Posts by Amy Sherman
What your restaurant can do in the face of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to upend the hospitality industry, our community matters more than ever. In the coming weeks, we’ll…
New diners, new opportunities: how restaurants turn first-timers into VIPs
In 2019 a whopping 70% of OpenTable reservations came from diners booking a restaurant for the first time. Given that you…
Beyond zero food waste with Zero Foodprint
The USDA estimates that 30 to 40% of the United States’ food supply is wasted, so it’s not surprising that one key element…
What’s cooking with cannabis?
Join us as we look at some of the biggest dining trends of 2020. Today, it’s all about cannabis and CBD in restaurants – read…
Seeing 2020: Industry Experts on Food Trends to Watch
The beginning of the year always brings a myriad of predictions and trend forecasts from various sources in the world of…
Domestic Caviar: A Primer
Besides being California’s state capital, Sacramento is also the domestic caviar capital, with a combination…
Giving Thanks to Your Restaurant Family
It’s natural that if your staff is happy, your guests will be happy too. When the holidays roll around, it’s a good time to…
The Wisdom of Joyce Goldstein
Joyce Goldstein is a restaurant consultant, food scholar, and true culinary icon. The James Beard Foundation named her…
3 Creative Recipes for Marketing Success
When it comes to restaurant marketing, winemaker dinners and charity events are two of the most common activations. While…