Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A recent study evaluated the effect of brine pH, salt level, storage temperature, and use of hydrogen peroxide to kill Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus , salt-tolerant pathogens known to contaminate cheese brine.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Opened on 1st February 2024, Silversands Beach House Grenada - sister property to the glamorous Silversands Grand Anse and the brand’s latest endeavour in the Caribbean - is set to further cement Grenada’s status as the go-to Caribbean island this year.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. About 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. This contributes to environmental concerns and reflects significant economic issues for businesses. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Indoor service robot stands in front of the elevator.the arm mounted on the top of the robot unfolds and the elevator button is pressed.then there is also a knock at the door.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As part of this year’s celebration, the foodservice provider is offering a special ‘Dine and Delight’ menu which features students’ favorite dishes.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has opened nominations for the prestigious 2024 Black Pearl Award, recognizing outstanding commitment and achievement in corporate excellence in food safety and quality. The award is a symbol of distinction in the industry, highlighting companies that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to maintaining high standards in food safety.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This week Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director, Condé Nast Traveller and Simon Leadsford, Publishing Director, hosted Condé Nast Traveller’s Wellness & Spa Awards for 2024 in association with Healing Holidays. The event took place at Mandarin Oriental Park Lane, London and the full guide accompanies the March issue of Condé Nast Traveller.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There are few things in this world that pair better than pizza and beer. Yes, some may argue steak and beer, hamburgers and beer, tacos and beer. Damn the list of what goes good with a cold beer is really endless. The profit margin on draft beer is much higher than on pizza. Overall alcoholic beverage and >coffee sales can be so much more profitable than your restaurants food sales.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Set within a masterfully renovated historic estate, Todos Santos Boutique Hotel Brings Elevated Luxury to the Baja Peninsula's first "Pueblo Magico"

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The farm is installed in the dining hall so students can watch their food grow.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, reported its consolidated financials for the third quarter ending December 31st, 2023.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Cura Hospitality rolls out an enhanced waitstaff training program aimed at improving resident experience.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It has been almost 9 years since the Henn na Hotel opened in Nagasaki Japan. The first all robot staffed property in the world opened a fascinating window into a potential future, but ultimately the impact on the industry as a whole was limited.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Boston Showcase Co. has promoted Seth Iadarola to vice president of sales. Iadarola rejoined BSC in 2022 as the director of sales. He started at BSC as an account executive in 2008 before spending more than a decade at Oneida and Thermatek/Dade. “Seth has elevated the entire sales team during his eighteen months back at BSC,” says Andy Starr, CEO, in the release.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The hotel’s historic guest rooms will be completely reimagined as part of the hotel’s $20 million reinvestment.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There have been more than 10 reported cases of Campylobacter infection linked to the consumption of raw milk from a Pennsylvania dairy, Conoco View Dairy in Blain, PA. The dairy distributes milk to about 5 counties in central PA. From this report, "Although the source of the bacteria has been determined, the Department of Agriculture said specific production dates could not be identified, meaning consumers should throw away all Conoco View Dairy products regardless of how recent the purchase was

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Visual Matrix, a leading provider of innovative cloud-based Property Management System (PMS) solutions, announces the launch of an enhanced Onscreen Guidance Tool, designed to accelerate the learning curve and improve user experience with their Cloud PMS software.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Massimiliano Bizzarri has joined Rancilio Group as its CEO. He succeeds Ruggero Ferrari, who led the group for the past four years. “I welcome this new challenge with great enthusiasm, and I thank both Ali Group for the trust they have placed in me and Ruggero for the splendid job he has done in recent years,” Bizzarri says in the release.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Communication in the hospitality industry is the cornerstone of delivering exceptional guest experiences and smooth operational functionality. It encompasses a wide range of interactions, from front-of-house dialogue with guests to back-of-house coordination among staff. It’s about exchanging information, but also building relationships, understanding guest needs, and ensuring an effective workflow within the hotel team.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Hearty Acquisitions Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its pints of "Tomato Basil with Rice EXP 3/22/2024" 16 Oz containers because they contain Butternut Squash Bisque resulting in soy being undeclared on the label. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the soy containing product was distributed in packaging that was labeled as “Tomato Basil With Rice EXP 3/22/2024” and did not reveal the presence of soy.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The popular, family-friendly brands will create a vibrant dual-branded resort complex at the tropical paradise on Haina Island.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Vanee Foods, a Broadview, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,564 pounds of chicken flavored base product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The problem was discovered when the recalling firm notified FSIS that they shipped beef base product that may be incorrectly labeled as chicken flavored base. The product labeled as chicken flavored base may actually contain beef base, which contains soy and wheat, known allergens, that are not declared on the product label.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S. hotel revenues and profits, according to 2023 P&L data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I have been fortunate over the years to have known many great food microbiologists. One of them, Dr. Nelson Cox, recently passed. A top-notch researcher with USDA ARS in Athens GA, he was a bigger-than-life personality that captured the attention of the room as soon as he entered. He has published a extensively ( close to 400 papers are on Reseachgate), primarily focused on pathogens that are associated with poultry.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A streamlined menu can significantly improve quality assurance in a food service establishment in several ways: Consistency A streamlined menu reduces the number of dishes and options offered, making it easier for kitchen staff to consistently prepare each item to the highest quality standards. With fewer items to focus on, chefs can pay more attention to detail and ensure that each dish is prepared consistently.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Byrne Dairy, Inc. of Syracuse, New York is voluntarily recalling its Byrne Dairy Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream in half gallon cartons with a Last Date of Sale of 10/4/2024 because it may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall was initiated as a result of a consumer complaint that product containing peanut butter was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts due to mislabeling of the product.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Salt Lake City hotel reopens after a months-long renovation with new design and modern cocktail lounge.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of thier series of recalls to add an additional granola bar to the U.S. Recalled Products list because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The last recall was posted on January 12th, 2024. [link] Update: Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice With Additional Product Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: January 31, 2024 FDA Publish Date: January 31, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason fo

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A new addition to the MGallery hotel collection.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Nam & Son of MD, Jessup, MD is recalling one-pound bags of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of December 21, 2023, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company had posted a recall on December 28, 2023 for soybean sprout produc t with a different sell by date (12/14/2023) "The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the state of Maryland, which resulted in confirmation of presence Listeria Monocytogenes in the p

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