EATER

MAY 14, 2025

Organize all your orders dine-in, online, and third-party and fulfill them in a flash, right from your POS. The restaurant, with its then-$55 and -$80 tasting menus, was a food-media darling: In 2019, it earned a Michelin star and topped the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list. Subscribe now for more stories like this.

Seating

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 11, 2025

I began to observe restaurants in my neighborhood and those that I patronized while traveling. Before you buy 100 chairs for your dining room, buy two and have your staff sit in them for extended periods of time. Before you buy 100 chairs for your dining room, buy two and have your staff sit in them for extended periods of time.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Value-driven dining and a growing interest in regional brands are two trends uncovered in Yelp's 2025 Fastest Growing Brand s report. The biggest surprise was how much value-driven dining is at the forefront of consumer behavior. Breakfast has been a standout category, driven by both convenience and evolving dining preferences.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. Additional findings indicate that 44 percent favor a balance of human staff and some technology, while 41 percent prefer no AI use at all in their dining experience.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States.

Seasonal Menu

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Local SEO strategies, like targeting location-specific searches, will help your site show up when people look for nearby dining options on search engines. Local SEO strategies, like targeting location-specific searches, will help your site show up when people look for nearby dining options on search engines.

Book

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. Naar Dining at Naar. When Sadhu launched the intimate 16-seater in late 2023, it was an ambitious gambit. Naar A dish at Naar.

Travel

Culinary Cues

APRIL 14, 2025

The same is true of chefs and cooks who countless times prepare a menu, a dish; arrange components on a plate, sauce the work, apply an appropriate garnish, wipe the rim and quietly celebrate the story behind it. As examples, any restaurant can, and so many do, offer Caesar Salad as a menu staple.

Fine Dining

The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

Changing the restaurant enhances the dining experience and demonstrates to the patrons that the company values them. 1 Simplify the Dining Area for Comfort and Style Updating the dining area produces a friendly environment that invites guests to remain longer and enjoy their food.

Social Media

The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Leveraging engaging and authentic video content allows restaurants to showcase their menu offerings, build a recognizable brand identity, and create a loyal base of regulars and word-of-mouth referrals. Showcasing New Menu Items and Specials While many aspects of a restaurant shape the experience guests have, the most important is the menu.

Serving

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. ” A Year of Challenges U.S. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

Marketing

ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

When people are hungry, they turn to Google. Its the number one way customers discover new restaurants and if your business isnt showing up in the search results, youre losing diners to competitors who are. In this article, you will learn: How to optimize your Google Business Profile to boost visibility and credibility.

SEO

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Solo dining – a time dedicated to eating a meal alone at a sit-down restaurant – is an opportunity for diners to practice self care over a meal, whether that be by relaxing and reflecting at the end of a long day or even by engaging the mind with a book or catching up on the news. Just the “cover count.”

Customer Experience

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 22, 2025

Whether you’re traveling or just want to try something new, this list gives you a simple, honest guide to some of the most well-loved barbecue restaurants in the state. #30 Whether you’re traveling or just want to try something new, this list gives you a simple, honest guide to some of the most well-loved barbecue restaurants in the state. #30

Back of House

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.

Hotels

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

Restaurant review sites aren’t just for diners—they’re also savvy tools for restaurant operators to gather customer feedback and help control the narrative around their dining experience. But again: how do you know which ones deserve your attention? Add high-quality photos. family-friendly,” “vegetarian options”) 2.

Website Management

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 28, 2025

Across the state, you’ll find places that have been smoking meat for generations, often using methods passed down in the family. Many of these spots are simple, no-frills, and focused on doing one thing right. What makes Kentucky BBQ stand out is the pride behind it. Each pitmaster has their own approach, and the results speak for themselves.

Fast Casual

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Travel around and youll be rewarded.

Hotels

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2025

The menu includes pulled pork with Carolina-style sauce, dry-rubbed brisket, turkey, pulled chicken, ribs, and house-made sausage. Some focus on smoky, slow-cooked meat, while others stick to old family recipes passed down for years. In this article, we’ve put together a list of the 30 best BBQ places in Virginia.

Back of House

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 18, 2025

Florida is packed with places that know how to do BBQ right. From roadside joints to family-run spots that have been around for years, the state has something for everyone who loves smoky, slow-cooked meat. Whether you’re in a small town or a big city, you’re never too far from a place serving up BBQ that locals swear by.

Back of House

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The restaurant tech vocabulary keeps expanding. Image by Nico Heins/Midjourney Want to sound smart at the next restaurant tech cocktail party? . Image by Nico Heins/Midjourney Want to sound smart at the next restaurant tech cocktail party? Add these six terms to your vocabulary.

