Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

I’ve been reading an interesting book of advice from dozens of prominent chefs: “Chef Wise” from Phaidon Books. This is a compendium of quips that are based on experience; snippets of advice that we can all benefit from. It really is a valuable resource, especially for those in the early stages of a career in food. Of particular interest to me was a paragraph from Chef Sean Brock of Audrey Restaurant in Nashville (pages 289-290) that everyone should read.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand. AI-based technology can be an incredibly valuable resource for the restaurant industry when utilized properly.

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Sante

MAY 31, 2023

One of the most difficult tasks to accomplish in the restaurant business is attracting new customers. The process takes time, imagination, consistent effort, money, and follow-through. This investment should (must) result in more than a single or occasional visit to the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2023

By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program. Although the development and implementation of loyalty programs have become increasingly popular, they still have a widespread reputation as generic, focusing more on ma

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Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2023

When we think of innovation in specialty coffee, many of the countries that first come to mind are often Scandinavian – and rightly so. Nordic coffee culture has had a huge impact on specialty coffee around the world, with the wide-reaching influence of Scandinavian roasters on sustainable sourcing practices and roast profiles clearly evident in many markets.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2023

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. | Peter Unger /Getty Images PEI is known for its mussels, but “Canada’s Food Island” also boasts tons of other seafood, a thriving beef industry, an impressive culinary school, and stellar breweries along famous red sand beaches and coastal drives There are few places in the world that are more naturally beautiful and charming than Canada’s Prince Edward Island.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

In restaurants, one persisting issue operators are facing is labor. Hiring and retaining staff have been challenges in recent years, and labor costs are on the rise as well. Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Some operators are facing these challenges with innovation, however—adding automation as well as incorporating more digital offerings that help reduce staff intervention in processes are becoming more

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 2, 2023

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 29 May PRF announces new No Filter panel series. The new innovative panel discussion format will debut at PRF Colombia, which takes place on 14 & 15 September 2023 in Medellín. The aim of the panel series is to discuss some of the most pressing yet often overlooked issues in the coffee industry.

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Crunchtime

JUNE 2, 2023

Inventory is often an area full of sneaky profit leaks for many QSRs, which is why even the most seasoned restaurant operators are rethinking how they approach inventory — from counting, to reviews, to ordering and everything in between.

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MAY 31, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater Published in 1973, it wasn’t the first Indian cookbook in this country, but it was the one that caught on Madhur Jaffrey initially became a cookbook author, she writes in the first line of An Invitation to Indian Cooking , “as a gradual maneuver in self-defense.” She wasn’t defending herself from anything more malevolent than the curiosity of her friends and acquaintances.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. The prompt I used is at the beginning of each section, and notice how I’ve built on one training suggestion (for tea) in the Barista section at the end, asking for the idea to be expanded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 5, 2023

More than 800 volatile aromatic compounds have been identified in coffee, In theory, this creates a somewhat endless number of possibilities when it comes to flavour and texture. In 2017, World Coffee Research published the second edition of its Sensory Lexicon , which formally identifies 110 flavour, aroma, and texture attributes in coffee. These range from more traditional tasting notes, such as chocolate and brown sugar, to more unconventional flavours like pineapple and fermented.

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Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate conversations around technology. The transformative potential for this technology is massive. Virtually no industry is siloed from the possibilities of artificial intelligence, including restaurants. All new technologies come with a degree of uncertainty. Considering AI’s disruptive potential, many in the restaurant industry have feelings ranging from curiosity to concern regarding what these advancements might mean for the workers powering restauran

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MAY 31, 2023

Are you a restaurant owner or manager looking for ways to attract more customers and increase sales? Look no further than geo-fencing! This location-based marketing technique uses GPS or RFID technology to create a virtual boundary around a specific area, such as your restaurant’s location. In this blog post, we’ll explore how geo-fencing can help your restaurant business and provide tips for implementing this strategy effectively.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2023

