7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! Best Happy Hour Deals in Williamsburg NYC. Freehold Brooklyn. The Hidden Pearl.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. Chefs, managers, and owners should live by a simple rule – “If you are not serving the guest directly then it is your job to serve those who are.”

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Specializing in craft beer and excellent pub food, M.L. Butchertown Hall.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Even the Michelin Guide broke the ice of snobbery in recent years. How’s that for an introductory sentence? 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.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Before the fire, Lahaina’s world-famous Front Street was little more than a patchwork of wooden shacks held together by layers of paint, cooking grease, crusty sea salt, banana sap, and gossip. Over the years it housed a saloon, stage, and movie theater. For some, it was simply home. Around 50 restaurants went up in smoke that day.

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360Training

JULY 9, 2020

According to market research conducted in 2017 , 11% of customers used a gluten-free “eating approach” in the previous year. That’s one percent more than vegetarian and over twice the vegan market. It’s a huge niche that more and more restaurants are waking up to. Here are five solid guidelines to secure your success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 27, 2021

He specializes in the creative design and concept development of restaurants, bars, and public spaces for hotel products of the future. Founder Christian Abell has worked in the hospitality industry for 30 years, with passion and creativity to a succession of increasingly responsible executive positions.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

We all had contests for our staff where the goal is to sell the most specials/most wine/most desserts, etc. One of the fine dining operations that I consult with had a contest for selling the most chef specials, with the prize being that the chef would personally make the winner any item on the menu for dinner. Caring Managers.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

But it's the good shifts, when the front of house and back of house are flowing like a symphony, when customers are delighted, and the restaurant atmosphere feels effortless—that's the best part about restaurants. A bad shift can lead to unhappy customers and disgruntled staff. The pre-shift meeting ensures that doesn't happen.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Before I can turn on the computer, Emmett has my usual breakfast in front of me: eggs over easy, bacon, home fries, and a side of salsa. The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. It has all become too commonplace and as such has little meaning.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors. Servers can act on a diner’s impulse decisions, and even upsell items based on preferences diners may indicate, or their requests for recommendations or specials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Typical insights for restaurant staff include customer satisfaction, number of tables served, turnover rate, and how many specials are being sold. For servers and front of house staff you should create categories such as turnover rates, customer satisfaction, number of tables served, and positive reviews.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. It was an attempt to outline those universal guidelines for success in a kitchen, those attributes, and expectations of anyone who ties on an apron. These are not the only rules, nor are they necessarily a perfect fit for every operation, yet again, maybe they are.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. We live in a world where diners are inundated with choices. There are more options for eating out than ever before.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Throughout the 16th century, many coffee houses opened across the Middle East, including in Lebanon. People would meet in coffee houses to discuss social, political, and spiritual issues. Like many other Middle Eastern countries , Lebanon has a rich history of coffee consumption. Read on for more of their insight.

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SpotOn

MARCH 8, 2024

We like how efficient it is for our staff and that we can connect with our customers for deals, updates, and any special announcements. " But the kitchen has enchanted Dayana for years, with her mom's relentless work ethic and dedication to her craft serving as a catalyst for Dayana's dreams. Sound familiar? "Everything

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art restaurant POS System, specifically tailored for bars and restaurants, streamlines transactions, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring that business owners can focus on what they do best—serving their patrons. What are your profit margins? Having this knowledge at your fingertips is critical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If your staff is knowledgeable on sustainable diets and that of the plant-based product available, they can serve as excellent spokespeople for any and all menu additions. Effectively educating those (bartenders, wait staff, back of the house, etc.) Don’t overlook what your chef is already capable of creating.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Send customers special offers, communicate directly, and keep them up to date. Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the race to become one of the more popular restaurants in your area it takes more than serving good food and pouring outstanding cocktails. When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. Use Design to Excite the Senses.

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The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

Let’s dive a little deeper into what makes QR codes so special and how they can improve the guest experience at your restaurant. By using QR codes to speed up table turnover, restaurants can serve more diners and increase profitability. What is a QR Code for a Restaurant? As a restaurant owner, you can consider the following benefits.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

So, I began to think about patterns and habits of this type and how my exercise goal might serve as a model for restaurants seeking to find a formula for success. For the past six months I have been committed to an exercise regimen thanks to my Apple Watch. The commitment has become a habit that I don’t intend to break.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Your marketing plan is your year-long guide to seek opportunities in public holidays and cultural events; it’s your marketing budget that will help reduce risk and minimize overspending; it’s your insights into customer behavior and trends; it’s your pièce de résistance to serve up a great experience and achieve your financial targets.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. They also serve a wide selection of beer, cider, wine, and milkshakes. Make a Reservation. Central Provisions. Make a Reservation.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Some utilize commissary kitchens serving numerous restaurants, while others bring mobile trailers or container kitchens to parking lots. Costs are usually dependent on the space, special equipment and duration of agreement. Ghost kitchen start-ups have raised over $22.2 billion in funding over the last two years. Reef Global.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The challenge is all this new technology needs support to keep everything working seamlessly across the front and back of the house, the internet, and for behind-the-scenes management. A mobile ordering system serves more people faster and keeps them happy, not hangry. Today’s Special: Augmented Reality.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

AlMar Cecconi’s Atrium Dumbo Westville Dumbo Seamore’s Dumbo Celestine Jacob’s Pickles Superfine Thai sidewalk dumboLUV Bread & Spread Front Street Pizza Bklyn Wild Sugarcane Time Out Market New York Em Vietnamese Bistro The Migrant Kitchen Juliana’s Gran Eléctrica The River Café Almondine Bakery Smile To Go Vinegar Hill House.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Saketumi Asian Bistro is especially popular for lunch specials with different bento boxes, a Maki special, noodles special, and sushi bar lunch specials that all come with miso soup and a salad.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Knight’s Steakhouse Spencer Frita Batidos Zingerman’s Roadhouse Gandy Dancer Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger Mani Osteria & Bar The Chop House Detroit Street Filling Station Vinology Restaurant & Event Space The Earle Restaurant Miss Kim Taste Kitchen Pacific Rim By Kana Bao Boys Sava’s Isalita. Knight’s Steakhouse.

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