Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Covid pulled the drapes back to reveal OZ as just an average guy trying to hide his inadequacies with smoke and mirrors. Here are some thoughts. [] IT’S STILL ABOUT THE FOOD: People go out to eat for a variety of reasons – convenience, social interaction, a change of pace, business travel, vacations, celebration, or habit.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent. How convenient you might ask: we barely need to slow down our cars and roll down the window when our food arrives – that’s convenience. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins. Without these pricey anchors dragging down your profitability, you just might be able to focus on making food, and not making rent.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain disruptions and shortages like these are hitting every part of the food service industry hard. Learn how this affects your business, from restaurant suppliers struggling to keep up, to rising food prices led by labor shortages and increased consumer demand for quick, cheap food. Reading Time: 5 minutes.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? Give BOGO a go Even though eating alone is a growing trend , food remains a fundamentally social experience.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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Future Food

MARCH 22, 2022

Food consulting and the re-imagination of industrial space. In response, hospitality operators and food consultants have had to reimagine the possibilities of industrial space and unconventional hospitality locales, asking ourselves the question: ‘what is entertainment?’ Is there a new apartment block going up in your neighbourhood?

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Those rushing back to their local restaurants for the full dine-in experience have lots to choose from. To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But the root cause of the current food chain crisis and rising food prices runs deeper than that. Supply chain disruptions and shortages like these are hitting every part of the food service industry hard. Labor Issues Exacerbate Food Chain Crisis. Summer Heat Wave Inflames Food Shortage. This is a global problem.

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Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Today, NYC rivals Los Angeles in terms of sheer Mexican food diversity. My recommendations for Mexican food in NYC cover a wide range of eateries, from local spots where you can grab a quick bite to sophisticated and contemporary restaurants perfect for a night out on the town. With a city so large, where do you even start?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

At the beginning of the pandemic, Paul Dioguardi, owner of Colorado-based Hickory House Ribs, realized there was only so much he could do with the amount of available restaurant tables so he decided to focus on growing the catering side of the business. We advertised in local papers, supporting youth sports and wrapping our vehicles.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 16, 2021

From sit-down restaurants with liquor to food trucks you can grab a quick bite from, there’s a spot for every occasion on this list. Though located in an old Victorian house, Smoked on High BBQ is actually a casual spot for some grub in Columbus. B & K Smoke House. Keep reading to learn a bit about each place!

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I just thought, The power is out, everybody is home and these houses are like matchboxes, just going up in flames.” The Noguchis built Chef Hui in 2018 to strengthen relationships between Hawaiʻi’s chefs, farmers, and food producers and the community at large, and during the pandemic, it organized efforts to feed vulnerable communities.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

At the same time, many of those restaurant employees – front and back of the house, were taking their time trying to decide if it made sense to return to an industry that was unpredictable, low paying, void of reasonable benefit plans, and now a target for customer anger and angst as servers suddenly became covid policemen.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2021

This gorgeous South Florida city makes sure that there are delicious food options for anyone. Green Bar & Kitchen Fresh First Vegan Bruder SoBe Vegan The Hummus House PS Green Vegan Express Burgerhive Vegan On The Go Myapapaya juicery + kitchen Yello! Green Bar and Kitchen have a large variety of foods to choose from.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. And if restaurant owners don’t put restaurant marketing efforts behind a promotion, the best concepts can stall. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base? What is the goal?

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 26, 2021

Here’s to a city full of brotherly love and good food! View this post on Instagram A post shared by EatCleaver | Food Blogger (@eatcleaver). Through food we can educate and change the heart”, says Cristina Martinez, the force behind South Philly Barbacoa. Philadelphia, luckily, is full of Mexican restaurants!

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Future Food

MAY 3, 2021

As cities around the world open their doors to welcome back hungry and thirsty customers, they do so by introducing new and creative ideas, to make customer feel safe – both hygienically and socially. Currently there are several new food and hospitality anchors being developed; all within CBD locations.

