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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

Culinary Cues

Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

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DO IT RIGHT

Culinary Cues

The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food. This is a topic I have presented numerous times and it seems as though whenever I travel it rises to the top of my thinking. Excellence is not reserved for fine dining. [] KNOW HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS.

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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. For those who still haven’t, it’s worth reconsidering now as inflation impacts customer travel and spending.

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Highlights of 2019

Sante

We covered food styling ( Styling with One Eye on the Prize ), making the best use of ingredients, ( Bennington Bites: DiBuono Ravioli ), and delighting in fresh abundance ( Summer Salads - The Joy of Feta ). We explored restaurant trends as in Dining with Musical Benefits ?, and A Fine Corned Beef in a Bit of a Brogue.

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A Steakhouse Divided

EATER

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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5 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Knowing what food is going to cost in the near future enables restaurants to plan accordingly. Getting your supplies from Cheetah can help you get the most competitive, up-front prices in the Bay Area.

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6 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Knowing what food is going to cost in the near future enables restaurants to plan accordingly. Getting your supplies from Cheetah can help you get the most competitive, up-front prices in the Bay Area.