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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Culinary Cues

Cheese should be from a local or regional cheesemaker and let the customer know where it came from and why its so special. Guests spending hundreds of dollars for a memorable meal and making reservations months in advance just to garner a seat. Wine lists that resemble an encyclopedia of the wine making craft are just the price of admission.

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These Are the 2024 Eater Award Winners

EATER

Just ask Eater’s local city editors who’ve been tirelessly scouring their regions — from sampling Boston’s premier bakery for ube brownies to test-driving San Diego’s stellar yakitori experiences — in search of the best dining experiences. Carnitas Ramirez in Alphabet City received an award from Eater NY for Best Counter-Service Spot.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

Restaurant Business

at the Italian casual-dining chain as its investments in affordability and Uber delivery paid off. 20, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Consumers are finding value in casual-dining brands like Olive Garden. Same-store sales at the Italian casual-dining chain spiked 6.9% By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. of sales in the quarter.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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Fostering a Culture of Appreciation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Employee Appreciation Day, observed on March 7, offers organizations in the restaurant industry a special chance to honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and unique talents of their team members. Restaurant employees are the heart of the dining experience, and their commitment keeps the industry thriving.

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What Travelers Want in F&B and US Foods Scholars

Modern Restaurant Management

What’s Important to Travelers. SevenRooms released its “Checking In For F&B” report, which uncovered the most important things to today’s traveler when it comes to food and beverage at hotels. Loyalty rewards for their restaurants and bars: Almost 1 in 3 (32 percent). A restaurant open late (38 percent).

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Niche Menus: Less Is More When it Comes to Luxury

Modern Restaurant Management

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. One of which is the idea that less can mean more – a lot more- particularly when it comes to dining.