EATER
OCTOBER 13, 2020
It’s the people that make a place — but these days, human interaction is hard to come by I used to love to travel. I’d wander through new cities for days on end, eating and drinking (but mostly eating) in four-seat izakayas, farm-driven pizzerias, southern seafood halls, and boat noodle cafes, talking to locals and walking for miles.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 31, 2021
If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Other practices can be updated to enhance the feeling of personal service; for instance, table settings can be placed as guests are seated.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Designers are exploring new areas for pickup that come across as a “decorative element” in the space, while also providing an efficient pathway for those traveling through in a hurry. While the lines between fine and casual dining become more blurred, one trend that continues to define both styles is the attention to detail.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 16, 2020
So we took over five of the parking spaces along our restaurant, which basically provides somewhere between 80 and 100 seats, which is technically more than we had inside prior to COVID. We’re investing a lot in our outdoor seating because our whole unique selling point has always been our vibe and our cocktails and the design of the place.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 5, 2021
Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 3, 2021
In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 9, 2021
They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Debby’s Fishery is a must-see venue when traveling through Wilmington if you enjoy seafood. The service is top-notch as well.
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