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Microclimates in Dining: Tailoring Spaces for Every Generation

Modern Restaurant Management

Nowhere is this more evident than in the consideration of generational differences, which play a large role in shaping dining experiences. From cozy nooks to bustling social hubs, microclimates offer a spectrum of dining experiences aimed at resonating with various demographics.

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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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More Mocktails on the Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

Adults 18+ specific questions about non-alcoholic beverages to help inform restaurants, retailers, event planners, and food and beverage firms with business strategies. Dining Out Habits of Mocktail Enthusiasts Mocktail enthusiasts are much more likely to eat out frequently and more likely to go to a chain restaurant rather than local.

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FOOD COST IS NOT THE CHEF’S RESPONSIBILITY

Culinary Cues

The buck seems to always stop with the chef; it’s the chef’s kitchen, the chef’s food cost, and the chef’s menu that drives marginal profit at best. The answer is simple, yet profoundly challenging: food cost is EVERYONE’S responsibility. Now that I have your attention and you are back in your chair, let me explain.

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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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FOOD NOISE OR FOOD SYMPHONY

Culinary Cues

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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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