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December 2, 2019
Diners Continue to Crave A Healthier Lifestyle with 'Keto' and 'Plant Based' Reviews Skyrocketing
OpenTable Closes Out the Year, Celebrating a Milestone of More Than 10 Billion Diners Seated through its Software To Date
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Before closing the menu on 2019, OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today released a retrospective look back at this year's most popular dining trends. From trending reviews to dining behavior across the country,...
November 26, 2019
Explore the Best Restaurants and Bars Around the World
LONDON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 50 Best, the brand behind The World's 50 Best Restaurants and The World's 50 Best Bars annual ranking and awards, announces the launch of 50 Best Discovery.
For 17 years, 50 Best has been compiling authoritative rankings based on the votes of its extensive international network of experts. Until today, 50 Best only revealed the restaurants and bars which received sufficient votes for them to be ranked. 50 Best Discovery now provides a deeper, richer library for people...
November 23, 2019
Original content c/o: Nation's Restaurant News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns restaurant operators not to serve lettuce from Salinas, CA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday urged restaurants not to sell or serve any romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif. following a multistate outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7.
A total of 40 people have fallen ill in 16 states, and among them 28 have been hospitalized, including five that have developed kidney failure. No deaths had been reported.
The CDC had not identified a specific grower, supplier or distributor...
November 22, 2019
Find ultimate staycation guides, deals & discounts on staylocaldc.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. /PRNewswire/ -- Destination DC (DDC) is embarking on a new consumer advertising and marketing campaign, Stay Local DC, promoting staycations in Washington, DC. The official marketing organization for the nation's capital, DDC aims to encourage families, friends, solo travelers and couples in the region to visits Washington, DC. Starting now and running through February 2020, visitors can access amazing hotel deals, world-class arts and culture offerings, delicious restaurants and free museums and...
November 21, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Take every opportunity to be a part of Small Business Saturday. Restaurants are big contributors to their communities.
On November 30 – between Black Friday and Cyber Monday – restaurateurs, retailers and consumers will have the opportunity to participate in Small Business Saturday to support the local businesses that support the neighborhood.
Restaurants are important drivers of local business:
Of the more than 1 million restaurants around the country, more than seven in 10 are single-unit stores. Nine in 10...
November 21, 2019
Original content c/o: Nation's Restaurant News
And why having a strong bar team is building sales at The Grape D’Vine, Hakkasan Restaurant Group, The Grey Plume
The restaurant business is notorious for having a revolving door. The staff come, and they go, but sometimes, just sometimes, the good ones stay. Capturing them can be akin to netting a unicorn, for the truly good ones can be game changers for your business. Nowhere is this more important than for those who have a hand in the beverage sales of the operation.
Keeping a keen eye out to identify strong talent is the first...
November 19, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Full-timers especially are looking for a full plate of benefits. Tiered health-care plans, tuition reimbursement, even tattoos are in the offing.
Good benefits are a badge of honor in the restaurant industry: “Get benefits worth bragging about,” touts a listing for one restaurant company’s management position.
“If you aren't offering benefits to managers, you aren’t going to get them,” says restaurant consultant and accountant Rick Braa, owner of AMP Services LLP, Seattle. Braa works with nearly...
November 18, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Supporting US service men and women is something the restaurant industry takes very seriously.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation took the opportunity around Veterans Day to amplify the training and career opportunities our industry offers military personnel who have completed active duty and are returning to civilian life.
November 11 to 17 also coincided with National Apprenticeship Week, and apprenticeship opportunities are very much a part of the educational offerings for service...
November 18, 2019
Culinary Stars Will Shine at The 38th Annual Awards Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is excited to announce The 38th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sunday, July 26, 2020. A centerpiece of the summer, The RAMMYS are presented in collaboration with top sponsor Events DC, and bring together culinary artists and hospitality professionals from across the region for one of the top black-tie events of the season. The long-standing awards honor the ability and accomplishments of...
November 15, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
You might see some of these changes coming … but are you ready?
As part of the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Industry 2030 report, we partnered with the futurists at Foresight Alliance to identify 10 possible disruptors that could impact restaurants – forces outside the restaurant industry that have the potential to shake up the way restaurants do business.
Of course, disruptions have a flipside for forward-looking restaurateurs: opportunity. The key is to start thinking about the future now. Among...
November 14, 2019
Washington, DC – (November 14, 2019) – Gobble ‘til you wobble: Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) members invite DMV diners to have stress-free Thanksgivings, offering festive prefixed all-inclusive buffets, full-service catering options, meals-2-go, dine-in specials + more – read on for great ways to have your best (and easiest) turkey day yet!
2019 Participating Locations:
GLOVER PARK / 2418 Wisconsin Avenue NW, WDC 20007 | p: 202.333.2558
ARLINGTON / 3471 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 | p: 703.528.9663...
November 13, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Inclusion will help drive profitability and relevance for restaurants committed to diversity.
A demographic shift is happening in the United States. By 2030, the number of Hispanic-, Asian- and African-Americans will grow to represent a larger proportion of the US population than 2020, according to data reported in the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Industry 2030: Actionable Insights for the Future report.
By the numbers
The country’s demographics are indeed changing, reflected in the number...
November 13, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Cost of food safety training is a bargain in comparison.
