Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

Where we fall short is in the details of that menu, the complements, the “tag along” ingredients. He is referred to as the hit maker for bands. Bread doesn’t try to out-perform the center of plate or negotiate to take over the verbiage on a menu, but it is the hitmaker. Bread is the same way.

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EATER

MAY 12, 2022

The menu at Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta | Sasso & Co. The menu cover at Manhatta in New York City. “I I thought that was a brilliant idea because I hate when I get a coupe,” said designer Amy Morris of the Morris Project, who recently created the illustrated menus and more for Danny Meyer’s revamped bistro Manhatta.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. When planning menu items how much attention is paid to the combination of smells on the plate? It refers to interactions with people and events that sit forever in our memories.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Olive Garden is continually adding to its menu, creating new twists on old classics, and at the same time maintaining crowd favorites like their signature breadsticks, house salad, and the Tour of Italy sampler. We’ve done plenty of taste testing and have details about eleven of the best Olive Garden menu items listed below.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? This was the first time that anyone actually referred to the kitchen as a great place to learn, grow, and get a foothold on a career. I have thanked that manager (in my heart) countless times for that advice over the years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sometimes online profiles are referred to as the “digital storefront” for a business, and it is health to think of profiles in this way. They need to ensure that all information is current and reflects any changes, like new menu items or adjusted hours. They rely heavily on digital information to make dining decisions.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

You know that every chef has wrestled with this – should the menu reflect a personal philosophy to move the bar or stick with time-tested standards? You have all experienced the menu pundit (sometimes the restaurant owner) who asks where the shrimp cocktail is. That is in our DNA, we can’t really help ourselves.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You can reference average party size, takeout vs. on-premise orders, the popular menu items, and other key metrics to to forecast restaurant sales. This program incentivizes employees to tap into their networks and refer people to work in your restaurant in exchange for a reward, like extra time off or a cash bonus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go. Eight-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that chef driven fast casual restaurants are filling a consumer desire for high quality menu items. What do you think are the biggest changes since the last survey?

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Switching to a seasonal menu generates interest and excitement around the new menu items, and taking advantage of a wider sales window for fall-themed foods can therefore mean increased sales and happy customers. So, what inspires a fall menu? Here are a few fall menu ideas to include in your menu: Savory Pumpkin dishes.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. Check out your competition, study the restaurants that surprise and thrill people, spend time there studying their methods, work there if you can, ask people why they like them so much and then get to work learning how to be even better.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Get granular.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Menu - Your menu page is one of the most important pages of your restaurant's website. Rather than uploading a PDF of the menu, create a text-based web page for it. This method is mobile-friendly and makes your menu easily searchable. If you need inspiration, refer to your collection of competitors’ websites.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2023

Building Your Menu Around a Concept A restaurant’s cuisine is one of the primary elements that can differentiate it from the other options around town. These factors can determine everything about your restaurant from the menu design to the names of the selections, to the way they are arranged on the plates and delivered to the tables.

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The Rail

MARCH 17, 2023

Type 1, which is often diagnosed in early childhood, refers to the body’s inability to produce insulin, the primary hormone needed to metabolize glucose. Gestational diabetes refers to chronically elevated glucose levels related to pregnancy and it frequently resolves after childbirth. There are three principal types of the disease.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Context refers to whom you are enjoying a food with, the environment where eating takes place, your connection with the person who prepared it, the source of components, the history of the dish and its ingredients, memories connected to the item, or the ceremony that may be part of enjoying that dish. How much do they know? Context.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge. Menu item profit margins are typically low, making it difficult for restaurants to find the reserves to pay better wages – why? There are fewer, and fewer individuals interested in a kitchen career and when we find employees to fill positions, they never seem to stay very long.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 9, 2022

These changes will be expected to bring up new restaurant menu trends in 2022. . 6 Restaurant Menu Trends To Look Forward To In 2022. Now, let us look at some of the global restaurant menu trends for the upcoming year. The post Top Restaurant Menu Trends To Look Out For In 2022 appeared first on The Restaurant Times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. Menu Consistency. A consistent menu ensures standard serving across locations. Tools For Supporting Franchise Compliance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

