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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

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One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill. He has been one of my primary motivators and reference points throughout my career in food.

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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Suddenly patrons were standing in long lines not just for the food and ambience, but to catch a glimpse of the chef in his (or noticed better late than never) or her starched chef whites wearing a smile and walking through the dining room like a member of royalty. PART TWO: The Era of the Chef: Ah, now things really changed.

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11 Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Brooklyn

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Whether you’re planning on moving to New York in the near future or just intend to visit the Big Apple for the weekend, knowing the best places to dine privately in Brooklyn will take your experience from average to amazing. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Brooklyn. Scottadito Osteria Toscana. Palo Santo.

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Top Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Austin

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With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. Best Private Dining in Austin.

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Top Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh is a historic gem in the northeast with plenty of historical landmarks and museums that span American history from Point State Park with structures dating back to the 18th century to Mr. Roger’s set on Sesame Street at the Heinz History Center. Best Private Dining in Pittsburgh. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto.

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Reaching and Keeping the New Generation of Diners with Effective Customer Loyalty

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According to PYMNTS’ Connected Dining Report , 58 percent of diners have already made their meal choices before logging into an app. Keep your customers coming back for their favorites by saving their preferences and offering them to place those same orders again. This data can be used to offer targeted promotions and rewards.

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WORK HARD AND BE KIND

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Whenever I visited New York City with students, or with family, Dick helped arrange for us to meet well known chefs and restaurateurs, visit, tour and dine in incredible benchmark restaurants, tour flagship hotels, and in some cases find kitchen space for our student culinary teams to prepare for competitions.