Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The aroma of a simmering veal stock, pans of bacon being pulled from the oven, fresh coffee brewing and pastries hot from the bake shop meld together like a cacophony of sound produced by a finely tuned orchestra. Cooks are busy at work with their own preparations as breakfast orders from the dining room arrive at a harrowing pace.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach the design of your restaurant in this regard will determine nearly everything else. In the restaurant business there are really only two ways to view profit: a very small amount of profit balanced by very significant volume, or a significant amount of profit on far less volume. So what is contribution margin? SP = $43.33.

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

But it’s never a good idea to forge ahead with a restaurant kitchen or dining room design with no real floor plan. This blueprint functions as a map of the entire restaurant space, both back of house and front of house. Back of house. Front of house. Dining rooms. Outdoor dining.

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Front of House Back of House Fine Dining Kitchen Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual.

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Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 121

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

The point of a business plan is to show that you’ve done your homework,” says Charles Bililies, owner of Souvla , a fine casual Greek restaurant in San Francisco that has received national acclaim since opening in the spring of 2014. “The Specify whether the restaurant will be fine dining or more casual. Credit: Getty Images 3.

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Fine Dining Front of House Design Document 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Ghost kitchens, a delivery-only restaurant model with no physical space for dine-in, have become essential lifelines during the pandemic. While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge.

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Front of House Food Supply Back of House Fine Dining 148

Open for Business

APRIL 12, 2023

Carley Thornell-Wade Providence ( Los Angeles ) Chef Michael Cimarusti’s deft touch with seafood and partner Donato Poto’s legendary front-of-house presence have made Providence one of Los Angeles’s preeminent fine dining restaurants for more than 18 years, racking up almost every award along the way—including two MICHELIN stars.

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Fine Dining 2003 Front of House Seasonal Menu 148

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you’re looking for delicious sushi in Dumbo, I have compiled a list of my favorite spots that range in dining experiences from casual takeout spots to fine-dining Japanese bistros. Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Iron Chef House.

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Front of House Fast Casual Fine Dining Back of House 101

7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners. In New York City, southern chicken-and-waffle restaurant Sweet Chick pivoted from casual dine-in to fast casual by rebranding as Lil’ Sweet Chick.

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Fast Casual 2021 Back of House Casual 195

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Cross training your team to fulfil multiple positions in the kitchen or front-of-house will allow you increased flexibility to staff according to demand. Is it fair towards customers?

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Cross training your team to fulfil multiple positions in the kitchen or front-of-house will allow you increased flexibility to staff according to demand. Is it fair towards customers?

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Citizen Public House FnB Restaurant VIRTU Honest Craft Cafe Monarch Chula Seafood Hush Public House Andreoli Italian Grocer Franco’s Italian Caffe Shinbay Postino Kierland Twisted Grove Sel Talavera The Capital Grille Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. Citizen Public House. Best Restaurants in Scottsdale.

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Fine Dining Front of House Seasonal Menu Website Management 104

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Start by outlining your restaurant’s concept, from the type of cuisine to the interior design. Once you’ve nailed the perfect location, focus on the layout and interior design. Choose wisely and design smartly. Are you targeting families, young professionals, or a little bit of everything?

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License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. So, what sets you apart from the pack?

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 222

Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Dining, at its heart, is all about the food. Offer a distinctive dining experience as well as delicious food. Use them as inspiration for your own dining establishment. And if you’re worried about an eruption while dining, rest easy. These tremors are man-made, but they make for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Front of House Fine Dining Dine-in Back of House 148

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I spent my last trip to the city of bridges exploring the best options for private dining in Pittsburgh and found a variety of restaurants with beautiful spaces and delicious food to make your special occasion extra special. Read on to explore my list of restaurants with the best private dining in Pittsburgh to start planning your party.

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Dine-in Fine Dining Front of House Book 109

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Work on your brand strategy Create the face of your brand You probably already have a logo, a nicely designed menu, and all the other trimmings to make your restaurant look and feel like a cohesive brand. So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. So, where do you start?

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 420

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

For many companies in a variety of industries, the design above the door plays a major role in encouraging potential customers to step inside. Is the ‘City Café’ an upmarket location for designer lattés, or a classic greasy spoon? Effective Use of Images and Typography. What about ‘Jackson’s’?

