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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

Modern Restaurant Management

" The unofficial holiday, which was created by writers of the televison show, "Parks and Recreation" for an episode that aired in 2010, is celebrated on February 13. They bonded over a shared interest in food, wine and hospitality, as well as a desire to one day create something special of their own.

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How Restaurant Dessert Menus Shaped Our Sweet Tooth

EATER

2010: When desserts were fancy In 2010, Alinea chef Grant Achatz redefined what a dessert could be by simply forgoing the plate. Chef Massimo Bottura’s iconic broken lemon tart — inspired by an actual broken tart — requires both a thermal mixer and a Pacojet (a special ice cream machine that costs upwards of $8,000) to prepare.

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How Social Media Launched the Acai Berry Craze

Social Hospitality

Instagram launched in October 2010. Once you have identified a new food trend, then roll it out via a special menu and your Instagram feed. Celebrities like Oprah also endorsed Acai and referred to it as a “superfruit.” ” As a result, more and more people gained interest. How Instagram accelerated Acai berry growth.

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Raising the Table Stakes: Why Omnichannel Is More Important Than Ever in Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

The word omnichannel has been buzzing since 2010, but at its core it’s all about guests. Similarly, a customer who dines in on a regular basis can be offered a loyalty program or special deals for their next visit. There’s that word again: omnichannel. Why is omnichannel more important than ever?

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??5 Super Tasty Ways to Enjoy Bodega Norton You’ll Love

A Wine Story

In 2010, I had the good fortune to visit Mendoza and taste Bodega Norton Malbec. The Vertical Tasting Comprising 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2008, and 2006 The vertical tasting included blended wines made from Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting Bodega Norton Malbec in Mendoza. Visiting Norton Winery Mendoza.

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Enjoy Fall Like a Heartland Kid and Dip Your Cinnamon Rolls in Chili

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Baffling though the pairing was initially, Schneider now serves chili and cinnamon rolls together as a seasonal special, from November through March. “I Bowl and a roll is the Friday buffet special, so you can serve up your chili and cinnamon roll however you see fit. Andy Cross / Denver Post / Getty Images. Where’d this duo come from?

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Top Sushi Spots in Dumbo

Restaurant Clicks

Saketumi Asian Bistro is especially popular for lunch specials with different bento boxes, a Maki special, noodles special, and sushi bar lunch specials that all come with miso soup and a salad. You can also choose a sushi lunch special featuring two rolls from a long list of fresh specialties for under 12$.