Wed.Jul 08, 2020

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Contactless Dining: Exploring the Intersection of Hospitality and Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research. Our palms were sweaty from the excitement and anxiety. We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones.

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7 tips for setting up food delivery for your restaurant

Typsy

Even before 2020, delivery service was looking like the way of the future when it comes to the restaurant business. and then COVID happened. Restaurant-to-customer food delivery was already anticipated to explode in the early 2020s, and market research now forecasts global market growth of over $40 billion by 2023. So even if your business made it through lockdown and social distancing without setting up food delivery, now is truly the time to jump on the delivery train.

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Breaking Down One Lender’s PPP Loan Data (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Many industries have suffered severe financial losses due to the coronavirus lockdown – perhaps none more so than the restaurant industry. Lendio recently gathered statistics on the $8 billion in PPP loan approvals that we helped facilitate for 100,000 small businesses. We found that of all industries we helped generate loans for, the restaurant industry ranked third in volume (behind construction and healthcare) at just over $150 million.

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If You Really Want to Visit a National Park, Skip the Big Ones

EATER

Paddleboarding in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park | Getty Images. America’s larger parks are attracting major crowds. Here’s where to avoid them As summer creeps into full swing and cities across America do the dance of easing, and then reinstating, COVID-19 restrictions, people are clamoring to be someplace — anyplace — besides their own homes.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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The Benefits of Recipe Management Software

Xtra Chef

Recipe management software is quickly becoming a must-have for any restaurant operator who wants to gain quick and easy insight into plate costs. But what does it actually do? To fully grasp the benefits of recipe management software, we first need to explore what recipe management is, how it can help your restaurant, and why restaurants have struggled to do it in the past.

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4 Steps to Digitizing Your Restaurant Business

Harbor Touch

A restaurant today can be an almost uniquely hands-on business. In so many other types of businesses, we see less and less contact between owners and customers. In restaurants, however, the in-person experience and interactions are crucial and irreplaceable. Even as we do see more delivery services emerging — particularly in light of the 2020 pandemic — the restaurant experience isn’t going away anytime soon.

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How Black Communities Are Bridging the Food Access Gap

EATER

Harlem Grown/ Facebook. Amid the pandemic and racial-justice uprisings, Black organizers nationwide are getting fresh, healthy food and groceries to those who need it most This story was originally published on Civil Eats. When COVID-19 closed New York City schools, Tony Hillery grew troubled about the fact that food and housing-insecure children were largely relying on pre-packaged meals for sustenance.

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6 Delicious Meal Ideas for All That Leftover Food

Cheetah

Reading Time: 3 minutes. Who of us hasn’t peered into the refrigerator and discovered an overlooked and forgotten half eaten apple, an almost empty can of tomato paste or a container filled with last week’s leftover food? Unlike the pros of the restaurant world who literally use everything in their pantries, most people just don’t know what to do with leftovers.

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Struggling To Engage With Your Team – Try These Tips

Restaurant Engine

Create an engaged team and watch them provide better customer service. Working in a restaurant is a fast-paced environment that often leaves your employees exhausted and stressed out. There is the chaotic, very quick lunchtime rush, substitutes on diners’ orders, and things to remember on an ongoing basis. Plus, in today’s environment, restaurant staff has to work tirelessly to keep clean and safe.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Restaurant Reopening Guide II: Menu & Service Analysis

Cheetah

Reading Time: 2 minutes. As we inch closer to dining rooms opening to the public, menu planning is a critical step towards the great comeback. Some restaurant menu concepts have done better than others during the pandemic. But, a vast majority of restaurants have their menu to serve dining rooms filled with people. With no dining rooms to fill, it’s probably time to reconsider your menu and the service style.

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Representation Matters: Celebrating Black-Owned Restaurants, Bars, & Vendors

Evergreen

Representation is especially important in the restaurant industry. As our nation continues to confront a deep-seated history of racism and systemic oppression, Evergreen (fka Taphunter) remains committed to driving change in our industry while continuing to stand united […]. The post Representation Matters: Celebrating Black-Owned Restaurants, Bars, & Vendors appeared first on Evergreen.

