The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. Therefore, restaurants must keep the menu at the heart of all restaurant operations and business plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. Restaurants that spent much of the last year trying to win back customers, are now struggling to win back employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic. As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. Who doesn’t want repeat business and loyal, satisfied customers.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

However, guest safety is still a top priority and many restaurant are turning to restaurant reservation software to navigate the tricky business of fully reopening their dining rooms. While restaurant reservation software is becoming essential to reopening, the technology is still new to many restaurateurs. Let’s dive in.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

With everything from world-famous steakhouse chains to local treasures, you’re sure to have a special dining experience. Make a Reservation. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Restaurants have been making a comeback while a global pandemic still clutches owners, staff, and customers. Recent industry studies have reported that 63 percent of restaurant consumers prefer to order delivery directly from restaurants, mostly due to the excessive customer fees associated with third party ordering apps.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. Make a Reservation. Known for its excellent and professional waitstaff, Arthur’s Terrace is an experience not to be missed. Make a Reservation. It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling!

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

Sure, the restaurant has been offering take-out options for the past six weeks, but it’s not the same experience for the cook. Reservations are sparse since the restaurant is limited to 50% occupancy, tables 6 feet apart, and wider common isles for people movement. The service staff is even more on edge than the cooks.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online. The luncheonette also sells its foods at the Linea Verde Green Market to give customers convenient access to its food during its off-days. Morcilla’s menu includes several options for desserts, drinks, and dinner. Make a Reservation.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. For restaurant operators, it's the perfect opportunity for a prix fixe menu. Seasonal decorations show your guests that you're invested in their experience.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Even through the most challenging and tragic experiences, when the lessons are quite vivid – we quickly push aside the need to change in favor of a return to what is considered “normal”. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The menus place a focus on locally sourced seafood. You can make reservations for small parties online by visiting the restaurant’s website. Make a Reservation. Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. With a customizable menu and dedicated server, the experience is quality. Via Tribunali.

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The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

Guests are also looking for more personalized dining experiences. A thorough competitor analysis for restaurant businesses may include access to the following data: Operations Menu items and pricing Marketing methods Customer reviews In each area, data can help you to see what’s working for these other businesses that you can learn from.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why our teams—who specifically work to improve restaurant operations, performance, and staff happiness—have curated a 7-course menu of the best books about understanding restaurant management. So pull up a chair and take a deep dive into some of the most insightful and actionable tips from the best in the business.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Not only do they offer the finest prime Angus and Wagyu cuts of American beef, but they also have an oyster bar, charcuterie menu, and a two-story wine cellar display case. Their menu has a Western European influence with an impressive selection of local and imported artisanal cheese and prosciutto tastings. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Specific three or four-course menus are available for service in either of the private rooms. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Other popular menu items for group dining include the French onion soup, Sausage, and Chèvre flatbread, and the Steak Frites Au Poivre. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The menu is bursting with variety and excitement, delicious flavor promised on every page with classic dishes like sea scallops, short ribs, and buttermilk chicken breast. Make a Reservation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by local and seasonal love (@fnbrestaurant). Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Think about how to deliver a great experience with fewer staff – that might mean more self-service and product outsourcing. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! They encourage you to partake in their Happy Hour and bring your drink up to events to fully enjoy the experience. The White Queso and the Shrimp Tostada are absolutely winners in our book for menu items. Make a Reservation. Order Online.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is. Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. QUICK SERVICE: This is the food noise experience for both the customer and the employee.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s also the perfect place for a private dining experience. If you want a refined but quintessentially Texas experience, look no further than Lonesome Dove Fort Worth. The menu options include mouthwatering local fares like Elk Sausage Sliders with foie gras, Steelhead Trout, and the excellent Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In my most recent trip to Queens, I got to experience its culinary bounty for myself, touring and tasting numerous Queens restaurants. Whether you’re in Queens for a ball game, a jaunt through Flushing Meadows Park, or a pre-flight meal, you have some of the best options for spectacular meals and dining experiences. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With a city dedicated to wowing the customer and providing the ultimate entertainment, you know that the restaurant scene must be equally amazing. Make a Reservation. The menu at La Strega has selections of pizza, pasta, antipasti, seafood, cured meats, and main entrees for an elaborate multi-course Italian meal.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 25, 2021

I recommend making Dinner reservations since the location is popular for date night or an intimate meal with friends. The four-course tasting menu is about eighty-five dollars and is a delicious dining option. Make a Reservation. Story Hill BKC is a casual eatery serving seasonal dishes with weekend brunch and a full bar.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Here you pay for a full experience. With a full dinner experience, a varietal dinner experience, a chicken & salad option, or a vegetarian salad bar option, you get to pick your style and they do the rest. . With the full experience (which we recommend) you get to enjoy 15 different cuts of delicious meat.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like most diverse large cities, Chicago’s food scene has every cuisine and dining experience imaginable from hundreds of restaurants, brewpubs, and trailers. Alinea’s menu offers innovative dishes you won’t see anywhere else and is the very definition of avant-garde cooking. The menu is extensive yet affordable. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

No worries, most restaurants listed have a wide variety of menu options, including sashimi, sake, tuna, and nigiri. Because of that prestigious award, you know that you are walking into fine dining and an unforgettable experience. With more than 90 items on the menu, there is something for everyone. Make a Reservation.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But today, restaurant tech plays a major role in improving the guest experience. Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. What is the guest experience?

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the training suggestions I was given by ChatGPT for FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF Menu Knowledge Training : Utilise ChatGPT to create quizzes and interactive modules to test employees’ understanding of the menu. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Are you new to the Windy City, a seasoned local, or visiting family? If you have something to celebrate, check out the tasting menu. The chef customizes selections for your party for a luxurious experience. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Aside from its abundance of art museums and ferry trips around Casco Bay, many come to Portland to experience its annual food and beverage festivals or public urban and wooden parks, earning the city its nickname, “Forest City.” Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Set in the Mission District area, about three blocks down from the large Mission Playground, Lazy Bear is a restaurant that’s more about the experience than the menu. They focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby areas, often with vivid colors to highlight the dish. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Let’s give dad a Father’s Day experience to taco ‘bout. You can expect more reservations, more takeout and delivery orders, and larger check sizes. . Knowing that Father’s Day is coming up, you’ll want to ensure that you not only fill the tables but deliver the best experience possible. Let the dad jokes begin!).

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