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164. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 164 – Grégoire’s Innovative Culinary Hub Kitchen Model Streamlines Technology & Operations for Franchisees

Restaurant Technology Guys

In 2002, Grégoire opened its doors as the first fine-fast-casual restaurant concept that serves gourmet sandwich and salad dishes, its famous potato puffs and scratch daily fresh-made french fries, all served in a custom-designed take out box. Check them out at Grégoire | French Restaurant in Berkeley, CA (gregoirerestaurant.com).

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Is Dubai becoming the specialty coffee hub of the Middle East?

Perfect Daily Grind

In particular, the city’s large expat population has helped drive innovation among its specialty coffee scene. This can largely be attributed to the opening of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) in 2002 – the UAE’s largest free-trade zone which serves as a commodities exchange.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: THE COOKING PROFESSION WILL SURVIVE

Culinary Cues

The first woman chef in America to win 3-stars from the Michelin Guide – Her incredibly innovative style at both Atelier Crenn and Petite Crenn have won her international acclaim as one of the top chefs in the world. The answer will undoubtedly be: Lionel Poilane. L’Arpege in Paris is one of the top ten restaurants in the world.

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Why Get a Restaurant Expert to Validate Your Plan

Aaron Allen & Associates

In this context, the only way to work your way out of inflation is innovation. When it comes to POS systems and back-of-house technology, many are still working with state-of-the-art-2002 legacy systems. We’ve seen many investors get into the restaurant technology space skipping due diligence and paying the price later.

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Is specialty coffee culture dominated by the US?

Perfect Daily Grind

When we think of innovation in specialty coffee, many of the countries that first come to mind are often Scandinavian – and rightly so. Places like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US have all become pioneering forces in specialty coffee – and continue to drive innovation in the sector.

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FSMA Rule 204 Updated: What Restaurants Need to Know Right Now

Modern Restaurant Management

The actual genesis of this initiative was the Bio-Terrorism Act of 2002 which regulated “1 up 1 down” traceability which is now the de facto standard. Compounding this risk, food items have become more complex, along with many new innovations in food, so FSMA was indeed needed.

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How to Gain a ‘Culinary Edge’ in Off-Premises

Foodable

Established in 2002, The Culinary Edge is a food and beverage innovation agency that brings unique brands and products to market. Starbird, a fast food chain based in the Bay Area, is one of those ventures. The chain offers customers chicken that has never been frozen or treated with antibiotics.

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