Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Yes, it’s true – when the Michelin Guide decided to recognize some exceptional street food vendors with Michelin Stars, they broke the barrier of snobbery noting that excellence can happen outside of traditional fine dining. If fine dining is your objective, then make the commitment knowing what’s involved.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

During this time, your customers scan the menu, go through the descriptions, and review the prices before deciding. Check your menu pricing Did you know that 35% of diners consider price to be the second most important factor when choosing a restaurant? Additionally, the timing of your price hikes/lows should be considered.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 1, 2022

Whether at fast-food counters, neighbourhood taverns, or formal dining halls, they add up to a profound shift in hospitality as we know it. It is expected to become a permanent presence in the dining scene of the future. . Outside, restaurants are converting grassy areas and alleys into dining pavilions. Menu Adaptation .

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. In August 2023, only eight percent of consumers we surveyed say they do not eat out, so dining out is “in” again. 62 percent rarely or very rarely enjoy fine dining.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 20, 2020

According to Boulud, NYC’s outdoor dining restrictions have restricted his table service capacity by at least 75%. But that’s nothing compared to the size on the inside, where normally we have private dining rooms, we have the bar and lounge, we have the dining room, which could almost bring 180 seats or more.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. Surely, I thought, a successful restaurant is built on food quality, efficient service, and fair pricing.

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SpotOn

MARCH 18, 2024

On the other side of the dining spectrum, there are restaurants with menus that offer an entire meal at a set price, also known as the prix fixe menu. The prix fixe menu is ideal for guests seeking to indulge in a larger meal for a higher price. The prix fixe menu doesn't only need to serve French food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Moving to Interactive Menu Boards Speaking of dining being back – it’s back to being… different. So, it’s important to get deals to consumers or find innovative ways to promote them within dining experiences.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely. He drew on his experience in fine dining, an all too common one of overwork and chasing perfection, and knew that he wanted to create a healthier work environment at Pecking House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Diners are the most willing to tip consistently at fine dining establishments. •Over a one-third of Americans say it is frustrating that they are asked to tip at dining establishments they normally would not have. Consumers have noticed the price increases. Other diners have negative feelings about tipping.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. Is your ventilation system designed to push positive kitchen odors to the dining room or outside the entrance?

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. Therefore, exploring effective ways to increase sales and carefully managing expenses, pricing, and menu offerings become vital strategies in maintaining a healthy profit margin.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

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%). If we use the same baseline formula for determining selling price: SP = $13.00 /.30. SP = $26.00 (A price that guests would be more willing to swallow).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

One of my fine dining clients did not do this charge this year on New Years and cut off reservations at 140. Food prices skyrocketed, beer and alcohol prices went up and containing costs has been like trying to catch a tiger by the tail. Let’s start with the reservation charge.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The good news is that restaurants are beginning to see an increase in sales as more and more customers return to in person dining in addition to their new habit of ordering for home delivery. Using everything from hoof to snout will be the price of admission for todays and tomorrow’s cooks. [] Variety on the Plate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Unique offerings to help separate from the competition may be helpful.

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

While MICHELIN stars specifically rate the quality of a restaurant’s food, the MICHELIN Recommended designation more broadly covers entire cities and countries to highlight local dining establishments. The MICHELIN Guide provides information beyond star ratings, including restaurant genres, contact details, pricing and sample dishes.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

fell in the category of “fine dining”. Now I mention these statistics because they will help to frame what the future may hold for the industry and those considering a career in kitchens and dining rooms across the country. FOURTH: Know that fine dining (as we have defined it in the past) may truly be on the way out.

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Apicbase

JUNE 2, 2022

But… there’s another side to the restaurant profitability equation — menu pricing. What is menu pricing? Menu pricing is the process of assigning a sales price to your menu items. Unfortunately, in its strive for efficiency and leanness, the restaurant industry is still sleeping on data-driven menu pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

"The Menu" hits the screens next month and chefs are already dishing about the black comedy focused on fine-dining. Personally, the end goal for me is to spend more time having “fine dining” experiences and visiting Michelin star restaurants. Here are what some shared with us.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Now here is the kicker – excellence has very little to do with the price you charge or the type of product or service you provide. Which type of tomato will present the most pronounced flavor of fine ripened, deeply refreshing acid/sweet balance on the sandwich and how can we ensure this consistently throughout the year?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You’ll get detailed daily reports on price changes and even price forecasting. You can then use this information to adjust your menu, make purchasing decisions, or change your pricing. Reservation-tracking tools use your dining room’s capacity and floor plan, which helps prevent overbooking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Patience and grace go a long way right now, when dining out. . What were common menu items where prices were raised? . Sixty-seven percent of respondents raised prices throughout their entire menu, and 25 percent on a few items. With restaurants tightening their menus, what items are being cut?

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 16, 2021

Running a restaurant is no different, and if you want to be profitable and succeed over the long term, your restaurant menu pricing needs to be accurate. But, how do you accurately price your menu items? Restaurant Menu Pricing Based on Ideal Food Cost Percentage. An Example of Pricing a Menu Based on Ideal Food Cost Percentage.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, dining out and finding the right place to work is oftentimes a wishful roll of the dice. It all matters – education level, income bracket, age range, frequency of dining, and food and wine preferences. [] KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO BE AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. I wonder why this is the case.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Ideal menu price. Your CoGSs is an essential number to have when determining your menu prices, inventory and impacts your net profit margin. For fine dining, around 30 percent. It also plays a key factor in pricing your menu. Employee turnover rate. Table turnover rate. Sales per labor hour. Check Average.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Upgrade your outdoor dining experience Summer is synonymous with outdoor dining. We can help. It's about being proactive.

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Sling

JANUARY 4, 2023

As the concept evolved — and eventually crossed the pond — it came to be characterized by three variables: food, price, and formality. Those modest portions are also moderately priced in order to be accessible to a wide variety of diners and usually fall within the low to mid-level range. Casual dining. The modern bistro.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

You can decide whether to adjust its price or tailor your recipe by looking for alternatives to some of your ingredients to make profits from that order. It can also help you know when to look for a new vendor to supply you with the same quality ingredients at a more affordable price. In USA, the U.S.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

This rule helps franchisees stay compliant by requiring them to offer the items, prices, and specials approved by corporate and their franchisors. Often cited as one of the biggest challenges to operating a franchise , however, the lack of control over menu offerings and their prices can potentially cause dissension from franchisees.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service. How to Be A Good Server (and Make More Tips!) : Here are the top tips and tricks to be a better server and make more money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Rising inflation has impacted businesses for the better part of the year, leading many to modify their menus and increase prices in the face of higher ingredient costs. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Starbucks, McDonald’s is coming for you By all accounts, McDonald’s is doing just fine. The fast food behemoth’s sales have been great , with price increases adding to its bottom line. And multiple McDonald’s locations have recently been fined over their use of child labor. But McDonald’s is also.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. Prix fixe, a French term for “fixed price,” is a menu offering a complete meal at a set rate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Ignoring these licenses and regulations might attract hefty penalties and fines, so make sure you’re aware of the local, state, and federal regulations before opening up for business. Invest sufficient time and money in creating a dining area that customers will find charming and hospitable.

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