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A Chef’s Guide to Sustainable Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

There are two key reasons for moving to more sustainable gastronomy: one is because climate change is threatening our very food supply, and the other is that how we are currently producing food is contributing to climate change. The proverbial chicken and egg. A few years back, the United Nations declared June 18 th Sustainable Gastronomy Day in an effort to promote and encourage sustainable dining across the globe.

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3 Eater Editors on Their Predictions for the Future of Restaurants

EATER

Osteria La Buca, in Los Angeles, is among the many restaurants that pivoted to selling groceries in addition to or instead of takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Rich Fury/Getty Images. “A lot of really creative people. have been working their asses off innovating” From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Eater editors and reporters have been tracking the unfolding crisis and its impact on the food world , investigating the economic and very human repercussions, and still telling stories

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5 Ways to Accommodate Your Hotel Guests and Regain Trust

Gourmet Marketing

While countries around the world begin to lift their stay-at-home orders, individuals are starting to think about traveling again. Since the start of the pandemic, your hotel has probably been preparing for post-COVID with new health and safety practices. Even though your hotel has high cleanliness standards, there are other essential actions to consider to accommodate your guests.

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Restaurants Across the Country Are Closing After Workers Test Positive for COVID-19

EATER

As states begin to allow restaurants to reopen, service industry workers are again at high risk of catching and spreading the novel coronavirus People are understandably tired of staring at the same four walls and eating the same four (or maybe five) dishes for months on end. And as restaurants reopen, diners have jumped at the chance to sit in a restaurant’s dining room, or on a patio, and eat something — anything — new.

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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The $120 Billion Restaurants Act of 2020 Cannot Solve Restaurateurs’ $200 Billion Problem

Restaurant Engine

Congress is actively advancing the Restaurants Act of 2020 which could add $120 billion in funds to stabilize the restaurant industry. Even if it is signed into law, however, there are some critical mathematics below regarding the food service industry that will be well worth the reader’s attention. There are over one million eating and drinking businesses in the U.S., of which 658,000 are restaurants and bars, of which 500,000 are independently owned, of which 25% to 80% could close by th

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Starting A Cloud Kitchen In The UAE? Here Is A Checklist That Will Keep You On Track

The Restaurant Times

The food delivery market is booming, and the online food delivery segment is projected to grow to $365 billion by 2030 globally. Going by the food delivery statistics in the UAE, the food delivery sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6% and likely to continue for the next five years. Considering the high rentals and the thin profit margins of a traditional restaurant, many foodservice operators are now pivoting towards an online delivery model or cloud kitchen model that is more profi

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How to Turn Your FOH Staff into Delivery Drivers

7 Shifts

With COVID-19 shutting down businesses worldwide in 2020, restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms and pivot to off-site dining only—takeout and delivery. There are two main options when it comes to opening your restaurant for delivery. The first option is to use a third-party delivery app like UberEats and Doordash, and while they’re great options to increase your restaurant’s reach, they are known to charge a large percentage of the total bill—often upwards of 20-30% in order to

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7 Best Aesthetically Pleasing Travel Bloggers On Instagram

Lady Boss Blogger

Most travel bloggers seem as though they live the life almost everyone envies—aesthetically pleasing and picture-perfect shots at landmarks, of sunsets, and on boats off the Italian coast. If you are looking for the same travel vibe, then here are seven aesthetically pleasing travel bloggers to fuel your wanderlust: 1. Find Us Lost If you […].

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Stop Lionizing White Restaurateurs Like Danny Meyer

The Restaurant Manifesto

It’s time to reconsider our blind faith in white restaurant owners as the standard bearers of the hospitality industry. The post Stop Lionizing White Restaurateurs Like Danny Meyer appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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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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TikTok Loves This Chef’s Kimchi Pancakes — Here’s How to Make Them

EATER

Philly-based chef Chris Cho’s recipes, including the popular kimchi pajeon, are blowing up online It’s no secret that quarantine has driven many to TikTok , where the infinite scroll of entertainment is a lulling balm to anxiety, boredom, or stress. But it can also be a source of inspiration — especially if you follow Chris Cho, the chef and co-owner of Seorabol in Philly.

