Wasserstrom

DECEMBER 23, 2024

For many restaurants, bars, and other hospitality venues, New Year’s Eve (NYE) is a night of heightened emotions, increased alcohol consumption, and a surge in customer traffic. These […] The post Preparing Your Venue for NYE: Efficiency, Safety, & Satisfaction appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This may seem like a strange topic for a blog focused on the restaurant industry and the world of food but hear me out. And urban bars and restaurants are finding it near impossible to fill their seats (especially during the once busy lunch period) and meet the cost of doing business. Food for thought.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like an arcade in a family restaurant, a house band at a bar or the fish tank at a seafood joint, holograms provide dining guests with an additional wow-factor — something unseen, to be rumored, Instagrammed or blogged about. The advantages of hologram technology aren’t limited to novelty, either.

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Sculpture Hospitality

APRIL 26, 2021

In our previous blog, we discussed how to calculate your bar inventory usage through the use of a simple calculation and a bar inventory management system. This inventory usage data gives your bar insight into how your business is performing, with insightful data such as pour cost, product shrinkage, pricing and much more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

In this blog, we will discuss the changing face of the restaurant industry as a result of the introduction of food delivery and service robots. From bars to kitchens to food delivery, robots are changing the overall face of the global restaurant industry. Rise of Service Robots- A New Era of Human-Like Services.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 12, 2021

A bar is a treasure trove of aromatic dishes, drinks, and an extraordinary atmosphere. Managing a bar is only half of the way and it is not enough to get successful returns, especially if you’re a newcomer in the field. An account on social media is not only an opportunity to present the activities of a bar or restaurant.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 25, 2021

In our last blog , we discussed how liquor shrinkage (also known variance) can have a huge impact on the profitability of your bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Check out Brett McHale's Wordstream blog on how to advertise local businesses on Facebook. For example, the restaurant and bar Escape to Freight Island’ based in Manchester, UK, started promoting a kids Halloween event as early as August. Don't sell yourself short on this. But when is the best time to schedule those ads?

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Are you frustrated by time-consuming and inaccurate inventory counts that aren’t improving the profitability of your bar? We’ve discussed the benefits of using inventory management software on our blog, but today we’ve got an additional tip - organization!

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In our blog, we’ve discussed in detail how using inventory management software to gain better visibility and control over your restaurant and bar inventory can significantly improve business profitability.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

You know that every chef has wrestled with this – should the menu reflect a personal philosophy to move the bar or stick with time-tested standards? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. That is in our DNA, we can’t really help ourselves. Offer that shrimp cocktail with a few ethnic twists – maybe a Thai, Spanish, or Japanese twist.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Restaurants and bars have continued in this role ever since. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. What we believe, how we evolve, and finding a place to share ideas is at the core of a healthy society. Restaurants open their doors to this important role. [] I WISH I COULD COOK LIKE THAT. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2021

Bar Software that Boosts Your Revenue: How POS Affects Your Profits. You might think that you have all your questions answered, but you should consider what your bar software can do for you. You might think that you have all your questions answered, but you should consider what your bar software can do for you. Inventory.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

Social Kitchen & Craft Bar: Giving Back to the Community. Social Kitchen & Craft Bar in Costa Mesa, CA is providing free meals to feed all laid-off and furloughed hospitality workers. While many restaurants are ramping up their takeout options, some are going above and beyond to serve the community.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars: In the hospitality industry without precise record-keeping, even the most successful establishments can find themselves adrift, struggling with cash flow, compliance, and ultimately, profitability. Why are cloud bookkeeping services better for multi-location restaurants or bars?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

If you need to charge $20 a glass for wine, then require your bar manager or sommelier to research “great find” wines that cost your restaurant under $15 and can enhance the guest experience for less than $12 per glass. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Welcome to the new world where VALUE is centerstage. How will you approach it?

