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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

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Since opening in 2011, the Omni Hotel in Dallas’ 23-story façade has been a regular subject for photographers, thanks to dynamic light shows, timely sports shout-outs, or advertisers looking to brand our city’s iconic skyline. Omni Hotel Dallas: Inspiring with Words.

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14 Restaurant Management Tools to Make your Business More Efficient

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For example, Nick Kokonas, a chef at the Alinea Group in Chicago, started experimenting with restaurant CRM solutions in 2011. As both fine dining and casual restaurants have been busy implementing new technology over the past several years, we can now see the real-life effects.

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One Year Later: Are We Still Turning Tables on Pay-at-the-Table?

Modern Restaurant Management

QR codes were invented in the 90s but didn’t pick up steam until 2011 – when smartphones became the ubiquitous devices they are today. However, can innovation teach these old dogs new tricks, or will a post-pandemic environment sunset this trend? The Quintessential QR Comeback.

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Restaurant Cyber Security: How To Prevent Data Breaches

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This is a method of breach that was responsible f or high-profile breach in NYC , back in 2011 and has only grown in prominence since. This is where crooks insert a device into card readers and ATMs to harvest payment card information. Unauthorized Use (8% of all breaches). This can happen in two ways.

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?? 3 Exciting Secrets of Santa Barbara Chardonnay You’ll Love

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Recently I enjoyed the opportunity to taste several vintages of cool climate Chardonnay (from 2011 to 2016) with both John Terlato and Michael Benedict in New York. The 2011 was drinking well, marked by the vibrant acidity and elegant touch important to both founders. Santa Barbara Chardonnay vintage Tasting.

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Jersey Mike’s: Achieving Ops Excellence and Giving Back in Every Store

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Since 2011, Jersey Mike’s annual Month of Giving has raised more than $88 million for local charities, with last year’s total breaking the record at $21 million. During the month of March, Jersey Mike’s customers had the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3, or $5 when placing their order.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

Modern Restaurant Management

Though certified organic farms have increased 56 percent from 2011, this still only makes up less than one percent of total acres of American farmland, according to Pew Research Center. Sourcing organic produce and ingredients will be difficult, especially if you are seeking an all-organic concept.

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