Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Online reservation system. Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. It can seem like a lot to learn upfront, but the payoff is huge.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s dining landscape, it’s not just about serving great food; it’s about creating memorable experiences for guests. From reservations, to walk-ins, to waitlists, ConnectSmart® Host handles it all in real-time, ensuring optimal table turnover and minimizing wait times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. Many operators will devote their resources to online or app ordering, reservations, mobile payment, or delivery management, in addition to back-of-the-house technology. The foodservice industry workforce is projected to grow by 400,000 jobs, for total industry employment of 14.9

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Open for Business

APRIL 14, 2023

OpenTable innovates to help restaurants do what they do best—better. This series spotlights recent innovations from OpenTable that help restaurants thrive. It’s been very valuable to be able to place reservations on the go,” says Layla Binafif, host at Trattoria Dario Italian Family Restaurant in Vero Beach, Florida. “I

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Now, you can resurrect your dead times and build a new stream of revenue through innovative technology providing messaging that appeals directly to each consumer on a personal level. However, as the clock strikes 6 p.m.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last couple of decades, the Music city has also become known as a serious food city. It’s the center of a trend called New Southern Cooking, which has put Southern dishes and ingredients on the culinary world stage. However, that’s not all that Nashville offers. Lockeland Table. They also have great cocktails available for $7. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Masks and distanced seating are great short-term adaptations to the current climate but restaurants must work toward returning to full capacity. To do so, they must simultaneously improve the dining experience and reduce the spread of germs, even after the worst of the pandemic may have passed or has hopefully passed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In a typical month, we used to help restaurants seat over four million diners. Instead of seeing the crisis as an obstacle, Erik saw it as an opportunity to innovate. They knew Yelp could do more than just help them seat diners. Restaurants were mandated to completely shut down dine-in. I knew restaurants were in trouble.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 5, 2021

However, creative food and hospitality operators have managed to innovate, stay agile, plan for the end in sight and have reinvented their business in order to prepare for the huge demand that has been building up and will let rip once the lockdowns end. EMBRACING CHANGE TO SURVIVE AND MAXIMISE FOOD SERVICE SALES.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

To help with your search for the best steak restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona, I have compiled a list of dining options. Locals know Durant’s as the place where you enter through the famous back kitchen door for classic steakhouse dining. If you love sitting near a cozy fireplace, then choose to take a seat at their patio dining area.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Located in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen provides indoor and outdoor parklet seating, expanding their space to make room for tons of guests. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Make a Reservation. Hillside Farmacy combines quality food with even better service to create a wonderful dining experience. Make a Reservation. Yes, there are seating arrangements which allow you to eat outside to take in the magnificent view of the river. This place offers a ranch-to-table dining experience.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A server talks to Claire and Dan Sylvest while dining at the Melting Pot restaurant in Houston. Its dining room felt like a relic of the 1990s, with tacky patterned carpets and dark wood blinds. stabbed him with a fondue fork whilst reaching for a chunk of bread. It’s a much sexier vibe in the restaurant,” Johnston says.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Chef LeFevre is a well-traveled and innovative chef who incorporates techniques and recipes from his travels into his menu. Make a Reservation. Located in the well-known suburb of Pasadena, Alexander’s Steakhouse is a fine-dining steak and seafood restaurant that fuses classic American steak dishes with Japanese flavors.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Make a Reservation. This charming gastropub serving farm-to-table American fare sits in Scottsdale’s famous Craftsman Court with a reputation for creative cuisine and continuous innovation. Welcome to Scottsdale, where the sun shines 314 days a year, and the official food is chili. Best Restaurants in Scottsdale. FnB Restaurant.

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Gourmet Marketing

JUNE 5, 2020

Restaurants across the country are slowly reopening their doors for dine-in. Although restaurants are permitted to reopen for dine-in to patrons, they are required to maintain a 25% to 50% capacity. Restaurants are also encouraged to promote social distancing in their dining rooms. Require reservations.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The restaurant staffing shortage is a major challenge for restaurant owners today. According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Billings is a beautiful city located in southern Montana. It also happens to be the largest city in the entire state. You can find it along the Yellowstone River, with many natural attractions sprinkled throughout. Billings is home to beautiful scenery such as the Rimrock cliffs and trail. Billings is no slouch in the food department either.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 25, 2021

I recommend making Dinner reservations since the location is popular for date night or an intimate meal with friends. Sandy D’Amato first opened the space in the 1980s but recently sold the eatery to Chef De Cuisine Justin Aprahamian, who has continued the quality dining tradition. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 4, 2021

