Culinary Cues

JANUARY 13, 2025

The chef may have developed the dish and given it that first charge of life, but that work of art on the plate was the collective effort of great purchasing, solid prep work during the day, and accomplished line cooks who are able to consistently prepare and present superb food while juggling multiple orders at once.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The day served up a multi-course menu of timely topics designed to empower restaurant marketers, including tapping into industry trends, deploying strong loyalty app campaigns, boosting ad performance with AI-powered tools, and the importance of storytelling and upleveling brand creative. . Need a little creative boost to get cookin’?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Transformative Techniques Bartenders are experimenting with the foundations of a cocktail by using techniques like sous vide for prep and serving, forced carbonation for effervescence and clarified citrus to augment beverages before they even reach the mixing stage.

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Beverage 2025 Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Bacon is well served in nearly everything, but it reigns supreme at breakfast time. The smells are everywhere just as they were in my grandmother’s house where bread was always fresh, stocks were always on the stove, sauces were always simmering, and coffee was always present.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

These were often locations to where mail from across the pond would be delivered and serve as a source of information and discussion over a pint of ale. Many of these establishments like the Union Oyster House and the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston served as headquarters for planning the American Revolution.

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Front of House Back of House Sourcing Travel 433

The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

High-quality videos can also be used to capture moments of preparation and presentation that stimulate appetites and inspire people to come inside. Video can highlight your signature dishes , seasonal specials, decadent desserts, and upscale cocktails to encourage reservations.

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Serving Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2025

For restaurants, this presents an opportunity to create in-person experiences that satisfy the craving for authenticity and connection. This presents restaurants with an opportunity to offer smaller, snack-sized portions that satisfy emotional needs while remaining budget friendly. consumers under 35 snacking multiple times a day.

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2025 Sustainability Social Media Customer Experience 322

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. You need to be present, mentally and physically, or your restaurant will suffer. Success in the restaurant industry isn’t just about serving great food or building a loyal customer base. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending.

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Social Media Book Back of House Take-out 432

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Creating an exceptional guest experience goes beyond just serving great food; it’s about delivering an overall memorable visit — from the food and ambiance to the exceptional and friendly service. The Path to Success Ultimately, mystery diners serve as an essential tool for continuous improvement in the restaurant industry.

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Franchising Franchise Uniforms Dine-in 282

EATER

APRIL 11, 2025

Its a minefield out there, and for diners looking to spend ever-dwindling cash on a meal where they cant even guarantee theyll like their dining companions, a communal table presents an extra calculation. Others serve things individually plated, but from a set menu. This is especially beneficial for a pop-up.

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Fine Dining Seating Dine-in Cash Management 245

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Doing so can help restaurant owners and operators present their business in the best light to insurers, while protecting their business from insurance claims, business interruption or even costly litigation. Liquor liability : Many restaurants serve alcohol and liquor liability can protect them from losses related to intoxicated guests.

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Insurance Kitchen Safety Food Safety Employee Relations 417

Culinary Cues

MARCH 31, 2025

Think about how you feel each time you present a gift to another, congratulate them for the work they do, or thank them for just being who they are. Dont let self-serving individuals steal your peace of mind. The small stuff shows the world that you are committed. [] It is far greater to give than to receive.

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Consumer Goods Transportation Small Business Take-out 448

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 12, 2025

That’s the magic of food presentation. Understanding the Importance of Food Presentation So, why does making food look good on the plate matter? Understanding the Importance of Food Presentation So, why does making food look good on the plate matter? Show off the juicy center for elegant food presentation.

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Theyd been serving hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and other Southern-inflected bar foods for 15 years. Its served on branded Miller High Life trays, with hot dogs fanned out like a starburst. Its food that draws on the most basic familiarity and cheap thrill make Goldfish extra-large , serve a tower of hot dogs.

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Social Media Sports Bar Employee Relations 299

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 5, 2025

High-Quality Food and Presentation Delivering dishes that match or exceed customer expectations is critical. Ensure consistency in flavor, temperature, and presentation. Checking In Without Intrusion Follow up with guests at the right momentssoon after food is served and again during the meal.

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Customer Experience Email Marketing Customer Service Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This oversight presents untapped potential to extend a franchise's reach and impact from the inside out. Rather than relying on traditional methods like employee handbooks and lengthy oral presentations, embracing visual storytelling, or even livening up your PowerPoints with graphics and memorable animations makes a world of difference.

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Communication Franchising Franchise Leadership 471

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Garnished with fresh cranberries, a sprig of rosemary, and a lime wedge, this drink captures the spirit of the holidays in every sip and delivers an Instagram-worthy presentation to match. Served in a chilled martini glass with a crushed peppermint candy rim, its a playful and delicious way to toast the holiday season.

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Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Transportation Presentation 221

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Now, make sure that the vegetables on the sandwich are at their peak and reflective of the season: dont serve raw tomatoes outside of July and August. Out of season do something interesting with tomatoes (oven roasted, marinated, sun-dried tomato paste, etc.) Make the tomato an experience.

