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

EATER

He opened the buzzy 15-seat Brooklyn restaurant, one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants of 2022 , after winning the city over with a dinner series called Iya Eba in the late summer of 2020. “I 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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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

7 Shifts

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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Michelin-Starred Daniel Boulud Says Fine Dining Will Not Be Going Away

Restaurant Engine

It is now open for a maximum of 40 seated diners, outside only. According to Boulud, NYC’s outdoor dining restrictions have restricted his table service capacity by at least 75%. “I think the terrace is only… we have a limitation of about 35-40 seats. since 2017 with data through July 4, 2020.

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? What menu inspiration will chefs use as they create new and fine tune traditional favorites? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Dairy Swap : Oat Milk: this dairy free alternative will be everywhere in 2020. Experiential Interactions.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. Here are their responses.

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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

So, as we close out on 2020 – here are some reflections and outcomes in the past that we might learn from. [] A DRAMATIC EVENT, BEYOND OUR CONTROL HAS SHUT THE DOOR ON RESTAURANT BUSINESS. We have, as an example, predicted the death of fine dining through 9-11, the 2008 economic collapse, and every recession from the early 1960’s on.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. “With holiday traditions disrupted and people dining in smaller groups, they are looking to for inspiration and want to try something new,” added de Montfort Walker.

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