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CULINARY EXCELLENCE WITHOUT SNOBBERY

Culinary Cues

Yes, it’s true – when the Michelin Guide decided to recognize some exceptional street food vendors with Michelin Stars, they broke the barrier of snobbery noting that excellence can happen outside of traditional fine dining. If fine dining is your objective, then make the commitment knowing what’s involved.

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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. Ramya Ravi, Director, Nandhana Group.

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Building a Better Restaurant Bathroom

EATER

Any fine dining restaurant should look at this bathroom as aspirational.”. That’s what we mean when we say ‘fine dining,’” read the restaurant’s Instagram post. HAGS, by comparison, hopes to be a call to action toward more accessible fine dining in all regards. We got what you need.

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

EATER

According to Mason Hereford, when he, Colleen Quarls, Nathan Barfield, and the rest of the team opened Turkey and the Wolf in 2016, each of them had recently been a sous chef at a higher-end restaurant. 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 Next Wave of Korean Barbecue Is Here

EATER

a cadre of chefs around the country are reenvisioning Korean barbecue, putting their spin on one of the most beloved Korean dining experiences. Patricia Chang/Eater SF The chef’s counter and dining room at San Ho Won. As familiarity with Korean cuisine expands in the U.S., Between the 1970s to 1990s, the U.S.

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Top-Rated Knoxville Restaurants to Visit for an Unforgettable Meal

Restaurant Clicks

Over the last decade, Knoxville has come to life with culture, culinary diversity, and unique dining options. The food here is less expensive than the other restaurants on our list and features takeout or dine-in. The ambiance of the dining experience matches the decadence of the food. Make a Reservation. Parkside Grill.

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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. in 2016, compared to just 42% for the whole labor force. Labor costs and labor cost percentage. Customer Acquisition Costs.