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Beyond Dining in the Dark: What It’s Actually Like to Eat Out When You’re Blind

EATER

Listen to this article In 1999, the first “dining in the dark” restaurant opened in Zurich, Switzerland. Blindekuh was founded by a blind pastor to generate empathy for blind people, and dining in the dark restaurants have provided reliable jobs for the chronically underemployed blind workforce.

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Our Favorite Places to Eat in Houston

Restaurant Clicks

You’ll read about some of Houston’s best casual dining spots and some of the most elegant. 3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 Phone: 832-942-5080 Visit Website. 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010 Phone: 713-400-3330 Visit Website. 3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006 Phone: 713-522-9711 Visit Website. State of Grace.

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What?s Even the Point of Credit Card Points Now?

EATER

Travel and dining rewards don’t mean much when you can’t travel or dine. When Delta extended its contract with American Express in 2019, the airline said it expected to be making $7 billion annually by 2023 from the deal — and that’s just one airline. Airline cards are now offering extra points on grocery store purchases.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. The dining bonds are being offered by participating restaurants across the country at a suggested savings of 25 percent when purchased.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” First and foremost, most restaurants are going to see a huge drop-off in the number of customers who dine in.

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Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse

Black Box Intelligence

Only fine dining did improve in sales growth. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 The decline in sales growth for the week was driven primarily by a decline in sales growth in family dining. Sales growth in fine dining and upscale casual also eroded during the week. .

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag. Can't touch this.

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