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Costa Rica’s Iconic Caldosas Combine Ceviche and Barbecue Chips

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The dish is equally at home sold from the trunk of a car and at the country’s finest dining establishments. The caldosa at Fory Fay, the home of the original recipe. Others become representative of a city or a region. In Costa Rica, that dish is the caldosa, a national phenomenon launched by a child. Juan Miguel Pacheco outside Fory Fay.

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Chicago Steakhouses Serving Up the Most Delicious Steak

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Either way, Chicago is a diverse city filled with culture, art, and of course, top-notch dining. If fine dining is not your cup of tea, no worries – Chicago has plenty of casual options. If fine dining is not your cup of tea, no worries – Chicago has plenty of casual options. Check out my picks below!

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Why, Exactly, Do We Love Old Restaurants?

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Lille Allen/Eater A quest to understand the illogical appeal of the old and “just fine” We were driving home from Sedona, Arizona, to Los Angeles. But then more recently, I had a make-up birthday dinner with my wife and some friends, and I picked a place my wife could never enjoy: an old, vibey, and notoriously “ it’s… fine?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Nearly half (48 percent) of respondents also said they are likely to buy gift cards from a local independent restaurant.

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A Guide To Average Restaurant Revenue And Profit

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As regards restaurant size, for instance, it will affect both food cost percentage (it’s easier to fill up a large area with higher-margin items), as well as occupancy costs since customers in larger spaces spend more money on average than those who dine in smaller dining rooms. What Is Restaurant Revenue?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Krystal Eyes Refranchising. "We've seen great success with the new restaurant prototype, remodels and operational upgrades.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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“Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand.

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