Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Although our current crisis has brought the restaurant industry to a halt, it is important to remember just how integrated the business of selling and serving food is to society as a whole. This is a very important part of the restaurant business – hospitality. then it has lost its ability to be special – to be necessary.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

I have long embraced this philosophy when it comes to restaurants, but it also can apply to any business. Customers would like up, sometimes around the block, hoping for a seat in her rather small restaurant where she featured, what we called – blue plate specials. I asked her what made her food so special?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Paul de Vance in southern France, or the walled in villages of Tuscany, the narrow streets of Oslo, Norway, and the typical hidden villages found in parts of historic Germany; places that were home to those special little restaurants that reflect the terroir of the region. For the guest there was a high level of comfort and trust.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. The place where we work is the stage where all this takes place and is such a very special space. Here are some that have, in the past, been posted on my office door when I was a chef and later as an educator.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

From smarter hiring to prepping for busy seasons, were sharing strategies that work across small bistros and bustling chains alike. Our goal is simple: give you tools to streamline operations, cut costs, and grow your business without burning out. Small perks go far too. Plan extra stock for busy seasons too.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

One fact about the restaurant business stands out to me – something I have always appreciated: the kitchen is the great equalizer. So, no matter what their journey has been like; no matter their heritage, race, gender, education level, or portfolio of beliefs – this is a business of unity in purpose.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

Create Special Offers for Customers. If you’re in the middle of a low period, you compete for the small target audience of customers with all other businesses in the region. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. Organize Local Seasonal Events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. " "As a small business owner these unprecedented times are very overwhelming," said Rick Fernandez, owner of 3N1 Sports Bar & Grill in San Diego. "Cox

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These are your friends and neighbors; they are cornerstone businesses that support local little league teams, charities, and causes that unite the people around you. They are the businesses that provide gainful employment for all age groups, and in some cases – those jobs for youngsters entering the workforce for the first time.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it is the environment, the postal service, senior citizens, global partnerships, healthcare, or restaurants – there is a tendency to set aside or forget just how important these businesses, global responsibilities, and people truly are to our existence. Restaurants are more than places where we can fill our stomachs – so much more.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. In any case, The Blue Gentian was a busy place. Bofinger – what’s your secret ingredient?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2024

[] COOK FOR THEM: Those frequent flyers deserve something special, on occasion. Create a spontaneous special event through this extra effort. Give them a special tour and introduce them to the line team. Present the menu but offer them the opportunity for a customized menu selection from the chef.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

We all have our particular missions that do not include small talk. Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation. As an evening sous chef for the operation, I expected to be insanely busy trying to juggle all these different events.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the restaurant business there are really only two ways to view profit: a very small amount of profit balanced by very significant volume, or a significant amount of profit on far less volume. A SPECIAL LOCATION. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. REAL SERVICE. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Create Value Experiences.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Suggestive selling is just one way to make their experience more personal and special.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Now, if the guest wants a particular “special vegetable” then, of course we charge, but to leave a protein source on the plate as a stand-alone, is not what we do. [] APPETIZERS ARE NOT A FULL MEAL Appetizers that are increased in size to increase the plate charge defeats the experience of dining.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

We can’t find any employees, people don’t want to work anymore, restaurants treat employees like crap, the pay sucks and the benefits don’t exist, prices are too high, supplies are impossible to find, and profit is so small that it isn’t worth the sweat and tears. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

If you fit the mold – then you possess a special value reserved for just a few, value that – to the chef goes way beyond the ability to prepare breakfast items. The details are small, but nevertheless important. . www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. When an order comes in it is immediately cooked, plated, and slid into the pass.

