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While it’s safe to say that burgers are a perennial favorite on any menu, it’s not so safe to assume that just any burger will satisfy diners’ changing palates. It’s no longer enough to simply offer one or two burger options. Keeping up with the hottest burger flavors and styles will help you differentiate your...
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Brunch is an underexplored dining occasion that presents a profitable opportunity for many chefs and operators throughout the foodservice industry. A combination of the best foods breakfast and lunch have to offer, this mid-morning meal is finally making a comeback. The resurgence of brunch can be attributed to the fact that many Americans are seeking...
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Recent outbreaks of food-related illness have caused operators and consumers to become even more concerned about food safety. You can prevent contamination and protect your operation’s reputation by implementing and upholding a strict cleaning routine in your establishment. Gather your staff and use these tips to kick-start a spring cleaning regime. Deep clean the kitchen....
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According to the United Nations, 2016 is officially the year of the pulse. If you’re wondering what this means for you and your menu, you’ve come to the right place. Pulses are “grain legumes” such as beans, lentils and peas, harvested for dry grain. They’re generally high in fiber, iron and antioxidants, and they work...
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Design Loyalty Programs for Millennial Diners
Gaining and maintaining the attention of millennial diners is becoming increasingly important, especially since the demographic will soon surpass baby boomers as the largest age group in the country. Serving millennial-friendly menu items is no longer enough to differentiate your operation. Operators are researching, planning and creating thoughtful loyalty programs to attract millennial diners and...
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Celebrate Female Culinary Professionals
March is Women’s History Month—the perfect time to explore and commemorate women in the seemingly male-dominated world of food. From pastry chefs to scientists, women have held many important roles in the development of culinary arts. Learn more about a few key female figures in the food and beverage industry: Marthe Distel: In 1895, she...
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As diners are focusing their attention on healthy options, it’s important to make sure your menu offerings are meeting their needs—especially your buffet offerings. Nearly 80% of diners say they’re more concerned with the nutritional content of food now than they were just two years ago. Buffets can be a big benefit to business, as...
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Get to Know Native American Cuisine
Diners’ love for cuisines from different cultures, from Italian to Caribbean and Korean, is growing. In addition, patrons are seeking fresh, local ingredients across the menu. To meet the demand for fresh flavors with a unique flair, chefs are beginning to introduce customers to Native American dishes. While Native American cuisine has been predicted to...
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Go Global with Ethnic and Themed Burgers
Burgers are a dietary staple, particularly among younger consumers—62% of 18- to 34-year-olds eat at least one per week. But that doesn’t mean they want the same type of burger every time, as 48% of that age group is interested in ethnic or themed burgers, and 45% think it’s important for restaurants to offer burgers...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/go-global-with-ethnic-and-themed-burgers/
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According to Yelp, at least 744 restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area are categorized as “New American.” While this descriptor is popping up across the nation, many researchers, chefs and diners aren’t clear about its true definition. Washington City Paper reported that New American is a term used to describe hyper-local foods in dishes that...
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