Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

This piece looks at the role tableside ordering technology, like mobile POS systems, can play in adding efficiencies to the overall restaurant and specifically to restaurant patio operations. 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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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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Most operators, by now, should have a technology system — and plan — in place for managing curbside pickup/takeout orders, and if you don’t, take some time to develop a plan. Stay Alert.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

In March, social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic came into effect and restaurants en masse were forced to close in order to stop the spread of the virus. For starters, we are modeling a smaller restaurant with less front and back of the house staff. 75 percent of the prior year’s monthly payroll cost.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. So while it’s early in the season, open up patio and sidewalk space if you have it.

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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. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. The Gold Room can seat a fourteen-person dinner for up to 14 or a lounge-style party for thirty guests for private dining. With a customizable menu and dedicated server, the experience is quality. Order Online. Make a Reservation. Black Bottle Gastrotavern.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Chicago is the city that plans orders ahead the most, followed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Philadelphia! Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

When the economy was weak then restaurants were in the driver’s seat – more applicants than jobs available led to a competent workforce that was underpaid and overworked. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens? How will we react?”

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Order Online. Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of NYC life and fall into one of the many comforting couches at the Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in the city’s Midtown West neighborhood, just south of Central Park. The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Make a Reservation.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. Imagine if you were furloughed from your job then offered it back with more responsibility and less pay; you probably wouldn't be in a hurry to return to that job either.”. That all begins at the hiring level.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Josephine House Hillside Farmacy Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile Launderette Bird Bird Biscuit Paperboy Suerte Mattie’s The Cavalier Snooze Magnolia Cafe Better Half Coffee & Cocktails June’s All Day Counter Cafe El Naranjo Banger’s Elizabeth Street Cafe Café No Sé La Condesa. Josephine House.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

San Jose is also home to the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion the widow of gunmaker William Winchester constructed over many years. La Foret is a French restaurant housed in a storied building, once a boarding house during the California Gold Rush. The menu offers vegetarian options. Order Online. Le Papillon.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. The glow of nightlife in Whistler. Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more. They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perched on a corner at Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, Olea sits under a beautiful canopy of trees that make the outdoor seating a pleasant experience. Outdoor seating is weather-dependent, though, but some of the structures have infrared heaters to keep you warm. Order Online. Best Restaurants in Fort Greene.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

Looking into one of these, you’ll find all your typical back of house buildout of ovens, ranges, and refrigerators, as well as a chef, line cooks, and dishwashers. Without the standard brick and mortar storefront, ghost kitchens are stripped-down commercial cooking spaces that cater exclusively to online ordering.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. Personally, I enjoy ordering their Chocolate or Seal Salted Duck Fat Caramel shake with my fries and sandwich. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Many people visit the city for seasonal festivals and an excellent culinary scene. From craft breweries to steak houses to southern comfort food restaurants, there is a place to enjoy your favorite food or try something new in Asheville. The space is casual and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Clover Club Elsa The Binc Floyd, NY Le Boudoir The Long Island Bar Montero Henry Street Ale House Custom House Bohemien Bar Someday Bar NYC Colonie Brooklyn Inn Henry’s End Congress Bar. I noticed they have a cocktail on the menu named after the bar, so I had to try it. The drink menu at this bar is a decent size.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! Order Online. Best Sushi in the East Village.

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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. You could offer VIP seating with prime viewing and a round of free appetizers for large groups that book in advance.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Doing so will give you a sense of the market gap that needs filling.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. Lancaster is one of the most underrated food cities in Pennsylvania. While it’s famous for Amish country, theatre, and rich history, there’s more than mashed potatoes and gravy in this charming city! Lancaster might seem like a big city randomly nestled in the middle of Pennsylvania farmland.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

If you want something special, try the 10-course omakase tasting menu. The restaurant offers customized menus, from circulated appetizer receptions to pre-fixed sit-down dinner menus. Fixe Southern House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fixe Southern House (@fixesouthernhouse). Lamar Blvd.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Maybe you’re looking for a cozy spot to bring a date or a place with ample seating for a fun family reunion. Makoto offers patrons that sleek, modern feel that one might associate with sushi, but it also provides plush pillows and banquette seating to emphasize comfort indoors. Originally, the location housed an actual garage.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! Order Online. Lulu’s is an unbelievably whimsical wine garden with beautiful dining areas in both the front and the back of the restaurant. The White Queso and the Shrimp Tostada are absolutely winners in our book for menu items.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Noodle Pudding Henry’s End Colonie Table 87 Chez Moi Boutros Dellarocco’s Heights Falafel The River Café River Deli Bohemien Bar Saketumi Asian Bistro Henry Public two8two Bar & Burger Clark’s Grand Canyon Henry Street Ale House. Find abundant cherry blossom trees blooming in the spring. Noodle Pudding. Henry’s End.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Iron Chef House Sushi Gallery Saketumi Asian Bistro Mitoushi Sushi Hibino KI SUSHI Colonie Boutros Chez Moi Kogane Osaka. Iron Chef House. Iron Chef House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iron Chef House Brooklyn (@ironchefhouse_brooklyn_ny). Order Online. Order Online. Sushi Gallery.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Eat At Toast PJ’s Lager House Folk Detroit Al Tayeb Restaurant. The menu is diverse and expansive, making The Hudson Cafe the perfect place to dine with your family and friends. If you prefer a savory breakfast, look no further than the Benedicts Menu. Best Brunch in Detroit. The Hudson Cafe. Make a Reservation.

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EATER

MARCH 2, 2022

With only 22 seats and a strong reputation (built over a series of pop-ups and collaborations, with profits funneled to charities), Dame is popular enough to be booked solid every night. Monday diners at Dame tend to be more industry veterans who order the whole menu and full bottles of wine. Menu price: $29.

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