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AI and Robotic Revolution: A Glimpse into the Future of the Restaurant Industry

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You take your seat at a table embedded with a touchscreen menu. Walk over to the bar where Tipsy, the robotic bartender with eight arms, prepares your cocktail with speed and accuracy that would put the most seasoned mixologist to shame. Housing, food, clothing—all created by machines, all available in abundance.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? An interesting tidbit about those dark days of 2020-21: restaurants, bars, food trucks and other establishments that were able to remain efficient with their back of house (BOH) services were most likely to survive and even thrive.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

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In those early days of European coffee houses, during the 17 th century, politics were the main source of conversation. In the American colonies, public houses, or taverns, followed suit as meeting places for the common man and self-proclaimed intellectuals.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Tough Calls Tech Makes Easier for Bar and Restaurant Operators

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Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. ‘Stay out of the weeds’ or serve more patrons?

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Extreme Front of the House Makeover: Less Downtime and Expense

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According to a 2017 Restaurant Owners survey, fitting out a 1,000-square-foot bar and commercial kitchen, including equipment like burners and espresso machines, carries an average cost of about $75,000, or $80 per square foot, which can vary by market. Here are refresh and remodel solutions that can save time and money.

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Reopening Post-COVID: Financial Tips for Bars and Restaurants

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Restaurants that previously never offered take-out options were adapting their menu to provide pick-up and delivery services for those in quarantine. Unfortunately, not all restaurants and bars were able to pivot and adapt to the new normal and for many, those doors have closed indefinitely.

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