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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Culinary Cues

Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. A growing number of chefs are shifting their attention to independent operations that focus on foods with wider appeal that need a commitment to excellence. Everybody loves food that you can hold in your hands.

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MRM Research Roundup: Midyear Report Card, Cowboy Carter Boost, and the Evolving Pumpkin Craze

Modern Restaurant Management

Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases, with 89 percent experiencing rising staff expenses, well exceeding the 79 percent of last year's survey who predicted labor cost increases. More than half of those coping with food cost inflation this year are seeing a 1 percent to 5 percent increase.

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What Egg Shortage? At the Gudetama Cafe, It’s Business As Usual.

EATER

The Gudetama Cafe, in Buena Park, California, is modeled after Sanrios lazy egg character (Sanrio is also the creator of Hello Kitty and other Japanese mascots that include both animals and food). There was also a paper sign taped to the door, which made me panic: did the egg shortage mean that Id just wasted an hour driving to Orange County?

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in Arizona Ranked

Restaurant Clicks

This guide can help you find your next go-to BBQ joint, whether you’re after smoky ribs, pulled meat, or just a good plate of comfort food. The business operates both as a food truck and a dine-in spot, offering flexibility for guests. The portion sizes are generous, and the food is ready fast without cutting corners on quality.

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Takeaways from the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

SpotOn

Another found that one location was spending significantly more on paper products than the rest. We also heard positive feedback on Picked for You, an AI-powered tool we recently launched that recommends menu items during online ordering. With that kind of visibility, they were able to act fast and protect their margins.

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How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Use Technology to Reduce Wait Times in 2025

Lavu

From self-order kiosks to real-time kitchen display systems, digital solutions are reshaping the way these restaurants operate. Here’s how technology is making it possible in 2025: Self-Service Kiosks : Reduce order wait times by 40%, shrink queues by 25–40%, and increase average check sizes by 30%. The impact?

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The Zuni Cafe’s Famous Roast Chicken Recipe, Now Without a Smoke-Filled Kitchen

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We ordered a bunch of starters to keep us busy while we waited the hour for our chicken to be blasted in Zunis famed wood-fire oven. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Make sure it stays away from other food in the fridge, so it doesnt get cross contaminated.) Then we sat down to eat. Tuck the wings behind the back.