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The Holidays
New Year’s Eve is the ultimate night of celebration. Guests are looking to ring in the new year with great food, festive drinks, and an atmosphere that feels electric. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators, it’s one of the most important dates on the calendar — a chance to
The Holidays
Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and lasts for seven days, celebrating African heritage, unity, and community. Families gather nightly to light the kinara, reflect on the holiday’s seven principles, and share meals that honor tradition. For restaurants and foodservice operators, Kwanzaa is an opportunity to highlight cultural foods, build
The Holidays
Christmas is one of the biggest food holidays of the year. Families and friends gather around decorated tables, holiday music fills the air, and menus reflect comfort, tradition, and indulgence. For restaurants and foodservice operators, it’s both a celebration and a business opportunity — a time to craft menus that
The Holidays
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins on December 15 in 2025 and lasts for eight nights of celebration. Families gather to light the menorah, exchange gifts, and most importantly — share meals that carry history, heritage, and joy. For restaurants and foodservice operators, Hanukkah is a chance to spotlight Jewish culinary
Tech & Tools
Every kitchen has war stories: the undercooked chicken rushed out during a slammed dinner service, the roast forgotten in the oven until smoke filled the line, the health inspector showing up the morning after a late shift. Human error is part of foodservice — but it’s also one of the
The Holidays
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday. Families and friends gather around the table to share stories, give thanks, and enjoy a meal that feels bigger than the sum of its parts. For restaurants and foodservice operators, it’s a moment to shine — whether that’s through take-home feasts, dine-in celebrations,
The Holidays
Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and thank those who have served. It’s a day of parades, ceremonies, and community gatherings — and for many, food is a central part of how gratitude is expressed. Restaurants and foodservice operators have a unique role to play: creating spaces where
Tech & Tools
In 2020, QR code menus felt like a quick fix — a pandemic-era Band-Aid to avoid touching laminated paper. Guests scanned reluctantly, squinted at their phones, and dreamed of the day paper menus would return. Fast forward to 2025, and QR codes haven’t gone away. They’ve evolved. For some
The Holidays
Halloween is one of the most playful nights of the year. Costumes, candy, and late-night celebrations make it a natural fit for restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators. While kids trick-or-treat, adults head out for themed cocktails, spooky specials, and costume parties. For operators, it’s a chance to lean into
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
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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