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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

Deep inside that crusty exterior, behind the veil of authority, underneath the hard-nosed, sometimes reactionary body of a chef lies a person who is haunted by an unrelenting need to be expressive, do things exceptionally well, and be more self-critical than any writer for the local food column will ever be.

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Seasonality Wins ‘Share of Stomach’

Modern Restaurant Management

As we progress through a pandemic that’s kept many inside for months, guests are looking to venture out and experience unique dining moments. By utilizing seasonal ingredients and creating specialty menu items, our product innovation efforts have kept us relevant in a competitive industry, earning guest loyalty and driving sales.

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

7 Shifts

When it comes to making it through the winter, the health of your staff and guests is item number one. Keeping your staff and your guests safe and healthy is the most essential thing we can do. Accept and Approve time-off requests for sick employees, and make sure you give ample time off for recovery.

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Caught me on a good day…On average, guests tend to be the stingiest when tipping on Sundays and the most generous on Thursdays.

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Top Cocktail and Wine Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Batching for Speed and Service : Top bartenders continue to innovate around batching their cocktails, including both partial (batching only non-perishable items) and full batching, driven by the need for speed and to improve quality and consistency in cocktail preparation, which allows for more time to connect with guests.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

Hot Schedules

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. b3lineicon|b3icon-heart-care|?|Heart

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!), Since 2013, more than 600 million (!)

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