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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

EATER

Diners wait weeks to score a reservation, landing Dept of Culture a leading role among the small but growing class of fine dining West African restaurants across the country. Chefs bringing West African cuisine into the American fine dining space have inevitably had to educate even the most interested customers. “I

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Would You Like To Leave a Tip? Restaurants are Feeling Diners’ Tipping Fatigue.

7 Shifts

No matter where you go or what you buy, technology has touched nearly every part of dining out right now. In 2022, 41% of American consumers say they don't use cash in a given week, up from 29% in 2018 to 24% in 2015. Does that well-known rule of 20 percent for sit-down dining apply to counter-service, takeout, or other orders?

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The Country’s Best Sandwich Makers Are Expanding Into Fine Dining

EATER

Blocks away from the restaurant sits the shipping container that launched the team’s Wax Paper, which since its opening in 2015 has become a favorite takeout spot for inventive, quality sandwiches. Wonho Frank Lee/Eater LA The dining room at Lingua Franca. Rey Lopez/Eater DC The dining room at Grazie Nonna.

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The Top Chefs to Watch in Washington, D.C.

Restaurant Clicks

The next time you are considering your dining destination, try something different, and choose based on the chef versus the cuisine. Chef Scott Muns has the ability to create an exquisite, fine dining experience. With an emphasis on exquisite food and spectacular dining experiences, Chef Matt Baker delivers!

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

7 Shifts

For fine dining, around 30 percent. Whereas a bakery or pizzeria's most costly ingredients maybe cheese or chocolate, a fine-dining restaurant's could be shellfish and top-of-the-line beef. This can be as a whole or segmented by indoor/outdoor, bar/dining room, or whatever fits your restaurant. Ideal Menu Price.

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10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Making Their Presence Felt In The Indian F&B Sector

The Restaurant Times

A designer by profession and without having any prior experience in the F&B fraternity, Puja Sahu is a fine example of resourcefulness and grit. She is the brains behind The Potbelly, the first-ever fine-dine Bihari restaurant of India. Puja Sahu, Co-Founder, The Potbelly. Minu & Preeyam Budhia, Founder, ICanFlyy.

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Celebrating New Orleans’ Talented Women in Hospitality

Sante

Compère Lapin has garnered multiple accolades since opening in 2015 – both nationally and locally – for Compton’s one-of-a-kind Caribbean-inspired Louisiana cuisine, and BABs has already garnered national praise since opening in Spring 2018.