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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019. Alcohol To-Go Will Expand.

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The Experience Paradox

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and then five minutes later, he storms out because we can’t seat him right away. Two years of COVID restrictions have reminded all of us just how important in-person dining is to our daily lives. Recall the 2017 United airlines incident that resulted in a bloodied passenger being forcibly removed from the plane.

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11 Tips for Restaurants to Get Back to Business

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These procedures must be added to your current food safety policies built upon the 2017 FDA Food Code recommendation for the BIG 6 pathogens. .” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

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In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Creating a Face-Pay Network.

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Designing a Next-Gen Teaching Facility

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The project was originally concepted in 2017, went on hold in 2020 and began construction in 2021. Although there are no desks and chairs, students that take this course are learning real, hands-on experience within the dining room and kitchen. The facility opened in 2022. How is the project multi-functional?

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13 Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Washington DC

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The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. This article includes restaurants that are diverse, and they are all outstanding.

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OpenTable: Dining Trends for 2019 (Infographic)

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OpenTable released a retrospective look back at this year’s most popular dining trends. From trending reviews to dining behavior across the country, this year’s diners are looking to have their cake and eat it too. On OpenTable’s plate in 2019, diners moved towards more health-conscious dining preferences.

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