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IN THE KITCHEN – ROOM FOR EVERY LEVEL OF COMMITMENT

Culinary Cues

I find it interesting that in every profession some people are all in and others are barely connected, but room is there for both to co-exist. Recently, a friend and colleague spoke to an audience stating that no one ever asked a world-class musician, professional dancer, actor, athlete, or artist about their work/life balance. His point was that being a chef falls in the same category – if that is what you want then “all in” is the choice you need to make.

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Maintaining Brand Essence While Expanding (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

On the latest episode of The Main Course , Alexis Blair , CEO of Fig & Olive, shares insights into her restaurant’s expansion journey. She covers the challenges and triumphs of taking a brand global, maintaining the essence of the brand while adapting to new markets, and the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry.

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The co-owners of Seven Reasons prep to take concepts outside Washington, D.C.

Restaurant Business

This rapidly growing group has more locations coming to the nation's capital, but they are looking to take their brands to more cities across the U.S. or internationally.

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Happy Diners, Happy Restaurant Leaders: It All Starts with the Right Connections

Modern Restaurant Management

As summer begins, many restaurateurs expect added revenues, according to a recent Datassential survey —but how much will that truly improve their financial performance? Close to 50 percent of the survey respondents predict their summer traffic or sales will go up. But there are counteracting forces at work. For example, Black Box Intelligence reports a decrease in restaurants’ year-over-year same-store sales and traffic growth for three consecutive months (through April 2023).

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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4 tips to win back customers and keep them coming back

Tableo

Regaining consumers who have had a less-than-stellar experience is a daunting and difficult task. Yet in order to keep a loyal clientele and encourage repeat business it’s a hurdle restaurateurs must learn to overcome. This article explores the value of customer retention and the techniques that can successfully recoup unhappy clients. So let’s get started!

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Turns Out Chefs Would Actually Love It if Normies Used Restaurant Lingo in Real Life

EATER

Heard. Behind. Corner. Yes, chef. With last year’s pop culture foray into depicting fictional restaurant kitchens in places such as hit FX TV show ‘The Bear’ or dark satire movie ‘The Menu,’ restaurant speak seems to be everywhere.

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Summer specials launch at Dunkin', Outback and Sonic ahead of July 4

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: BWW and Carl’s Jr. bring the heat; Smashburger and Huddle House spotlight sauces; drinks make news at Bahama Breeze and North Italia; and an Arby’s classic returns.

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Everyone Is Horny for Luca, the Breakout Star of ‘The Bear’ Season 2

EATER

Technically, there are two hot pastry chefs in this scene. | Chuck Hodes/FX The British pastry chef is everything Carmy isn’t The hottest topic of The Bear ’s first season was, well, the hotness of Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White). More than the food, the themes, or the money in the tomato cans, viewers were obsessed with the “hot line cook” aesthetic, a sort of dirtbag chic propelled by Carmy’s penchant for fitted tees, smoking cigarettes, and just generally being emotionally unavailable.

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Calif. restaurants get a 6-month reprieve on pork limits

Restaurant Business

A court has ruled that establishments can continue buying pork raised under prior standards, avoiding what some feared would be a severe shortage and a spike in prices.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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In Search of the Ultimate Pornstar Martini

EATER

We asked ten of America’s top bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Pornstar Martini—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Taco Bell partners with fan girl Paris Hilton to plug return of Volcano Menu

Restaurant Business

The fiery items debuted in the early 2000s, when the star was at her hottest. Now she’s partnering up to offer hot tips on Taco Bell’s first-ever advice hotline.

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2019 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Nextbite layoffs broke federal law, lawsuit claims

Restaurant Business

The proposed class action alleges that the company fired 130 workers last month without giving them the 60 days’ notice required under the WARN Act.

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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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2021 Jordan Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Jordan Chardonnay Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Taco John's fires back in 'Taco Tuesday' tilt

Restaurant Business

The company said that Taco Bell’s effort to cancel its registration is designed “to sell more tacos” and cause Taco John’s “to sell less tacos.

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Automation in the Food Industry (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

People are fallible, so it makes sense to use machinery and automated processes whenever possible, especially when it comes to repetitive behavior and tasks that are mission-critical with time sensitivities. The food industry is always keeping an eye on deadlines, with perishables that need to be harvested rapidly and processed for canning or freezing, or for rapid delivery to restaurants, supermarkets and other institutions.

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Are restaurant surcharges about to be added to Biden's 'junk fees' list?

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: The industry is tacking on service fees cavalierly. Is that attitude about to backfire in the form of regulation?

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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.