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CHEFS – TIME TO BRING BACK THE “WOW” IN DINING

Culinary Cues

To me, it always came down to two things: creativity with food, and the people we had (have) the pleasure to work with. It is all about the WOW associated with those experiences. So, let’s take a break from complaining and focus on the WOW again. Don’t you remember those days in the kitchen when it all started to make sense?

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Engineered for Success: Boosting Profits through Intelligent Menu Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

In the demanding world of the restaurant industry, success is not solely reliant on exceptional food and service. Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering.

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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

Food that naturally travels well—chicken wings, burritos, Chinese food—was bound to have a leg-up. Food that naturally travels well—chicken wings, burritos, Chinese food—was bound to have a leg-up. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve

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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

Culinary Cues

It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle. Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity.

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Revolutionizing Dining: The Future of AI in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand. Restaurant owners agree, as nearly half of hospitality operators in the U.S.

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13 Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Washington DC

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The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them!

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Moves Modern Restaurants Are Making in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Orders come from a multitude of places. Food availability is often in flux. Wait or dwell experiences can be dampened if take-out or remote orders get preference. So, what’s the solution?

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