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How Restaurant Tech Will Differentiate Brands Post-Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the country, states are beginning to lift restrictions so that restaurants can open with limited occupancy and enforced social distancing measures. As they reopen, restaurant operators will need to make some immediate changes so guests and employees feel safe. The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals.

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Petition Seeks to Rename Columbus, Ohio, ‘Flavortown’ to Honor America’s Sweetheart, Guy Fieri

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Guy Fieri is often referred to by fans as the “Mayor of Flavortown.” | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit. Plus, Chick-fil-A’s CEO thinks the path to reparations for slavery is shining shoes, and other news to start the day More than 45,000 people want to rename the city of Columbus after Guy Fieri. The Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus, Ohio, is already on its way out , but for some residents and thousands more people online, the removal of the Italian ex

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From 'Empty' To 'Satisfied': Author Traces A Hunger That Food Can't Fix

The Salt

For Susan Burton, decades of disordered eating was about power. "As long as I was bingeing, I didn't have to think. I didn't have to think about any loss or pain or wanting or yearning.

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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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All the Unitaskers You Need to Eat Exceptionally Difficult Fruits

EATER

Uniform fruit salads really call for specific fruit-slicing tools. | baibaz /Shutterstock. In other words, all fruits Fruit, as a food category, has so many things to recommend it. It’s refreshing. It’s nutritious. It’s cute. But, enjoying fruit takes work. Too often, tough peels and inconvenient pits are an obstacle to juicy meat of a berry, citrus, or drupe.

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Investigating the Nooks & Crannies of English Muffins

KaTom

What is an English Muffin? English muffins were indeed created by an Englishman, but the baked goods we recognize as English muffins today were invented in America. Perhaps he was exiled for his deviation from the traditional crumpet recipe; perhaps there were religious differences regarding jams and jellies; or perhaps Mr. Samuel Bath Thomas simply felt called to open a bakery in the land of the free and avoid all the unfair (and fair) stereotypes about British food.

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German Post Office Evacuated Because Of A Smelly Package

The Salt

The parcel that caused the evacuation at a Bavarian town's post office contained durians — pungent fruit from Southeast Asia. The smell of the fruit is so bad that it is banned in many places.

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For These Old-School Chefs, Staying Home Means They Can’t Feed You

EATER

“We’re looking forward to having a full dining room once again” [link].

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Virtual Wine Lab with King Estate Winery

Foodable

In the latest episode of Taste Kitchen , Paul Barron hosts a virtual wine lab with Jesse Brantley, the estate sommelier for King Estate Winery. Barron and Brantley sample and discuss three earthy, beautifully balanced King Estate pinot noir wines. Based in Willamette Valley—one of the most renowned wine regions in America—King Estate is the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in the country.

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Communicating with Your Hospitality Customers during COVID

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Now Open to Non-Agricultural Businesses, Including Restaurants

Restaurant Engine

For almost two months, applications to a $1,000-per-employee, grant-like program were limited to agricultural businesses. As of one week ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened its application window to non-agricultural businesses for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. EIDL “advances” (grants, essentially) provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties as a result of COVID-19 complica

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The Socially Conscious Shopper’s Guide to Buying Coffee and Tea

EATER

Photo-illustration: Eater. Expand your collection with these online shops A cup of coffee or tea might seem like such a simple ritual. But our daily cup (or two, or three) owes everything to our colonial, slave-built economy that relied on European and American trade with Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. The legacy of exploitation in the coffee and tea industries still manifests today, depressing wages and earnings for workers and degrading natural ecosystems.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Pre-bottle Your Quarantini

EATER

melnyk mariya /Shutterstock. Martinis are best when made in the freezer This post originally appeared in the June 22, 2020 edition of The Move, a place for Eater’s editors to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move. Subscribe now. There are few times in life when the easy way to do something is also the right way.

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