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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way.

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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. How to stop 86ing menu items. Table of Contents.

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CREATE A CULTURE OF LEARNING

Culinary Cues

Think back in personal time. Building a culture of learning may just be as important as a restaurant concept, the design of the kitchen space, ambience of the dining room, and intensity of a marketing plan. Do you remember when you first discovered how to snap your fingers or whistle? Talk with them and dig deeper.

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What’s on the Menu — January 13, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. “This program is an exciting way to give back to each CPK guest and truly say ‘Thank You’, whether it’s a percentage off their next meal, a memorable vacation, or a cash prize. .

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, Chick-fil-A is debuting advanced store designs to engage new audiences, introducing two new architectural concepts. Similarly, Taco Bell Cantina is also reinventing its dining journey by offering a shareables section on its menus, showcasing local artwork, opening kitchens, and serving alcoholic drinks like twisted freezes.

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Transformation through Suspension

Modern Restaurant Management

The design of the entire system is so smooth, the tables can be adjusted with dinnerware and wine glasses fully set. Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. Something is up at in the dining room of Ronin Farm and Restaurant in Bryan, Texas. It's the tables!

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What Customers Don’t Know About Restaurant Work

Culinary Cues

In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff. This includes back waiters, bus personnel, and bartenders.