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Transforming a Café into a Fine Dining Destination: The Story of Ursa

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We didn’t imagine it would one day lead to owning a café, and certainly not to creating a fine dining restaurant within that same space. ' Preparing the café for evening dining presented real logistical hurdles. There is nothing like this concept in our area, or in any place Tracie and I have dined.

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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

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Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. 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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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

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Even if these were unintentional, this individual would still be subject to fines and a loss of trust with staff. When restaurant owners get it wrong, it could lead to fines, broken trust among employees—as with the examples above—and even jail time for more egregious violations.

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It’s All in the Glass: Selecting the Right Glassware to Complement Your Restaurant’s Vibe

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This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country. Cut and hand-blown glass for old-school charm, a trend that continues to be popular among fine and casual establishments alike.

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Streamlining Restaurant Renovations with 3D Modeling and Design Technology

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pipes intersecting walls) or wrong equipment placements. How Design Technology Improves Space and Guest Experience Every square foot counts when redesigning a fast-casual eatery or a fine dining venue. For instance, post-pandemic dining preferences have raised new requirements for restaurants.

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

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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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WHY NOT CHOOSE EXCEPTIONAL?

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You have all the right equipment and purchase your beans from a reputable one-stop wholesaler who carries a complete line of product for restaurants from cryovac strip loins and 109 ribs to dry goods, paper supplies, small restaurant equipment, and yes coffee.