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The Art of Food Plating: Enhancing Visual Appeal to Boost Sales

The Art of Food Plating: Enhancing Visual Appeal to Boost Sales

by Mistie Boulton | Mar 11, 2025 | Featured Article, Menu Suggestions

Pictured here: Pizzeria Delfina’s Cauliflower soup with cumin croutons and chili oil. Their cuisine is seasonal so please see current menu for available items.    When dining out, our first taste is with the eyes. Every restaurant knows that the secret to a...
New Restaurant Playbook Part 2. How to Choose the Perfect Space

New Restaurant Playbook Part 2. How to Choose the Perfect Space

by Mistie Boulton | Feb 27, 2025 | Expansion, Featured Article

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...
Proactive Strategies for Restaurants Facing New 25% Tariffs on Key Imports

Proactive Strategies for Restaurants Facing New 25% Tariffs on Key Imports

by Mistie Boulton | Feb 27, 2025 | Featured Article, News Highlights

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...
Spring Sips: Refreshing Beverage Trends to Elevate Your Restaurant Menu

Spring Sips: Refreshing Beverage Trends to Elevate Your Restaurant Menu

by Mistie Boulton | Feb 27, 2025 | Featured Article, Menu Suggestions

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...
2025 Restaurant Interior Design Trends

2025 Restaurant Interior Design Trends

by Mistie Boulton | Feb 26, 2025 | Expansion, Featured Article

Photo: Omakase open-concept kitchen   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

New Restaurant Playbook Part 1. Lessons in Opening a Champagne Bar from Melanie Bauer

by Mistie Boulton | Feb 12, 2025 | Expansion, Featured Article

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...
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