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Design

Simplicity by Design at New York City’s Adda

6 years ago

With his newest restaurant, NYC-based Roni Mazumdar envisions a space that welcomes the local community through its menu and design alike.

Operations

5 of Our Top Questions Ahead of Skift Restaurants Forum

6 years ago

We have tons of questions for our onstage speakers, who represent every facet of the restaurant industry. But here's a taste of the big-picture questions that will guide our conversations.

Operations

Restaurants Are Battling it Out in a ‘War for Talent’

6 years ago

The winners will be the ones who are willing to invest in paying competitively, building a safe work environment, and making sure leadership structures are in place with a clear path for employee growth.

People

Chef Alon Shaya Tries to Put Besh Behind Him With Two New Projects

6 years ago

Lawsuits behind him, Alon Shaya has started building his Israeli food empire, betting what worked in New Orleans will work in Denver and elsewhere.

Chains

Shake Shack’s CEO on His Vision for Shake Shack’s New Test Kitchen

6 years ago

The launch of the Innovation Kitchen is like everything else the brand has done up until this point: relentlessly slow to roll out and completely worth the wait.

People

Skift Restaurants Forum Preview: Angela Dimayuga Wants to Change How We Interact With Hotels

6 years ago

There’s always been a unique relationship between hotels and restaurants — and the chefs who run them. With her role at the Standard, Dimayuga wants to take the relationship and elevate it even further, making it clear that hotels really can be the true community centers they were always meant to be.

Independents

Skift Restaurants Forum Preview: What Collaboration Means Now

6 years ago

Plenty of restaurants, technology companies, designers, and other industry professionals are working to solve the smaller problems industry wide. By enacting new forward-thinking policies, procedures, and ideas, the future is visible, and it's positive.

Independents

Skift Restaurants Forum Preview: Russ & Daughters Isn’t Going Anywhere

6 years ago

In an industry where surviving for five years is cause for celebration, 104-year-old institution Russ & Daughters is legendary for its staying power. It takes a powerful mix of delicious food, loyal customers, and the right leadership to get to this point.

Tech

Skift Restaurants Forum Networking Mobile App Now Available

6 years ago

Skift Restaurants Forum will gather 300+ attendees in New York. Using the brand new mobile app, you can begin messaging and scheduling meetings with all attendees. If you haven't yet, register today for access!

Tech

What Grubhub’s LevelUp Deal Says About the Future of Restaurant Tech

6 years ago

The deal, which just closed, provides some insight into both Grubhub and LevelUp’s businesses, but it says even more about the future of restaurant technology.

Chains

White Castle Expands Impossible Slider to All Its Restaurants

6 years ago

It's a big win for Impossible Foods, positioning it as one of the startups to beat when it comes to plant-based proteins in the industry.

People

Skift Restaurants Forum Preview: Resy CEO on Collaboration and Blind Spots

6 years ago

While it's hard to measure the conversion rate that a social media channel like Instagram has for an experience like dining in a restaurant, Resy CEO Ben Leventhal is right that platform is one restaurants shouldn't be neglecting.