For example, it's possible to track when restaurant employees clock in for their shift or which menu item performs the best. Restaurant owners or managers would rather spend time on other meaningful tasks, such as recruiting and hiring, training chefs, or updating daily specials on the menu. Top menu groups, items, and modifiers.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

You'll have a document to reference during the planning or opening of your restaurant. Sample Menu. You don't, by any means, have to have a menu ready to go. A sample menu can go a long way in helping a potential investor imagine themselves eating at your restaurant. How will you reach your target audience?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Here are some of the most important features of the SBRA, also referred to as “subchapter 5” of the Bankruptcy Code: The Plan – The small business (the “debtor”) has the exclusive right to file a plan of reorganization.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2024

By analysing past sales data, it forecasts future demand for menu items. The restaurant procurement software then cross-references the projected demand with current inventory, outstanding stock deliveries, and the recipe database. Recipe reference At-a-glance insight into your menu’s financial data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Lack of publicity doesn’t just hurt consumers, who must often rely on word of mouth or do their own personal research to find gluten-free restaurants, it also costs restaurants valuable opportunities to promote gluten-free menu items. In most cases, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to effectively market your gluten-free menu.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Ideal menu price. To put it simply, your cost of goods sold is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. As you add together all of your menu items, you can determine the total cost of everything (to you) that you sell to your guests. It also plays a key factor in pricing your menu. Average customer headcount.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Pricing menu items for your restaurant business is one of the most challenging yet essential tasks. There are multiple ways of pricing the restaurant menu correctly. However, these are not the most appropriate ways of pricing your restaurant menu. Factors Affecting The Restaurant Menu Pricing. Direct Costs. Service Costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

You can also incentivize the employees with rewards like holiday gift cards, incentive pay or bonuses based on how many customers they refer. For instance, if several customers speak highly about a particular dish, it may be more emphasized in your menu or promotional materials.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2023

You can see it in a menu, you can see and taste it on the plate, and you can feel it when you walk in their kitchen. The menu will be unique with an approach that makes some question what is going on and others applaud at how exciting it might be. This is what inspires a person to stay the course and build a life in the kitchen.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

Note: As the year continues, you can refer to The Economic Policy Institute's Minimum Wage Tracker for up-to-date information on wage changes. Look at Your Menu. If you plan to accommodate for the wage increases by making adjustments to your menu, there are subtle ways to introduce new prices that won't rub diners the wrong way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. Product insecurity has created an inconsistent menu, as managers are forced to make sometimes weekly updates to accommodate missing ingredients. For reference, the top four U.S.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Much of this good work can be compromised when individual operators do not demonstrate the operational standards which they set out to achieve – whether it be a damaged menu board, inconsistent food display standards, inefficient service, poor cleanliness & hygiene standards or lack of uniform standards.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

But the most important thing I have to say is that they really wanted Colin Flynn to do the styling; we refer to him around the house as the Meryl Streep of foods. Did you reference Capote’s recipe? We went to the New York Public Library’s menu collection , which is a national treasure. And we got to establish La Côte Basque.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2021

To expand, “feast for your eyes” allows diners to swipe through a VR menu, which allows diners to explore options such as discovering ingredients, and they are able to watch the preparation and cooking process of the menu items. References: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

STRUCTURE Many of us secretly enjoy the structure of a kitchen, the chain of command, the organization that is so critical (mise en place) and the reference to time tested cooking methods. This needs to change through a different approach to menu planning and pricing and tighter controls on waste and portioning.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Many suppliers also offer expert advice on menu planning, cost-saving strategies, and industry knowledge that can help you navigate the complexities of opening for guests. Different types of suppliers for restaurants Depending on your restaurant’s format and menu, there are several different restaurant suppliers with which you will work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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