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Net-Positive Dining at The Green Orchid

Modern Restaurant Management

Going above and beyond LEED certification, Selby Gardens is seeking “Petal” certification through The Living Future Institute and will strive for net-positive energy, be free of toxic chemicals, and lower the energy footprint many times below that of a generic commercial structure. What has the response been from guests?

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Meet Consumer Needs For Authentic Flavor And Quality

Restaurant Business

If a leg of prosciutto is without the Parma Crown, its not Prosciutto di Parma.The crown is also present on all pre-sliced packages of authentic Prosciutto di Parma; look for the gold Parma Crown located on a black triangle in the upper left corner of the package. Learn more: It takes 7.5 pound) of Grana Padano PDO cheese.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

Modern Restaurant Management

The migration to electronic vehicles (EVs) presents a great business opportunity for restaurants, allowing you to entice key stakeholders – and drive specific behaviors – simply by adding charging stations in your parking lots. Use tech tools to organize and manage supplier certifications.

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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

Culinary Cues

What if the chef, manager, and owner were required to do the same, in essence proclaiming they approve of the work as presented to the guest? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?” Would it make a difference in attention to detail? Is there room to improve?

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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. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Elevate Your Food Safety Culture to Survive the COVID Crisis and Future Ones

Modern Restaurant Management

Remember: when employees feel engaged and valued, they’re more likely to “buy in” to the ideas presented. If budget allows, small gestures like a gift certificate to a local coffee shop can be a good motivator, and it supports other food service businesses that may be struggling during the pandemic.

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

In currently market scenario, even the top regulatory and certification institutes add “may contain” labels on plant based diary and meat alternatives that are required for preparing a vegan meal. Looming threat of allergic reactions to ingredients present in the vegan claimed product escalates the problem even further.