Culinary Cues

JUNE 23, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER TELL THE RIGHT STORY Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

I remember reading an article about a studio drummer by the name of Bernard Purdy who has played on more records than you can count. You don’t always get what you pay for, but you do with bread. It takes time, effort, knowledge, passion, hard work, great raw materials, and total commitment to make outstanding bread – respect this.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

We can’t find any employees, people don’t want to work anymore, restaurants treat employees like crap, the pay sucks and the benefits don’t exist, prices are too high, supplies are impossible to find, and profit is so small that it isn’t worth the sweat and tears. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Make sure the tables are level, windows in that station clean, tablecloths even, silverware and glassware spotless, menus clean and pristine, back-up supplies in perfect order, your uniform impeccable, and know the menu and features inside and out including correct pronunciations and beverages that pair perfectly with food.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2023

If only the back up supplies had been labeled properly. Well, re-read this article and let me know what you think. On those occasional shifts when things fell apart in the kitchen, you spent many sleepless nights afterward trying to find out what went wrong. If only those side towels had been folded properly. If only, if only, if only.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

The greatest threat is not the labor shortage or supply chain issues, it’s not the pandemic or the price of real estate – yes, all those concerns are troubling and must be dealt with, but they are not what will bring the restaurant industry to its knees. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Over 700 articles). Remember only 1.4% PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

That is what we are going to answer in this blog—providing you with steps you can take right now to reduce your costs and boost your revenue to keep your restaurant profitable during COVID-19. Pro tip: Look at implementing an inventory tracking system like Xtra Chef —it might be a new cost, but it will pay for itself in better food costing.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2023

It is this commonality that drives us to do what we do, and it is this commonality that is in short supply nowadays. The commonality is our voice through food; a voice that is built through years of practice, history and tradition, environment and experiences, family and friends, and a cumulative portfolio of all these influences.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If you currently work with one of these delivery middlemen, you may very well have a steady stream of orders lighting up your tablet, announcing yet another customer hungry for your food. On a $50 ticket, you’d actually keep $5 in profit after accounting for your food, supplies, labor, rent, and all the rest.

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Sante

DECEMBER 30, 2019

million followers with articles and podcasts. million followers with articles and podcasts. We covered food styling ( Styling with One Eye on the Prize ), making the best use of ingredients, ( Bennington Bites: DiBuono Ravioli ), and delighting in fresh abundance ( Summer Salads - The Joy of Feta ). Emiliano De Laurentiis.

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Sling

APRIL 5, 2021

In this article, the experts at Sling share 12 tips to help you keep your employees motivated, engaged, and productive. You don’t have to give anything tangible just yet (we’ll deal with that in the next section), but do supply specific reasons why they did a good job. Try something like, “Great job on that article, James.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

All the chefs have been collaborating on ways to deliver the best food and beverage experiences possible within the constraints of the cricket ground," said Mr Hemmes. The aim has been to provide restaurant quality food in a stadium environment while making sure it's affordable and accessible." [1] Vinnie's Pizza – deep dish-style.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

According to UK-based consumer intelligence firm Brandwatch, one of the biggest challenges for the food and beverage industry is staying up to date with consumers’ wants and needs. They state , “The food and beverage industry is seemingly one of the most susceptible to changing trends, micro-trends, and local trends.”.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. .

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 You can give your customers 1 point for every $10 they spend at your restaurant (the price point depends on how much you're selling your food and beverages; just make sure to set an achievable price).

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Future Food

JULY 13, 2021

Future Food are leaders in Food & Hospitality Consulting to the hotel industry, partnering with developers and hotel operators around the world to maximise the benefit food and beverage can bring to their property. Destined to be an attraction in its own right as the tallest hotel in Australia Image via News.com.

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Sling

JUNE 9, 2023

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about serving great food. So, in this article, we discuss some of the most important restaurant costs, how to calculate them, and how to use them to run your restaurant better. For the remainder of this article, we’ll use one month as our time period of choice.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. In this article, we look at how to tell if you should start catering. Do you have the resources to handle the extra supplies, food, and staff? tweet this). Extra Services.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage?

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Sling

JUNE 4, 2023

In this article, we discuss some of the key performance indicators that all restaurant managers should know, how to calculate these important restaurant ratios, and what to do with the numbers when you’re done. 4) Prime cost percentage Prime cost restaurant ratios give you insight into your two largest costs: food and labor.

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Bingage

APRIL 28, 2020

Will be also sharing expected food industry trends 2020 stated by experts if the industry (Read the complete article for this ). According to a recent article by Economic times , Future Group will soon start “cloud kitchens” to supply hot meals to consumers in the coming month, said Kishore Biyani, CEO of Future Group said.

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Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

With Edge-powered visual sensors and AI systems monitoring walk-ins and storage areas, your restaurant gains real-time inventory awareness, keeping constant track of supplies for accurate on-hand inventory. David Ingenito GoTo Foods , Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Edge computing creates true operational resilience.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2021

In this article, the restaurant management experts at Sling provide eight examples of restaurant floor plans that are sure to stimulate your creativity. Notice that each job (cooking, beverage, food prep, dishwashing) has its own dedicated area in the above floor plan. But how do you go about creating such a restaurant floor plan?

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

We will update this article as details are released. The details have not yet been made public, but experts say the program will closely mirror the RESTAURANTS Act, including grants of up to $10 million for restaurants hurt by the pandemic. The following are highlights of the RESTAURANTS Act of 2021.

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Sling

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this article, we discuss how to get started with restaurant bookkeeping and the terms and practices that make it work. This will show you what percentage of your total sales go into purchasing food and paying your staff. Effective restaurant bookkeeping is essential if you want to ensure your operation’s success.

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Sling

JUNE 10, 2022

In this article, we discuss the answers to those questions and give you ideas for the best employee appreciation gifts out there. 3) Organizational supplies. For more tips to stay organized at work, check out this article from the Sling blog: H ow To Be Organized At Work: The 18 Best Tips. What will they enjoy?

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Back in December we did a blog piece on our most anticipated food trends, never knowing what 2020 would bring, what with COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic would have on the restaurant industry. Here are some food trends on the spotlight today. Wellness and Immune-Boosting Foods. Plant-based.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, sick employees, not enough financial assistance, hesitant diners- the list goes on and on and we know if you’re running a restaurant right now this is by no means breaking news. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Oftentimes, the biggest culprit for out-of-control food costs in a restaurant is waste.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. 4) Minimize food waste Minimizing waste is essential because food costs are one of the largest expenses that most restaurants have to contend with.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

The past two decades have been an interesting time period for the food and beverage industry. Small food manufacturers are no longer inhibited by competitive entry to retail. Catering services are able to supply their products a great distance away. New restaurants can have a great consumer reach even without a single franchise.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Restaurant design is critical to the success of any food service establishment, yet it tends to be regularly disregarded. Your guest’s first impression is paramount, they will have determined whether or not they like or love your restaurant brand within the first couple of minutes – before they’ve even tasted the food.

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Sling

APRIL 23, 2024

In this article, we discuss some of the main differences between staffing and scheduling and how to improve both aspects of your business in order to make things run smoother. In a restaurant environment: Staffing is the process of hiring chefs, kitchen help, wait staff , food runner s, etc. chef, waiter, food runner, etc.)

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 5, 2023

These memories represent our journey through life and the people who have touched us through food. It’s interesting that so many chefs remember points in time, places, friendships, and events through food and the memories that it has framed. Flavor is not actually in food; any more than redness is in a rose or yellow in the sun.

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