components on the special menus for the day and typical inventory of baked goods for restaurant service. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. We will likely top 200 for dinner. Morning, Jack.”

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Next Restaurants

AUGUST 2, 2022

Depending on your location, size, and amenities, you may be able to charge up to $500 per hour, and perhaps more if you offer specialized services or are in a high-demand period. Blogs generally center on topics of interest to your target clientele. Social Media Marketing. Content Marketing.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Far too often this does not exist in the workplace, or sometimes even in the home – restaurants fill this void through the reward of a sincere smile, special service, preparation of tasty and beautiful food, a pleasant atmosphere and appointed table, and in many cases recognition of return guests. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2024

At 5pm we huddled for a pre-meal inspection of stations and review of features with the front-of-the-house special teams. Clock management is just as important in the kitchen as it is on the gridiron. Everything was in good shape as I handed off the game ball to my sous chef. Where would you rather be than right here, right now?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

No real answer here without changing the service model that makes a restaurant experience special. It might mean staggered shifts or even different menus and crews at different times if cooks hope to ever find consistency in scheduling. PHYSICALLY DEMANDING Simply put – the work is hard.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2024

Your work as a baker makes everyone smile, makes every meal special, and stimulates conversation over memories of food rather than the challenges of the day. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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