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How the Past Year Changed Restaurant Criticism

EATER

Ryan Sutton/Eater NY. Between calls for racial justice and an industry-devastating pandemic, the traditional role of critic is adapting to the times The image of the traditional restaurant critic — an older white man, surreptitious in appearance yet hearty in appetite, issuing snobbish judgments from behind a white tablecloth— was out of date long before the pandemic hit.

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EPOS system explained

Izettle

Terms like EPOS or POS can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with them. But behind the acronyms lie incredible solutions to help you manage your business and increase your sales. If you’re looking for a safe, all-in-one system that supports all payment types, and helps you manage your business – you’ll want to know what an EPOS system is. Are you still using a cash till?

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A CHEF’S MANIFESTO – 2021

Culinary Cues

An exercise that I have found to be really helpful is to occasionally state/re-state what you believe in as a chef. Every now and then this can serve as a “checks and balance” activity to keep you on the right path and assess where and why you might have strayed from those “stakes in the ground” that are important to your core. This is also a great comparative process to use when seeking a new career opportunity – a chance to note if taking a different position aligns with your beliefs or if it

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Restaurants Turning to Automation

Modern Restaurant Management

More than 90 percent of restaurants have made, or plan to make, investments in kitchen automation technology, according to a report from Square that looks at the future of restaurants and retail. “We’re seeing restaurants shift to a model that places more emphasis on the kitchen as the central hub of the operation,” said Bruce Bell, head of Square for Restaurants. “Restaurants are embracing new channels for customers to interact with their business, effectively meeting th

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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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13 Best Lunch Spots in Philadelphia

Restaurant Clicks

Philadelphia is a city known for its cheesesteaks, but anyone who really knows this city knows that there are a ton of great restaurants. This is no exception when it comes to the lunch hour. There’s no end to the variety of food that Philadelphia has to offer us. We’ve compiled a list of the best lunch specials in Philadelphia in terms of price and quality.

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Where to Host a Baby Shower Brunch in Philadelphia

Restaurant Clicks

Planning a baby shower? Having your event at a restaurant with a private dining room is always a great option. You’ll be able to gather with friends and family over delicious food in your own private area. If you are looking for the best restaurants to host a baby shower in Philadelphia, we have you covered. Philadelphia has plenty of exciting restaurants and bars featuring private dining rooms to host your special event.

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In the Pandemic, the Need to Prepare for Severe Weather Becomes Critical

Modern Restaurant Management

The past year has been a challenge for small businesses and no industry has been impacted quite like small hospitality operations. Restaurants have been flexible, nimble and downright creative to keep the doors open during the pandemic. Yet, as we settle into one new norm, in many parts of the country spring severe weather now looms. The good news is severe weather is one challenge you can do something about.

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EPOS system explained

Izettle

Terms like EPOS or POS can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with them. But behind the acronyms lie incredible solutions to help you manage your business and increase your sales. If you’re looking for a safe, all-in-one system that supports all payment types, and helps you manage your business – you’ll want to know what an EPOS system is. Are you still using a cash till?

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What Does Your Brand Sound Like? (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia discusses the importance of sound in creating a restaurant's ambience and enhancing the guest experience with Ola Sars, founder of Soundtrack Your Brand, the only global music streaming service for business. “Music is an amazing art form.

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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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Cantine Ermes ‘Vento di Mare’ Nerello Mascalese Terre Siciliane IGT

Sante

Nerello Mascalese is an indigenous grape of Sicily that typically grows on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna. Grapes for Continue Reading.

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6 Ways Restaurants Can Reach Customers in 2021

Social Hospitality

For most of its existence, restaurant marketing focused on a single goal: getting more people through the door. How can you convince a customer to come to your business and spend money on your food? That all changed in 2020. Technological advancements and changes to the industry brought on by COVID-19 flipped the focus of restaurant marketing on its head.

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A Conversation with Alix Peabody

Sante

The woman who founded Bev, the zero-sugar canned wine for women, just cut a big deal with Gallo. So, life is great, right? Yes, but - "A girl can dream, can't she?".

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13 Best Happy Hours in Philadelphia

Restaurant Clicks

It’s not always easy to find a cheap drink in the city, especially Philadelphia. After a hard day’s work, everyone deserves a drink to relax without having to spend half of the money they earned. For this reason, we’ve compiled a list of all of the best happy hours you can find right here in Philadelphia. These food and drink specials are guaranteed to leave you with a full stomach and wallet.

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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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Good Biz Tips: Finances

Food Business

If you have been dealing with finances, and staying focused on how to keep your businesses head above water, excellent! If not, have a listen, to remind yourself of some basics.

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The Snow Didn’t Stop. Neither Did Chef Lex Grant.

EATER

Portland’s Lex Grant has cooked in the NBA bubble and for Oprah Winfrey. Now, she’s making the food she grew up with for anyone who wants it—rain, shine, or snowfall [link].

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Pay Online

Hospitality Insurance Group

Pay Your Premium Online. Hospitality Insurance Group is excited to announce that we’ve recently partnered with Xpress-pay, a leading ePayment solution provider, to provide our policyholders with a faster, more convenient way of making premium payments. We’re confident this will be a great addition to the service we provide you! Hospitality Mutual Insurance Co.

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NYC Restaurant Workers Saw Drop in Tips After COVID-19 Surcharge, According to New Survey

EATER

The responses are part of a new One Fair Wage survey outlining an overall drop in tips during the pandemic [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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6 Ways Restaurants Can Reach Customers in 2021

Social Hospitality

For most of its existence, restaurant marketing focused on a single goal: getting more people through the door. How can you convince a customer to come to your business and spend money on your food? That all changed in 2020. Technological advancements and changes to the industry brought on by COVID-19 flipped the focus of restaurant marketing on its head.

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The Curry Con Man

EATER

J. Ranji Smile served Indian food and tall tales to a hungry American public. Was he the first “celebrity chef” or a crook? The truth is complicated. [link].

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Demand Planning to Help Food Suppliers Weather the Next Storm

Cheetah

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Texas was blanketed in white this month as the deadly winter storm and single-digit temperatures moved across the South. The cold blast continues to upend supply chains, resulting in restaurants having to throw out expired food, grocery stores to close early amid stock shortages and residents to struggle to find basic necessities.

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An Easy Crab Fried Rice Recipe From NYC Thai Restaurant Fish Cheeks

EATER

Give it a try the next time you have leftover rice Frustrated by both the recent violence towards Asian Americans and its lack of coverage in the mainstream media, a small coalition of New York City’s top Asian-American chefs and restaurant owners have formed a grassroots initiative called #EnoughIsEnough. Its focus is to donate meals to homeless shelters that serve largely Asian-American, Black, and brown populations while raising awareness.

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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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How to Make a Viral Video

Indoor Media

Today, there is nothing better for business than a viral video. While some videos may grow traction over time, viral videos seem to explode in a matter of hours. After the first several thousand views, somehow, these videos end up on every consumer’s screen and amass millions of views in a few days. Some videos happen completely organically. Their content is posted randomly, and they often end up in the hands of the right influencer or figure with a large following.