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. Doing so will give you a sense of the market gap that needs filling.

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Sante

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Inspired by McLellan’s supper clubs of the same name, where each dish included a wild element, the menu at Wilder will have many wild components from around London and other parts of the UK, many picked by McLellan himself. Sourdough bread will be made using beremeal, an ancient grain found on the island of Orkney.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

As good as restaurant people are at reacting to situations – they are not typically astute at planning for things to go wrong and designing actions that will get them through difficult times. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens?

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

Looking into one of these, you’ll find all your typical back of house buildout of ovens, ranges, and refrigerators, as well as a chef, line cooks, and dishwashers. Some operate as a stand-alone kitchen, others are existing restaurant kitchens turned virtual, yet others are specially-made facilities housing multiple operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food. So while it’s early in the season, open up patio and sidewalk space if you have it. Among the findings: Most diners are not overly fearful, with 57 percent making no change to their dining behaviors.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more. They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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. 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.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Maybe you’re looking for a cozy spot to bring a date or a place with ample seating for a fun family reunion. Makoto offers patrons that sleek, modern feel that one might associate with sushi, but it also provides plush pillows and banquette seating to emphasize comfort indoors. Originally, the location housed an actual garage.

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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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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! Lulu’s is an unbelievably whimsical wine garden with beautiful dining areas in both the front and the back of the restaurant. In the front of the restaurant, the “streetery” provides coverage from the sun, and is a prime location for people watching.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perched on a corner at Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, Olea sits under a beautiful canopy of trees that make the outdoor seating a pleasant experience. Outdoor seating is weather-dependent, though, but some of the structures have infrared heaters to keep you warm. Best Restaurants in Fort Greene. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

It houses incredible art studios and galleries in converted warehouses along the river, as well as a variety of unique restaurants, spots to enjoy live music, and parks. This tiny bar is located near the intersection of Franklin and Greenpoint Avenue, in an orange brick building with a blue-glass front door. Best Bars in Greenpoint.

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Ken Burgin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Social media posts thrive on visual content, and there are dozens of opportunities to take all sorts of photos during the Christmas season – food, decorations, people and local scenes. They will look good on Facebook, Instagram and your website. Snap and share, and many can be used again next year.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto Altius Eleven The Capital Grille Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Pittsburgh Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse The Melting Pot Ruth’s Chris Steak House Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. From there, they may check out your website and menu. Restaurants are judged based on how they make guests feel.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. Pokito Brooklyn is open in South Williamsburg with indoor seating and an outdoor patio. The vibe is relaxed and retro, with a four-seat bar and bright lights. Pokito Brooklyn. The Hidden Pearl.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The capital, Boise, has led the boom (with a surge in housing prices to match), as remote workers migrated east from the Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest in search of more space, cheaper rent, and a quieter lifestyle. The designation, which put Snake River on par with more established wine regions, couldn’t have come soon enough.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. In the U.S., the current federal minimum hourly wage is $7.25, and has remained unchanged since 2009. But hourly wages in cities and states continue to rise. Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. Here are the current U.S.

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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. Walk-ins can be seated but usually take longer.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

You’ll find contemporary Mexican food on the menu here, with many dishes containing seafood. Claro is helmed by world-renowned chef TJ Steele, who has crafted a menu that combines cuisine from New York and the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where he lived for many years. With a city so large, where do you even start?

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The sleek, clean design of the newly renovated interior mixed with a lively, bustling atmosphere has earned Max Downtown awards such as Best for Business Entertaining and Best Power Lunch Spot. Many of the buildings from colonial settlements still stand today. The original opened in 1938.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years. Tampa: Up to 50 locations.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Alinea’s menu offers innovative dishes you won’t see anywhere else and is the very definition of avant-garde cooking. There’s a set price per person depending on which dining room and menu you choose. Menus change constantly, so you should check their menu listing when visiting the site to request a reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

You can choose from so many items on the menu at Chacarero but before you order just anything, you must try the Chacacero. Whether it’s the classic muffuletta or a BLT, nothing comes close to the freshness of Cochon Butcher’s house-cured meats, spicy olives, cheese, and wonderfully soft chewy pieces of bread.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Consider offering a limited menu from your food truck while promoting the expanded menu at your brick-and-mortar location. Restaurant marketing has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. With the rise of the internet and the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, the vast majority of marketing efforts are concentrated online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

The brand is also on track to raise a quarter of a million dollars in funds for front line heroes by the end of September after ringing-in nearly $50,000 in contributions from their charitable Big Yellow Cup in just two weeks. All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re not interested in the complete dining experience, you can also order individual items from Le Menu du Bar in their bar/lounge area. When I think of San Diego dining, one word comes to mind: world-class. The restaurants in the City of Motion rival the very best found anywhere around the globe. Make a Reservation.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

The model allows one or more virtual restaurants to operate from a delivery-optimized kitchen without the overheads of a dining room or front-of-house staff. Food delivery is nothing new, of course. But moving to a delivery- only model has been made possible recently by advances in technology and changes in consumer habits.

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KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

The menu is all delicious and comforting, so you can’t go wrong, and you can probably ask for a few coloring pages to be thrown in with your order. Some of these eateries were founded specifically for grab-and-go convenience, while others just got into the to-go business because of this new normal.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

While Germany has long been considered a country offering many traditional dishes, there are now an increasing number of restaurants popping up that are bringing new flavours to the table. You’ll find everything and anything: classic burger joints, steakhouses and pizzerias, but also cat temples and American diners. Nordsee is one of them.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. A full 55% of consumers consider takeout and delivery essential to their restaurant experience.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. A full 55% of consumers consider takeout and delivery essential to their restaurant experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Restaurant of the Future Panel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a lot of tech news, a celebrity-owned virtual dining concept, and the annual Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp. TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry.

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