Wonder how much a foodborne illness outbreak could cost your restaurant? The amount you spend could range from thousands to literally millions of dollars, especially when lawsuits and reputational damage are in the mix.
Here’s where some of the money goes if an outbreak is traced to your operation:
Business lost closing your restaurant to clean and sanitize it.
Business lost waiting for the health department to approve reopening.
Throwing out all potentially...
November 7, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Restaurants share their best ideas for recruiting good employees and keeping them once they’re on board.
Restaurants don’t just have to fill seats. They have to fill jobs, and careers. And in a tight labor market, it’s getting more difficult to find and retain employees. But new approaches, many with a personal touch and others that lean on technology or financial incentives, can help operators succeed at recruiting and retaining great employees by making...
November 5, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Get a rare glimpse into the restaurant industry 10 years from now and take away insights you can begin to act on today.
Whether you’re an operator or supplier, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Industry 2030 report is key to your strategic plan. It’s full of insights to help you prepare for and capitalize on upcoming trends, developments, demographic changes, and industry challenges.
As society’s pace and technology speed up exponentially, it’s even more important for restaurants to...
November 4, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Beverages present an untapped, incremental revenue opportunity for restaurants leveraging third-party delivery.
Everyone’s talking about the disruptive effect third-party delivery has on traditional restaurant operations – but not much has been written about how beverages fit into the equation.
According to the marketing team at The Coca-Cola Company, 70% to 80% of on-premises restaurant transactions include a beverage in the order, compared to only a small fraction of third-party delivery orders. “When it...
November 1, 2019
Fans Encouraged to Use Public Transit, Sign Up for Text Alerts from the District
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The #SportsCapital is having a parade to celebrate the Washington Nationals World Series victory! To ensure the celebration is a safe and enjoyable experience for all, the Bowser Administration has coordinated service and logistical operations across multiple District agencies, with updates and modifications listed below.
The Washington Nationals Championship Parade is scheduled for 2:00pm on Saturday, November 2.
The parade will begin on Constitution Avenue NW at 15th Street NW,...
November 1, 2019
As an organization that serves local business owners and customers, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is proud to join with American Express to support the 10th annual Small Business Saturday® this November 30, 2019!
Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 to help strengthen local economies. Today, it’s a holiday shopping tradition and part of a nationwide Shop Small® Movement dedicated to supporting all kinds of small businesses. From the corner store to your favorite diner to a trendy online boutique, it’s unique small...
October 30, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Government and industry partner to fight food waste in the US
Restaurants, grocers, and food manufacturers this week officially teamed up with the federal government to find ways to cut billions of pounds of food waste at every step of the process – from the field through processing to groceries, restaurants and home fridges.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates we waste between 30% and 40% of the food supply each year. At the same time, USDA estimates 37 million people live in food-insecure...
October 30, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – What a time to be a Washingtonian in the sports world – our hometown team can officially say #FIGHTFINISHED as the 2019 MLB World Series Champions, and the fun isn't over yet! With the 2019 Washington Nationals Championship Parade scheduled for this coming weekend to celebrate this historic occasion, Events DC and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members throughout the region's vibrant neighborhoods continue to show their support and Nationals' pride wearing/decking their businesses out in red and offering contests/...
October 29, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Leading restaurant company pros swapped tips on purchasing, packaging and recruitment at our Supply Chain Management conference.
More than 230 restaurant industry professionals came to Orlando, Fla., in late October for our Supply Chain Management group’s fall conference. Topping the agenda:
the state of affordable sustainable packaging
the role of technology in supply-chain food safety
developing negotiation skills
attracting younger people to the supply-chain management profession.
Here are a few...
October 28, 2019
Original content c/o: Technical.ly
George Washington University students, staff and faculty can access TwentyTables' app to purchase meals using their GWorld Dining Cash accounts.
DC-based TwentyTables, creator of an app that connects users to fixed-cost meal options from local restaurants, announced that it is expanding its partnership George Washington University.
GW’s dining program will integrate with TwentyTables’ platform to expand access to affordable food for students, faculty and staff. Starting today, TwentyTables will manage a rotating variety of food trucks with...
October 24, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Food-safety professionals shared training and tips on how to respond to incidents in a way that protects guests, employees and the business.
Food-safety professionals, gathered for the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Executive Study Group conference in Orlando, Fla., shared their best food-safety training tips, effective food safety practices in the millennial era, and how to respond to an incident in a way that protects the guests, employees and the business.
At this year's conference, Hal King shared insights on how...
October 24, 2019
Original contect c/o: National Restaurant Association
The tide of new technology may seem overwhelming, but it promises to enhance the hospitality at the heart the restaurant industry.
“Customers today interact with restaurants more and more often outside the four walls of the actual restaurant,” said Focus Brands’ Michael Verdesca, executive vice president and chief information officer, during a panel at FSTEC 2019 in Dallas. It’s imperative that you have a presence everywhere your customers are likely to connect with you, via your app, third-party delivery apps,...
October 24, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Labor force growth will be dominated by older adults during the next decade, which will have implications for the restaurant workforce.
As of September 2019, the U.S. economy had added jobs in 108 consecutive months. That’s the longest uninterrupted streak of job growth on record, and resulted in an addition of more than 21 million jobs. Despite the steady gains, the current expansion contained only one year (2015) in which the economy posted job growth above 2 percent.
As a result, the current decade is on pace to be the second-...
