Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

So, what did you learn – Jack?” Deborah loved the kitchen so much, she decided to enroll in a certificate cooking program at a local college where she started with the basics of caring for knives, learning how to cut vegetables, make stocks, and cook using different methods. What did you really learn?” Well, Jack.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have always loved the restaurant business. I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. So, what is this higher calling? It’s more a realization than an objective.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2024

A friend tells you a restaurant has bad service and gave her food poisoning. Would you still go? But what if that “friend” is actually just someone leaving a review on Yelp? If people perceive a brand to be authentic and conversational, they’ll be more inclined to love and recommend the restaurant to others.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

You'll want to specify the reason why you’re collecting data and your plans for what to do with that collected data. If it’s too short, you might fail to get enough information. For every question you ask, ensure it has its objective. It’s a great deal for you and your customers!

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Management Management Loyalty Program Social Media 196

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable. Pro tip: many will be tempted to do more than they should. Why did you want to write this book and why now? I loved each conversation for different reasons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

First, Segment Your Audience Your guests want you to know their lifestyle and consumers often feel frustrated when the buying experience feels impersonal. To maximize consumer loyalty, divide diners into separate groups to help you speak to them directly. With these factors combined, you can build a loyalty base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2024

Here are the essential questions to ask yourself before designing an LTO: Are there any consumer trends you anticipate in the coming months? What are new flavor profiles your competitors are tapping into? What kind of LTO would you be interested in? What products are pain points to replace or avoid?

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies Design 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2024

What factors have fueled the increased use of mushrooms in unique ways? What makes them so versatile? What was the process of creating a blend that would work well in foodservice? In what ways do the use of mushrooms fit in with dining trends such as sustainability and guests wanting to eat less meat?

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EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It was the place to enjoy a lunch that lingered into dinner, the place to gossip over Champagne, and crucially the place to be seen doing both. What Connor and Willa choose to serve at their wedding on Succession is just as important as what they wear. I love the way he writes his food scenes, and love bringing them to life.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

” If you love old movies, you’ll recognize that quote from Boy’s Town, the 1938 classic about Father Flanagan’s work with underprivileged boys. And believe me that’s what they’ll say in their Yelp review! I love hospitality, service and exceeding a guest’s expectations.

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Social Media Training Take-out Hospitality 185

Food Business

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They faced challenges, and do not stop! This episode is for you if you need a shot of confidence with a side of awareness that you can make improvements and be happy with them. Know your niche, and continue to refine your definition of your niche in the language you use on your website, in social media.

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EATER

MARCH 8, 2024

At “Vibe of the Year” Vera, it’s Prada loafers, Tulum beachwear, throwback Zara, and Dolce & Gabbana kicks Welcome to Best Dressed , an Eater series where diners show and tell what they’re wearing out to eat, from the small details to the splashy pieces — and how they approached getting dressed for each spot’s specific scene.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

What is the XO Marshmallow concept and how is it distinguished from its competition? In terms of innovation, we are constantly thinking five steps ahead of our competitors to create new products inspired by pop culture, our customers, and what’s trending. What did they like? What did they not like?

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Sustainability Social Media Customer Experience Consumer Goods 184

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Today’s customers are likelier to work from home – and love the drive-thru. What does all this tell us? Today’s customers are likelier to work from home – and love the drive-thru. The data also supports what RMS has been advising: pricing must be strategic. They are also growing weary of inflation.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

” Here are some irresistible Instagram post ideas to get you started! Social proof: People are heavily influenced by social media, especially Millennials who love to share their experiences online. Interaction is what keeps them coming back. This builds a community and shows you care.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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. Promotion and advertising are what we call a restaurant’s “secret sauce.” Make sure you have high-quality pictures of these items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Right away, she felt the methods were a bit outdated and that you couldn’t expect people to read a 200-page manual. She is using what she has learned both in the restaurant industry and in her Purdue Global classes to train the trainers, especially in anticipating guests’ needs. It has been a discipline.

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SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

It doesn’t matter whether you run a restaurant, retail store, or any other type of small business—the point-of-sale (POS) serves as the foundation of your operation. At SpotOn, we pride ourselves on providing integrated POS solutions that work the way you work. But we don’t expect you to just take our word for it!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Have you ever noticed how great service in restaurants and cafes can make your day? They work with a lot of energy and care, which makes customers love their meals and drinks even more. While every business is different, these tips can help you bring out the best in your food and beverage company.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s a common experience for many Black disabled people like us, who have been disconnected from the disability community and/or discouraged from identifying as disabled by their loved ones in attempts to avoid grappling with ableism’s impact. Sami Schalk: In the book, you talk about multiple experiences of disability.

