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What are modular espresso machines & how do they work?

Perfect Daily Grind

As they take up much less counter space than traditional espresso machines, modular systems create less of a physical barrier between baristas and customers – making interaction and communication more straightforward. Then read our article on how the espresso machine influences barista workflow. Enjoyed this?

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Building A Customer-Centric F&B Business – A Conversation with Duncan Muir

The Restaurant Times

His successful career is the result of dedication, following a customer-centric approach, and communicating with the customers. Communication With Customers Working in an independent restaurant is like working on a blank canvas. These changes are also communicated to the customers. What inspired this journey?

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Is the Minimalist Restaurant Menu Over?

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Former New York Times food critic Frank Bruni noted in 2007 that in the late 2000s, menu descriptions changed for a more “ethical purpose. About 10 years ago, influenced primarily by a Nordic minimalism movement, many restaurants opted for concise menus that listed just three or four ingredients instead of a more intricate description.

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Trudging Through the Tedious Swamp of Celebrity Brand Deals

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Meyers, a professor at Oakland University’s department of communication, journalism, and public relations. From 2007 to 2020, Aniston was the face of Smartwater , which she touted as both good for the body — hydration, of course — and for the planet, because its bottles were partially made with recycled materials.

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What Travelers Want in F&B and US Foods Scholars

Modern Restaurant Management

Seamless Communication Between Properties : When staying at a hotel with multiple properties, 29 percent expect their preferences and guest profile to be easily communicated between properties. The Local Influence. Kahale began working at Illes Foods in 2007 and has held several roles within the company.

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Wine Certification Courses

A Wine Story

was also emerging at the time as a tastemaker and influencer. That opportunity also involved daily communication with Master Sommeliers. I took the exam in 2007. At that time – 2007 – the “book” recommended serving the oldest woman at the table first, and then the youngest woman. History of the Society of Wine Educators.

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How the James Beard Foundation Failed the Most Prestigious Restaurant Awards in the Country

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The committee overseeing the awards, which is composed of unpaid volunteers, was hermetically sealed off to guard against undue influence from the foundation and its employees. He has been a judge in the Midwest region for the James Beard Foundation awards since 2007.