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Bananas Foster Fizz

Food Management

This Mardi Gras-appropriate cocktail recipe from The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans turns the iconic dessert into a showstopping sip.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Staff Tips in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Managing staff tips in a restaurant can be a delicate balancing act. Tipping policies affect morale, teamwork, and the overall success of your establishment. Here's a detailed guide on how to navigate this important issue effectively. 1. Understand the Basics of Tip Distribution Before creating or adjusting your tipping policy, understand the typical roles involved and how tips are usually distributed: Waitstaff: Often the primary recipients of tips as they interact directly with customers.

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The power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identity

Food Management

At North Carolina State University, the dining team works to collaborate with campus partners to put a unique touch on each branded concept.

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More than 90% of luxury travelers want wellness

Hospitality Net

In 2025, luxury travelers are making bold demands for their health and well-being. A striking 84% of affluent individuals now expect wellness services tailored to their unique health goals. Spontaneity and personalization define the new wellness landscape, with nearly 70% booking treatments on the spot during their trips, while 78% value the ability to plan ahead.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Beverage-Air, Victory Welcome New GM

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Welbilt has promoted Korey Brownlee to the position of general manager of Beverage-Air and Victory Refrigeration, effective immediately. He’ll report directly to Oscar Villa, group president at Welbilt. Brownlee joined the Beverage-Air and Victory procurement team in April 2018 as a senior buyer.

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More than a Renovation: Increasing Kitchen Organization and Employee Morale

the CAMBRO blog

It can be challenging to serve an average of 110,000 meals a day using a storage room that hasnt been updated for two decades. When Mike Genco, Directorof Food and Nutritional Services at AdventHealth Ocala in Ocala, Fla., had the opportunity to make changes to the back of house, he made a list that included LED lighting, floors, table space, small wares and shelving.

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Virgin Limited Edition Announces a Full Interior Refurbishment of Mahali Mzuri

Hospitality Net

Exclusive new renderings released for Sir Richard Bransons tented safari camp, which will re-open in June 2025.

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Atosa Under-counter Ice Machine Installation

The Restaurant Warehouse

Comprehensive Guide to Installing the Atosa YR140-161 and YR280-AP-161 Under-Counter Ice Machines Installing an under-counter ice machine can be a straightforward process if you follow the necessary steps and guidelines. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process for the Atosa YR140-161 and YR280-161 ice machines, ensuring that you can set up your unit efficiently and correctly.

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Autonomous Agents in Travel: OpenAI’s Operator and the Post-Search/Post-API Landscape

Hospitality Net

The travel industry has often been defined by its resistance to change, clinging to legacy systems and traditional methods while the digital world races forward. However, every so often, a technology emerges that forces even the most reluctant sectors to adapt. OpenAIs latest project, Operator, is precisely that kind of disruptor. It marks not just an evolution in how we interact with the internet but a paradigm shift in how travel and hospitality brands must position themselves in a world drive

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269. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 269 – Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry: Introducing PickPad with Yaro Tsyhanenko

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Introduction In today’s landscape, the digital transformation of the restaurant industry is evolving rapidly. In a recent episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian had an insightful conversation with Yaro Tsyhanenko, a seasoned entrepreneur in the field of restaurant technology. Yaro is a multiple-time founder and the mind behind the innovative platform, PickPad.

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Hampton by Hilton Debuts in Africa with the Opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston

Hospitality Net

Hampton by Hilton, one of Hiltons (NYSE: HLT) global powerhouse brands, today announced the opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston in Johannesburg, South Africa - marking the brands 150th property in the EMEA region and debut on the African continent. As the leading brand in the mid-scale category with over 3,000 operating hotels globally, Hampton by Hilton is renowned for its friendly and authentic service, premium sleep experience, free hot breakfast, high-quality accommodations, and va

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Blue Whale Revitalises Apple Sales Through Consumer-Centric Innovation

FMT Magazine

The leading fruit production and export company, Blue Whale, is transforming the apple aisle. They are coming up with innovative marketing strategies and a category-based approachremarkable results. Even after seeing a dip in apple consumption, this European company understood what consumers were asking for and offered tailored solutions. After extensive studies, they came up with three key reasons why consumers are not eating apples as before.

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Food Safety Hair Rules? Who is Required to Wear a Hair Restraint While Working?

FoodDocs

It's easy to overlook, but loose hair can result in poor food safety. That's why food safety hair rules are important. So, who's required to wear hair restraints?

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Adani Wilmar Launches ₹1,300 Crore Food Processing Plant in Haryana’s Sonepat

FMT Magazine

Adani Wilman has inaugurated a state-of-the-art food processing plant in Sonepat, Haryana. They invested a whopping 1,300 crore amount and will come up with many facilities. This project can singlehandedly contribute so much to Indias food production market. If we take a look at this plant, they designed it the way that it can process a wide range of food products.

