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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants Going Digital Require Technology That Always Works

Modern Restaurant Management

For the restaurant business, the pandemic changed everything, including raising the bar for what consumers expect in terms of choice and convenience. Today’s Special: Augmented Reality. Restaurants continue to face increased competition, needing to make delicious food on-demand and quickly, with minimal wait times.

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Prepping for Off-Premise: Navigating Potential Restaurant Reclosures 

Modern Restaurant Management

Meanwhile, the recovering hospitality industry – which wa s estimated to have lost $120 billion by the end of June – is bracing itself for potentially another round of mandated restaurant and bar closures. However, this round of closures doesn’t have to mirror the first wave.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

bars & restaurants returned to and surpassed pre-pandemic levels of employment. Two out of three gift cards were bought to commemorate a special occasion and 87 percent featured a written note. California had the largest YOY growth, with 930 openings–almost 15 percent more than last year. million in February 2020.

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Do Guests Want a New Way to Order?

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It has its roots in counter service operations such as coffee shops and juice bars, but does it have a place in table service restaurants? When a server engages in a conversation with the customer, they can gather information about dietary restrictions, likes, dislikes, allergies, and special requests.

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Allentown Restaurants You Need to Visit This Week

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French cuisine often has a reputation for being stuffy and expensive, but Henry’s Salt of the Sea is a seafood restaurant specializing in French-inspired seafood dishes that don’t break the bank. The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Hamilton Kitchen + Bar (@hamiltonkitchen).

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Top Seattle Restaurants to Check Out This Week

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While I’ll always love Seattle for introducing me to iconic grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana, this city has a special place in my heart for a different reason: the food culture. This restaurant specializes in good, local food served with a smile. They’ll happily explain any dish to you and make dietary modifications if need be.

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The Most Fantastic Places to Eat Around Pittsburgh

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You can find places specializing in Italian dishes, Spanish dishes, and East Asian dishes, among others. Nestled in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina specializes in serving Argentinian dishes. They also have a wine, coffee, and cocktail bar. Pittsburgh has several international dining options.