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DECEMBER 12, 2023

The galouti kebab from a cool new NYC restaurant could never measure up to the one I ate in my father’s hometown. But maybe that’s not the point. When the team behind Junoon, an Indian fine dining destination in Manhattan, announced it was opening a restaurant, Jazba, dedicated to street food, my heart did a hopeful flip. I knew I shouldn’t get my expectations up; I’d been burned before by restaurants promising something I’d eaten only in India, and serving a paltry facsimile.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate. Plus, their “triple damages” clause makes labor law violations far more expensive in Massachusetts than in most other states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you've been paying attention to the tech scene, you have surely noticed a significant upswing in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. It seems almost everyone, from social media influencers to evening news anchors, is extolling the capabilities of this emerging tech. From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, includ

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate. Plus, their “triple damages” clause makes labor law violations far more expensive in Massachusetts than in most other states.

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Managing inventory is a crucial aspect of running a successful restaurant business. An efficient and well-organized inventory strategy can help you control costs, reduce waste, and ensure that you have the right ingredients on hand to meet customer demand.

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OpenTable is proud to announce a new partnership with Ben’s Friends, a nationwide food and beverage industry support group offering community, hope, and a path forward to those who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. One of the things that makes Ben’s Friends so effective is that they provide all services free of charge to chefs, line cooks, bartenders, servers, back-of-house team members, and so many more.

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The operator of the struggling rotisserie chicken restaurant chain is also accusing US Foods of overcharging for food and keeping supplies low, leading to substitutions and closures.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Knock, knock…Ken, can I see you for a minute? When some people knock on your door it means only one thing – they’ve come to say goodbye: they’re quitting. Maybe one of the quieter type, more reliable and not fired up with fresh ideas. Easy to overlook as you’re putting out fires with the troublemakers who take up most of your time. Not as glamorous as the cool and creative ones who are bubbling with new ideas for marketing, management and all the hot topics.

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The burger chain has four in operation and plans to test more of them this year and next as rival McDonald’s is set to decide the future of its own effort.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Henry Mintzberg , the great management writer talked about the real work of managers, and saw the following characteristics of their work: They perform a great quantity of work at an unrelenting pace – they are busy! Their work is marked by variety, brevity and fragmentation – lots of short activities. They prefer to manage issues that are current, specific and non-routine (rather than planning for the future).

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Co-founder Robert Giaimo turned over the president role but remains CEO of the 24-unit restaurant group.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Photo by Joann Pai. Photoillustration by Lille Allen Dairy-free Brie at a plant-based cheese shop, a vegan tasting menu at a new hotspot, locavore tacos and tortelloni at a trendy hotel, and more of Paris’s best animal-free meals The vegan scene in Paris has finally come into its own with the opening of restaurants and shops that serve food worthy of the French capital’s storied gastronomic credentials.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Reality Check: Musicians have Julliard, engineers have MIT and doctors have Johns Hopkins. The training grounds emerging as the ideal schools for restaurant CEOs are the big consultancies.

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Photos by Alaska Zwei and Go! Muffins Go! Photoillustration by Lille Allen The best vegan food in Tokyo, including plant-based takes on Japanese dishes like ramen noodles, tempura, unagi, karaage, curries, and onigiri rice balls Some of Japan’s most famous foods — sushi, yakitori, tonkotsu ramen — make the country’s food scene seem a bit daunting for visitors or locals who keep vegan or vegetarian diets (or avoid items like seafood due to allergies).

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The platform’s annual report tracks more than sales. It provides a snapshot of the eating and drinking trends driving diners’ decisions.

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A photocollage showing an image of a burrito superimposed on a map, sprigs of herbs, and textured decoration. | Photo by Alex Treadway. Photo illustration by Lille Allen Plant-based al pastor at a vegan taquería, black bean tlacoyos from a popular street vendor, carrot tamales at an Enrique Olvera restaurant, and more of CDMX’s best vegan meals Plant-based eating has been part of the Mexican diet and culture for centuries.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Technomic’s 2024 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast provides a glimpse into the next wave in food and drink outside the U.S.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

McDonald’s spinoff, CosMc’s, isn’t a specialty coffee shop — it’s more a drive-thru boba tea cafe with egg sandwiches stationed in suburban Chicago.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Bottom Line: Papa Johns, McDonald’s and KFC are so intent on growing in international markets that they’re buying out restaurants.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

At Singapore’s Analogue, “future ingredients” that can withstand a warming climate star in this earthy, prickly pear–infused take on the classic.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Drive-thru guests may soon hear familiar voices taking their order at their favorite quick-service chain.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Oh, what fun it is to whip up these 25 irresistible holiday cocktail recipes for guests! We’ve included shortcuts to save your bartenders valuable time with premade punches, mixers, and gourmet ingredients. Plus, check out the 3 bonus appetizer recipes – including a crave-worthy bacon brittle. Top Holiday Cocktail Recipes for 2023 Candy Cane Vodka: House-infused spirits are popping up on bar shelves across the country, so add your own seasonal twist with holiday flavors.

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Photo by Tom Wilkinson. Photo illustration by Lille Allen A plant-based cafe serving Burger King Whopper send-ups, a Naples-approved pizzeria on the “Vegan Mile,” animal-free dim sum at a mall favorite, and more of Sydney’s best vegan meals Vegan menus used to be rarities in Sydney. You once had to visit a Buddhist restaurant or macrobiotic cafe to find an animal-free meal.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Two locations in California are testing Coffee Chillers and Churro Chillers for a limited time.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

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The best vegan restaurants in cities around the world, including London, Paris, Mexico City, Sydney, and Tokyo.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Jasmine Cho turns cookies into works of art. As part of her mission for social justice, the Pittsburgh baker creates detailed portraits of unsung Asian American heroes.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The home of the Golden Arches has looked at ventures ranging from a piano lounge to a Disneyland-like theme park. Why is it still a single-brand operation, CosMc's aside?

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