Thu.May 14, 2020

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OUR DAILY BREATH: PROBLEMS WITH THE CENTRALIZED FOOD SYSTEM

Culinary Cues

Every day there are lessons to be learned. At this level of crisis there are bound to be ancillary challenges that arise – challenges that were not obvious until the domino theory took hold. The farm to table movement of the past two decades was, on the surface, a return to supporting local growers and producers, but the core of this initiative was far more significant.

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Three Ways for Restaurants to Boost Digital Customer Experiences Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Because food trends come and go, customer taste buds and preferences change, and technology adds new wrinkles to processes like ordering and supply chain management, the restaurant space is constantly evolving — but no one could have predicted the event that would have the biggest impact on modern restaurants since, well, maybe ever: a pandemic.

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Why Farmworkers Are Especially at Risk for COVID-19

EATER

Farm laborers from Fresh Harvest in a field in Greenfield, California | Brent Stirton/Getty Images. As hundreds of farmworkers test positive for coronavirus, many remain unprotected This story was originally published on Civil Eats. At the end of April, 71 fruit-tree workers at a large orchard in central Washington state were tested for COVID-19. None showed any symptoms of the novel coronavirus, except for four with a mild cough.

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Using Social Media to Connect With Customers During COVID-19

Bizimply

A solid social media presence can make the difference between surviving and thriving under the current circumstances. But this doesn’t mean you need fancy graphics or snappy videos. . The post Using Social Media to Connect With Customers During COVID-19 appeared first on Bizimply.

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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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If Momofuku Is Closing Restaurants, What Does It Mean for Everyone Else?

EATER

Courtesy of Netfix. Momofuku is banking on cost-cutting and new consumer products to weather the storm. Few other restaurant groups will be able to do the same. “From the beginning, the restaurant community has been warning people that there are going to be massive closures; it’s going to get bleak before it gets better,” David Chang said yesterday in a new episode of his podcast.

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Even Starbucks Wants to Cancel Rent

EATER

Photo: haireena /Shutterstock. Plus, Tyson is reducing beef prices, and more news to start your day Starbucks is negotiating rents after poor sales. One of the biggest problems facing independent restaurant owners is the fact that, though governments have mandated shutdowns or limitations of service, rent is still due. Though some landlords have been forgiving, many are asking for full payments regardless of sales.

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Takeout is Here to Stay.

Gecko Hospitality

It’s Time to Step Up Your Packaging Game. . The quarantine in the United States has forced restaurants to adapt to a system entirely reliant on take-out and delivery. As takeout becomes the new business model, it becomes ever clearer that the success of restaurants will hinge on each component of the take-out experience. Owners and employees are scrutinizing everything from advertising, to the ordering process, to the safety of pick-ups and deliveries to the quality of food after 20 min

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Ways to Virtually Engage With Your Audience During National Holidays

Gourmet Marketing

Although parts of the country are still closed, virtual activities and social media continue to be part of our everyday lives. Since the start of the pandemic, restaurants and hotels have been finding innovative ways to connect with their audience. From virtual events to live cooking segments , there is a multitude of ways to engage with your audience creatively during this time. .

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John Tesar: you never have the answer

OpenTable

The coronavirus pandemic has shown that for restaurants, community comes first – including staff, guests, and professional peers. Operators are quick to stand in solidarity and share struggles and successes. As part of OpenTable’s partnership with Top Chef’s Restaurant Wars , we tapped into that spirit of generosity, asking chefs to tell us about the ups and downs of their careers: lessons learned, mistakes made, and their personal evolution along the way.

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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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Paso Robles Wineries

A Wine Story

Paso Robles Wineries Landscape. Paso Robles Wineries. The majority of Paso Robles Wineries produce very high quality wine. This is a result of two key elements. First, most are dedicated family owned or boutique wineries that pride themselves on their vineyards and winemaking skills. The second is the remarkable terroir of Paso Robles, which is a Mediterranean climate ideal for wine grape growing.

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We’ve Been Told That 75 Percent of Restaurants Will Close. But Where Did That Number Come From?

EATER

Shutterstock. The figure has been reported dozens of times since March 18 If you love restaurants — or are just a sentient being on planet Earth — you’ve probably heard that 75 percent of independent restaurants will close by the time the COVID-19 pandemic is over. It’s a figure that has been reported dozens of times since March 18 , when Tom Colicchio, the chef, TV star, and political activist, floated it to the Washington Post.

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California Dreamin'

The Wine Knitter

Many of us are dreaming of places we’d like to travel to but can’t right now so instead, we are navigating through websites, movies, books and food to vicariously enjoy an otherwise unattainable and hopefully, short-lived situation. I have been traveling far and wide exploring wine regions around the world, one glass at a time. Today my wine glass and I are off to sunny California to taste Ron Rubin wines.

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Berkeley Will Fully Close Its Streets to Create Giant Outdoor Dining Rooms

EATER

The Bay Area city is moving fast to expand outdoor dining [link].

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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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Brands Show Commitment to Cleanliness, Contactless, and Community with Awareness Videos

Crunchtime

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world, restaurants are taking steps to protect their customers and employees.

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Eater at Home

EATER

In this time of shelter-in-place and social distancing, while restaurants have switched to delivery-only or closed entirely, eating — and finding the pleasure in eating, wherever we can — has taken on a whole new urgency. Eater at Home is the source for anyone who wants to feel deeply engaged with food and dining culture, which now, more than ever, is in our homes.

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Coronavirus Toll on Restaurant Sentiment, as Swift and Severe as on Restaurant Sales

Black Box Intelligence

The post Coronavirus Toll on Restaurant Sentiment, as Swift and Severe as on Restaurant Sales appeared first on Black Box Intelligence.

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Feast, Portland’s Largest Food and Drink Festival, Is Canceled for 2020

EATER

Feast Portland, one of the country’s most prominent food festivals, won’t be happening this year [link].

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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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The COVID-19 Restaurant Manual by a Hong Kong Restaurant Group Being Used Around the World

Gourmet Marketing

As restaurants slowly start to reopen their dining rooms, many are trying to find ways to welcome back customers safely. A restaurant group in Hong Kong, Black Sheep Restaurants, is ahead of the curve with a manual on how to handle the pandemic. Black Sheep Restaurants owns 26 restaurants with around 1,000 employees in total. The group has been creating these guidelines since the pandemic hit China.

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Proposed Law Could Allow Ailing California Restaurants to Terminate Lease Agreements

EATER

AFP via Getty Images. [link].

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A Guide to All the Restaurant Safety Guides

EATER

Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images. As the CDC and Trump administration fail to coordinate on comprehensive protocols, independent restaurant industry groups are stepping in with their own guidance As states and communities decide they have sufficiently flattened the curve of the novel coronavirus pandemic and give the green light to reopen businesses , restaurant owners are faced with the daunting task of keeping their employees and customers safe from infection.