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How to Select the Best Restaurant Furniture for a Dining Establishment

Feb 09
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant tips and advice

restaurant furnitureWhen determining how to select the best restaurant furniture the size of the room, the expected number of guests, and even how long you want diners to linger after finishing a meal will all have an impact on what style is chosen. Additionally, the style of the restaurant as well as entree prices, and whether the area is open or secluded from a lounge are factors which need to be considered. Many restaurants use a variety of table shapes and may mix chairs and booths to maximize seating.

Restaurant furniture is available in many styles and pedestal tables are one of the most commonly used. Long banquet tables are a popular option for adding extra seating for large groups as well as being popular for weddings and other festive occasions. Many restaurants will use a combination of these as well as adding some small tables for two or tall tables for more casual eating areas. Banquet tables are often used in conjunction with stackable chairs which minimize storage space and can be easily moved to other areas for additional seating when necessary.

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Choosing the Right Table for Your Dining Booth

Jan 25
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, Restaurant Furniture, Table Tops

Solid Wood Table TopsJust like any other kinds of businesses, there are several things that you have to consider before you open you restaurant. Some of the most indispensable kinds of restaurant accessories that must never be forgotten are the tables and dining booths. But in choosing them, it is a must that you choose something that will make your customers come back to your restaurant over and over again. This is the reason why you need to know how to choose the right tables for your dining booths.

Table and Dining Booth for Kid Friendly Restaurants

For those who want to run kid friendly restaurants, granite or wood table tops are the best options you can choose from. These table tops are perfect because these are easy to clean and are very hardy and durable. We all know that kids can be messy when they eat and sometimes even banging the tableware on the table. This is why choosing granite or wood table tops will save you from having to work too hard cleaning and will last longer than other tops.

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Host an Anti-Valentine’s Day Event at Your Bar

Dec 29
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, fun, Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

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Some people are not big fans of Valentine’s Day, and who can blame them. If you don’t have someone special in your life, the day can seem like torture. You see everyone at work getting flowers or talking about their special plans for the evening. Everyone seems to be holding hands and happy, smiling because they are blissfully in love. However, there is a large segment of the population that just doesn’t “get” Valentine’s Day. They generally stay inside on February 14th, and the last place they want to go is to a restaurant or a bar that is full of couples in love.

Sounds depressing, but this can be a very good opportunity for you as a bar owner. Instead of having a Valentine’s Day celebration at your place, consider having an anti-Valentine’s Day party that pokes fun at the holiday.

You can have a lot of fun with this idea. Consider holding a competition where people are allowed to get up and tell their worst ex story. Give the winners a free glass of beer to drown their sorrows and a free t-shirt with your bar logo on it to wipe up their tears! It is a fun time, and the t-shirts can act as free promotion whenever someone wears it. In addition to having your logo on the shirt, consider adding something like “I Survived another Valentine’s Day”. (more…)

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Winter is Here. Time to Change the Menu

Dec 08
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, fun, Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

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As a restaurant owner, you have to make sure you know some aspects of seasonal foods you are expected to serve in your establishment. In other words, there are some foods that you need to prepare when winter comes. This is the season when some particular foods like soup and warm casseroles are in demand. Below you can find some ideas for winter foods that will keep your clients warm and happy.

At the top of the list is the To Die for Crock Pot Roast.

During the winter season, your taste buds are looking for dishes with amazing flavor. In the case of this dish, your mouth will experience a combination of flavors.

If you want to really warm your customers during the winter season, Panera’s Cream Cheese Potato Soup is the best for you. Based from the customers of some restaurants offering this dish or a version of it, this is one of the most in demand dishes during the winter season. The taste is like a bomb and the spices are exploding inside your mouth. Definitely, this is a must try dish for winter season. (more…)

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Doorknob Hangers and Flyers Still Work for Bar and Restaurant Promotion

Dec 06
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

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For many years, one of the tried and true methods of getting people to come into a restaurant or a bar for the first time was through handouts. The flyers that get stuffed under windshields and the doorknob hangers that you put on the doors in the neighborhood were once a good way of getting the word out about your place. Do they still work in the digital age?

You might be surprised, but they do still offer some great benefits. One of the nice things about flyers and door hangers is that they are very cheap to produce. The door hangers are going to be a bit more expensive than the flyers are in most cases, but when you order them in bulk the price is well worth it. They are much cheaper than many other types of advertising out there today.

You need to make sure that you have a high quality flyer and hanger though, and you need to make sure that it has all of the pertinent information. It needs to have the establishment’s name, address, phone number, and website. It should also have some type of call to action that makes the customer want to use it.

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Restaurant and Bar Tips for Good Design

Dec 01
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant tips and advice

restaurant designSo you’ve bought a bar and are looking to be the next Gordon Ramsey, without the excessive swearing at the staff. Well, design can make or break a bar, You’re going to have to set up a design so that you don’t become one of those statistics of closed bars within the first two years. You’ve chosen a hard profession, but with a little help, your design can go a long way in making customers feel comfortable and at home while they eat your delectable dishes. Here’s some basic restaurant design tips.

Entrance Tips

  • You’re going to need ample space for a hostess station where they can welcome guests and see them to their tables. Also consider adequate space for patrons waiting for a table.
  • Some restaurants let you pay at a cash register once they’ve finished. Make this an area on its own where payment can be taken care of. This is not needed if you intend for your customers to pay at the table after their meal.
  • Provide seats for customers who are waiting for tables. No one likes to stand for an hour watching those tasty dishes brush past them.
  • If your restaurant has a bar attached to it, you can use this as a waiting area for customers who have to wait for a table. Assuming your restaurant is a hit and the wait is long.

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  • Occasionally used as a waiting area, some full service bars even offer small meals along with drinks so that patrons don’t have to wait to begin eating. Serving small portions may be best so they don’t spoil their appetite on gin and steak. (more…)
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