The Salt
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In California's Napa Valley, the nation's unofficial wine capital, one varietal reigns supreme: cabernet sauvignon. But climate change is threatening the small blue-black grapes for which cabernet sauvignon is named. Increasingly severe heat waves are taking a toll on the grape variety, especially in late summer during ripening. To kick off NPR's Climate Solutions Week , climate correspondent Lauren Sommer joins host Regina G.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Can AI and robotics provide solutions to some of the toughest challenges faced by QSRs? Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, thinks so. The company's Beastro was designed to use AI to create personalized dishes, thereby cutting labor costs and cutting food waste. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) learned more from Zinger.
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EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Andrea D’Aquino New books from Martha Stewart, Carolina Gelen, Paola Velez, Yotam Ottolenghi, and more will make you happy to turn on the stove again You know the drill: According to the calendar, it’s fall now, and that means it’s time to Get Serious — about school and work, about the impossible task of emotionally preparing yourself for the upcoming election, and, of course, about cooking.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Hiring and retaining staff has always been a challenge for businesses in the food industry. With an average turnover rate of 79.6% over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff.
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Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Nearly 90% of operators said in the International Franchise Association’s annual franchisee survey that inflation continues to impact their operations. And more say customers are reacting to higher prices.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater The cookbooks explore personal stories, family history, and both tradition and playfulness that can be found in Vietnamese recipes Some of this season’s most exciting new cookbooks highlight the food of Vietnamese American chefs, whether it’s with the inflection of New Orleans, the impact of Oakland, or the influence of translating Vietnamese cuisine to an online audience via TikTok.
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ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
After perfecting your menu, contracting suppliers and training staff to prepare and serve the food, how do you actually get customers in your door? It all comes down to marketing, whether it’s a social media post or an email blast. Regardless of the size of your budget though, a restaurant marketing plan is what establishes your marketing goals and keeps you on track to measure your progress and achieve success.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
An attorney for the sandwich giant’s franchise association told the company to stop threatening operators with termination over the company’s new Pepsi contract.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Fazenda Barreiro harvests organic coffee from its 80,000 trees Specializing in organic coffee, Fazenda Barreiro in Brazil produces some of the world’s finest coffee. “The secret of our harvest is to pick the coffee at its peak ripeness,” says João Paulo Capobianco, the co-owner of Café Lobo Do Serrote and Fazenda Barreiro. Production manager Caique De Mello Domingues explains that the producers are selective with their harvesting, going from plant to plant picking out only the ripe grains.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Any sold by Wisconsin-based Milo's Poultry Farms should be discarded because of possible salmonella contamination, the agency said. It reported Monday that 65 people have been sickened to date.
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Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
The Rail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Briana Hilton, Contributor At least 10,490 violent crimes were committed in U.S. restaurants in 2020, effectively making the industry the eight-most likely place for Americans to be attacked, according to data released by the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI). The findings further revealed that 5,642 of the 675,517 violent attacks were robberies.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It’s the fourth quarter, your team has played a great game so far, there’s 13 seconds left on the clock and you’re ahead by three. The game is in your hands, so everyone lets their guard down a bit at kick off. The ball sails high and end-over-end as it lands in the hands of your opponent at their 20-yard line. A defender misses a tackle at the 25-yard line, and then another lets the anxious runner slip through his hands at the 32.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Dunhill, a forgotten gin and sherry cocktail recipe from 1920s Britain, makes a comeback at Toronto bar Bar Raval.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Georgia Tech alumnus had led the diner chain since 2012. His successor has not yet been named.
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EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater Whether you’re a vegetarian or want to diversify your protein sources, these cookbooks make strong arguments in favor of the magical legume Like tinned fish, beans have gotten a glow-up in the past few years, going from a taken-for-granted pantry staple to an ingredient of borderline-fetishistic renown. There have been many arguments in favor of eating more beans — namely, their affordability relative to other protein sources, their environmental benefits , and their wholesome
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Bottom Line: Hostmore, the U.K. franchisee that has backed off its purchase of the casual-dining chain, cannot sell its restaurants for their debt. Welcome to the modern market for restaurant mergers and acquisitions.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Georgia Tech alum was battling a long illness, according to Waffle House
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Formerly a sister brand of Qdoba, the fast-casual Modern Market joins the multi-brand portfolio of Thrive Restaurant Group.
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The Salt
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment.
Buzztime Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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The Salt
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The mother of the alleged shooter at Apalachee High School warned officials the morning of the shooting. Here's how administrators responded. And, Venezuela's opposition leader has fled the country.
Go Hire- Restaurants
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What Recruiters Should Consider When Hiring People with Hearing Disabilities The workplace is constantly evolving, so recruitment strategies must evolve to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of the job market. In light of ongoing digital transformation, a previous post highlights recruiting automation strategies companies and organizations can utilize for more productive and efficient talent acquisition.
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