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Dress Code for Food Service Employees: Why Proper Food Service Uniforms Matter

FoodDocs

Discover why a dress code for food service employees is important, how to create a dress code policy, and how to enforce a food service uniform policy.

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The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace Appoints Arup Panda as Director of Food & Beverage

FMT Magazine

Arup Panda is going to be the new Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace. He has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, which can add to the hotels favour. Mr. Panda will be overseeing all the culinary operations and will take the dining experiences to the next level. He is already known for an innovative approach that will let him create new strategies according to different spaces and outlets.

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What Is Food Preservation? Top 6 Methods of Preserving Food

FoodDocs

Learn the importance of preserving food, the most common food preservation techniques, and how to preserve food safely to avoid risks of foodborne illness.

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How Independent Hotels are Relying on PMS Technology to Recoup ROI in 2025

Hospitality Net

Todays independent hoteliers often feel trapped between the rising costs of operating their properties and guests sky-high expectations for each stay. But with the right tech stack, your hotel could be operating smoothly with tools that pay for themselves over time. In this case, it may require independents to rethink their tech partnerships and how many they need to operate efficiently in 2025.

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Restaurant Pest Control: Causes, Signs, Prevention Tips for Pest Control in Restaurants

FoodDocs

Explore the causes of pests in restaurants, signs of pests, and answer the question: what is the best way to prevent pest infestation for food handlers?

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Date Labelling Guide for Food Businesses

Food Safety Guru

Labels are one of the many unsung foundations upon which a successful restaurant is built. Being so fundamental to the business, it should be done right from the start. So here’s our advice for date labelling. All foods except unprepared fruit & veg need to be date labelled. The manufacturers use by date takes precedence. Once a food is changed in any way it comes under your in-house labelling system.

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Wings for the Win: Which Style Scores Big on Game Day

Tyson Food

Game Day is almost here, and theres one question on everyones mind: Which wings will take the crown? Its the second. The post Wings for the Win: Which Style Scores Big on Game Day appeared first on Tyson Foods.

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Inspire’s Kate Jaspon Leads Women’s Foodservice Forum

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Women’s Foodservice Forum has announced its 2025 board of directors and executive committee. Kate Jaspon, CFO at Inspire Brands, will chair the board of directors. She succeeds outgoing chair Sarah King.

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Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest to Open in March 2025

Hospitality Net

Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, the highly anticipated all-suite boutique luxury hotel opening in Romanias vibrant capital in March 2025, announces the launch of its booking engine. Both domestic and international travellers can now secure reservations for stays from 10 March, directly on the hotels website.

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National Restaurant Association To Bid Adieu to Key Leader

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association’s Research and Knowledge Group, is set to retire in April. Chad Moutray will succeed Riehle in the role, plus act as chief economist of the association.

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Cendyn extends C-Suite leadership with two new appointments

Hospitality Net

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has announced two new additions to its C-Suite team.

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ColorPoint: Serving Up a Comeback

LTI, Inc.

Blog | January 27, 2025 LTI is thrilled to reintroduce ColorPoint, the modular fiberglass counter solution that first made waves in 1983. ColorPoint fiberglass modular serving counters are a colorful, time-proven, and durable offering. Built with timeless toughness out of virtually indestructible fiberglass and available in hundreds of colors, ColorPoint will hold its brilliance for decades to come.

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Delaware North transitions Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon

Hospitality Net

Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced it has finalized the transition of its Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon property to The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort. This change marks its integration into the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) brand family.

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Commercial Glass Chillers: Types, Features, and Benefits

Chef's Deal

Commercial glass chillers play a vital role in bars and restaurants by sanitizing, frosting, and deodorizing glasses. These units enhance the presentation and functionality of glassware, creating a professional and visually appealing service experience. There are eight main types of commercial glass chillers : countertop glass frosters, undercounter models, walk-in cooler glass racks, integrated bar system chillers, portable glass chillers, dual-zone glass chillers, freestanding models, and fros

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Navigating Sustainability Together: Accor’s Partnership with Energy Observer

Hospitality Net

Accors partnership with Energy Observer, the worlds first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel, reflects our commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Group has also invested in Energy Observers development branch, EODev, to explore technologies that develop innovative energy solutions for the hotel of the future, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint.

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Dr. Sara Brenner Appointed FDA Acting Commissioner as Trump Nominee Awaits Senate Confirmation

Food Safety Magazine

Sara Brenner, M.D., M.P.H., a longtime FDA and federal government employee, has been appointed Acting Commissioner of the agency. She will lead the agency until the Senate confirms President Trumps nomination for FDA Commissioner.

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