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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

It is a close-knit industry of wannabe perfectionists who feel every ounce of pressure that looming failure can present. This is why ownership of the menu is so important to the chef, this is why the exactness of each plate, the consistency of flavor, and the beauty of the presentation are so critical to the chef.

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COOKS – CLAIM YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

Culinary Cues

As they say in life – the first step in recovery is to admit that there is a problem. Different in the way that we must treat members of our team, different in the environment that is created, and certainly different in the level of enthusiasm that younger people have for a career in the kitchen. We are changing, but maybe not fast enough.

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THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO DISAPPOINT

Culinary Cues

Now, providing we don’t ignore the still looming dangers of Covid and the challenges of convincing 40% of the population to accept the vaccine, we might stand a chance of long-term recovery. The small stuff is what adds value to the guest experience. This is what will bring guests enthusiastically back to your dining room.

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Top Cocktail and Wine Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sophisticated and Spirit-Free : Non-alcoholic offerings at the country’s top bars, restaurants and hotels are now just as elevated, delicious, and pricey as their alcoholic counterparts, featuring similar ingredients, flavors and presentations just without alcohol. Top Execution and Presentation Insights. Top Wine Insights.

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How Contactless Technologies Can Help Counter Hesitations About Eating Indoors

Modern Restaurant Management

To encourage a swift recovery, restaurant owners and operators must think creatively and conscientiously about how they alleviate these fears and ensure a safe experience. Contactless is not just a solution for our present circumstances. Contactless is not just a solution for our present circumstances.

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How Restaurants Can Emerge Stronger

Modern Restaurant Management

How will restaurants shift their labor models to follow state safety regulations, ensure social distancing, minimize contact, and support the changing tide of guest preferences? After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS – REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF “WOW”

Culinary Cues

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?