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SpotOn

MARCH 8, 2024

"I believed I could make a living doing what I loved," Veronica says. " Scroll down to the Ensaladas y Sopas section, and you'll find Ensalada Doña Luz, Veronica's mom's favorite salad. Veronica teaches Dayana about running a restaurant. "I Just below that? And cooked.

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EATER

OCTOBER 18, 2023

And as pastry chefs return to restaurant kitchens, many are bringing the creative and scrappy energy of their pandemic projects to the plate, pushing the boundaries of what belongs in sweets and reinventing nostalgic favorites. Eater: What’s a dessert you’ve been excited about recently? Jiu’s, among others.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to give us their insights into how the industry has been doing so far this year and where they feel it's going. Nevertheless, we do see signs of optimism within the current storm. And how do all of those things reinforce what your brand is all about?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

John of the New South Restaurant Group has taken a twist on the adage "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." We do the pop-ups now on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of every month." If it’s not your space, make sure you have the physical plan to execute at 100 percent."

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EATER

MARCH 22, 2024

Whether it’s for a weeknight cooking or an impressive dinner party main, these are the salmon recipes Eater editors love the most. Air Fryer Salmon Lisa Bryan, Downshiftology Salmon is the thing that got me to understand why so many people love their air fryers so much. That, and making the crispiest nuggets very quickly.)

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Consumer Goods Specials Blog Management 112

EATER

JANUARY 12, 2024

You may recognize Ingrid Nilsen from her beauty-focused YouTube channel , which still has 3.46 Here, Nilsen shares what she loves most about her new job, how she got into YouTube in the first place, and why the career switch was the right move. Eater: What does your job involve? What’s your favorite part about it?

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Food Social Media Back of House Definition 82

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2023

Why have you always felt being connected to the local communities was a key to success? If you look at our model and everything preach, our customers are really an extended part of our family. What are some examples of things you do to keep customers coming back? What traits do you desire?

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Eater: How did you carve out your own niche in the food industry? I worked in real estate, I worked in fashion, I moved to Paris, I did everything I could do to avoid it. But while living and traveling abroad, I noticed that whenever I felt lonely, or like I needed to do something that felt deeply familiar, I would go to the market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You became a manager to build an effective team and connect with your guests. You envisioned leading your staff as they created amazing experiences for everyone that steps foot into your restaurant. But you didn't sign up for all the time-consuming back-office work. You're juggling 10 to 15 balls at a time.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You can do all the marketing in the world. You can entice people with the best offers. And you can work hard to close the sale. But once you have great reviews, what do you do with them? tweet this) For example, you get a terrific Google review. Again, reiterate what they said.

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Social Media Email Marketing SEO Website Management 110

EATER

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

She loved animals and thought caring for them would be a nice career — until she saw a video of a cow giving birth and promptly changed her mind. She was responsible for testing all the recipes in our debut cookbook, Eater: 100 Essential Restaurant Recipes — so we know what she can do. Eater: What does your job involve?

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Food Small Business Back of House Front of House 116

Chowly

APRIL 11, 2024

The more prepared you can be as a small-to-midsize restaurateur, the more you’ll gain from any business conference you attend. Do your research and be friendly. Be sure to dig into any and all information you can find on the people you’re interested in meeting and the booths you want to check out.

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Social Media Small Business Events Customer Experience 105

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2023

What was the process of completing this project? To kick it off, Chef Rodrigo Ochoa took us through his vision for the cuisine and what the menu would be like, so we used that as our anchor point. In what ways was the design inspired by Japanese sensibilities? What do you hope guests take away from dining at Janken?

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Design White Paper Customer Experience Magazine 167

EATER

APRIL 25, 2024

He thought it was very funny that there were these serious companies with men with serious dispositions talking about really dumb things like: What sort of prize do we put in the Corn Flakes? Jerry would look over and go, Do you see what I’m talking about? It had to do with the name.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Play The Field : Some Super Bowl viewers prefer to watch the game in the comfort of their own homes, but that doesn’t mean you should lose out on sales. What else should operators keep in mind to maximize profit for the popular item? Everyone loves a good Buffalo wing, but don’t let that flavor be your only option.

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Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 208

EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

David Chang and Christina Tosi do it. Giada De Laurentiis and Emeril Lagasse don’t know what to do with their hands, but they’ve done it. It is a reflex that probably comes from self-protection and creating some distance between you and the camera. So, do what you love, love what you do — or just bring in the props. “If

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2021

They see the big dogs doing well and want similar success. His community loved it, and word spread quickly. You don’t need to do something grandiose. Why do you love them so much? Everyone loved them! It meant a lot that to his customers that he took the time to do that small gesture.

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