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BRING BACK THE 20 SEAT BISTRO

Culinary Cues

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. Good friends, good food, good times.”.

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AI and Robotic Revolution: A Glimpse into the Future of the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Instead, you're welcomed by Tao, a sleek robot host programmed to seat you efficiently based on your preferences, even remembering your favorite booth from past visits. You take your seat at a table embedded with a touchscreen menu. Throughout the meal, robot servers deliver your food and clear the table when you're done.

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Table for One – Elevating the Solo Dining Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Catering to solo diners is more just than seating them as restaurants would any other customer. It’s easy to assume that a single diner is not going to bring as much revenue (or tips) to the table, but solo diners also have great flexibility in what they choose to order and the pace at which they dine.

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Restaurant Patio Guide: How to Get More Profit With Outdoor Seating

SpotOn

However, getting more guests in seats through outdoor dining can also come at a cost, both in time and money. Add high tops to vary up seating. Put weatherproof seat cushions on chairs to make them more comfortable for guests.  Sometimes they even have to wait for the POS, because other servers are putting in their orders.

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

EATER

Organize all your orders dine-in, online, and third-party and fulfill them in a flash, right from your POS. The restaurant, with its then-$55 and -$80 tasting menus, was a food-media darling: In 2019, it earned a Michelin star and topped the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list. Subscribe now for more stories like this.

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The Communal Dining Table Gamble

EATER

What if youre seated next to someone who sucks? But no, the worst part is that I was seated next to him. In food media, youre always a stones throw away from someone talking about how food brings people together. In food media, youre always a stones throw away from someone talking about how food brings people together.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.” That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in. Move over “swicy.”

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