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The Holidays
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture. Falling on October 20 in 2025, it’s a celebration of light triumphing over darkness, good over evil, and community over isolation. Families gather, homes glow with candles and lanterns, and food takes center stage
The Holidays
Columbus Day lands on the second Monday of October, a holiday with complex roots but one that still sparks community events, parades, and family gatherings across the country. For many, it’s tied closely to Italian-American heritage — a day where food, tradition, and culture take center stage. For restaurants and
Tech & Tools
Fall is when kitchens start to feel the squeeze. Cooler weather means fuller dining rooms, catering ramps up for holiday events, and menus get heavier with braises, roasts, and baked goods. For operators, it’s the season when inefficiencies show — the line slows down, prep backs up, and staff scramble
The Holidays
Sukkot, known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyful Jewish holiday that follows Yom Kippur. It commemorates the harvest and the Israelites’ time living in temporary shelters. Traditionally, families build and gather in sukkahs (temporary outdoor huts), where meals are shared under open skies. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice
Industry Trends
Just a few years ago, ghost kitchens were the hottest ticket in foodservice. No dining rooms, no servers, just a streamlined kitchen cranking out delivery orders under multiple brand names. Investors poured in, operators jumped at the low overhead, and analysts declared it the future of dining. But fast forward
The Holidays
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It’s a solemn holiday focused on fasting, prayer, and reflection. While restaurants and bars aren’t a centerpiece of the day itself, foodservice operators still play a role before and after the fast. Pre-fast meals
The Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated with traditions that symbolize renewal, hope, and sweetness for the year ahead. For many families, it’s marked by festive meals centered around symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, round challah bread, and dishes made with seasonal produce. For restaurants, caterers,
Industry Trends
Fall in the restaurant world is more than just pumpkin-spice season. It’s the quarter when menus flip, seasonal produce floods in, and operators get to experiment with flavors that feel cozy, nostalgic, and profitable. Guests walk in expecting warm bowls, earthy spices, and something Instagram-worthy that screams autumn — and
The Holidays
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer — one last long weekend before the pace of fall sets in. First recognized in the late 1800s to honor the American worker, the holiday has grown into a cultural marker of rest, relaxation, and community. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators, it’
Industry Trends
When guests sit down in 2025, they’re not just scanning the menu for their favorites — they’re scanning prices. That $14 burger from two years ago is suddenly $19, the side of guacamole feels smaller, and the cocktail list has one fewer option. For diners, inflation shows up as