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Consumer Goods Front of House Design Customer Experience 162

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Pittsburgh’s cultural scene isn’t just about museums and theatres, but also includes a variety of excellent dining options. Pittsburgh’s cultural scene isn’t just about museums and theatres, but also includes a variety of excellent dining options. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this picturesque city is bound to enchant you.

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Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Front of House Back of House 147

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Located right in the center of Little Italy, Born and Raised offers both an indoor dining room and outdoor dining options. With a full-service bar, you can relax with your dinner and your favorite drink and enjoy the beautiful decor that Born and Raised have in their dining room. Best Steakhouses in San Diego. Born & Raised.

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Fine Dining Front of House Reservations Sports 112

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In the absence of clear federal and state government mandates, they have had hugely variable experiences from workplace to workplace as they weigh the pros and cons of returning to kitchens and dining rooms. Sandy Levine owns Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails in Detroit and is also high-risk. High-Risk Workers Have Only So Many Options.

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Front of House Back of House Tip Distribution Outdoor 113

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Strip’s colossal hotels house multiple 5-star restaurants led by celebrity Chefs known around the world. The age-old adage “whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” is not true. Vegas restaurants feature the best of the best of culinary ingenuity and stunning aesthetics. The Black Sheep. Make a Reservation.

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Fine Dining Reservations Hotels Seasonal Menu 134

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Primary on-call workers would be asked to report to their shift ahead of their secondary counterparts, and their designation as primary or secondary can rotate or be based on tenure in the restaurant. Picture a normal day in your dining room when four large parties come in and need to be served. Table of Contents. Best Practices.

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Front of House Fine Dining 370

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Fine dining, upscale, casual family dining and casual dining restaurants fall under this category. Family dining restaurants. These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. Brands that stand out are able to use big data to spot trends, measure performance and create strategies that will drive profits.

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Fast Casual BOH Fine Dining FOH 89

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Under Allen’s leadership, this C-suite team has been instrumental in implementing a multi-faceted transformation plan designed to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance brand relevance, accelerate innovation, improve guest satisfaction, increase overall profitability and create a clear growth plan to propel the company forward.

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Online Ordering Hospitality Leadership Design 109

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. Like most diverse large cities, Chicago’s food scene has every cuisine and dining experience imaginable from hundreds of restaurants, brewpubs, and trailers.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Reservations 112

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It also lets them easily find a time, dining experience , and type of seating that works for them. But today, restaurant tech plays a major role in improving the guest experience. Restaurants are judged based on how they make guests feel. Quick links. What is the guest experience? What are the key elements of a great guest experience?

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Technology Online Ordering Website Management Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

Work on your brand strategy Create the face of your brand You probably already have a logo, a nicely designed menu, and all the other trimmings to make your restaurant look and feel like a cohesive brand. Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is.

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Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For excellent food to go along with the stunning beaches, center your dining in and around Phuket Town, perhaps Thailand’s most underrated food destination, with a few excursions for standout meals elsewhere on the island. Most visitors beeline for resorts and hotels that ring the coastline, which do deliver the goods for beachgoers.

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Back of House Front of House 125

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a slow, sit-down dining experience, or a quick but delicious breakfast on the go, you’ll find the atmosphere you’re looking for to savor the best breakfast in Nashville. Opening its doors in 1961, The Pancake Pantry is Nashville’s official pancake house with over 20 varieties of scratch-made pancakes.

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Café Front of House Online Ordering Food Order 104

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

However, their focus on upscale communal dining offers a unique experience among restaurants. House of Prime Rib. House of Prime Rib. View this post on Instagram A post shared by House of Prime Rib #HOPR (@thehouseofprimerib). San Francisco is one of the most recognized cities in the world, and with good reason.

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Fine Dining Reservations Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 115

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. The decision to choose the right restaurant management apps for your set-up may not be so easy. POS System.

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EATER

JULY 21, 2020

It might not have magazine-spread appeal, but it’ll make vacation feel like vacation This post originally appeared in the July 20, 2020 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move. Subscribe now. I have done this.

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Food Front of House Magazine Fine Dining 97

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. But there's one thing between you and the role you want: the interview. Plus what kind of questions to ask the interviewer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Combining our backgrounds in tech, automation, and culinary fine dining, we knew we could fill this void to give more people access to healthy, high-quality food.” Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics.

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