Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

All this rushes through my mind as I reflect on my early days of watching my mother prepare a meatloaf or roast a chicken for dinner; of my grandmother pulling a perfect loaf of bread out of the oven, not for a special occasion, but just to have. These are my memories of cooking for the soul.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

The chain has kept its menu prices lower than inflation, and it has invested in other limited-time specials, such as its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl, in an effort to appeal to price-conscious consumers. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? same-store sales decline in the same quarter a year ago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

This article explores their charm, global influence, and the key elements that fuel their success. Their appeal isn’t in extravagance but in simplicity—chalkboard menus scribbled with daily specials, circular tables, folding chairs, and the clink of wine glasses.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 16, 2024

How special is that? [] YOURE ONLY AS STRONG AS YOUR WEAKEST LINK Not everyone in the kitchen is as accomplished or skillful as you. This plate of food represents me, it is a culmination of my life experiences, what I believe in, the skills I have, and the way I care for the people who will enjoy it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimates that 41 percent of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s day with a special dinner or celebration at home. This article includes some simple digital marketing strategies that restaurants can quickly implement ahead of the Valentine’s Day holiday. Make Your Menu the Main Course.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry. This enables restaurants to adjust orders, create specials, and repurpose ingredients before they spoil.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to improve your restaurants visibility so more people discover you Engagement strategies that turn first-time visitors into repeat customers Practical marketing tactics to fill more tables and increase takeout orders Here are eight strategies proven to attract more customers to your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The article below covers some of the factors you should consider in your social media strategy – including what to look for when choosing the right social media platform for your restaurant’s marketing strategy. See who responds better to your Happy Hour specials – young adults or baby boomers. Want more customers?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Another way to get local backlinks is from local news articles, food bloggers, or restaurant directories to boost your visibility in search results. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. It's an active marketing tool.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Looking back on my last few articles, I have focused on facts, on technology and on the hard time that we are all having hiring staff. We all had contests for our staff where the goal is to sell the most specials/most wine/most desserts, etc. Very often the prize might be a bottle of wine, a gift certificate or cash. Lesson Learned.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Take classes, stage’ with a great chef, attend conferences, read, volunteer for special events that test your abilities – invest, invest, invest. [] ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE A CHANCE Most people, at some level, are risk adverse. No, you might not get paid for the effort, now. But it will come back to you tenfold if you invest the time today.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Its a marketing channel you control, giving you a clear, reliable way to share important news, announce special offers, and create excitement around whats happening at your restaurant. Weekly can work tooespecially if you have frequent special offers, rotating menu items, or upcoming events you want to promote.

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ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

What diners first see: Landing on your Facebook page, diners see a background photo, profile photo, and an intro panel that has all of your information like, address, phone number, link to your menu and website, special features (outdoor seating, dog-friendly, etc.), price range, and star rating with number of reviews.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to educate customers on why direct ordering matters Simple incentives to encourage direct orders Ways to streamline and promote your direct ordering system Lets explore the best ways to shift customer behavior and grow your direct ordering sales. But how do you get diners to change their habits?

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ChowNow

JUNE 20, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down: How vital your Google Business Profile is to your restaurant’s success How to optimize your profile for maximum visibility How to keep your business profile active and up-to-date We’ll start with why your restaurant’s Google Business Profile is a bigger deal than most restaurant operators realize.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Sign up here. retail News Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Promote your special events and themed nights to both current customers and your target audience. One way to do this is with special events and theme nights. Not only do these special events bring in new people, but they may also help you gain back customers who havent dined with you in a while.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For more information on food photography, read our article on How to Take Menu Photos Like The Pros. Offer Limited-Time Specials to Create Urgency Nothing motivates diners quite like a deal that wont last forever. Limited-time specials create a sense of urgency, encouraging customers to order now instead of waiting.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? News Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? News leadership Fast_Casual Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

Test Seasonal and Limited-Time Items Running limited-time offers or seasonal specials is a smart way to keep your menu fresh without fully committing to new recipes. Keep leaning into the practice, and use the techniques from this article to spark your creativity, enhance your guests experience, and grow your profits over time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In almost every conversation I have with other industry professionals, someone will say “before COVID… ” or “since COVID… ” As a matter of fact, in many of my articles I make the same comparison. I’ll make this connection for you later in this article.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 14, 2025

Connections give a dish special value, added importance, and character that goes beyond flavor and visual appeal. The same is true of chefs and cooks who countless times prepare a menu, a dish; arrange components on a plate, sauce the work, apply an appropriate garnish, wipe the rim and quietly celebrate the story behind it. Food for thought.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The story made me think about what I did for a living and my zest for cooking delicious food, traveling to special parts of the world, working and dining in great restaurants, learning from exceptional chefs, enjoying incredible wines from the hands of vintners, harvesters, and wine makers.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Online Orders & Delivery Data : Shows customer preferences, order frequency, delivery locations, and any modifications or special requests. Or adjust your staffing schedule based on peak ordering times?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article: What strategies do you use to motivate and engage your restaurant employees? How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

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The Rail

JUNE 23, 2025

One 2022 Harvard Business Review (HBR) article details an interview with Jon Moy, owner of the food truck Moyzilla, highlighting the value that simple changes can make. For example, social posts can be used to keep customers updated on everything from your next location to cancellations and special events.

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ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

If youve got a big outdoor patio, maybe a summer evening special event is the best move. It could be a fall-inspired cocktail, a one-week burger special, or a collab dish made with a local farm or bakery. Use it to share special offerings like limited-time discounts, early access to new menu items, or loyalty program rewards.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? News Emerging Brands technology Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

In my last article I talked about how busy our restaurants will be. I was at a restaurant last night and the service went like this: Server: “Here are our special cocktails for tonight.” and there were four specials.). ” Only offer drink specials that you can run all night. ” (It was 7 p.m.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

Customers would like up, sometimes around the block, hoping for a seat in her rather small restaurant where she featured, what we called – blue plate specials. I asked her what made her food so special? Hospitality is what makes the experience of dining special, and it is most definitely what brings people back. _Danny Meyer.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This article delves into the guide’s past expansions and examines where it might go next. 3 Stars : Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. However, in recent decades, it has steadily expanded its scope, recognizing exceptional restaurants across North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Keep your hours updated as well, especially if you have special holiday hours or seasonal changes. Host special events Special events like trivia nights, live music, or charity fundraisers help bring in foot traffic and create lasting memories, encouraging customers to return. Use local keywords in your social media posts, too.

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ChowNow

JUNE 6, 2025

These details that make your restaurant special help customers visualize the experience before they even walk through the door. Include your origin story, the type of food you serve, what makes your space or experience special, and any personal touches that help people connect with who you are. How do I introduce my restaurant?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here. News delivery acquisitions Timothy Inklebarger is an editor with Supermarket News.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It sounded like an appropriate title for an article about life in the kitchen. The chef must be very well-versed in a number of cuisines and able to not only plan menus that fit in with the concept of a restaurant, but also represent the mission of the operation through special menus for various events.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When producing THC beverages, manufacturers formulate the cannabinoids specially, allowing them to be dissolved in water. Easy to Digest Compared to traditional cannabis-included edibles, such as cookies, THC beverages have a significant advantage. This characteristic makes the cannabinoids especially easily absorbed by the human body.

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