Blog
The Art of Food Plating: Enhancing Visual Appeal to Boost Sales
When dining out, our first taste is with the eyes. Every restaurant knows that the secret to a diner’s heart often begins with visually stunning plates. EyeSpy restaurant consulting uncovers how the art of plating can elevate a meal’s appeal and, yes, boost those sales.
New Restaurant Playbook Part 2. How to Choose the Perfect Space
Opening a restaurant is a thrilling journey, but it’s also one filled with unexpected challenges—many of which can be mitigated with the right architect on board. Our CEO Mistie Boulton sat down with Jimmy Turner, founder of Studio Turn Architecture, to discuss the ins and outs of restaurant design.
Proactive Strategies for Restaurants Facing New 25% Tariffs on Key Imports
An estimated $12 billion potential impact on the restaurant industry of a 25% Mexican and Canadian tariff on food and drinks is worrying us all. Essential items like specialty cheeses, wines, seafood, and even specific kitchen equipment that are typically imported could see marked price increases. This situation could
Spring Sips: Refreshing Beverage Trends to Elevate Your Restaurant Menu
As spring breathes new life into your locale, it’s the perfect time for you, the restaurant owner, to infuse your beverage menu with a fresh twist. Here’s your cheat sheet for crafting a spring beverage menu that mirrors the freshness of the season and caters to the eclectic tastes of your patrons.
2025 Restaurant Interior Design Trends
While we very much believe in timeless design choices, there are some cool trends emerging in the restaurant space and so we thought we’d share the ones that we think will stick and are worth doing. Here is a list.
New Restaurant Playbook Part 1. Lessons in Opening a Champagne Bar from Melanie Bauer
Opening a bar is no easy feat. From navigating financials to finding the right location, every step presents its own challenges. As Melanie Bauer prepares to open Winston Champagne Bar in the summer, she sat down with our CEO and owner Mistie Boulton (also the CEO and co-owner of Oren’s Hummus Restaurant Group), to discuss what she wishes she had known before embarking on her first hospitality entrepreneurial venture.