Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

The once restaurateur-centric restaurant was about to become chef-centric. It was interesting, somewhat absurd, but life changing for those in the profession and for the way people viewed the restaurant experience. Suddenly the chef-owned restaurant not only made sense – it was the approach with the greatest traction.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

On top of this – restaurants are offering wages that were unheard of pre-pandemic and still employees are not inclined to return to kitchens and dining rooms. CHANGE #1: The days of the fixed menu for restaurants should come to a halt. The important reality is that we MUST MAKE CHANGES NOW!

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE Learning to live with technology and stay in control is essential. In restaurants we need to bring people together, if not already doing so. The staff meal is so important to the sense of team, the family of the restaurant, and the synergy of work. Try “FOOD” on for size.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

According to Big Picture Learning – “A 2014 survey by About.com found that the top three reasons for leaving an organization were communication related: a lack of direction from management, overall poor communication, and poorly communication constant change.” Two months later – The Recipe Podcast, Celebrity Secrets – was born.”.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

With more than one million restaurants in the US we can flip a coin and hope for the great, will likely step through the doors of good, and far too often settle into the mediocre. 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. Plain and simple.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

For the restaurant operator caught up in the current, somewhat bleak reality of the business environment we are living in – there is hope in knowing how resilient the business of food can be. Social distancing is un-nerving in restaurant settings – how can you make it fun? HOSPITALITY FIRST. FIND WAYS TO MAINTAIN THE EXPERIENCE.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Getting that dish just right, controlling costs, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, topping yesterdays customer count, clearing the rail of tickets without any re-fires, a complement from customers, top ratings on Trip Advisor or Yelp, or a positive local restaurant review can all be viewed as a competitive opportunity.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

So, I began to think about patterns and habits of this type and how my exercise goal might serve as a model for restaurants seeking to find a formula for success. Have you established a uniform and grooming standard in your restaurant and is it equitably enforced? The commitment has become a habit that I don’t intend to break.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over. Restaurants cannot wait that long, no way, no how – this is the end of the world, as we know it. THE PURPOSE OF RESTAURANTS (Where do you want to fit). I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!!

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Sante

DECEMBER 30, 2019

A Rich World of Hospitality, Brought to you by Santé. million followers with articles and podcasts. million followers with articles and podcasts. We explored restaurant trends as in Dining with Musical Benefits ?, Emiliano De Laurentiis. In 2019 Santé reached over 1.5 In 2019 Santé reached over 1.5

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KaTom

APRIL 28, 2020

Vollrath Serves Up a New Podcast for the Foodservice Industry. At a time when the COVID-19 crisis has required most of the population to stay home and forced restaurants, bars, and hotels into drastic operational shifts, many of us are left with extra time on our hands. The cherry on top? What’s So Good About The Feed ?

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Well, if in fact, flavor is the ultimate quest of every cook and chef and if this is what restaurant guests, or even those at your home table seek, then shouldn’t we have the whole picture in hand? However, this is not flavor – it is taste, one of the essential senses. Why am I so hung up on this?

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Presentation Seasonal Menu Definition Consumer Goods 363

EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In the 1960s and 1970s, Chinese immigrant families found loopholes in racist immigration laws by establishing restaurants. And of course, fast-food restaurants wanted in on the action. The Fiesta shared custody of additional toppings with the salad bar. It was $2.99 for the dining experience. Santa Claus. The Easter Bunny.

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Food Food Truck Dine-in Small Business 131

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If you find yourself near the University, you’ll find that there are so many restaurants it can feel overwhelming! The best Tuscaloosa restaurants not only have good food but that southern hospitality staple as well. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Tuscaloosa, AL! Best Restaurants in Tuscaloosa.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. As the second-highest cost at your restaurant, labor and the best way to manage it will always be a focus for successful operators. As labor becomes more expensive across the industry, however, restaurant businesses are seeking ways to optimize costs as best they can.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 29, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. As the second-highest cost at your restaurant, labor and the best way to manage it will always be a focus for successful operators. As labor becomes more expensive across the industry, however, restaurant businesses are seeking ways to optimize costs as best they can.

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Management Management Point of Sale Coaching 60

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features interesting and insightful trends from Upserve, order for pickup guest experience study results, the Fraud Aftershock Index and the importance of foot traffic. Among grocery experiences, H-E-B and Whole Foods made it into the top rankings.

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2019 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 137

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse. This is a weekly update providing restaurant data and insights as the industry rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Weekly Restaurant Insights. Restaurant Sales and Traffic Post Strongest Results in 4 Weeks. The 2 nd quarter was especially challenging for restaurants.

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