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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Working the season into the menus is another way to be mindful of the environment. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.

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Blue Hill at Stone Barns Tells a Beautiful Story. Former Employees Say It’s Too Good to Be True.

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No chef has shaped the 21st-century conversation about the connections between agriculture , cuisine , ecology , health , and climate change more profoundly than Barber. The Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, a nonprofit regenerative farm and educational center, opened in 2004 on the site of a former dairy farm.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season. Given that the 2019 holiday season is shorter than last year, brands will need strong gift card promotions throughout December to optimize their overall sales. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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5 Ways Your Restaurant Can Go Green While Saving Money

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Here are five ways you can recycle, increase sustainability, and save money all at the same time. You’ll have to check with your local solid waste program or county agricultural office for details – laws vary by state. Recycle your cooking oil and grease waste so it can be used as biofuel. Provide variety in your menu.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

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During that period, McDonald's also undertook several "velocity growth accelerators," including (1) an Experience of the Future layout, which features a combination of ordering flexibility, customer experience, and a more streamlined menu; (2) mobile ordering and payments; and (3) delivery alternatives. "When in January 2017.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Monogram® Tamper Evident Container : This recyclable, easy-to-close container has a tight perimeter seal. From screen to plate, the menu is expected to feature signature dishes and recipes that have been prepared on the show. Its size and wide opening can accommodate most dishes. It is also easy to carry and open by the diner.

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Will Climate Change Lead to More Black Truffles? It’s Complicated.

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Have you ever seen an option to “add shaved truffles” on a menu? Part of the appeal of fresh truffles has always been their rarity, whether that’s because of seasonality or cost. Some climate-change models say warming temperatures could increase growing zones for the prized black truffle. But cheaper truffles will come at a cost.

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