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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

7 Shifts

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Also consider sending an Announcement to your team about the grand reopening, the menu, and what they can do to prepare. Set a budget ?? You can book online or give us a call.

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Research New Offerings Rigorously Before Adding The question of whether, when and how aggressively to add new menu items, expand hours/days, launch catering options or open another location has substantial implications for restaurateurs. Expand thoughtfully at a manageable pace that allows teams and culture to season properly.

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Seven Top Restaurant Marketing Ideas And Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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How (and Why) to Forage for Ant Eggs in a Northeastern Thai Forest

EATER

But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Utilizing seasonal, traditional ingredients — mountain crabs, boba pearl-like mushrooms, sour forest mangoes, mole crickets — his sophisticated-yet-unpretentious dishes are upending stubborn perceptions. Chef Num at work. Torching ant eggs.

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Restaurant Food Photography Tips and Trick for Managers

7 Shifts

Top Down is what made that influencer risk their life by standing on your chair to take a picture—it’s the best angle for dishes like pizza or avocado toast. It’s also the optimal angle for capturing charcuterie boards or collections of dishes for a pre-set menu. Your menu or wine list. Tea lights. Logo matchbooks or pens.

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31 NYC Wine Bars You Should Check Out

Restaurant Clicks

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Located in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen provides indoor and outdoor parklet seating, expanding their space to make room for tons of guests. Don’t expect the same menu during every visit. Make a Reservation.

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