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AN EVEN BIGGER THREAT TO RESTAURANT SURVIVAL

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Growing cycles will continue to change, unpredictable alterations in weather patterns will continue to haunt farmers, and crops that would normally thrive in certain parts of the world may not be able to survive there now. [] WAR: Ukraine was the 5 th or 6 th largest agricultural country in the world.

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The Tasting Menu at the End of the World

EATER

An American nod to the elemental luxuries of the Japanese ryokan, or inn, its 11-course kaiseki-style dinners are crafted from meticulously tended ingredients grown on its nearby five-acre farm, where photogenic rows of micro-seasonal produce managed by Katina are bordered by the banks of the Russian River.

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How Does the Seasonal Transition Affect Produce Price and Availability?

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever wondered how, despite changing climates and seasons, the same leafy greens you use in your menu items are available year-round? Transitions occur in almost all produce categories, as growing seasons are dictated by weather. agriculture. In 2019, the U.S. How Produce Markets are Impacted by the Transition.

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How Proper Produce Management Impacts Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. Unfortunately, when crops are impacted one season, there can be a trickle effect to the next year as well. Take for example the recent U.S.

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How (and Why) to Forage for Ant Eggs in a Northeastern Thai Forest

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But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Though the region is a huge agricultural powerhouse, it’s relatively poor and chronically underrated by city folk from Bangkok and Central Thailand, akin to the divide between coastal capitals and flyover states in the U.S. Chef Num at work.

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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

The Department of Agriculture estimates that U.S. While it’s still necessary to take full inventories on a regular cadence, for the sake of calculating food waste, doing a quick inventory of the top items is a lot faster than running through everything on the menu. restaurants lose $162 billion annually in food waste costs.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

From screen to plate, the menu is expected to feature signature dishes and recipes that have been prepared on the show. “With a menu curated from the hit show’s Champion and Finalist recipes, MASTERCHEF is about the passion for cooking and the emotional connection we have with food. You can view the full guide here.