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Tired of Tablet Hell

Foodable

Listen to "32. Tired of Tablet Hell" on Spreaker. On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Sterling Douglass, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Chowly. Founded in 2015, Chowly specializes in innovative technology solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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How To Not Get “Shadowbanned” On Instagram

Lady Boss Blogger

To prevent yourself from getting shadowbanned, it is important to understand what it actually is. The Instagram shadowban is “a ban that renders your hashtags undiscoverable by the vibrant users. Only your followers will be able to see your feed and not the entire Instagram community. The ban is superficial and happens only when a […]. The post How To Not Get “Shadowbanned” On Instagram appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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06: Cocktails with Mr. Nice Guy

Food Business

Mr. Nice Guy Cocktails is in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood. Anthony Nastasi—owner and bartender--quickly chose the alternative to days of watching Netflix. Chillaxing during the pandemic wasn’t as intriguing as making creative cocktails for friend, neighbors and new customers! With the help of an animated Pineapple (story revealed in the podcast) he’s given people something new to ponder besides the pandemic.

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The Dozen - 11 Under $20

Sante

gratien-meyer-cremant-loire-reserve-millesime-rose-185x620.png. Author(s): Roger Morris. Teaser: The march of value wines continues - but there's one big red that worth taking a 'leap.' And so we pass into the summer doldrums – days of entertaining with one other couple on the porch or patio with social distancing and bring-your-own lunches and utensils, and we’ll provide the wine.

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Jordan Ruiz’s Lomo Saltado Recipe Is a Comforting Chinese-Peruvian Classic

EATER

The dish is Ruiz’s go-to for feeding his family at home and in the restaurant Ceviche is undoubtedly Peru’s cherished, national dish. But when the craving hits for something warming and filling (no disrespect to ceviche), it’s lomo saltado you’re reaching for. Put simply, lomo saltado is a beef stir fry that’s layered over french fries and served with white rice.

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2019 Sainte Beatrice Cotes de Provence

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Sainte Beatrice Cotes de Provence appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Uber Eats’ Grocery Delivery Service Will Make U.S. Debut in Miami and Dallas

EATER

Uber. Plus, Whole Foods workers were allegedly sent home for wearing anti-racist shirts, and more news to start your day The rollout will start in Dallas and Miami. The coronavirus pandemic has made grocery delivery services like Instacart incredibly popular and, in many cases, necessary for those who cannot leave their houses safely. So Uber is now expanding into grocery delivery to capture some of that market.

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2018 Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2018 Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Communicating With Your Donors: 6 Ways to do it Better

App Institute

Nonprofits are unique in their goals and in their method of generating revenue. They focus on providing services for the world by relying on the generosity of good-natured people. However, there are some aspects of the nonprofit strategy that can be learned from for-profit organizations. One such aspect is marketing. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations both.

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Capped at 15%, Food Delivery Apps Are Still Murder. Time to Let Them Go

Cheetah

Reading Time: < 1 minute. The post Capped at 15%, Food Delivery Apps Are Still Murder. Time to Let Them Go appeared first on Cheetah.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Managing Bar Supply Chain During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Goliath Consulting

Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. We all know the one. It is the middle of the lunch rush and trucks keep showing up at the loading dock during times the restaurant has deemed inappropriate for deliveries. The cases of product continue piling up and floor management responsibilities are preventing the bar manager from vigilantly checking in each order.

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Vending Machines Help Germans With Late-Night Sausage Cravings

The Salt

The German Press Agency says sausage vending has gotten popular, especially in places where butcher shops close early. The country has more than a half million machines selling things like bratwurst.

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Portland City Council Approves a 10 Percent Cap on Fees Delivery Apps Charge Restaurants

EATER

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2016 Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Rutherford Napa Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2016 Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Rutherford Napa Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.