With all that has been going on over the past few months, one thing is clear; everything is dependent on how you respond to the pandemic. That remains true for the countless bars and restaurants across the U.S., including right here in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Like many cities, the local restaurants have been […]
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Museums, Botanical Gardens and Performing Arts Centers have spent more than a decade changing the perception of what it means to dine on-site at a cultural institution; Flora Bar at the Met Breuer, Mitsitam at the Smithsonian and Verde at the Perez Art Museum Miami are all examples of how an on-site food service program […]
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A good read on industry insights into higher ed and re-openings: https://www.fermag.com/articles/college-and-university-dining-operations-retool-to-meet-safety-standards/
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been an overwhelming amount of theoretical discussion surrounding how to create safe and effective plans for re-integration. Social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer and good hygiene have been the first and most obvious steps in fighting this war, but now it is time to end theoretical discussion and start […]
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As the United States begins to reopen for business in the coming weeks, many of our B&I clients are still looking at how best to balance the safety of their employees while still keeping the on-site F&B operations as successful as possible. Expert panelists representing F&B clients, F&B providers and kitchen designers join the JGL […]
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After two months of working from home, many businesses are looking at re-opening their offices and employee cafeterias. Corporations and food service operators are developing comprehensive COVID plans to minimize employee exposure and maintain social distancing as much as possible. While these plans are commendable, the plans will only be effective if they are well […]
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The role of technology in the hospitality industry has been hotly contested for some time. While inventory and data management systems have become commonplace because of their ability to quickly and easily cross reference disparate sources of information, other technologies that could potentially take the place of human workers have seen slower adoption rates; however, […]
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New to the work-from-home culture? Or maybe you are a work-from-home pro but are suddenly distracted by all of your friends now working remotely, or simply by the daily breaking news. Either way, working from home can be a lot sometimes. When I tell people I work from home, most people ask, “Isn’t it hard […]
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The 21st century has seen increased awareness of and efforts to be more environmentally focused as we begin to see the effects of global warming. The restaurant and culinary worlds are slowly beginning to transform as well, as new demands are put on the global food supply and customers increasingly demand ethically sourced food. One […]
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It’s a new year and a new decade and that means that all your New Year’s resolutions are likely well underway! Whether you have vowed to lose weight, live cleaner, or save more money, chances are that your carefully selected resolutions were chosen to better yourself. Cultures across the globe make strides to better themselves […]
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