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2021

How two Mexican-American birrieros made the beloved dish a sensation in America In 2005, two Mexican-American teenagers from LA met at the fair in Coatzingo, Puebla, during Semana Santa, or Holy Week, a time when countless Mexican-American families head back to their family’s hometowns all over Mexico to visit relatives.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It’s hard to imagine a food business that could benefit from the organization and precision tracking of a POS system but these are the broad categories of restaurants that can especially benefit: Full service restaurants. Food trucks. It’s a restaurant technology topic restaurant owners should all understand.

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The Food Corridor

APRIL 21, 2021

There’s nothing better than enjoying delicious food crafted by a local producer. At The Food Corridor , our mission is to enable efficiency, growth, and innovation in local food. And these kitchens are oftentimes the center of the local food economy, where relationships are made and partnerships are forged.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels, with the number of new openings increasingly more in line with 2018 and 2019 volumes, according to third quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report. “Business owners have proven their resilience throughout the course of this pandemic.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Over the years it housed a saloon, stage, and movie theater. Over the years it housed a saloon, stage, and movie theater. For some, it was simply home. 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

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

However, many of the food industry problems that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, have been aggressively simmering under the surface for years. Virtual kitchens, with their low barriers to entry and streamlined delivery focus, are a smart and inexpensive way to get your food into customers’ hands.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model. Transition to Food Delivery or Ecommerce. Separate hot elements from cold, for example, and use appropriate packaging to keep the food at its best in transit. Delivery Logistics.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

At my house, it was the Entenmann’s mini chocolate chip cookies , marshmallow-iced devil’s food cake , and the mini chocolate-iced doughnuts. My friend Kate with her Entenmann’s food truck in 1985; photo used here with her parents’ enthusiastic blessing. Her own son now gets Entenmann’s Little Bites for his own snacktime.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. This movement toward more sustainably sourced food in both our fast-casual and fine dining restaurants will continue to expand in the future. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

H-Town loves its Mexican food, and this is attested to by the numerous Baja-inspired seafood restaurants and food trucks selling tacos at literally every street corner. On my recent visit to Houston, I got the opportunity to sample the city’s rich and diverse Mexican food scene. Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston.

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Cheetah

APRIL 13, 2021

Back then, it wasn’t uncommon to see chefs in the middle of a shift or late at night making calls to different vendors, sending texts or faxes. Back then, it wasn’t uncommon to see chefs in the middle of a shift or late at night making calls to different vendors, sending texts or faxes. Reading Time: 5 minutes.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 8, 2021

However, on the restaurant end, there is no storefront, usually no possibility of walk-in business, and no front-of-house staff interacting in person with customers. All virtual kitchens operate out of commercial kitchen spaces, under the same licensing and food safety standards as restaurants. What is a virtual kitchen?

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Foodable

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Alexander talks about how he started back in 1993 with the privately held restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants that Rich Melman launched in 1971. Alexander goes on to talk about introducing self ordering kiosks, mobile desktop ordering, food trucks, and then getting involved with consumer packaged goods.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 6, 2023

This includes expenses for things like food and beverages. This is because your net profit margin accounts for all restaurant-related costs, not just those related to food preparation and service. Making enough money to keep your restaurant running is one of the major challenges a restaurant faces. Read along!

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 2, 2021

With full-service shops and quick food trucks, there’s also a place for every occasion. If you’re all about natural foods, check out John’s Water Ice. Serving a wide variety of foods including water ice, Jimmy’s Water Ice is a one-stop-shop for all of your cravings. John’s Water Ice.

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Cheetah

JUNE 1, 2021

For food trucks, check out options for providing food at the events. . It’s no wonder then that for years food and beverage brands have been ‘cause marketing’ under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. First and foremost, as successful restaurateurs but also as an integral part of the front- and back-of-house staff.

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MadMobile

AUGUST 11, 2022

Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants? Fast Casual A fast-casual restaurant concept is the perfect blend of fast food and casual dining. Well, it all comes down to your restaurant concept.

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