In recent years, consumer awareness surrounding where food comes from and how it’s produced has seen a dramatic shift. Whether shopping at a grocery store or dining in a restaurant, consumers are increasingly aware of these things—the ‘farm to table’ movement made consumers think more about where their food was coming from. The same is true for foodservice operators.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2023

Photo of Andrew Coté by Paulo Anjou Andrew Coté followed his fathers footsteps into beekeeping; now Andrew’s Honey is a go-to resource for beekeepers and for restaurants looking for top-notch honey In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. Today’s installment: Andrew Coté.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p

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Running a restaurant is hard work, so it can be discouraging when you see how little of that work shows up in your bottom line. In our white paper “Maximizing Profits,” we show how you can improve your restaurant profit margins by implementing flexible technology. Because hard work can’t cut the fees from third-party delivery apps or get orders in and out of the kitchen to your guests faster.

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Buzztime Business

JUNE 2, 2023

This Father’s Day, Dad will live like a king. Americans plan to spend these impressive father figures: The average person will drop $171 for a record-setting $20.1 billion total. To bring Dad and his fam to your bar or restaurant, launch Father’s Day promotions that treat him like royalty. Every Daypart for Dad! Father’s Day Promotions from Dawn Till Dusk 1) Bluesy Brunch Start the day with brunch as one of your Father’s Day promotions.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2023

Since its inception in 2000, the World Barista Championship has showcased some of the most exclusive and high-end coffees in the world. Along with other World Coffee Championships – most notably the World Brewers Cup and World Coffee Roasting Championships – choosing which coffee to use at the WBC is one of the most important decisions a competitor can make.

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Crunchtime

MAY 31, 2023

In multi-unit restaurants, operators can see, hear, and interact with their customers each time they visit. Customer feedback comes in a variety of forms–they have the opportunity to fill out experience surveys, leave star-rated reviews, and even share insta-worthy photos of their meals. Successful operators extract customer feedback and weave it into their Brand DNA to provide consistently great experiences.

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EATER

JUNE 3, 2023

Screenshot via Official Livestream Congratulations to all the winners Tonight, the James Beard Foundation announced its Media Award winners for 2023. The Media Awards cover cookbooks and other books, journalism, and broadcasts like television and audio programming. Finalists were announced in April. The Awards this year happen on the heels of complicated headlines and backlash against the Foundation.

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Technology is transforming the way restaurant operators work. Advanced analytics and forecasting. automated procurement. you name it, tech companies (like Apicbase) are already working on it. The digital transformation of restaurants and food service businesses represents major advances for the industry, especially when the driving force becomes AI.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , an estimated 48 million Americans get sick each year from a foodborne illness. Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The worst part is, this type of illness is largely preventable Restaurant owners and operators need to take active steps to prevent foodborne illness from coming out of their kitchens.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2023

If a company has been around awhile, there’s a good chance there are still some manual processes lingering. Businesses might still be writing checks, sending payments out via mail and juggling paper receipts—all steps that take extra time and can lead to extra expenses. Could using a credit card be a better choice? And is making the switch worth the effort?

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 6, 2023

Restaurant management software revolutionizes food establishments’ operations by providing efficient tools to manage inventory and control costs. With the complexities of running a restaurant, tracking inventory manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors. However, owners and managers can streamline their operations with specialized software.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

JUNE 4, 2023

spoon.tech is a Vienna-based restaurant tech start-up that creates AI-powered tools to help restaurant operators systemize their processes and convert them into gamified training programs for employees to learn them. The startup was founded by ex-McKinsey consultant Daniil Klubov and full-stack developer Rares Bacila, who started their own restaurant, Tolstoy, in 2019.

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Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. With its natural language processing capabilities and vast knowledge base, ChatGPT acts as a virtual assistant, providing instant assistance and streamlining various processes. In the near future, ChatGPT will transform the hospitality industry by enhancing communication, improving efficiency, and elevating the dining experien

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