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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers.

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

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You were just given a generic list of suggestions for dining options, straddling a line between ludicrously expensive and horribly grim.”. The dining room at Ruinart. “There was always a gift shop with ice buckets and t-shirts for sale. If you were a tourist, you were never invited for lunch or dinner. Perrier-Jouët. Brunch at Ruinart.

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An Eater’s Guide to Whistler, British Columbia

EATER

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler. Day, and the February long weekend of Presidents Day in the U.S.

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What Happens When Crowdfunding Isn’t Enough?

EATER

It seemed like a sure thing: Loba Pastry + Coffee was Chicago magazine’s Best New Bakery in 2016, among other plaudits, and Velazquez Lindsten, who got her start as a pastry chef in Chicago’s fine dining kitchens after immigrating to the U.S. In 2010 I moved to Chicago to pursue higher education. It didn’t work out.

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‘Manifold Destiny’ Is the Apotheosis of Dude Cooking

EATER

Alas, this dream went unfulfilled, but if you happen to own a 1965 Jaguar XK-E, congratulations: Not only do you have a very fine classic sports car, you also have the biggest, most conveniently arranged cooking-engine ever made (at least according to Maynard and Scheller, and really, why should we doubt them?). And it was also driveable!

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

Drinking outlets, particularly Sports Bars, thrived on NFL’s Big Game, while Fine Dining outlets emerged as the biggest winners on Valentine’s Day, experiencing the strongest trends vs average, with velocity up +144 percent vs the average Wednesday of 2024. In second place is Sushi Noz, also in New York.

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Top Sushi Spots in Dumbo

Restaurant Clicks

If you’re looking for delicious sushi in Dumbo, I have compiled a list of my favorite spots that range in dining experiences from casual takeout spots to fine-dining Japanese bistros. Its urban, New York-style dining room features a sleek and modern wood design with a marble bar and a cocktail bar with blue lighting.