Hiring

Lavu

MARCH 21, 2025

Multilingual Menus for Restaurants are transforming the dining experience by breaking language barriers and enhancing customer satisfaction. These menus not only improve accessibility for a diverse range of customers but also streamline restaurant operations by simplifying menu management and order processing.

Customer Experience

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2025

Fried pies and other rotating desserts are also available, adding a sweet option for those dining in or taking out. Arkansas is known for its deep roots in barbecue culture. Across the state, you’ll find small shacks, roadside joints, and local hangouts where the smoke never stops and the flavors stay true to tradition.

Back of House

EATER

MARCH 26, 2025

The Travel buds Grand hotels are home to some of the French capitals most exciting and elegant meals, according to Eaters local dining expert and guidebook author Hotel restaurants tend to have a special energy. Book a table at Le Cinq Book a table at Le George Book a room at the Four Seasons Thomas Tissandier Seafood and wine.

Hotels

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Cloud-based POS systems allow you to access real-time data from anywhere, whether youre on the floor, at home, or traveling. Enhancing Customer Loyalty with Data-Driven Personalization In todays competitive dining landscape, personalized service is key to building customer loyalty.

2025

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Restaurant catering is a lucrative way to reach customers beyond your dining rooms. Most restaurant owners have banquets and private dining halls that can be used to organize events like weddings, business conferences, or parties, while some also offer off-premise catering services. Menu planning is an art.

Catering

Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2025

We offered tables in air-controlled domes, sophisticated negative ion air cleaners, waiter-less counter pick-up, even QR Code menus to eliminate touching menus that had been handled by others. People no longer view dining out as a necessity to support their lifestyle. Think back to March of 2020. What is the end game here?

Food Supply

Lavu

MARCH 28, 2025

By offering multilingual options, restaurant owners can create a more inclusive dining experience, attracting a wider customer base while optimizing staff productivity. Better Communication : Customers can view menus in their preferred language, reducing confusion and improving their dining experience.

Operations

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 18, 2025

The restaurant uses a Southern Pride smoker with real wood, allowing for a consistent smoke profile across the menu. The menu is straightforward, focused mainly on pork, ribs, and a few Southern sides. The menu stays focused, offering straightforward Southern barbecue without trying to do too much.

Seasonal Menu

EATER

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The leisurely long lunch: Despite my struggles with the Spanish-only menu at seafood spot Mi Compa Chava (the QR code menu did not want to cooperate with my Google Translate app), we managed to order an inordinate amount of raw and cooked seafood, washed down with Clamatos. Subscribe now.

Back of House

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 24, 2025

Classic sides like green beans, corn salad, and unsweetened tea help round out the menu. Located just off the Talimena Scenic Byway, it has become a popular stop for both locals and travelers. Oklahoma has deep roots in barbecue, and it shows in how seriously people take it here. Keep reading to see which places stand out. #30

Fast Casual

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 29, 2025

The menu includes sandwiches, platters, salads, and classic sides like baked beans and potato salad. The menu also includes creative items like St. Arizona has become one of the best places to find real BBQ in the Southwest. Some focus on Texas-style methods, while others take a more regional or creative approach.

Back of House

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

How It Works in the Restaurant Business In the restaurant biz, influencers share their dining experiences, spotlighting your culinary delights to their audience. Fine Dining Spot’s Influencer Tasting Event : Created buzz around a new menu launch. Ready to turn your eatery into the talk of the town?

Influencer

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 19, 2025

Located off Interstate 65, it serves from a walk-up window in a gas station parking lot, offering a menu packed with barbecue staples and Southern favorites. While the focus is on barbecue, the menu also includes items like fried shrimp and rib-eye steak, giving customers more to choose from. These places don’t chase trends.

Back of House

OneDine

JULY 22, 2025

Here’s what the data shows about fall dining trends, what to expect as summer fades, and how tech like OneDine can help you stay ahead. Loyalty and Promotions Matter More in Shoulder Seasons The trend: Fall is a shoulder season between summer travel and holiday splurges.

Seasonal Menu

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Menu Optimization : Tracks ingredient costs and profitability, helping you refine your menu for better margins. Menu Optimization : Tracks ingredient costs and profitability, helping you refine your menu for better margins. That’s where POS inventory tools step in to help.

Inventory

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For example, do you offer food from a specific country and decorate your restaurant so people feel like they have traveled there? The dishes you offer, their presentation, where you get your ingredients, and how you lay out your menu. You want to make them feel like theyre part of something bigger. Do you have a distinctive ambiance?

Social Media