Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The normalcy of customers coming in the doors for a night of dining or even a casual lunch feels like a vision of the distant past. As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome.

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SpotOn

APRIL 1, 2025

However, getting more guests in seats through outdoor dining can also come at a cost, both in time and money. Whatever your restaurant type, we'll give you some practical and effective ways to get more profit from your outdoor space this year. Put up outdoor string lights in trees or structures so they cross over tables.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Grandmas in floral cheeththa dresses deep-fry kokis (flower-shaped coconut rice snacks); cafes pour cups of frothy, milky tea; families set up outdoor fires to slow-cook baby jackfruit in coconut milk; and tappers climb kithul (fishtail palm) trees to collect sap for treacle and jaggery. Travel around and youll be rewarded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. This movement toward more sustainably sourced food in both our fast-casual and fine dining restaurants will continue to expand in the future. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2020

A Zagat dining trends survey says 75 percent of respondents have selected a restaurant based on food photos. Murals are incredibly expressive, so they’re a great platform to convey the personality of any type of restaurant, whether it’s fine art for fine dining or vibrant graffiti-style art for a more edgy vibe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

Full-service restaurant chains, which primarily rely on dine-in customers and had few if any off-premises services when the dine-in restrictions went into effect, bore the brunt of the transaction declines throughout the pandemic. An Unpopular Year. For full-service restaurants now, it’s about government restrictions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal." million by the end of 2023.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There’s nothing like a beautiful day in Miami, Florida for doing some shopping or laying out on the beach, but my favorite thing to do on a warm, sunny day is go out to eat somewhere with outdoor seating. Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Miami. Amara at Paraiso. First up is a place in Edgewater called Amara at Paraiso.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

With indoor dining still not an option in much of the country, hotel restaurants are using empty rooms as private dining suites There are few restaurants Hector Tamez frequents more than Uni , the izakaya located in Boston’s boutique Eliot Hotel. Why not briefly fill rooms by offering an exclusive evening of private pandemic dining?

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EATER

AUGUST 3, 2020

Outdoor dining in San Francisco | Patricia Chang. So I appreciate her new, thorough FAQ for New York magazine on COVID-19 risks, which touches upon outdoor and indoor dining. Oster’s take is that dining outside is riskier than taking a socially distanced walk, but safer than many other scenarios.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

“The prospects for fine dining and sit-down restaurants are going to remain strained for all of 2021,” said Doug Groves, founder at Program Insurance Group, in College Station, Tex. “States continue to extend the dates for the closure of indoor dining and expanding closures into outdoor dining as well.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag. Mixed take-out bag.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Athens has welcomed immigrants from Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria, who combine their foodways with Greek ingredients and customs in fine dining to street food. Even TV shows like MasterChef Greece have had a noticeable impact, driving interest in new dining options and highlighting industry talent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

In New York, California and Illinois, even as the on-premise space remains closed (for in-outlet dining/drinking), sales velocity continues to improve week-over-week, as both the market and consumers continue to adapt to the new trading style. Consumer demand is strong in states that have started reopening to dine-in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What menu inspiration will chefs use as they create new and fine tune traditional favorites? What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. It is important to people to continue their commitment to the diet and lifestyle they follow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What More than half (55 percent) said they were fed up after five minutes of waiting for food in a drive-thru, and 54 percent were annoyed waiting more than 10 minutes for food while dining at a restaurant. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” The indoor-outdoor, three-level floating vessel will feature year-round public and private events, as well as annual membership options.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Closures: Callie Speer’s cool downtown diner Holy Roller in Austin; and fine dining gem Tarsan i Jane and trailblazing organic restaurant Tilth in Seattle. curfew on indoor dining. .; curfew on indoor dining. One of California’s largest counties, which includes Palm Springs, closed indoor dining.

