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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Culinary Cues

Guests spending hundreds of dollars for a memorable meal and making reservations months in advance just to garner a seat. Make sure everything is made in house just like that fine dining chef would do for a ten- course tasting menu. Fifteen-hour workdays, no time for anything but the pursuit of excellence.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

2025 Dining Trends Embracing Newstalgia Chefs and mixologists will lean into ‘newstalgia’ by adding playful twists on classic dishes. Cheers to Zero: Embracing Non-Alcohol Culture The dedication to non-alcohol culture while maintaining the integrity and spirit of the drink will be featured across cocktail menus.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Additionally, customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants varies significantly depending on the type of purchase experience (dine in, carry out, or delivery). At the same time, U.S.

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The Rise of Transparent Dining and What It Means for Restaurants

The Rail

Diners are researching menus, scanning quick response (QR) codes, and evaluating supply chains with a level of detail once reserved for industry insiders. These efforts offer a dining experience thats informed and easy to navigate. Restaurants that overstate their efforts could face fines or other penalties.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

“In 2025, restaurants are walking the fine line between automation and hospitality,” said Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food & Beverage at Square. The data shows a remarkable 61 percent of singles are willing to dine out for a first date on February 14th, while 51 percent of all diners are considering double dates.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design.

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Revenue Management Strategies for the Hospitality Industry 

Paper Chase Accountancy

Booking Pace: How quickly rooms are being reserved for future dates. Cross-Selling: Promoting additional services or amenities like spa treatments, restaurant reservations, airport transfers, breakfast packages, or local tours. Booking Pace: How quickly reservations are coming in for future dates compared to historical trends.