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SMOKE LAB VODKA SERVES UP A MENU OF SEASONALLY INSPIRED COCKTAILS

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Fairfield, CT (October 25, 2023) – As the cooler temperatures and seasonal flavors of autumn set in, SMOKE LAB Vodka is serving up a menu of inspired and inviting cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist and Industry expert, @paulalukas27.

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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. How to stop 86ing menu items. What does 86 mean?

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YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO BE A CHEF

Culinary Cues

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Do you understand the seasonality of ingredients and how to adjust for less than stellar quality or substitute ingredients that will bring you close to the same result in a recipe? Is this the extent of your knowledge of menu planning?

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Transforming Customer Experiences: Four Ways to Embrace Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

To position your restaurant at the forefront of innovation, consider the following four key strategies and techniques: Seasonal and Trending Eats In a culinary landscape defined by constant change, incorporating seasonal ingredients and aligning with trending topics is a powerful strategy for attracting customers.

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Seasonality Wins ‘Share of Stomach’

Modern Restaurant Management

The food service segment is facing countless obstacles on the road to post-COVID recovery, and prioritizing menu innovation is a key component to remaining top of mind with guests as restaurants compete for “share of stomach.” Once you’ve sourced your seasonal ingredients look to incorporate them into your menu.

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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Restaurant Forecasting: How To, Formulas, Methods, and More

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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.