Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2025

Lets take a look: [] RAISING THE BAR Consumers dont know what they dont know, until they know what they didnt know. Untilan artisan bread baker enters the market and shows consumers just how good bread can be. Once introduced to a remarkable product, consumers are less inclined to accept what had been the norm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

.” According to a 2024 global survey by Lightspeed, 45 percent of consumers are taking part in solo sit-down meals, and a further 34 percent categorize the experience as a form of self care – citing the peace and quiet of the meal and the opportunity to partake in people-watching as top priorities to get out of the experience.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2025

. | Adam Friedlander/Eater NY Eric Huang of NYCs Pecking House talks grassroots growth A version of this post originally appeared on April 30, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Just over 57 percent of consumers report spending on takeout food each month and 51.5 While this sounds like great news for the restaurant industry, it’s important to note that disposable incomes are under pressure right now and – despite continuing to spend on dining – the amount consumers are spending is modest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As diners return to their favorite restaurants, bars, and other eating establishments, restaurateurs are feeling the strain put on the food supply chain. This is important because the material shifts in consumer behavior are largely associated with how they choose to discover, purchase, and receive their goods from restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

” Andrew Jhawar, Senior Partner of Apollo and Head of the Consumer & Retail industry group, added, “We are pleased that Smart Foodservice will be able to thrive with a strong complementary partner in US Foods. US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. Brands Join DDK.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Restaurants hoping to make a positive impact on the climate face an enduring challenge: selling their ambitious goals to diners simply looking to have a good time This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating. without interruptions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Using inventory management software, too, can give you visibility of the items transitioning through your storage, helping you practice good first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices. This government-backed program makes it easier for consumers to identify appliances that meet high energy-efficiency standards.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

The raw bar is getting pricier. Labor is your biggest expense, and its a lot of work to raise good oysters, he says. Were selling raw animal protein, and we want to make sure were taking extra care to make sure that theyre in as good a condition and as safe as they can possibly be for people to eat.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2025

Nearly every day, something happens that is not only a disaster for a good chunk of humanity, but profoundly stupid. With the rise of direct-to-consumer brands, this tactic became popular with food and cookware brands as well, from Fishwife x Fly By Jing s Sichuan-chile-crisp smoked salmon to Graza and Areaware s clever Drizz & Dip set.

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EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Rice Krispies treats are an American icon, yes, but that doesn’t mean they’re inherently good As a child of 1980s and 1990s America, I am a member of the Rice Krispies Treats generation. Maybe our moral panic over weight gain and heart disease simply ruined a good thing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Over the course of 111 days, Brian Masilionis, Director, On-Premise Commercial Strategy & National Accounts for Southern Glazer’s, led a team of its industry-leading mixologists to sample more than 400 drinks in 83 restaurants, bars and hotels, compiling their insights to discover emerging cocktail and wine trends across the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. In recent years, consumer behaviors have drastically changed to now preferring delivery services and an increased willingness to pay a premium for a seamless experience. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips. percent, from 16.93

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

As consumers continue to feel a greater sense of normalcy, many pandemic-related concerns have started to subside. If services such as mobile ordering are here to stay, it’s important to understand the role they play in the relationship between brands and consumers. Set the Bar. Strengthen Customer Retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

More than 9,500 consumers were polled for the study , which ranks the brands on three factors –consumers’ satisfaction levels with their most recent visit, their likelihood to return to the brand soon, and their trust in the brand. Since COVID, the dynamics of consumer decision making have changed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Indeed, trendy third-wave cafés are no longer the only place where consumers can find stout, fermented teas that have been aged in caves or delicate high-quality tea leaves hand-worked to exude a natural fragrance reminiscent of tuberose. More Sophisticated Consumer Palates. ” Benefitting from a Product That Customers Seek.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2022

Record-high inflation is hitting consumers from every angle – gas, groceries, rent – and restaurants tend to be the first place they cut spending. The lingering pressure from inflation – with no end in sight – is starting to shift consumer behavior in meaningful ways. Effect of Inflation on Consumer Demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Local authorities establish and enforce these laws, so the specific guidelines as to who can sell, purchase and consume alcohol and under what conditions (and the punishments for violation) vary widely across jurisdictions. Shockingly, the average cost of a bar fight claim is $109,678.25 (based on Society Insurance information).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While that sounds amazing, Spain Wine Bar is not a mature restaurant yet and I expected it to be much higher than the previous year. – Peter Elias, owner of Spain Wine Bar in Ocean City, Maryland While we officially ended the pandemic this year, it still hangs over us.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

There are many ways to engage and connect with consumers in these challenging times and we encourage business owners to take advantage of all of them. Be sure to, first and foremost, update your business hours and contact information so that your consumers know the latest information from your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Consumers are increasingly choosing plant-based goods due to growing awareness of animal cruelty and the significant environmental impacts of the dairy industry.

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7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. How profitable is a bar?

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EATER

AUGUST 5, 2022

No longer just riffing on lowbrow flavors, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar’s collab with Taco Bell puts it fully in the mainstream When Christina Tosi began making desserts at Momofuku in the mid-2000s, they were all about playful, inventive takes on mainstream sweets. But now, Milk Bar is no longer in the elevation game. It just is.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. By 2021 we asked the question a little differently and found 22 percent of consumers said they were currently eating out but 16 percent still said they would not until the pandemic ended.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

September 29th was a good day for Dunkin Donuts, according to Placer.ai. Yet, even these numbers were good enough to shrink the gap in weekly visits compared to the weeks prior. Dunkin' v. National Coffee Day promotions drove visits that skyrocketed nearly 10.0 percent above 2019 levels for the equivalent Tuesday. percent. .

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As a chef, I have a responsibility to do my best to create good environments for people, customers, and the community,” says Marnell-Suhanosky. They also use 15 percent of the water consumed by commercial buildings in the U.S., We got a share of the savings, and we didn’t put up anything, and it’s good for the world.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Alcoholic beverages, in particular, can have an enormous impact on guest checks, especially for bar and grill and more upscale restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. The colder months bring a fresh set of challenges to the restaurant and bar scene. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. How do you prevent cross-contact in your salad bar? If so, what are they? What ingredients do you put in your pasta sauce?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. Restaurants will always be popular for date nights, and restaurants with bars will always attract the thirsty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It’s not exactly a secret that getting a new restaurant up and running is a significant challenge, with a high bar for entry that includes formidable logistical hurdles and financial obstacles. The good news is that despite the initial setbacks in the early days of COVID, many restaurants have not just survived, but thrived.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

These heightened food safety standards and consumer expectations are sure to continue after reopening and could possibly lead to more permanent requirements. These heightened food safety standards and consumer expectations are sure to continue after reopening and could possibly lead to more permanent requirements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Consumer Interest in Restaurants is Shifting Quickly. Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. What Consumers Mean by 'Safe' Recent research conducted by Ecolab Inc. Diners are Ready, but Concerned.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As brands place emphasis on creating a meaningful guest experience, robotics companies offering tools such as tech-enabled order taking or serving, should stop calling themselves ‘robotics’ as it will likely steer some operators, consumers and investors away. In addition there is also a poolside bar.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2021

And according to The Hartman Group’s Functional Food & Beverage and Supplements 2020 report, 29 percent of consumers have been consuming more functional foods and beverages since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (2). Clean, plant-based and healthy ingredients are also reflecting the consumers’ desire to boost immunity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its challenges and opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs and consumers. Consumers will continue to be the driving force in the economy, buoyed by a healthy labor market and strong household balance sheets.

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