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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. After two months, they reopened with just the four main co-founders running the operation. Trying to rebrand entirely is very difficult.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2020

As the largest rare wine retailer and wholesaler in the country, we work with fine dining restaurants all across the nation including many that are Michelin ranked, Wine Spectator Grand Award winners. Restaurants aren't the only businesses pivoting in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now we are expanding our focus. David Parker.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Violations are punishable by a fine, with a maximum of $300/year. By and large, district courts sided with the insurers, and appellate courts have affirmed these decisions, leaving little hope for restaurants in this area. Oregon Mutual Insurance Co., 21-51097 and multiple state appellate court decisions. Karen Ross, 21-468. Legislation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A fine-dining restaurant with an emphasis on ingredients may present the menu simply, with descriptions of where the ingredients are from. Cheap digital menu marketing that captures a share of online dining demand. Fast-casual restaurants are a new trendy concept that combines fast food and casual dining. Menu design.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Famous for its beer and Midwestern charm, Milwaukee also has quite a few luxurious private dining options. When I think of private dining, I think of personally customized menu choices that complement one another flawlessly and accommodate everyone in my group or party. Any private dining experience needs to be unforgettable.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. Best Private Dining in Austin.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Then, check out my list of the best restaurants offering private dining in Los Angeles. No matter which neighborhood you find yourself in, there’s always a place that enhances your dining experience. Best Private Dining Rooms in Los Angeles. Redbird has seven private rooms on each of its four floors. Republique Café.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This strategy outlines small but essential tasks such as changing air filters, checking outdoor air dampers and cleaning coils. Consider using standard setpoints like 67°F for heating and 72°F for cooling and fine-tune them based on outdoor temperatures during different times of the day.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The need for private dining for small to large groups is vital in a city the size of Jacksonville. Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the seventeen best private dining rooms in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, the dining experience at hotels and resorts has become a crucial element in shaping guest satisfaction. From sustainable practices and health-conscious menus to tech-enhanced dining and global flavors, hotel and resort restaurants are adapting to meet the diverse needs of the modern traveler.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic left dining rooms empty and accelerated the industry’s shift to third-party delivery services as a major revenue driver. With this shift comes a challenge to labor conventions: how does one properly staff and budget for labor in this new era for dining? We asked hundreds of restaurant professionals to find out.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Now, as summer waned and restrictions relaxed enough to allow outdoor dining on sidewalks throughout the city, Techamuanvivit was readying the Kabuki’s driveway to accommodate dinner service and waiting for the go-ahead to launch Kin Khao’s new Dogpatch location. It feels good,” she said. Kin Khao does between $4.5

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Many of them also offer private dining options if you want to celebrate any milestones, like an anniversary dinner or graduation party. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Kansas City. Its Downtown location offers two private dining rooms: the VIP Room with a maximum capacity of 34, and the Downstairs Back Room with a 45-guest capacity.

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EATER

JUNE 30, 2020

While Orange County announced restaurant dining rooms could reopen in late May, Salgado felt it was too early and has kept Taco María closed for dine-in service, to the displeasure of some diners. The politicized nature of reopening doesn’t help bridge that gap, either. “We Well, unless you’re wrong.”. Well, unless you’re wrong.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2020

A restaurant with a large, sprawling dining room can pack in more diners and tables than a small one, theoretically doing more business. Even with the changes with outdoor dining, fixed costs don’t really change for restaurant owners. And while the pandemic rages on, landlords are still collecting rent.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years. To learn more about where to catch an excellent intimate dinner after a long day at the derby, check out my list for private dining in Louisville!

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc. secured $60 million in Series C funding. The round is led by DST Global with participation from existing investors including Dragoneer Investment Group and Franklin Templeton.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Fine dining restaurants tested out new angles, like Harbinger’s to-go Korean fried chicken operation or Django’s virtual burger spin-off. Note: The inclusion of restaurants offering dine-in service should not be taken as an endorsement for dining inside. But innovative concepts boomed at the same time.

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