Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

There are times when a nod, closed eyes, and smile signified just how delicious a nightly special was – a dish prepared by a cook, from his or her heart. There are more stories than words to write, more memorable moments and instances when I simply shrugged knowing that this kitchen is a special place.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These special days: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day were set aside as times to be with those we love – regardless of a person’s career obligations. Restaurants will be full and service staff will put on a smile and do their best to make your holiday special. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Restaurant Consulting.

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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

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

In addition to the vice president in house, a full floor of rooms is dedicated to our real special guest. After all was said and done, my special assignment was the basis for countless jokes and ribbings by the kitchen team for weeks afterward. Couldn’t you assign this to one of our other cooks?

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

Create Special Offers for Customers. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. Some owners of small restaurants and hotels may not feel like they need to hire people for a specialized marketing team. Offer something special to a certain category.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

They look for consistent, personalized quality commitments, a “yes” attitude when special requests are made, dependability, and a pricing that makes sense. Chef centric operations know that philosophical connections with producers and vendors is essential when building their menus.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The answer is obvious – if those involved directly or indirectly with your team feel the magic of your operation, feel it in the same way that the guest does, then they will perform better, look forward to their work, engage better with others on the team, and feel part of something special. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

In fact, our business is based on the concept of gathering in a special place where service with a smile was the obvious complement to “breaking bread”. Okay, I understand everything costs money and prices continue to rise but take a breath and think about what we are doing. Bread has always been a given.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. For instance, if they are about to leave your website, you can offer a discount or if they read your blog you can offer access to your cooking classes. It helps in business promotion.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

The chef must be very well-versed in a number of cuisines and able to not only plan menus that fit in with the concept of a restaurant, but also represent the mission of the operation through special menus for various events.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

We may not stop to think about it enough, but there is a special bond that exists between those who have jumped into the profession of food. If you have worked together in a kitchen, there is a special understanding. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Stay connection with those unique friends in food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Start a Food Blog. Blogging can be hit and miss, but it’s proven to be a very effective way to market a business when done well. Menu items with photos attached are often ordered more than those with a simple description, and the same can be true of including food photos in blog posts. Make Your Specials Really Special.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 16, 2022

www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Dick was a graduate of the same college that I attended, a lifelong supportive alum, and eventually chairman of their board of trustees. Midway through my career I returned to my alma mater as an instructor and eventually dean of their hospitality and culinary programs. The world will miss you, Dick.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 18, 2023

I had worked in kitchens since I was 15 years old; this I have mentioned a few times in this blog. So, I worked to restore this special blade, tried to remove the deep pitted rust, and bring back that ebony handle with brass pegs that held it in place. I held it in my hand and sat down filled with thoughts of a career well spent.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. It's a tactic that can also take multiple forms, such as suggesting a limited special burger to someone who orders the usual signature every time. Have a new special with an awesome pairing? What is suggestive selling?

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Whenever I take the time to pause and reflect on my time working in restaurants and participating in restaurant experiences, I tend to categorize them as wow experiences, surprising experiences, and special experiences. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. So, what is this higher calling? This is a place with a higher purpose.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

As a cook – be the person that everyone marvels at when you cut vegetables; be the person that other cooks turn to when they need their knives sharpened to razor perfection; make sure the chef always turns to you for a groundbreaking special or asks your advice on a plate design. Start today – one step at a time to greatness.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2024

Soon enough, the cooks accepted you, acknowledged your presence, thanked you for respecting the job that each had in the operation, and made you feel part of something special. This week was time well spent – next week you were moving up to prep. Embrace it.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2024

He was stacking turkey, toast, and bacon for triangle cut BLT’s, folding beautiful cheese omelets, ladling his special meat sauce on grilled hot dogs, salting fries, and filling crocks with today’s soup; moving from order to order with the grace of a Broadway dancer while making sure that everything was in reach of a pivot step.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Get to know them, treat them extra special, celebrate their reservation, go beyond friendly and be their friend. Customers buy a meal; clients invest in a relationship with you. What are you doing in your restaurant to set the stage for better outcomes should something catastrophic happen again?

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is something very special about working in a professional kitchen, something that is hard to explain unless you are there. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFE Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2022

Orders came in for rack of lamb, halibut (very popular), loads of hot apps to keep Tom on his toes, and a very special order for an elderly man who asked if he could have poached eggs. Some even sent back a message to the kitchen to “cook something special”, which might upset some teams, but this one enjoyed the chance to be creative.

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Ordyx

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Click a logo to visit the website and find more information on their specials. Updated By Sloane Viner ​11/6/29019 Subscribe to our blog. ​ ​Below is a list of 50+ restaurants where veterans can get free & discounted food items (and even entire meals!) this Veterans Day. ​ ​And again.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. We review the bakery components on the special menus for the day and typical inventory of baked goods for restaurant service. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. We will likely top 200 for dinner. Morning, Jack.”

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Far too often this does not exist in the workplace, or sometimes even in the home – restaurants fill this void through the reward of a sincere smile, special service, preparation of tasty and beautiful food, a pleasant atmosphere and appointed table, and in many cases recognition of return guests. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – EXECUTE LIKE A WORLD CLASS OPERATOR Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2024

At 5pm we huddled for a pre-meal inspection of stations and review of features with the front-of-the-house special teams. Clock management is just as important in the kitchen as it is on the gridiron. Everything was in good shape as I handed off the game ball to my sous chef. Where would you rather be than right here, right now?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

No real answer here without changing the service model that makes a restaurant experience special. It might mean staggered shifts or even different menus and crews at different times if cooks hope to ever find consistency in scheduling. PHYSICALLY DEMANDING Simply put – the work is hard.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 15, 2023

Lastly, you don’t want to overuse keywords (keyword stuffing) #2: Add Regular Blog Posts This is one of the most overlooked things you can do to drive traffic to your website and provide ongoing new traffic. It takes diligence to create, plan, and write your blog posts. Blog posts are essential. Post frequently.

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Island Media Management

MARCH 13, 2016

There are just a handful of owners who have added a blog to their website to build a reputation in the community where they operate, as well as promote the food and drinks that they offer. 5 Other Great Benefits of Having a Blog. Adding social media sharing buttons to every blog that you publish is one of the best things you can do.

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Island Media Management

MARCH 13, 2016

There are just a handful of owners who have added a blog to their website to build a reputation in the community where they operate, as well as promote the food and drinks that they offer. 5 Other Great Benefits of Having a Blog. Adding social media sharing buttons to every blog that you publish is one of the best things you can do.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Here are some answers that would make others pay attention: [] Since the first day I entered a kitchen, I knew this was where I belonged: When this is the case then a cook will always be looking for a way to fit in with the team and contribute. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Whether it’s menu, special events, feature nights, or catchy pricing packages – do something that keeps people guessing and returning to your social media posts for more news. These are the folks who give you lots of slack, forgive you when you make mistakes, encourage you when you get it right, and tell the world about their special place.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The funny thing is that these small businesses – in this case – restaurants – cannot survive on that once-a-year recognition, or even the occasional special event. Don’t they understand how much more special the experience will be in this little bistro with two people in the kitchen, a bartender and two servers? Don’t forget it.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. It enables giving perks to the people on particular interactions, special perks like gifts and personalised coupons. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

Are you willing to trust that the chef in an operation is talented enough to make a chicken leg that is just as special as that deluxe piece of meat? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Do you understand that if you insist on seeking out that Kobe Beef Tenderloin Steak it will likely sell for $75 or more? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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