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Please Stop Buying Food From Social Media Influencers 

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From the creator fund to sponsored content and upstart new businesses seeking to capitalize on a newly massive social media following, influencers are cashing in. And in an increasingly common number of instances, these ventures involve making and selling food.

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

Culinary Cues

Responding to a need in restaurants and the growing influence of the Food Network and a plethora of high-quality cookbooks, colleges began offering degrees in cooking. Becoming a chef was a sought-after career, influenced by the sizzle of media and not always based on reality. How do the tough get going in this environment?

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On the Thailand-Malaysia Border, Food Defies Nations

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The governments of Thailand and Malaysia proudly promote national cuisines, but people along the border cook dishes that elude tidy patriotism, part of a larger struggle to maintain their identities If national borders were decided by dietary preferences, a line might run north to south along the Sankalakhiri and Titiwangsa mountains.

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. In a parallel trend, non-alcoholic beverages and sophisticated mocktails are also gaining prominence, which influences the variety of glassware that a restaurant should consider.

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Just Launched: 7shifts Tip Payouts!

7 Shifts

It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. 7shifts is also FDIC-insured , so you can feel confident knowing your deposits are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture.

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The Restaurant Industry Two Years Into COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

It looks like, for now, the government assistance has run dry. Many local governments have dedicated “parklets” that remove curbside parking in order to make space for outdoor dining. Unfortunately the hope of additional funding for the RRF were dashed when it was dropped from the spending bill.

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Exploring the evolution of Jamaica’s coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

The following year, the House of Assembly of Jamaica – a system of self-governance which was established during British colonial rule – voted in favour of becoming a direct-ruled British colony. The Wallenford brand was sold in 2013, while the government-owned processor and exporter Mavis Bank was sold in 2016; both to the same buyer.