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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

We are witnessing the evolution of fine dining. A rise in number of vegan restaurants is witnessed as younger population especially women are preferring vegan diet over traditional fine dining options. The low prices of fast food chains will help attract customers, including those who usually order meat options.

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

Culinary Cues

There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential.

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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

Culinary Cues

He would not have been opposed to raising prices if the experience had proven value and wowed the guest. He would spend endless hours trying to figure out how to re-create the experience of in-house dining through home delivery. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER “We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.”

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How To Open A Fine Dining Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

Every fine dining restaurant is unique. You need to give precision to details, create the right ambiance, provide exceptional service, serve finger-licking food, and offer an eclectic blend of cuisines. All these nuances, when taken care of, make for a great dining experience. . Create A Fine Dining Menu .

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CULINARY EXCELLENCE WITHOUT SNOBBERY

Culinary Cues

Yes, it’s true – when the Michelin Guide decided to recognize some exceptional street food vendors with Michelin Stars, they broke the barrier of snobbery noting that excellence can happen outside of traditional fine dining. If fine dining is your objective, then make the commitment knowing what’s involved.

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Boosting Profits One Sip at a Time: The Power of Specialty Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

In its place, we’ve seen an explosion of specialty beverages that serve as enticing add–ons or stand-alone orders. While three in four survey respondents believe restaurant prices are higher, other factors, such as flavor, outweigh price when ordering specialty beverages, particularly in the full-service segment.

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Moves Modern Restaurants Are Making in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Moving to Interactive Menu Boards Speaking of dining being back – it’s back to being… different. It has its place in the restaurant industry, particularly for quick-serve experiences. ” It gets better.

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