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Let’s go into the Musty Dusty Trivia Bin and break out some moldy oldies to test the trivia prowess of even the greatest bar trivia and pub trivia players. The answers are at the bottom of this blog. Are you hungry for more trivia? Australia D. See you there!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

Spanish Diner in New York supersizes their specials on a wall-sized slide frieze above the bar, inviting your eye around the well-appointed space and up to the gloss black ceiling (also the underbelly of the neighborhood’s famous High Line). In early 2020 our team canvassed menus across the United States. Say goodbye to token dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. " "As a small business owner these unprecedented times are very overwhelming," said Rick Fernandez, owner of 3N1 Sports Bar & Grill in San Diego. "Cox SugarTrek , Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

In this blog, we will discuss the use of vegan chocolate and vegan flours and how confectioners are striving for sustainable options. These bars were launched in the UK and were certified by the Vegan Society UK. In the confectionery sector, sustainability is raising the bar, particularly in terms of ethical and environmental issues.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

BAR-B-QUE JOINT: Maybe your goal is to work in a white tablecloth restaurant and the thought of investing your time in an operation with paper tabletops and bottles of hot sauce on the table does not sit well with your plan. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. This is nearly 70% of all restaurant diners. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The conversation evolved around local news and gossip, and alcoholic beverages were reserved for bars scattered throughout the community. Ah, but the food and conversation were consistently good, plentiful, and in-expensive. The restaurant was for eating and catching up with the flavor of the town.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Set the bar right from the beginning – We want to be the best fish fry restaurant in town. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. It all matters – education level, income bracket, age range, frequency of dining, and food and wine preferences. [] KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO BE AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. Do it right! CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 8, 2022

In our last blog, we talked about what inventory shrinkage is for bars and restaurants and the top five causes. If you have already read the blog, you know that inventory shrinkage happens when you have less inventory on the shelf than is recorded in your records.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

That world-famous bar-b-que joint that has been around for generations is in jeopardy. It doesn’t help those restaurants if their bar operation is unable to accommodate revelers who seek to mingle with friends and buy a few rounds. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. That chef owned fine dining restaurant is in jeopardy.

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The Rail

AUGUST 18, 2023

This is why we use blogs and social media posts to lure people to our place! Content is especially important for bars and similar service establishments. In this article, we talk about a few content promotion tricks that will put your bar on a local map! What Are the Best Channels for Promoting Your Bar? Here's the deal.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Respect for others leads to the respect you receive in return. [] RAISE THE BAR: As good as you may be today, you should never accept good as the best you can become. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Always push that carrot a little out of reach and then work like crazy to grab it. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurant Consulting.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

When you are walking down the street, thinking about where to eat today – drive by that enormous parking lot for your favorite brand restaurant and park on a side street, enjoy a short walk, and pop into that Bistro with 30 seats and 8 stools at the bar. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Small business is the backbone of our country.

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Wasserstrom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

All over the United States, sober bars are starting to pop up and the term is finding its way into day-to-day conversation. Bar and restaurant owners with a keen eye are asking themselves, “Are sober bars here to stay? The post What’s the Buzz Around Sober Bars? appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Reliance on strong foundational cooking skills will remain paramount, but fluid menus will likely include mastering sous vide, marination, preparation of fresh charcuterie, low and slow methods like braising and bar-b-que, and the like. [] Grow Your Own. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Are you working in this direction right now?

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EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

The complaint is familiar enough — here’s a person spending hundreds of words telling a story about their dog or a hike they took, when all I wanted was to know how to make lemon bars. Most blogs feature either a “jump to recipe” link at the top, or there’s the handy ctrl+F = “recipe” shortcut to get you where you want to be.

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The Rail

JUNE 24, 2024

When running a bar, finding the right storage solutions for your seasonal bar supplies is essential, especially for bars in more tropical climates. Let's explore the top storage solutions for seasonal bar, helping you maintain a smooth operation throughout the year.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. All of the details from the mix of beef in your hamburger to the polish on the flatware will lead the operation away from mediocrity and pointed in the direction of excellence. The formula is the same – it’s all about your interest and commitment to make it happen. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

A robust bar and restaurant POS system can simplify thislearn more at Harbortouchs bar and restaurant POS page. Our blog offers more marketing ideas worth exploringsimple tricks with big payoffs. Contactless menus speed up service. Deliverys a must these days. One manager we know runs a quick drill before each shift.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Restaurants and bars portraying these influences began to pop up first on the east coast and gradually moving westward. Italians, French, Irish, Greeks, Germans, Chinese, Japanese, and every other nationality brought their cultural traditions in search of a place in American life.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 19, 2020

2020 has been a difficult year for the hospitality industry, but many restaurants and bars are now discovering that with the implementation of contactless technology they can significantly enhance customer satisfaction and improve their own internal operational processes.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Identify your audience Whether you’re running a lunchtime hotspot in the financial district or late-night takeout joint by bars and venues, knowing your customers is critical. Create a blog section on your website. The blog could include recipes, cooking tutorials, upcoming events, or menu updates.

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