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A Steakhouse Divided

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In the decades that have followed, places like Alloy (decorative cherry blossoms, pink walls), Model Milk (airy, multilevel dining areas), and Sukiyaki House (sushi counter displaying seafood flown in from Japan) — which offer experiences devoid of steak and ornate dark wood — have continued to change what diners expect of fine dining.

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How Katie Button redesigned their wage model to adapt post-pandemic

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And I started as a server, so I started off working in the front of the house and learning, and they were the only ones who would give a PhD dropout with no previous experience a job. And we opened a Spanish tapas restaurant because my husband Felix is from Spain, and he's our front of house service guy and also idea man.

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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

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Four Seasons New York: Housing Healthcare Pros. We are committed to providing relief to medical staff and others who are on the front line of this global battle against COVID-19 as well as the volunteer organizations on the ground serving local communities,” said Bill Hornbuckle, Acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International.

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Restaurant365 and Compeat Prepare to Transform How Restaurants Operate

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Today, Restaurant365 announced the acquisition of Compeat , a well-known provider of restaurant back office, workforce, and business intelligence software. We founded Restaurant365 in 2011 with the goal of providing restaurant operators a powerful tool to help simplify their lives and increase their profits. Two leaders uniting.

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An Eater’s Guide to T?hoku, Japan’s Capital of Sake, Wagyu, and Sea Pineapples

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Outside of Japan, people may be familiar with Tōhoku from the earthquake that struck the area in 2011. Japan launched an immense cleanup effort led by young volunteers, many of whom had originally left Tōhoku to work in bigger cities, who rushed back to help clear debris and shelter displaced families. What is Tōhoku cuisine?

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San Jose Restaurants You Should Check Out This Week

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San Jose is also home to the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion the widow of gunmaker William Winchester constructed over many years. La Foret is a French restaurant housed in a storied building, once a boarding house during the California Gold Rush. Indeed, more than one million people live in the city. Make a Reservation.

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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

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Four Seasons New York: Housing Healthcare Pros The Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan is providing free rooms to doctors, nurses and other medical personnel. Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of negativity online and in the news. Here are 10 inspirational ways the hospitality industry is embracing positivity during COVID-19.