Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Following the economic devastation of 2008 – restaurants hunkered down for months and then came back refreshed and charged up. When the Great Depression came to an end – restaurants and bars positioned themselves to thrive. As we rebuilt American pride after 9/11 – restaurants stood in position to greet a reinvigorated American spirit.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. It’s a family-owned business, combining more than 60 years of entrepreneurial experience to serve its city.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

of America, was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his role in the nationwide salmonella outbreak in 2008 and 2009 that killed nine people and sickened 714. The DOJ has been sending messages loud and clear over the past several years to those in the industry who haven’t taken food safety seriously.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 17, 2020

trillion recovery stimulus, which was allocated over five years starting in 2008. Below is a chart of commercial property closings since the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 through present day. Congress has allocated $2.6 trillion within three months. That amount exceeds the Great Recession’s $1.8

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Culinary Cues

MAY 14, 2020

We adapted and corrected after World War II, after the Great Depression, after numerous recessions, following the tragedy of 9/11, and in reaction to the market crash of 2008. One of mankind’s historic strengths has been adaptation and correction after a crisis occurs. We will adapt and correct after Covid-19.

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EATER

AUGUST 5, 2022

In 2008, when she opened the first Milk Bar, things like cereal milk-flavored soft serve, truffles that tasted like “birthday cake,” and cookies stuffed with cornflakes and and potato chips were delightfully weird riffs on beloved mass-produced flavors, with enough of a twist to push them beyond their origins.

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Foodable

JUNE 10, 2021

Shortly after, Howard had an opportunity to join Fazoli's team in 2008. Eventually Howard moves his way through the ranks at Damon’s Grill, he became a franchisee of the restaurant and later became the Chief Executive Officer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

2008–July 2009) despite drastic decreases in spending across all other areas. Regardless of uncertain economic situations, the holiday season will always show spikes in spending across food-related establishments, including grocery stores, caterers, and restaurants where people value experiences, especially those related to food.

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A Wine Story

OCTOBER 24, 2022

2008 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Stefania Pepe Agricola Bio Vitivinicola I was lucky enough to have visited this estate earlier this year. Wine Resources. 2017 Cape Le Vigne from Famiglia di Carlo Long maceration on the skins is partly responsible for this wines excellent balance and great depth of flavor.

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Bermar America

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dewald, 2008; Russell, 2009). Research has shown that a good wine list combined with a helpful wine service not only contributes to the financial success of the restaurant but also positively impacts customer satisfaction and loyalty. All elements of your service need to work in harmony to deliver a unique and profitable consumer experience.

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Bermar America

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dewald, 2008; Russell, 2009). Research has shown that a good wine list combined with a helpful wine service not only contributes to the financial success of the restaurant but also positively impacts customer satisfaction and loyalty. All elements of your service need to work in harmony to deliver a unique and profitable consumer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Speaking from one of the two Northern-Florida-area Sonny’s BBQ locations they’ve owned together since 2008, Pam and Clay Murphy are all smiles. . “I just knew,” Clay says of first seeing Pam Weaver that day in Aisle 3 at St. Augustine, Florida Sonny’s BBQ location.

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EATER

JANUARY 29, 2021

I first encountered the gleaming, yellowish-green sauce in 2008. But it wasn’t until several years after my first visit that I took home a bottle of my own, from the more expansive Williamsburg outpost that Caracas opened in 2008 (the restaurant also had a location on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk until last fall).

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Foodable

JUNE 15, 2021

Established in 2008, the New-York based chain offers a wide variety of fresh, quality, better-for-you flavors and toppings. 16 Handles is a frozen dessert chain that specializes in innovative frozen yogurt, ice cream, and smoothies. Discovery for our brand in our markets was being made online. It was a digital experience first,” says Choi.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

And like the 2008 financial crisis showed us the necessity of food trucks , the pandemic brought ghost kitchens into the light and accelerated their growth. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. What are the benefits of a ghost kitchen model?

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Foodable

JANUARY 22, 2021

Founded in 2008, Fajita Pete's specializes in delivering authentic, quality fajitas to your door. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Pete Mora, the founder of Fajita Pete’s , to explore how to build and bolster your business so it can survive future recessions, pandemics, and other disaster scenarios.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 30, 2023

Interim CEO Krishna Gupta plans to continue what he helped his college buddy Rajat Suri start back in 2008. Suri stepped down as CEO this week.

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Foodable

MAY 20, 2021

Through their negotiations Morris ends up acquiring Capriotti’s and becomes the franchisor in 2008, owning the entire company. When it becomes clear to Morris that Capriotti’s was his true passion, he goes back to the founder’s wanting a larger territory.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I said I got into this industry in the great recession and so I watched firsthand as the fast casual industry emerged back then, added this need to adapt to the state of things back in 2008, 2009, and 2010, you know there was an incredible amount of creativity that came in that season which was primarily I think around culinary and menu and it was (..)

