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High Cuisine: The Budding Relationship Between Cannabis and Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

Much to the delight of enthusiasts and aficionados across the nation, the rapidly-growing number of states that have legalized recreational marijuana has in turn given rise to the so-called “cannabis fine dining” industry. What exactly is cannabis fine dining, in a nutshell? Highballs with a Twist.

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

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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. Wara can be found in the north and north-central areas of Nigeria, the latter of which is the region veteran chef Ayo Balogun hails from. It’s important.”

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

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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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184. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 184 – The Growth story of XRG with CEO Randy Sharpe

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Randy Sharpe is the CEO of Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG), bringing extensive operational expertise to one of the nation’s leading operators of casual, polished casual, and fine dining brands. I believe in collaboration and partnership,” Sharpe says. “I

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

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The next time you are considering your dining destination, try something different, and choose based on the chef versus the cuisine. The next time you are considering your dining destination, try something different, and choose based on the chef versus the cuisine. Washington, D.C. Check out my list below! The Top Chefs in D.C.

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Learn from the greats: 10 extraordinary restaurants that every owner should study

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Carley Thornell-Wade Providence ( Los Angeles ) Chef Michael Cimarusti’s deft touch with seafood and partner Donato Poto’s legendary front-of-house presence have made Providence one of Los Angeles’s preeminent fine dining restaurants for more than 18 years, racking up almost every award along the way—including two MICHELIN stars.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. This movement toward more sustainably sourced food in both our fast-casual and fine dining restaurants will continue to expand in the future. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.