Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Self-serve kiosks, QR-code menus, and personalized ordering systems will continue to redefine how patrons interact with venues. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Sustainability is no longer an optional value—it’s a demand from environmentally conscious consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. without interruptions. Initially, the priority was on quality and flavor, not necessarily environmental impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Instant Gratification and Sustainability Consumers today are deeply immersed in a culture of instant gratification, where anything that disrupts immediacy can feel like an inconvenience. Technology plays a key role in this, as smartphones serve as an endless stream of information, entertainment and social connection.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue for restaurants and the world. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

It produces brand loyalty around ingredient consistency, protection, sustainability, and sourcing. It decreases the amount of time taken from days to mere seconds, meaning you can track food sources faster. Blockchain modules in restaurants share with customers the origin and journey of ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

There are two key reasons for moving to more sustainable gastronomy: one is because climate change is threatening our very food supply, and the other is that how we are currently producing food is contributing to climate change. What Is Sustainable Gastronomy and Why Is it Important? Designing a Sustainable Menu. Serving Up.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

Alison Gibson and Cara Tobin, Honey Road and Gray Jay, Burlington, VT Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Veau d Or, and Le Rock, New York, NY Outstanding Chef A chef who sets high culinary standards and has served as a positive example for other food professionals. Ethical sourcing will also be considered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. But it was the pivots in the pandemic that pointed us toward B.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. Our burger buns are now completely seed-oil free, and we’ve reformulated or sourced alternatives for items like harissa paste to ensure we uphold the highest ingredient standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

coli can rapidly spread through food service facilities from a single contaminated source, persisting on surfaces and posing long-term contamination risks. Temperature logs and cleaning checklists serve an important documentation purpose, but they can't detect active contamination in real-time. Foodborne pathogens like E.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For some, it serves as a poignant reminder of hardship, yet for others, it remains a comforting, nostalgic food and an accessible entry point to Indigenous cuisine. Supported by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, this green space embodies sustainable Indigenous practices. I call it my healthy, unfried bread.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

Whether served raw on the half-shell, chargrilled, or Rockefeller style, theres no denying the briny appeal of a perfect fresh oyster. At places like the Lonely Oyster in Los Angeles, you could pay as much as $6 for a sustainably sourced Blue Pool oyster pulled from the waters of Hama Hama, Washington.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. A simple switch in protein, if done correctly, is an easy and cost-efficient surrogate. Choose a Versatile Plant-Based Protein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. For example, minutes squandered unnecessarily placing fruit in cups instead of directly on serving trays can add up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

In this article, we discuss how restaurant design is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight how we must rethink the consumer-facing footprint to make the restaurant experience more sustainable and bolster consumer confidence. Architectural Considerations in HVAC.

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EATER

MAY 21, 2025

Makubi Safari Camp While operators have historically served Western cuisines, a handful of modern safaris are offering local cuisines and native ingredients to immerse guests fully in their stunning surroundings A safari in Africa is about more than wildlife encounters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Some top trends include a rise in the prominence of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, demand for sustainable practices, and the addition of CBD drinks to menus across the country. So, what do you serve instead? Sustainability. Low or No-Alcohol Drinks. Even better?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2024

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. In what ways do the use of mushrooms fit in with dining trends such as sustainability and guests wanting to eat less meat?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. Understanding who you serve can help you make strategic decisions that attract the right customers and keep them coming back. Family Status: Are you serving couples, solo diners, or parents with children?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

While it’s important for restaurants to serve delicious meals, that alone is not enough anymore. And they care about social and environmental impact: ethically treated animals, sustainability, fair labor practices, DEI, and more. Their ingredients are responsibly sourced, prioritizing people, animals, and the environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

The rising cost of ingredients and an ongoing commitment to sustainability is the driving force behind the Low-Waste Menu trend which encourages resourcefulness to reduce waste and maximize ingredient usage. 1 Other top trends identified in the report include Irresistible Vegetables, Local Abundance and The New Sharing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

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. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale. Consumers are now looking out for restaurants that provide a fully curated vegan meal that serves everything from starters to desserts. Not only are restaurants offering vegan food dishes but are also promoting a sustainable and greener lifestyle.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

But for chefs looking to emphasize the latter, it still starts at the source. This radically seasonal, regional restaurant sources its ingredients exclusively from the ocean, climate-adapted farms, and wild plants of the Mid-Atlantic. They source sunflower and canola oil from Pennsylvania farms. Take chocolate , for instance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Fast casual brands, like the one I currently work for – Modern Market Eatery – are increasingly taking over that space and earning a loyal following for their culinary flexibility and innovation that they can serve up at prices less than upscale dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Restaurants that provide clear information about the sourcing of their ingredients and the ethics behind their operations are likely to win the loyalty of this conscientious cohort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Demand for tequila is driven by the shift in how it's perceived – from a party spirit to sophisticated sipping serve, and the mixability of the spirit that has made it a base for popular cocktails, such as the margarita, old fashioned, negroni, and paloma. Seeking sustainability. Digital drinking. Consumption reconsidered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Ghost kitchens—restaurants that exclusively serve meals via takeout and delivery—became an alternative business model for restaurants that had to shut down dine-in options during the pandemic. Growth of New Business Models. Two new restaurant trends from the pandemic will likely remain: ghost kitchens and outdoor dining.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

And businesses that don’t serve these risk losing out to competitors. But which cold and sparkling drinks should you be serving? Why Serve Cold & Sparkling Drinks? At the same time, consumers tend to be more conscious of environmental sustainability, rejecting straws and opting for plastic-free packaging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Traceability Is Essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For restaurants, sourcing from these local markets offers a way to support regional producers while differentiating their menus with unique, high-quality ingredients. 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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. For instance, a spot that usually serves tourists may need to adapt to a more local crowd.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

For ingrained, they source organic ingredients and superfoods to incorporate functionality into tasty treats. In just over a year on ChowNow, ingrained has served over 20,000 orders to thousands of diners. Through healthy small-batch goodies, ingrained supports their community with from-the-heart sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These shifts in food sourcing and menu development are more than mere nods to environmental stewardship; they represent strategic efforts to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers who are looking for sustainable dining experiences.

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