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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

Culinary Cues

One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill. He would spend endless hours trying to figure out how to re-create the experience of in-house dining through home delivery.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. In August 2023, only eight percent of consumers we surveyed say they do not eat out, so dining out is “in” again. 62 percent rarely or very rarely enjoy fine dining.

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ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A TAVERN

Culinary Cues

I know how heartbreaking it is when the dining room is nearly empty, and how invigorating it is when it is full. No owner had more influence on this landmarks prominence from generation to generation than Peter Dorn. Hemingway was a regular, and the mob was known to hang out and even plan a hit on individuals not in their favor.

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Why A CRM Is Critical For Enhancing The Customer Experience For Fine Dining Restaurants In The UAE

The Restaurant Times

A study suggests that while CRM does not have a direct effect on customer loyalty, it has a lasting influence on customer satisfaction. This makes Customer Relationship Management(CRM) all the more critical for fine-dining establishments whose business longevity largely depends on customer satisfaction. Gather Meal Preference.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. Consumer Spending on Dining Out.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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‘Wolfgang’ and the Enduring (Tired) Allure of the Genius Male Chef

EATER

At Spago, he changed the perception of fine dining and you probably know the beats from there — he created the smoked salmon pizza! It’s hard to undersell Puck’s influence on American dining and celebrity culture. He worked his way to France and then to America. After making Ma Maison an L.A. s Madame Wu’s. s Madame Wu’s.