EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. without interruptions. Initially, the priority was on quality and flavor, not necessarily environmental impact.

Sustainability

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.

Serving

EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

The raw bar is getting pricier. At places like the Lonely Oyster in Los Angeles, you could pay as much as $6 for a sustainably sourced Blue Pool oyster pulled from the waters of Hama Hama, Washington. I know people who own very renowned oyster bars who will not eat Gulf oysters, and thats just an outdated perception, she says.

Pricing

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s a great tool for our overall success,” said Emily Lyall, operations manager at the Lafayette Public House , a coffee, bar, and kitchen. The restaurant, called Shia, will strive to be a zero-gas, zero-plastics kitchen that will test different sustainability practices and share its learnings with other small, independent restaurants.

Compost

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. But its easy to find great meals if you know where to eat.

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

With every menu cycle, we push ourselves to raise the bar, and this time, that meant refining even the smallest details. Instead, we partner with responsible avocado oil and olive oil producers who use regenerative practices for a more sustainable, transparent food system.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recommended Reading: 3 Ways to Run a Sustainable Restaurant How to Increase Staff Productivity Productivity for Servers Problem: Restaurant staff taking short personal breaks It’s vital to minimize the amount of time sinks available in day-to-day tasks in your restaurant. A “totally satisfied” customer contributes 2.6

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

How does it dovetail with sustainability goals? Small spaces can obviously help save on price-per-square-foot costs, they naturally reduce energy consumption, encourage precise inventory management, and enable more intentional material choices – all of which dovetail nicely with sustainability goals.

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 30, 2025

This discussion will provide a roadmap for mastering the art of accounting in the world of restaurants and bars. Key Takeaways Understanding hospitality accounting is crucial for efficiency, profitability, and making informed business decisions in restaurants and bars. But, why is this so crucial to your business’s success?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Roaster co-working hubs in Lviv and petrol station networks sustained specialty growth amid conflict. This marks the chain’s first significant update since 1995 introduces refreshed signage, marketing assets, and a people-first tagline, highlighting community engagement, sustainability, and farm-direct sourcing.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2025

We wanted to define mazze from our own angle, says Hanif Sadr, owner of Komaaj Mazze & Wine Bar in San Francisco, specifically what we can offer from northern Iranian cuisine. Sara Akhavan The interior of Komaaj Mazze & Wine Bar in San Francisco.

Back of House

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Serai has been the trendsetter at the top of the game for a few years, now joined by Askal in Melbourne earlier this year and have just opened a rooftop bar called Inuman. The quality and origin of ingredients, will become a decisive factor, pushing establishments to emphasise the source and sustainability of their offerings.

Hospitality

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2025

The setup is casual, with indoor seating and a bar that serves local craft beer. 22 – Allman’s Bar-B-Q Source: Allman’s Bar-B-Q Allman’s Bar-B-Q in Fredericksburg has been serving barbecue since 1954 and is known for sticking to old-school methods. They also make their sauces and desserts in-house.

Back of House

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Bar’s Cocktail Creation Contest with Influencers : Increased evening patrons. Sushi Bar’s Collaboration with Travel Influencers : Attracted tourists exploring the city. Consistent collaborations can yield sustained benefits for your restaurant. A simple thank-you can go a long way.

Influencer

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 30, 2025

It also features a full bar and hosts live music events, which adds to its popularity as a local hangout spot. The Long Beach location has an open and relaxed layout, with indoor dining, outdoor seating, and a full bar. The atmosphere includes a touch of live blues music, giving the place a welcoming Southern theme.

Outdoor

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 8, 2025

While cleanliness shapes a cafe’s reputation from a customer’s perspective, the unseen practices behind the bar have far broader implications for equipment longevity , coffee quality, and customer and staff health. Cafetto ’s product development, for instance, is guided by three key principles: performance, safety, and sustainability. “We

Equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 14, 2025

The country drinks around 14 billion espressos every year , reaffirming the long-standing tradition of drinking fast, cheap coffee quickly, often while standing at the bar in a traditional coffeehouse. The darker the roast profile, the easier it is to mask defects and low-quality beans, too.

Café

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2025

Sustaining it will come down to how well we continue to listen to our guests feedback and evolve. Change is always a challenge, especially across a growing system. We’re focused on making sure every franchisee feels confident and supported. That means training, communication, and being responsive to feedback.

Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. Sparkling wine has been another big mover in bars and restaurants—especially in western States, where it added at least 1 percentage point of total wine sales by value. percentage points of share. percentage points.

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 22, 2025

Foundations of Cost Accounting for Restaurants Understanding the basics of cost accounting for restaurants is vital for both financial health and sustainability. Hospitality accountants, specializing in accounting for restaurants and bars, are experts at restaurant bookkeeping. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

But it also fast-tracked the adoption of technology and AI, setting small businesses up for smarter, more sustainable growth moving forward. – Iliana de la Vega, Chef and Owner of El Naranjo Nothing about operating and sustaining a profitable restaurant during COVID was easy. Who would order a bar-quality drink to go?

Loyalty Program

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

In this post, we’ll explore smart, actionable ways to identify, reach, and retain the right crowd—helping your café stand out and grow sustainably. Café Marketing Strategies Inspired by European-Style Cafés From Portugal to Macedonia, the coffee bar culture across Europe is similar; it’s a culture a place where guests can be social.

Café

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Reducing restaurant expenses is critical for improving profitability and sustainability. Prevent food waste to cut costs Food waste is a common and expensive issue for restaurants and bars. Taking proactive steps to minimize waste can save money and make the food industry more sustainable and responsible.

Loyalty Program

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?

Bar

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Lavu Point of Sale has pioneered iPad point of sale systems, giving restaurants and bars a unique and modern functional advantage. With tools for smart ordering, real-time analytics, and customer engagement, Lavu empowers restaurants to optimize performance and drive sustainable profit growth.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

Bars regularly receive the highest tips; in Q1 their average tip was 17.36 Deals like Chili’s “3 for Me” and Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl sustained positive value perceptions, but discussion of portion sizes directly impacted customers’ perceptions of value across all restaurants. percent in Q2.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 17, 2025

Exclusivity and scarcity drive brand appeal; however, they can also be limiting factors in the sustainable growth of these businesses. In the context of Colombia, selecting a competitor-minded barista to lead the coffee experience bar was challenging,” Juan says. “In In our country, we’re not used to respecting the barista.

Café

SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2025

Tech Talk at the Innovation Theater (Monday, May 19 10:30am CT): SpotOn will host " Strength in Numbers: Building a Financially Savvy Restaurant Community ," a panel discussion featuring restaurateurs Amy Hom (Barcelona Wine Bar) and Jonathan Gillespie (Adalina).

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 18, 2025

“By participating, we can showcase the quality and sustainability of Cerrado Mineiro coffees, foster new partnerships, and strengthen existing relationships,” he adds. These events also serve as a platform for meaningful discussions about the future of coffee production, innovation, and sustainability.”

Café

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

– Mary Pillow Thompson, founder of foh&boh Five years after the pandemic, Tom's Watch Bar has gained valuable perspective on what drives people to gather. – Benny Tadele, Executive Vice President and President of Restaurants at NCR Voyix Outdoor dining saved New York City by keeping the restaurants and bars open.

Mobile Ordering

Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

Optimizing the Bar Program with Digital Tools Beverages, especially alcoholic ones, offer some of the highest profit margins in the restaurant industry. Reducing Waste & Implementing Sustainability Tech Reducing food waste doesnt just help the environmentit improves profitability.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

The research also highlights the sustained momentum of loyalty program usage. The Party Starts Early (and Lingers) : While overall restaurant sales were down 21 percent compared to a typical Thursday, we saw early morning bar sales jump 158 percent at midnight, a clear sign of celebrations extending from the night before.

Loyalty Program

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Specialize in accounting for restaurants and bars to accurately interpret the results from the profitability calculator. In hotel bookkeeping and accounting for restaurants and bars, specific metrics are used to gauge profitability. Be comfortable with accounting for hotels as well, since many concepts overlap.

Hotels

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Specialize in accounting for restaurants and bars to accurately interpret the results from the profitability calculator. In hotel bookkeeping and accounting for restaurants and bars, specific metrics are used to gauge profitability. Be comfortable with accounting for hotels as well, since many concepts overlap.

Hotels

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

The Superfood Salad Bowl is designed to nourish employees with a variety of key nutrients, providing them with sustained energy throughout the day. Protein-rich toppings: Adding a protein component is crucial for sustained energy and a feeling of fullness.

2025

EATER

JANUARY 22, 2025

This years awards include three brand-new categories: Best New Bar (given to a new wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or any other business whose primary offering is beverage that already demonstrates excellence), Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.

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