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Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Front of House White Paper 348

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Combine tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and blood orange juice, and serve it in a glass rimmed with black salt. Garnish it with fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint to enhance its spooky presentation. Garnish with a slice of blood orange for an eye-catching and citrusy drink that’s both refreshing and festive. tequila 2 tsp.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Bar 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2025

” To learn more about the ICE's past, present and future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Smilow. In this program there is a lot of attention paid to sustainability, including the ethos that what you choose to cook, serve and eat, can have an impact on the environment and planet.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is not the normal amount of angst that has been present for decades fickle customer tastes, rising cost of goods, changing demographics, or escalating rents; there are far deeper concerns that make everyone scratch their heads in wonder. Theres plenty of fear and loathing going on in the restaurant business.

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Fine Dining Food Supply Recruiting Customer Service 242

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

From garlic-butter crust options to artisanal oils, offering “good, better, best” options allows pizzerias to serve budget-conscious customers while catering to those willing to splurge for higher quality.

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2025 Online Ordering Franchising Franchise 251

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

This presents an opportunity for foodservice operations to stand out by elevating guest experience in the age of COVID-19, giving consumers a sense of exceptional service and memorable experiences they used to source from restaurants. The area of restaurant operation that presents the most opportunity for improvement is takeout and delivery.

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Food Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Entertainment 487

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Can others depend on you to keep a level head? [] HAVE YOU EVER BUILT A BUDGET AND MANAGED IT EVERY DAY: Ah, yes, we love to cook and present beautiful plates of food. If not, then allow this to serve as a roadmap.

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Seasonal Menu Leadership Training Fine Dining 520

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

The 1950s saw the birth of the first idealized vending machine , an enormous construction made of metal and glass that served thousands of city-dwellers each day and night. The machine served sandwiches, wine, and coffee, and was considered a great success. Present Staffing Issues at Restaurants.

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Mobile Ordering Food Order Employee Relations Customer Service 537

EATER

MAY 14, 2025

This send is the second of a four-part series on restaurant growth, presented by Square. If you look at that in terms of an la carte restaurant that might serve more cocktails, thats actually pretty low, but because our menu is $325, that skews the percentage upward toward the food. Subscribe now for more stories like this.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I’m not a big fan of quick service restaurants, but I would be willing to bet that the menu items originally created by their corporate culinary team doesn’t translate to what is served in restaurant number 953. We filled the dining room, and everyone was served, but what was their experience? But what about that quality translation?

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Customer Service Customer Experience Presentation Point of Sale 439

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

Cryptocurrency presents a chance to break the traditional rules around loyalty platforms. Restaurants are beginning to use this tool to account for the many steps that come before serving up a steamy plate of pasta or beefy burger. Loyalty Benefits.

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Food Supply Point of Sale Supplies Food Safety 592

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

They continue to be a resource for me when I need a boost and hopefully may serve you as well. Here are some that have, in the past, been posted on my office door when I was a chef and later as an educator. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

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Consumer Goods Presentation Leadership Dine-in 290

EATER

MARCH 21, 2025

If you still havent learned not to serve Scott Conant raw red onions 61 seasons in, you deserve to be chopped.) To remove bias, the dishes are judged blind and based solely on taste, how well they use the Randomizer, and presentation. I still find myself putting the show on when I need background noise, especially on a plane.

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Food Entertainment Presentation Advertising 239

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) serves as the foundation of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Where franchisors can miss an important opportunity is in the presentation of the financial information. While the FDD is a comprehensive document, certain key sections demand careful scrutiny during an annual review.

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Document Franchise Franchising Point of Sale 468

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

A social media presentation is crucial. ” Although the concept seemssimple, the way you present it matters. Trend Two: Increasing the Importance of User-Generated Content (UGC) UGC serves as social proof and is more effective than direct advertising. This serves as a demo version of a guest’s visit.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2021

So, what can brands do to address the impacts of COVID-19, while being mindful of the past, present and future of customer experience? What can brands do to address the impacts of COVID-19, while being mindful of the past, present and future of customer experience?

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Customer Experience Customer Service Airlines Consumer Goods 558

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

In its place, we’ve seen an explosion of specialty beverages that serve as enticing add–ons or stand-alone orders. This presents a golden opportunity to upsell specialty drinks before checkout on your restaurant app. These drinks offer a profit-making opportunity at a time of declining sales and foot traffic.

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Beverage Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Fine Dining 493

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Even as restaurants reopen to some on-premise dining, takeout presents distinct advantages: Takeout can help make up for those “missing tables” resulting from social distancing requirements, even as it requires less of a restaurant’s biggest expense item: labor.

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Coupons Social Media Online Ordering Customer Experience 596

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees. Such a large return can introduce uncertainty, therefore it’s important for your leadership team to serve as a resource and field any employee questions or concerns throughout the process.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 547

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2025, we expect to see continued growth in menu innovation with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and creative presentations, keeping loyal fans happy while drawing in adventurous foodies. From the types of dishes offered to how we serve our guests—dine-in, takeout, or delivery—operators must meet customers wherever they are.

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2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 419