Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From the moment you walk through that back entrance you are captivated by the dynamics of the environment, the structure of the operation, and the sensation of being enveloped by its alluring magic. You know exactly what to do, how to keep the rhythm, when to pull back or push forward, and how to keep the cooks, your cooks, calm and focused.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. When successful, they keep a restaurant in the black - but they require time, dedication, and a good bit of math to get right. Table of Contents. Profit Estimation.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. And profitability is suffering. So how do you put up prices with confidence and style? Profits follow accordingly.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 29, 2023

Really use your menu item descriptions to drive customer engagement at your restaurant. Most likely, you built your restaurant around your menu. Most likely, you built your restaurant around your menu. As a result, you spent a lot of time thinking about each dish you would add to your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. With a location in the heart of a downtown area and the limitations of operating in a century-old Ice House, the Lights anticipated the need for adaptability to maximize space. It's the tables!

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. 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? is a common one.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. The most important room in a home is the kitchen. This is the hub of activity, the space that portrays unity, defines tradition, nourishes the body and mind, and sets the tone for communication. In both cases, there is a high level of stress in restaurant work.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 15, 2023

Streamlining back-of-house tasks Krusteaz Professional’s Ready to Bake Batters in a bag allow operators to make multiple dessert options using one versatile product. By starting with Ready to Bake Batters, back-of-house staff can prepare craveable, scratch-quality desserts while reducing prep time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With colder weather right around the corner for many parts of the country, now is the time for restaurant owners to utilize their POS technology to maximize outdoor dining profits and capitalize on the end of summer season. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate. What are your profit margins?

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Culinary Cues

JULY 2, 2023

A Le Bernardin experience will set you back a few hundred dollars per person and as such may not be for everyone, but the simple approach need not be reserved for those who can charge and can afford to pay what is charged. Easy may seem simple, but simple, as defined here, is never easy.

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Back of House Seasonal Menu Café Sourcing 353

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. Keep your customers coming back for their favorites by saving their preferences and offering them to place those same orders again.

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EATER

MAY 12, 2022

The menu at Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta | Sasso & Co. But a handful of restaurants are changing that by presenting customers with visually thoughtful illustrated menus that are more than worthy of their place on the dining room table. The menu cover at Manhatta in New York City. “I Cocktail bars like Death & Co.,

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Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Experience 92

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Growing your produce is an especially great way to: Choose fruits and vegetables you want to feature on a menu. Offer seasonal items. But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Quite a bit.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We’re talking fresh garnishes, house-made syrups, and fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice (of course). So, dig in…and feel free to come back for seconds! Seasonal Favorites 1. Look no further than this seasonal take on a brunch favorite. Look no further than this seasonal take on a brunch favorite.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

With endless reasons for your diners to celebrate this winter, prep for the busiest restaurant season by planning for moments that go beyond the usual. Our six tips for clever marketing will keep them coming back for more all season. Recommend fall and winter menu pairings. You know your diners best!

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Olive Garden is continually adding to its menu, creating new twists on old classics, and at the same time maintaining crowd favorites like their signature breadsticks, house salad, and the Tour of Italy sampler. We’ve done plenty of taste testing and have details about eleven of the best Olive Garden menu items listed below.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. That's why we compiled this list of ideas for both in-house and online experiences. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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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. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? What is the goal?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Need to make menu changes? The best results right now can be discovered through the alteration of menus based on what consumers need now, and on what sells best. Keep in mind to keep the menu simple.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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). If you need more of an oyster fix, I recommend their house oyster shooter. Make a Reservation. Order Online.

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Back of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Reservations 158

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

The menu is extensive, full of tempting treats and toasty sandwiches you can mix and match to your heart’s content. Some people would say that Panera’s menu is “overwhelming,” but to that, I say “Nay.” Of course, that doesn’t mean that every selection on their menu is a winner.

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EATER

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chef Samuel Clonts and general manager Raymond Trinh created their version of the dish as an ode to their Arizona roots “When people ask us about what type of food [we serve], we kind of fall back on saying ‘Modern American’ or ‘New American,’ but I think overall it’s very much a New York-style menu,” says 63 Clinton co-owner Raymond Trinh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This season, give guests a reason to spring into your bar or restaurant. Put one of these 3 bacon-forward spring cocktail recipes on your brunch menu…ASAP. Aged Negroni : For vermouth lovers, this classic drink delivers bittersweet citrus flavors after being aged for a month in house. Bacon Breakfast Cocktails : Say what?

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Summer time = Patio time We all eagerly plan for and anticipate the summer season, as the promise of warmer weather usually means we get to be outdoors longer and enjoy more sunlight. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Early winter is awards season, so hand out envelopes to customers with their bills. Inside each envelope is a mystery offer that the customer must bring back to your bar to be opened by their server or bartender. Start with a series of bartender 101 “classes.” 3) Open Mic Night Why pay for a band when your patrons can rock the mic?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Scottadito Osteria Toscana Palo Santo Feast & Wine – Private Chefs & Events Resident Lux Hideout Room 24k Aska Olmsted Velvet Brooklyn Vinegar Hill House Sunday In Brooklyn. Palo Santo is a Pan-Latin restaurant located in the heart of Brooklyn between the Grand Army Plaza and the Old Stone House. Palo Santo.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The season creates the opportunity to gain short-term holiday regulars. There’s just less time to cook when there are parties to attend, house guests to entertain, cooking projects to execute, and holiday gifts to find. Tweak the takeout menu. Bring the same sensibly you applied to the takeout menu to this initiative.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. Located in the Trolley Square neighborhood, Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon has a cool and relaxed atmosphere. It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Order Online.

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