It’s best to make a reservation; however, you may find seats at the bar if you arrive without one. Make a Reservation. Dine inside or on a nice night, try the beautiful outdoor terrace for dining, and watch the nighttime show. Make a Reservation. There’s a steakhouse to suit almost everyone in Las Vegas.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 24, 2021

As an upscale casual dining restaurant, Acacia has a beautifully decorated interior as well as a spacious outdoor patio. Nestled in Dupont Circle, the Tabard Inn offers a wonderful dining experience attached to their Inn, which offers boutique rooms to guests. There are few other places available to dine at in Washington, D.C.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

You can also grab a seat outside when the weather’s nice for some fresh air after stopping at the bar for a drink. Make a Reservation. From live music venues with pages of beer options to upscale rooftop bars with fancy cocktails, this list of Atlanta bars has a little bit of something for everyone. Best Bars in Atlanta GA.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Austin is one of the most charming and diverse cities in the country, and it’s home to an inspiring and innovative food scene that’s sure to delight you on your trip. From cutting-edge cocktail bars to fine dining to unfussy brewpubs with delicious snacks and burgers, Austin has it all. Best Sushi in Austin.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The space is casual and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio. Asheville is a city in western North Carolina with a heavy tourism-based economy. Many people visit the city for seasonal festivals and an excellent culinary scene. More than 450,000 people live in Asheville, and thousands more visit the city annually.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

has become a popular spot with both locals flocking to its tables and tourists excited to get a seat before they set off for the trendy shops available all over the neighborhood. Make a Reservation. Also known as The City That Never Sleeps, Gotham, and The Big Apple it can be hard to describe this diverse, multicultural melting pot.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. Make a Reservation. Over time, taking various road trips and having stopped at many of the restaurants in the city, I’ve listed my favorite Wilmington restaurants below. Best Restaurants in Wilmington.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Chelsea’s old warehouses and lumberyards became stomping grounds of the punk rock movement, and there are hundreds of art galleries, music clubs, gay bars, and innovative restaurants. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Chelsea restaurants are among the best in the city. Best Restaurants in Chelsea. Cull & Pistol.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Not only can they be financially beneficial for business owners, but they also give diners a great range of diverse and yummy dining options. Make a Reservation. Anyone on a trip to New York City on business or to visit friends would be remiss to let the trip pass by without exploring the thriving neighborhood of Downtown Brooklyn.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Though expecting business as usual to be ‘usual’ is a little far fetched, many restaurants are opting for innovative ways to counter the virus – some even becoming part of the solution. Here’s a quick checklist to help you make safe choices while ensuring business continuity: Redesign Your Offerings.

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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. restaurants are forced to regularly innovate in order to stay afloat.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. The chefs choose to use seasonal ingredients to ensure the freshest and most innovative dining experience possible. Make a Reservation. Arguably, one of the best reasons to visit New York City is the food. Check out 23 of the best restaurants Midtown has to offer.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The Roosevelt Room features a cozy, modern dining space with an upstairs lounge, conveniently located downtown, right next to Republic Square and up the street from ACL Live. Make a Reservation. The city is located in Travis County, which features the Balcones Escarpment and the Colorado River. Best Bars in Austin TX. Nickel City.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

I recently had the privilege of exploring Chicago brunch spots and found every dining experience and type of cuisine all delivered with the characteristically warm Midwestern hospitality. Make a Reservation. Plus, Midwesterners’ hospitality will warm you up on even the coldest winter day. Best Brunch Spots in Chicago.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As the most populated city in Florida, Jacksonville offers dining as diverse as its people. Make a Reservation. Settled into the Avondale/Riverside dining district sits a classic bistro waiting for you to come on in. Make a Reservation. Best Restaurants in Jacksonville. Johns River in Avondale.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Innovations like AI, robots , and even QR codes can help restaurants succeed by keeping labor costs down while still delivering on guest experience. Bar seating with light bites continues to be a hospitality trend. Still, staying on top of what’s new can help your restaurant stand out from the pack.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2021

You’ll definitely want to make a reservation, as the dinner time rush can get quite hectic. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. The choice of seating is also an added benefit to dining guests who can choose to sit in the main level for a more relaxed experience or the cellar for a more party type of vibe.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Prospect Heights is one of the smallest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but it’s got a big style all its own. The neighborhood has a long and rich history of cultural diversity, and in recent years has experienced an influx of new bars, restaurants, and retail shops. Best Bars in Prospect Heights. Ode to Babel. Are you a gin fan?

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