ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

When people are hungry, they turn to Google. Its the number one way customers discover new restaurants and if your business isnt showing up in the search results, youre losing diners to competitors who are. In this article, you will learn: How to optimize your Google Business Profile to boost visibility and credibility.

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SEO Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 195

Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2025

It may be the skill or reputation of the chef that gives public relations power to a restaurant, but it is the cohesive nature of a team where each person contributes in their own way to the uniqueness of the operation and thus, creating its brand and how dining experiences come to life. Chef, I ran into that a few times in my career.

Employee Relations 355

Employee Relations Reference Influencer Education 355

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

If you are anything like me, the anticipation of a really good restaurant experience is at the top of my list when traveling, or just taking a break from cooking at home. It was a poster in the employee dining room of a hotel that asked: “Would you be willing to sign your work?” Ugh, frustration is setting in.

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Dine-in Training Seasonal Menu Sports 443

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Still, because there are many competing businesses in the dining sector, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out from the crowd. For example, check out how Pizza Express has enticed customers to dine with them with its free dough balls advert. Everybody needs to eat, so the sale of food will never go out of fashion.

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Social Media Advertising Events Customer Experience 493

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest.

Front of House 474

Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Training 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Businesses can further enhance menus by highlighting bestselling items, supplying photos, and identifying menu items that don’t travel well. Ensure your customers are aware of your online ordering options by continuously updating your community through your social media channels, website, and blog. Rethink Rewards.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 508

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

It seems that we have reached a point where acceptable casualties is a consideration in so many decisions. This forum has been essential as people from all over the world developed their philosophy of life and ethical/moral standards. [] RESTAURANTS ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF REWARD AND RECOGNITION.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2020

There are few things in life that vividly define the culture associated with a group of people more than dining out. Since the days of early merchant travelers during Medieval and Renaissance days – restaurants have been integral to societal development and the sophistication of people.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Dine-in Sports 520

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. As the food has to travel less to reach the restaurant, the emission of carbon is reduced.

Seasonal Menu 508

Seasonal Menu Beverage Sustainability Fine Dining 508

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

Long Island City-based JetBlue and United Airlines are offering free round-trip flights for medical volunteers traveling to New York City to join the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of negativity online and in the news. Hotel Trundle Shares Stories of Happiness.

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Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 388

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Dining out is more than a need for nourishment, it is a reward for hard work, a place to celebrate success, a way to recognize others, a mecca for friends to enjoy each other’s company, and a place where the important topics of the day find a home in discussion. [] THE REAL CONNECTION BETWEEN FARMERS AND CONSUMERS. In 2021, there were 14.5

Agriculture 447

Agriculture Tourism Transportation Café 447

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. That’s not just because people are traveling more. That’s not just because people are traveling more. If you travel around the Provence, you will likely miss this beautiful village.

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Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 309

Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2025

People no longer view dining out as a necessity to support their lifestyle. But you might want to stop now and again and reflect on a time, not too long ago. Think back to March of 2020. Do you remember what it was like? Suddenly, nothing else mattered and the world came to a halt. What is the end game here? Hmmmnow Ive got you thinking.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nearly nine years ago, during the first twelve months of Harvest America Cues blog, one of my articles went viral attracting almost 40,000 views in one day. Try taking a few moments everyday walking around the kitchen and the dining room looking for successes and great work. However, you cannot succeed alone.

Coaching 447

Coaching Restaurant Law Article Training 447

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A club chef will likely be a person who is fairly well traveled, a person who has been there – done that, an individual who over a period of time has built a network of influence that is there to support and assist the chef as is needed. Each presents the executive chef with a different set of challenges and opportunities.

Beverage 520

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 520

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Seek out unique opportunities to experience great food, the source of that food, the people who dedicate their lives to it, the service that accompanies exceptional dining, and the commitment to excellence that very successful cooks and chefs are a part of. So, here are some golden rules that will help you to move in the right direction.

Leadership 448

Leadership Fine Dining Workshop Training 448

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’ Employee health assessments ???

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BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368

Culinary Cues

JUNE 23, 2024

There are countless examples of kitchens where proper cooking is revered, people are treated with respect, professionalism is the standard, ingredients are handled with care, and pride is evident in the pass. So, how detrimental is this “bad press” and what can be done about it? Why is it that culinary schools are faced with declining enrollments?

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Uniforms Front of House Back of House Food Supply 448

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is a topic I have presented numerous times and it seems as though whenever I travel it rises to the top of my thinking. Unfortunately, dining out and finding the right place to work is oftentimes a wishful roll of the dice. Ironically, there is always room to be great and there is plenty of room to be mediocre.

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Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 449

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Brick and Mortar weighs us down: Requiring customers to travel to you puts the weight of participation on their shoulders and the responsibility for push and pull marketing in the hands of the operator. The glory days of the restaurant industry have been laid to rest and they may never return to any semblance of normalcy. What if……happens?

