Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

This piece looks at the role tableside ordering technology, like mobile POS systems, can play in adding efficiencies to the overall restaurant and specifically to restaurant patio operations. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

Assuming that 80 percent of seats are filled for both sittings and that each customer orders something of average price, Chloe can establish a rough baseline calculation for a day’s trading. for her daily lunchtime menu, she just puts “lunch” and an average price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. As we head into the holiday season, we expect consumers to return to in-restaurant dining with enthusiasm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. The Gold Room can seat a fourteen-person dinner for up to 14 or a lounge-style party for thirty guests for private dining. With a customizable menu and dedicated server, the experience is quality. Order Online. The menus are great for vegetarians and vegans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

In March, social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic came into effect and restaurants en masse were forced to close in order to stop the spread of the virus. If, prior to the pandemic, your restaurant had a seating capacity of 120 seats, that may be reduced by 20 percent or more. Two months of rent and utilities.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

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 Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! I ordered the Bluefin Tekka Don, bluefin tuna sashimi on a bed of sushi rice, for an entree. Other popular menu items include the spider roll and the Boston roll. Order Online.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. Prices are high and lines tend to get long, though. Avoid the crowds by eating early or late, and/or hitting one of the smaller snack spots that dot the hill. Leila Kwok.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

When the economy was weak then restaurants were in the driver’s seat – more applicants than jobs available led to a competent workforce that was underpaid and overworked. This creates a domino of challenges – labor dependance, the inability to pay reasonable wages, selling price ceilings that do not yield sufficient profit, etc.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. You might need to re-up the supply in between seatings, so delegate easter egg hunt duties to your host or add it to your servers' sidework duties.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perched on a corner at Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, Olea sits under a beautiful canopy of trees that make the outdoor seating a pleasant experience. Outdoor seating is weather-dependent, though, but some of the structures have infrared heaters to keep you warm. Order Online. Colonia Verde. Make a Reservation.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses.

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EATER

MARCH 2, 2022

With only 22 seats and a strong reputation (built over a series of pop-ups and collaborations, with profits funneled to charities), Dame is popular enough to be booked solid every night. Monday diners at Dame tend to be more industry veterans who order the whole menu and full bottles of wine. Menu price: $29.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. You can order your wine by the glass or by the bottle here too. Located in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen provides indoor and outdoor parklet seating, expanding their space to make room for tons of guests.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season. I can’t even begin with menu recommendations for the Belvedere – anything from the ocean is worth ordering in my opinion. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The multi-course menu at al di la Trattoria changes seasonally and uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. The menu offers some of the most spectacular Mediterranean food in the most beautiful presentation that you’ll encounter. Order Online. Order Online. Sushi Katsuei.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more. Their friendly staff, affordable menu, and fast service make them a great take-out spot. They also have a Pan Asian menu that includes Thai dishes like Pad Thai, and a spicy Thai sesame peanut sauce bowl. Order Online.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. To combat a rising restaurant hourly wage, many restaurateurs usually do one of two things: Raise menu prices across the board Fire staff. Create a Smart Pricing Strategy. Trim Your Seasonal Staff.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

It tracks all the transactions with a great level of detail (from the date and time to what items were purchased to returns or void checks, to how it was paid, who sold it, and what table were people seating in for casual dining restaurants). Perishable items, seasonal changes, food inflation, and availability can affect the menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The menu may seem a little overwhelming for novice sushi lovers, filled with endless fish options you may not have heard of before. If this is you, we recommend ordering their omakase, which means “leave it to the Chef.” Order Online. With an omakase-only style menu, Onodera prefers aged sushi rather than fresh.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Located close to Salmon Bay, the Walrus & the Carpenter is a higher-end version of your neighborhood fishing pub with locally sourced oysters, fabulous sides, and a robust beer menu. It offers excellent, rustic Italian fare at reasonable prices. They also have relatively limited indoor seating. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Everything is seasoned to perfection, and the portions are pretty generous as well. Order Online. Nom Wah Tea Parlor is a good place to spend the day, and you can order food as you go. Their staff provides you with an order sheet that you mark as needed. The food is prepared to order, and the service is top-notch.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 24, 2021

With only 18 seats, this intimate but minimalist restaurant focuses entirely on the food. Omakase means “chef’s choice,” so there’s no telling what will be on the menu when you arrive. With only twelve seats, Ju-Ni creates a unique and immersive experience for its guests. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

If you want something special, try the 10-course omakase tasting menu. The Parlor Room seats twelve, the Small Boardroom seats eight, and the largest boardroom seats 24. The restaurant uses locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. ” They have a creative and ever-changing menu. Fonda San Miguel.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2022

While idle, many industry veterans left foodservice and hospitality altogether; others like ourselves entertained simpler interim concepts in order to ride out the irregularities of the pandemic. And the price of menu items steadily trends upward as inflation worsens. Patience for online ordering and takeout grew tenuous.

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The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season. People are always looking for popular eateries and unique menu items to try when looking to eat out. Promote seasonal specials: Highlight limited-time deals like Easter BOGO offers or group discounts.

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Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2021

I recommend collecting statistics on popular and little-demanded formats, menu options, and ingredients. Then study why exactly this format and menu is in demand (for example, is it a cultural feature or a seasonal trend). Make the main menu based on dishes that are understandable for your audience.

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Tableo

JULY 11, 2023

Create an enticing happy hour menu Provide a selection of drink specials Create a broad range of inexpensive drink options, such as specialty cocktails, craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. Try out fresh, seasonal menu items to keep clients interested and persuade them to try new drinks.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Ariete : Set in idyllic Coconut Grove, Chef/Owner Michael Beltran’s Ariete has established a name for itself as one Miami’s most dynamic restaurants, offering a contemporary menu of New American cuisine with Latin, particularly Cuban, influences. Half Yard Special – Order two, get one free – ($17 each).

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 11, 2021

South Philadelphia Tap focuses primarily on a rotating draft of beers, but also offers cocktails and other drinks as well as a delicious food menu. Order Online. Their food menu is also perfect for a small snack or larger meal. Order Online. They also offer a modest menu with sandwiches and bar appetizers.

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