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Modern Safaris Match African Cuisines With Outdoor Adventure

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On the handcrafted wooden dining tables, youll find wine glasses made from recycled bottles and fine ceramic coffee mugs. The eco-minded retreat features locally sourced linen drapes, woven baskets, and throws. This dedication extends to the food, which features traditional Tanzanian Swahili flavors.

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Streamlining Restaurant Renovations with 3D Modeling and Design Technology

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They must have outdoor seating, touchless tech, and flexible, multi-use spaces for dining and takeout. Another big reason for restaurant renovations is sustainability since some restaurants now use eco-friendly designs, recycled materials, and energy-efficient appliances. 3D modeling lets operators test layouts and equipment.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

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We conducted a study of the Chatham kitchen for an entire week and despite the outdoor temperature being around 85F-90F the kitchen never reached 74F. I have personally experienced kitchens exceeding 130F and a New York Times article from August 2023 talked about just this issue and the dangers it poses.

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Welcoming Customers Back: How to Resell the Dine-in Experience as Restaurants Reopen

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Perhaps you can maximize outdoor seating that makes people feel more comfortable and safe. Give your outdoor seating the same importance you give indoor. Imagine if each table had a theme, what would the theme be? The fireplace table, the table in the window, the kitchen table. Make it into a positive.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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Think set menus for a special night out, wine tasting flights with a group of friends or an outdoor movie night for the whole family – all offered by the restaurant and paid for through the OpenTable app. Not only is single-use plastic cutlery not recyclable, it’s ending up in our oceans and killing sea life.

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Our Favorite Cute (Yet Practical!) Picnic Blankets for a Summer of Outdoor Eating

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Lille Allen/Eater A new generation of blankets fuses fashion with function As warm weather lovers ease into another season of outdoor dining, picnics are everywhere on social media ; we’re not even through June yet, and #summerpicnic has already surpassed more than 17.3 million views on TikTok. Bonus: there’s an optional leather carrier.)

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

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We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Many restaurants have also pivoted to outdoor dining amid the pandemic.