Customer Experience 449

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 449

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle. Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Come on, we know this!

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Fine Dining Back of House Food Truck Pricing 449

EATER

JULY 8, 2020

While there is no form of travel that’s perfectly safe right now, there are certainly more responsible options than others for scratching the itch. So, with safety top of mind, here are some alternative parks to consider for your 2020 summer escape, and, of course, the best places to eat — to go, dine-in, or dine-out — nearby.

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Front of House Travel Dine-in Seating 313

Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2024

What would it take for guests to rave about dining in your restaurant? Work at it and the dining experience will improve exponentially. [] REMEMBER A GUEST’S PURCHASING PROFILE: There is no excuse today for failing to know the buying habits of your guest. Is it possible to set the stage for these reactions?

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Customer Experience Dine-in Back of House Customer Service 345

Culinary Cues

JULY 27, 2022

Invest in reading. [] EXPERIENCE RESTAURANTS: Whether you work in a variety of restaurants, stagiaire at a well know establishment, or simply dine to experience a specific chef’s signature – build restaurant experiences into your skill development. So, where do those flavors come from? Talk with parents, grandparents, uncles, and cousins.

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Influencer Fine Dining Travel Book 440

Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. 37% are planning to travel during spring break, specifically, which is an increase from the 29% who were traveling for Spring Break 2021. American travelers are mostly staying planted on U.S. Fine dining – 41%.

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Travel Social Media Fast Casual Fine Dining 146

Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are some thoughts. [] IT’S STILL ABOUT THE FOOD: People go out to eat for a variety of reasons – convenience, social interaction, a change of pace, business travel, vacations, celebration, or habit. ‘The times they are a changin’, proclaimed Bob Dylan in 1964. His words seem quite relevant today. A great story.

Food Truck 386

Food Truck Back of House Education Training 386

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave. Keep reading to learn how to do just that, as we cover what to do pre, during, and post dining service. Recommended Reading: BLOG NAME. Table of Contents. Before the meal.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recent data published by USA Today suggests that the average upper middle-class couple spends around $200 per week on groceries. That’s 21 meals for two people over seven days. From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. Do the math.

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Pricing Marketing Insurance Seasonal Menu 415

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

It’s been 89 years since Escoffier stood in front of a range for the last time, yet his presence is still felt by professional cooks and chefs. In every office where I sat over the past 30 some odd years, has hung this picture of the master craftsman, leader, and ambassador of proper cooking and kitchen organization.

Hotels 341

Hotels Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 341

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

A server arrives at the table with a smile and warm greeting ready to guide you through the process of ordering, becoming the liaison between the kitchen and the dining room, and hoping to build your experience while increasing that check average at the same time.

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Blog Take-out Customer Service Sourcing 323

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Underneath it all we do know that most of the time it was very hard work – physically, mentally, and emotionally. We do know that there were countless days when we thought we wouldn’t pull it off, when being in the weeds was all too common, and at any moment everything was doomed to collapse – yet we managed to soldier through.

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Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 421

Sante

DECEMBER 30, 2019

We explored the changing nature of hospitality as in Chef Ric Orlando's discovery of the unfortunate decline of highway dining in Straws are the tip of the iceberg and the threat of tariffs to our industry with Pushing Back on Tariffs. We explored restaurant trends as in Dining with Musical Benefits ? , Emiliano De Laurentiis.

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2019 Social Media Fine Dining Hospitality 219

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For example, do you offer food from a specific country and decorate your restaurant so people feel like they have traveled there? Use your blog to deepen your relationships with your customers further by sharing more of your brand narrative. Finally, you can ensure every customer who dines with you walks away with a story to tell.

Social Media 93

Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Customer Service 93

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. That’s not just because people are traveling more. That’s not just because people are traveling more. If you travel around the Provence, you will likely miss this beautiful village.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 195

EATER

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The trope is so common among actual travelers that the double-decker creation accounts for a significant proportion of hotels’ room service sales. So [the club] seems like a safe choice for many travelers.”. Frequent traveler and food blogger Evan Saunders agrees. Frequent traveler and food blogger Evan Saunders agrees.

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Hotels Travel 2010 Food Order 253

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

JetBlue and United Airlines: Free Flights for Medical Volunteers Long Island City-based JetBlue and United Airlines are offering free round-trip flights for medical volunteers traveling to New York City to join the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. They use this hashtag to share stories of happiness on Instagram.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 195

Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2020

THIS IS A LONG ONE – BUT IMPORTANT FOR ALL WHO ARE SERIOUS ABOUT PROFESSIONAL COOKING. Cooking for others is one of the oldest professions in the civilized world. I can assure you that cooking will survive and once again thrive – history has demonstrated its resilience. Escoffier even opened the Ritz in Boston – the first in the U.S.

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