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The Rail

MARCH 7, 2023

By Sarah Jarosz, Contributor Social media has revolutionized how businesses market their products and services, and restaurants are no exception. Whether you're a small, local restaurant or a large, chain restaurant, social media can be a powerful tool to help you attract new customers and build brand awareness.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2022

This is a direct message to all of those young cooks just starting out, dishwashers, culinary students, and seasoned veterans of the kitchen – you can go as far as you want to go in the food business as long as you are willing to put in the work, build a plan, and stick to the plan. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book. Create a blog section on your website.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

From an interview with Restaurant Business Magazine , Bruster’s Real Ice Cream reported selling 18 franchise agreements this year and now has 56 stores under construction or in development out of their 200 units (1). According to Don Daszkowski of the Forbes Business Council, “the competition [for jobs] will likely be fierce” (4).

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Stay tuned for a few special tips from Melissa Bensky, one of Toronto’s most prolific foodgrammers with her account, @tastethesix. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant! ]

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Below are a few examples of small and big F&B chains applying unique marketing techniques. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc. An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Gift cards and cashback vouchers to increase footfall.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

Excellence is not an end game, it is a way to live your life and those who expect to be recognized, embraced as important, and compensated for what they believe they are worth, are individuals who seek and practice excellence in everything they do – no matter how small or large the task – excellence is simply the way they work.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

But then, on occasion, there are those nights when you and your teammates are in a special place, a place that is hard to describe unless you have been there – you are in the zone. The usual acknowledgements took place, a few fist bumps, and high-fives, but for the most part it was “strictly business”. Here we go!

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Small gestures like these will make your service go from good to great. Recommended Reading: BLOG NAME. List all daily specials and offers. Are your customers dining in honor of a special occasion? Claiming your business on these different search, review, and travel sites is also wise. Offer add-ons.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 24, 2020

She is wrestling with the big questions: Why am I doing this and is there room for this and other small restaurants after the threat from Covid-19 is behind us? When we invite people into our homes we hope to make them feel special, welcome, safe, and offer a reward through food. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2020

The hospitality business, one of the most prevalent industries worldwide, is a business of people, by people, and for people. It is to me, and millions of others, an essential business. This essential business is, on the other hand, very fragile. A day of poor sales makes a restaurant or café cringe with disappointment.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

Cooking is an adventure – now you have the time. [] MAKE ALL OF YOUR MEALS SPECIAL. A mailbox with a letter is a small thing, yet an important one to look forward to. [] GET OUTSIDE. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Take the time to enjoy every aspect of a meal. PLAN BETTER – PERSONALLY TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Artisan farmers have gravitated to small rural communities and transitioned to decentralized, sometimes specialized, organic farming to help to feed this growing interest and define their concern over the quality of ingredients and their impact on sustainability. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. government.

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Bingage

MAY 9, 2021

We got simple strategies, If you read the blog to the end, you would get informational insights about your business. Hence, today the businesses are now starving to keep up with this super-fast customer base. Offer “Special cashback” to VIP customers. So without spending time, let’s start.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2020

A small, historic community on the crest of a hill in the Burgundy stands tall as a village where thousands of worshipers and interested historians visited each year to pass through the threshold of its Benedictine monastery – The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine built in 1120 A.D. – www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. It was this good.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

Create Special Offers for Customers If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels. If you’re in the middle of a low period, you compete for the small target audience of customers with all other businesses in the region. One way or another, you always fight for attention.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

These emails include promotions, menu updates, special events, feedback requests, and loyalty program details, serving as a direct communication line to keep your restaurant prominent in customers’ minds. Why It Helps Small Restaurants Email marketing is a budget-friendly, highly effective strategy ideal for small restaurants.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Anxiety in small doses can be that spark that starts the human engine. People are interesting, they all have stories to tell, they all bring something special to the team, and they validate why a chef chose to do this work for a living. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. After time, this is a highly anticipated feeling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

“Over the past few years, we’ve focused on becoming a total access brand by growing our delivery business, expanding our online ordering and mobile channels and enhancing the in-store experience by introducing drive-thrus, kiosks and technology-centric solutions for operations,” Bendel said. ” New CEO at Waitr.

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