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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

Open for Business

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. For a fine dining Italian restaurant, it could be that fresh truffle supplements are available at a premium price for a limited time.

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More French Food? Oui, Chef.

EATER

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. No one is disappointed seeing French onion soup on the menu, says Williams.

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How (and Why) to Forage for Ant Eggs in a Northeastern Thai Forest

EATER

Though Isan cuisine has proven popular around the world, chefs in the northeastern Thai region are still fighting for recognition domestically, using foraged ingredients and fine dining techniques to rewrite their culinary reputation Rule 1: Gather eggs between March and May. Rule 3: Ants are creatures of habit. Chef Num at work.

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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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An Eater’s Guide to Goa, India’s Sunshine State

EATER

The Portuguese colonized the area for about 450 years and heavily influenced culinary traditions in the process; many dishes and desserts still have Portuguese-derived names. North Goa The Local Table Dining at the Local Table feels like visiting old friends. Wash down your meal with a refreshing glass of kokum soda.

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An Eater’s Guide to Phuket, Thailand’s Island Hotspot

EATER

For excellent food to go along with the stunning beaches, center your dining in and around Phuket Town, perhaps Thailand’s most underrated food destination, with a few excursions for standout meals elsewhere on the island. During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners.

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15 Restaurants with Private Dining in San Antonio

Restaurant Clicks

As a well-seasoned traveler, I enjoy cities that retain a small-town organic feel, and San Antonio, TX, despite its significant population, has that ambiance in spades. They come for the history, the affordability, and the mouthwatering food served on street corners and private, fine dining settings.

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