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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable. Over the past 30 years, she has been the architect of their groundbreaking approach to responsible purchasing and a leading force behind their pivotal shift toward sustainability.

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Buzzing About Bees and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Chef Richard Sandoval’s fascination with bees and their critical role in food sustainability began years ago, rooted in a deep respect for nature's intricate balance. Sandoval hopes guests leave with a newfound appreciation for the vital role bees play in food sustainability.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Just as Chatham alumna Rachel Carson’s pioneering work in sustainability changed America’s understanding of the environment, our induction advocacy will change the future of the culinary industry.” We also cover the health, performance, and financial benefits of transitioning to electric and sustainable kitchens.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

On the challenges sustainability presented in 2024, and how to balance sustainable sourcing and practices with cost concerns in the new year: Several key challenges arise when it comes to sourcing sustainable ingredients. Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial.

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Sustaining Insta-Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Oh goodness – I feel like I could write a book at this point on how much I’ve learned in the last eight years. This cycle allows us to really predict what flavors will sell well and it’s so great seeing comments on social that say things like “OMG that was my idea! Thank you so much for listening to me!”

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails. Very interactive, completely personalized.”

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

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Media awards nominees, covering books and food journalism, will be revealed on May 7. Candidate has set high standards; demonstrates creativity and consistency in excellence, innovation, hospitality; is making efforts to create a sustainable work culture; and has served as an exceptional example or mentor for other beverage professionals.

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