Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Operators can help ease these employees back into work by over communicating the safety of their environments and the benefits of jobs, overall. Highlight Opportunities and Incentivize.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As the former dining editor for Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi magazine, I can name 30 without even trying. Over the years it housed a saloon, stage, and movie theater. The fire that reduced the historic town to ash on August 8, 2023 was unsparing. It took the lives and livelihoods of so many of our community members.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

He cautioned that when restaurants can reopen for dine-in service, they will have to face the bittersweet reality of less seating capacity and less sales–he estimates as much as 30 percent–due to social distancing practices and guest apprehension. "They Jon Taffer is scared for restaurants and terrified for bars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine interviewed Linardi about the digital restaurant experience, contactless payment and more. The need that exists today is for more awareness as to what payment experiences are available, and to educate each business regarding how they can create a better dining experience for the customer.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. So how can the industry build itself back up after being thrown such challenges over the past few years? Operational cost is a huge factor in the equation for restaurant success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. Here are their insights. Frances Allen CEO at Checkers & Rally’s. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2023

To learn more about the current state of restaurant investing, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Uday Ahuja, Chief Investment Officer at RSE Ventures, who played a key role in investing and identifying/growing scalable consumer brands restaurant concepts including Momofuku, Milk Bar, Fuku, Bluestone Lane, and Magnolia Bakery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. In many cases, operators have pared down their menus in order to cut back on costs while still serving their guest favorites. Here are a few general recommendations: Stay Nimble.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are witnessing the evolution of fine dining. With increasing promotions in restaurant magazines, food blogs, and social media platforms, more people are expected to join this mega-trend. Astonishingly veganism is a chief enabler of this culinary transformation. Bn at an impressive 22 percent CAGR in 2022. percent in 2021.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

And clearly, online delivery will start to become an indispensable part of the dining culture as customers dine-in less. Tech for Touchless, Contact-Free Dining. Contactless-dining is expected to trend as a result. Here are some upcoming tech trends below: Social Distancing Tech.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. Among the findings: Most diners are not overly fearful, with 57 percent making no change to their dining behaviors.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2022

short Vancouver’s old(er) guard of fine dining restaurants were left by the roadside last night at a Michelin Guide ceremony where only eight one-star awards and 23 Bib Gourmands (the guide’s ‘great food at a great price’ category) were handed out. Côte de porc at St. Lawrence/Official.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The front bar of the Mission District restaurant, awash in cadmium yellow paint and matching furnishings, including the hanging disco balls, leads into a larger back dining area that’s equally gonzo in neon green. And it’s a good thing, too — the color yellow has been known to stimulate the appetite.) This is restaurant design in 2023.

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

For most of the 20th century, the magazine Good Housekeeping was a key arbiter of dinner party taste, a tradition that dates back to 1905, when the magazine published The Good Housekeeping Hostess , a compendium of hosting tips, dinner party theme ideas, and strict rules for entertaining.

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Entertainment Travel Book Back of House 112

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But now it’s time to get to the extra good stuff – where to dine. Thames Street Oyster House Dylan’s Oyster Cellar Faidley’s Seafood L.P. Thames Street Oyster House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thames Street Oyster House (@thamesstreetoysterhouse). Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. Do be patient with people as they adapt to a new environment and a new set of rules for dining out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. For part one, click here. We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. “Will this look good on Instagram?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Unique experiential opportunities will further enhance customer engagement, providing memorable moments beyond just the act of dining. Read the first part, here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. What are the best practices employers can put in place to welcome back apprehensive restaurant employees?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Online ordering is growing 300% faster than dine-in traffic and has become a lifeline for many restaurants. Why is it important to have an in-house online ordering system ? Here are seven essential reasons why your restaurant needs an in-house online ordering system. Drives More Revenue. Captures Valuable Customer Data.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Row 34 Ostra Boston Yankee Lobster Saltie Girl B & G Oysters Neptune Oyster Atlantic Fish Co Select Oyster Bar Union Oyster House Legal Sea Foods James Hook & Co Atlántico Summer Shack The Daily Catch The Barking Crab Ivory Pearl Ocean Prime. Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano has outdone himself at Ostra in Boston’s Back Bay.

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Fine Dining Back of House Online Ordering Reservations 107

EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Slim Aarons / Getty Images Across the Alps, sleepy ski towns are recapturing past golden eras, offering winter visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying modern culinary hot spots Over the years, the Alpine ski scene has condensed into a handful of uber-popular resorts: Ischgl in Austria, St. The Cōmodo Dining at the Cōmodo.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent. Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent. What are causing these disruptions in the US food supply chain? Shortage of workers is one reason.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

My most recent trip involved exploring Nashville’s pizza spots, which offer a great diversity of pizzerias with unique pizza styles and dining experiences. Music lovers, history buffs, and nature lovers flock to Nashville, Tennessee’s charming southern belle of a state capital. Read on to find out where to get the best pizza in Nashville.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Arthur J Alexander’s Steakhouse Chi Spacca CUT Dear John’s Gwen Mastro’s Steakhouse Taylor’s Prime Steak House APL Restaurant BOA Steakhouse Carlitos Gardel Restaurant Jar Lawry’s The Prime Rib Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse LA Prime The Palm – L.A. Best Steak in LA.

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Fine Dining Reservations Back of House Seasonal Menu 114

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Advertised as a Cafe and Hangout, Happy Gillis is a cozy spot where locals like to sit back and enjoy a bite over a laidback conversation. With delicate dining options alongside some of your favorite brunch beverages , you’re sure to find a satisfying brunch destination at Happy Gillis. Best Brunch in Kansas City. Order Online.

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Online Ordering Website Management Back of House Reservations 97

EATER

APRIL 26, 2022

It reads seamlessly enough to make you wonder why you don’t see information like this on menus or social media posts more often — especially in a dining scene in which calling out the contributions of farms, butchers, and ceramicists has become commonplace. Now, other chefs behind the scenes will get some of the spotlight.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 2, 2021

However, several establishments offer international dining options, including Italian, Levantine, Malaysian, and Greek dishes. Luckily, I compiled a list of the best restaurants in Bethlehem you consider visiting for the best dining experience. Tre Scalini offers indoor and weather-permitting outdoor dining for its patrons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. “The post-COVID dining experience will no doubt be different. Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ).

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Flagstaff House Restaurant Oak at Fourteenth Black Cat Bistro Blackbelly Market Frasca Food & Wine Pizzeria Locale SALT the Bistro Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse Lucile’s Creole Cafe The Buff Restaurant The Sink Snooze, an A.M. Flagstaff House Restaurant. Dining choices have a four-course menu and a chef’s tasting menu.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Sous vide provides a consistent safe dining experience that is healthier than other cooking methods that must add more fat to the preparation process.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2021

The Handy Landing Tea Room and Store in Weirs Beach, New Hampshire | weirsbeach.com. For the first half of the 20th century, hungry travelers couldn’t do better than a roadside tea room. If you happened to be traveling from Washington, D.C. Lucky for you, it’s Sunday, when the restaurant offers 75-cent dinners of fried chicken or Smithfield ham.

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Back of House Advertising Travel Small Business 118

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), is relaunching its popular Thank You Card promotion that rewards every guest with prizes just for dining at the restaurant. The best part is every card is a winner!” Value Meal.

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