Category Archives: industry info

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Posted on July 7, 2012 by menushoppe

Since a menu is a window to the soul of a restaurant… The Menu Shoppe is hoping to sharpen a focus on industry news and topics + a showcase of menus and restaurants and recipes. Each week, the Menu Shoppe … Continue reading →

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Iconic summertime favorite: The Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on June 14, 2012 by menushoppe

The All-American, all-time favorite summertime treat… The Strawberry Shortcake. Originally a scone, sliced to indulge a strawberry sandwich…then evolved to sponge cake pastry cups. Trending now, are assorted variations… from angels food to devils food, lemony or peppery. Trifles or … Continue reading →

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The Menu Shoppe presents our new Chalkboard Collection

Posted on May 23, 2012 by menushoppe

The Menu Shoppe presents our *NEW* Chalkboard Collection. Ideal for the purist endeared to classic chalkboards. Tailored to venue–whether wine bar, seafood, bistro or bakery. Of course, ideal for Daily Specials and other promotions. Perhaps a promotional contest for chalkboard artistry? … Continue reading →

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The Art of Chalkboard Artistry

Posted on March 1, 2012 by menushoppe

There are venues and there are menus… and there are venues that don’t rely on conventional menus. Bakeries or patisseries. Pubs. The corner deli. Chalkboards or sandwich boards announce the bill of fare. This harkens back to provincial times. These days, … Continue reading →

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The Menu Shoppe presents our new collection of wire baskets and cones

Posted on February 21, 2012 by menushoppe

The Menu Shoppe introduces… our new collection of wire baskets and cones + handsome theme tissue liners. A must-have for gastropubs. Bread and Sandwich Baskets Trending now…modern steel baskets. From appetizers to sandwiches or bread to beignets. Line with your … Continue reading →

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Patron appreciation: dazzle the Thank You

Posted on January 22, 2012 by menushoppe

Certainly your patrons are valued. What sort of  Thank You bon-bons are offered with your check presenter?  Something that ought be as dazzling and memorable as the dining experience. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… with handsome check presenters…and…bon-bon “finds”. Whether … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast Restaurant Weeks

Posted on January 14, 2012 by menushoppe

Restaurant Weeks were developed as prixe fixe menus to promote dining out at local establishments. Some communities schedule restaurant week promos twice annually, while January is usually prime time to continue bolstering revenues to enhance holiday glow…all year long. Here … Continue reading →

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#Friday Favorites

Posted on January 6, 2012 by menushoppe

#Friday Favorites Just a few more favorite blog finds. 80 Breakfasts  Did you know that January is National Prune Breakfast Month. Maybe to find some unique finds here.  Breakfast, brunch and other good stuff. 80breakfasts.blogspot.com/ Cream Puffs in Venice Hoping to … Continue reading →

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10 Guidelines for new restaurant management

Posted on January 3, 2012 by menushoppe

This Tenth Day of Christmas bring 10 other tidbits. More excerpts from The Waiter’s Tips by James Poling. An informative training manual with real life stories about the food, beverage, and in general customer service industry. Common sense approach on how to treat … Continue reading →

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…on the Fifth Day of Christmas…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by menushoppe

…on the Fifth Day of Christmas… The Yuletide continues. Not weary of it–since Christmas comes but once a year and it’s barely New Years. Gold rings…golden onion rings + 5 Golden Rules of  Training… excerpts from The Waiter’s Tips by James Poling. … Continue reading →

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