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Foodable

JANUARY 20, 2021

Founded in 2008, the San Diego-based, single-unit bar and restaurant has evolved since COVID-19 hit—Cali BBQ now provides seamless online ordering services and digital media publishing. Cali BBQ specializes in serving slow, live fire cooking with speed and precision.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dave Cathey has been Food Editor for The Oklahoman in Oklahoma City since 2008. Here are 15 of Oklahoma City’s many deserving restaurants that are pivoting, remodeling, and even flourishing during the industry’s most challenging chapter. Prices per person, excluding alcohol: $ = Less than $15 $$ = $15 - $25 $$$ = $25 - $35.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In today’s episode of The Restaurant Report , host Paul Barron chats with Rajat Suri, chief executive officer of Presto about the future of where technology is going in foodservice. Suri, an engineer by training, confounded Lyft and developed Presto while at M.I.T.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Mod Pizza is set to go IPO soon and is one of the darlings of the Fast Casual Segment, founded in 2008. Listen to "Weekly Wrap | Mod Pizza Going Public, Restaurant Robots, Velvet Taco, & Self Service Technology" on Spreaker. They have been on a tremendous growth plan.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The brand, owned by Mexico’s packaged-food conglomerate Groupo Bimbo since 2008, offers more than 100 products, so there’s nearly always something for everyone… assuming your family’s tastes can be narrowed down to three products. That the rule of three applies here also nods to its pull in so many households.

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Foodable

JULY 22, 2020

Established in Seattle in 2008, MOD Pizza is committed to leveraging its success for the betterment of its employees and surrounding communities. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Kevin Flaherty, the vice president of digital marketing for MOD Pizza.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 26, 2023

Robusta futures closed at US $2,629 on Monday – the highest price since 2008. Buyers of five boxes will receive a sixth box at 50% off with the code: 30036. Robusta futures reach 15-year high as demand rises and production estimates fall. Meanwhile, ICE arabica futures fell to US 189.20

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The Food Corridor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Can-Do Kalamazoo has provided commercial kitchen space, food business incubation, and workshops to entrepreneurs since 2008. Can-Do Kalamazoo – 3501 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI. They pride themselves in being more than just a landlord; they’re here to support their clients in their food business ventures.

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EATER

JUNE 23, 2020

Adam Coghlan, editor of Eater London: I do think there will be, the way that there was after 2008, a re-landscaping of this industry. Kang: Like in 2008 and 2009, in the last recession, you had a lot of innovation — things change and expectations change. Things are going to close.

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Gecko Hospitality

APRIL 6, 2023

Chamber of Commerce , with Pew Research Center suggesting a 75% increase since 2008 – now standing at 3.5 To start with, the pandemic has driven more than 3 million adults into early retirement according to the U.S. million people in 2021. Lack of access to child care and an increase in savings also shape this gap.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. Between 2007 and 2008, the global financial crisis hit hard and was compared by multiple economists to the Great Depression of the 1930s. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 26, 2023

Mesches was introduced to Sprinkles while consulting in Los Angeles in 2008, urged by a friend to sample the brand’s cupcakes. In Conversation With Dan Mesches, President & CEO of Sprinkles In this episode of Restrocast, we delve into Dan’s journey into the hospitality sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Bitcoin, which was introduced in 2008, has come a long way. Restaurateurs use promotional materials such as signs or flyers to differentiate themselves from other nearby establishments so users know what menu items are offered at each location. Bottom Line.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2022

By 2008, we figured out that franchising was the way to scale The Chocolate Room brand. Therefore, we started franchising towards the end of 2008. . We got a few menu consultants on board, experimented with our menu, and slowly and steadily engineered the menu. Once we had our operations in place we started focusing on growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2022

He also received the national 2008 Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship. He is the recipient of the 2012 UN World Food Program Leadership Award for Yum! Brands World Hunger Relief effort that raised awareness, volunteerism and funds to address the global problem. David’s Journey to Self-Coaching.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2020

We’ve successfully led through and weathered 9/11 and the financial crisis of 2008, but at no other point has there been such a sustained and massive dual threat to both the physical safety and economic livelihoods of our people, or the hospitality industry as a whole.

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EATER

JUNE 15, 2020

I don’t recognize the Eater of 2008 in the Eater of 2020. We didn’t pay interns for years, which only allowed a certain class of individual through the door. I myself benefitted from a racist system, in terms of my education, opportunities, and ability to operate in various spaces of privilege.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 28, 2020

After opening in 2008, Motorino has gone from one location in Brooklyn serving the best pizza in the city to well over a dozen storefronts across New York City, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond.

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