Avoiding cliches with your vegan menu

How not to fall cliche with your vegan menu

Happy with a couple of low-maintenance vegan options on your restaurant’s menu? Think again. Unless of course, you are purposely trying to stay out of one of the most prominent food trends globally. Not tapping into the plant-based market may be a huge miss for any food establishment, even those that don’t necessarily specialise in…

Optimising your table turnover with an online reservation system

Optimising your table turnover with an online reservation system

As a restaurant owner, maximising your table turnover is probably already at the top of your list. At the end of the day, how could it not be? The quicker your tables change, the more customers you serve, resulting in more revenue and a lively, ‘hot-spot’ atmosphere at your food establishment. While accounting for both…

Roberto Linguanotto - the father of Tiramisu

In Honour of Roberto Linguanotto – The father of tale-inspiring Tiramisu

Last week, the world had to say goodbye to an incredible pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto, the creator of one of the most internationally beloved desserts – Tiramisu. More affectionately known as ‘Lolli’, he truly shook up the culinary world with the enchanting combination of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa while working…

Implementing CSR principles at your restaurant

Food for good: How to successfully implement CSR principles at your restaurant

The issues of social responsibility and sustainability aren’t new, but it’s no coincidence that they’ve been steadily preoccupying the minds of restaurant owners. With continuous introduction of new regulations aimed at pushing businesses towards a more socially and environmentally-friendly direction, it’s becoming clear that corporate social responsibility principles (CSR) are not only recommended, but actually…

Managing relationships on time-slot reservations

Dining on a deadline: Managing relationships on time-based slot reservations

The rise of time-based slot reservations across restaurants is not accidental. Gaining popularity during Covid-19, timed reservations proved extremely effective at reducing overcrowding and ensuring customer safety. But let’s be honest: the benefits of allocating specific dining time slots extend beyond the pandemic safety measures too. With quicker turn-over, better crowd management, and more insightful…

Dogs at the restaurant

Dogs & well-behaved humans welcome!

Dog-friendly signs on restaurants’ doors are proving to be more than just a passing buzz. With a significant increase in pet ownership and a shift towards more customer-centric dining experiences, pet-friendly establishments are quickly conquering customers’ hearts and becoming the new ‘it’ places unanimously cherished by the dog parents. Welcoming the four-legged pets through your…

A temporary pop-up for your restaurant

5 reasons to consider a temporary pop-up for your restaurant this summer

Summer isn’t for staying in – and this applies to your restaurant too! With the temperatures steadily rising and the social calendars getting filled with all sorts of outdoorsy events, festivals and concerts – why not lean into the summer fun with a temporary pop-up? Whether you are an established restaurant, or an inspired entrepreneur…

Attracting tourists to your restaurant

6 strategies to attract tourists to your restaurant

With the summer months fast approaching, what better time is there to leverage the start of the tourism season and draw in some new faces to your restaurant? Whether you run a small bistro or a family diner, or even an elegant high-end restaurant with breathtaking views, tourists present a golden opportunity to boost your…

Becoming parent’s favourite kid-friendly restaurant

Becoming parent’s favourite kid-friendly restaurant: A quick guide

Notorious for their loud and energetic nature, catering to families with small kids can feel intimidating. From crying to running around and fiddling with just about everything, a night out with children can feel like a nightmare for parents, just as much as for restaurateurs. But it doesn’t have to be. Instead of dreading the…