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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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RESTAURANTS WORKSHOPS

Food Business

That’s why there is value in workshops. I think there are two basic types: occasional workshops to improve hospitality, and an ongoing educational series of workshops that are staff led. HOSPITALITY FOCUSED WORKSHOPS Whether you create a workshop, or bring in someone, the goal is the same: to improve the guest experience.

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Planning Year-Round Training to Improve Restaurant Operations

The Rail

Menu knowledge : Learn the entire menu and how to upsell and cross-sell items on that menu. Seasonal pest prevention training can also be a game-changer in maintaining cleanliness throughout the year. Seasonal Training Needs The restaurant industry is dynamic, with business fluctuating during high and low seasons.

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

If so, what are students learning about cost effectiveness, efficiency, speed, and effective menu execution? Volunteer for a stage at a great local restaurant, take an occasional sabbatical to re-enter the industry, attend conferences and workshops, take a class on a new method of preparation, and belong to professional organizations.

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How To Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Menu Optimization for Waste Reduction A thoughtful menu design can minimize waste while offering dishes that excite customers. Designing a Waste-Conscious Menu Feature Versatile Ingredients : Use items that work across multiple dishes. Plan Around Availability : Design your menu with readily available ingredients.

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7 key restaurant revenue streams to prioritize in 2024

7 Shifts

Novice home cooks who want to hone their skills through the step-by-step instructions included with meal kits Meal kits and subscription boxes both offer a steady income stream for restaurants, even during slow seasons. Cooking classes and workshops About 33% of Americans watch cooking shows regularly.

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An Eater’s Guide to Phuket, Thailand’s Island Hotspot

EATER

During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners. Thai Muslim-style biryani, tart and spicy beef and chicken soups, and Guest Salad (a literal translation of salat khaek, a Thai Muslim salad with a peanut-based dressing) round out the relatively short but strong menu here.