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How A Menu Engineering Matrix Will Help Your Bottom Line

Creating and pricing your menu can seem pretty straightforward. But without spending time looking deeper into the costs and rate of sale, you could be losing money and even drive off traffic. That’s why operators use a menu engineering matrix: a way to analyze profitability and popularity to determine how to best menu an item.
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Wine Pairings For Beef On The Menu

It’s no wonder why tannin-centric reds are traditionally paired with beef dishes – these wines are often used in the preparation of dishes like beef Bourguignon. Sipping on heavy red wine with a great steak entrée can also enhance the natural flavours of beef cuts. Selecting a wine variety can depend on the overall preparation of a dish, how lean the cut is, cooking time, and accompaniments.
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Preparation Methods: Smoking

Barbecue, barbeque, bar-b-q, BBQ – no matter what you call it, there’s no question about the level of flavour this method delivers. To dive into the basics of smoking beef, we sat down with Sterling Silver® Premium Meats customer Tim Keegan, Executive Pitmaster of Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue.
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Whiskey & Beef Pairing Inspiration

A glass of red wine is an iconic partner to a great steak – but whiskeys and bourbons can complement a variety of beef dishes for those who favour the amber-toned spirit. The right beverage alongside classic and experimental dishes alike can take flavours from good to great, from great to unforgettable. Read on for our whiskey and beef pairing tips.
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How to Cut Waste and Boost Profit With Ribeye

Using every piece of a cut, such as ribeye, helps your business minimize waste and maximize profit.
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Adapting for Amazing Menus

An amazing menu doesn’t just happen. It takes time, patience, understanding and flexibility to make it something your customers tell their friends about. Our Sterling Silver Signature Chef, Nick Unangst has some excellent insight into how to roll with the punches.
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Unconventional Holiday Offerings For Gifting And Off-Premise

Restaurants are beginning to prepare for the colder season – they are seeking out heat lamps and other seasonal amenities to help maintain outdoor dining revenue that meets customer comfort levels. With this seasonal shift comes holiday celebrations and the innovations that need to be made in order to safely see them through.
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House Pickling For Craft Flair

Sterling Silver Chef Barry Miles digs into how pickling vegetables in-house can bring distinct freshness to a plate– but these tangy garnishes can offer more than a touch of acidity.
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Maximizing Profits with Versatile, Premium Beef Cuts

Learn how to maximize profits with versatile, premium beef cuts like tenderloin, top sirloin, and prime rib.
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