Breadcrumb Announces More Upgrades

Breadcrumb has unveiled an new upgrade to its iPad POS for restaurants, bars and cafes,  Fast Casual reports.

Highlights of Breadcrumb 1.4 include:

  • Added Inventory Management
    • Enables seamless uploading of new and existing menu items and inventory counts to all Breadcrumb terminals.
    • Displays how much is left of a specific menu item – ideal for venues with large but limited wine lists or daily fish specials and
    • Facilitates easier tracking of food costs.

    Expanded Features for Delivery Businesses

    • Integrates Caller ID functionality without any additional hardware (Aloha and MICROS require extra $100 – $1000 device).
    • Faster phone order entry: automatically pulls up a customer’s address and saves in the system for future use and
    • Empowers users to import/export customer data.

    Improved Tip Application and Monitoring

    • Prints recommended tip amounts on receipts.
    • Permits venues to track declared server tips to aid with compliance and
    • Adds an automatic gratuity based on party size

Fany Gerson and La New Yorkina: “Holy Paletas”!

Our friend Fany Gerson of La New Yorkina, who suffered major losses in Hurricane Sandy, has met her Kickstarter goal, and has received great press to go with it.

NYC Federal Court on Uniforms and Internet Delivery Fees

New York Federal Court clarifies issues concerning employee uniforms and internet delivery service fees. Read the full alert here, courtesy of NYC Hospitality Alliance.

NERBC Kicks off in NYC Today 2/20-2/22

This morning begins the Northeast Regional Barista Championship. The event will be held at Attic Studios in Long Island City, and will give a couple of dozen of the top baristas on the East Coast a chance to compete, possibly earning spots in the national championship in Boston in April.

The event is being hosted by Dallis Bros. Coffee, promising plenty of side parties, opportunities for learning, and delicious coffee through Friday.

Joe Bastianich Wants the Food Industry to Stop Smoking

Renown restaurateur Joe Bastianich wants to end smoking across the food industry. As reported in QSR, the food and hospitality industry is the second-highest occupation group in the U.S. hampered by smoking. Bastianich, who quit last year, has made it his mission to help foodservice professionals quit the habit.

Fairway Red Hook to Reopen March 1st

Local businesses and residents are sighing with relief: Fairway will reopen its doors on March 1. They’ve posted a video about the renovation, which we have courtesy of Grub Street.

Roaster Led Specialty Coffee Seeing New Business in San Francisco

San Francisco is known in the Specialty Coffee sector for the abundance of excellent roasters which have long dominated the coffee house scene. Blue Bottle, Intelligentsia, Four Barrell, and Ritual, all with their own shops, have new competition from themselves and newcomers, and they’re stirring up waves in the city. A few months ago, Reveille, which brews Four Barrell Coffee, opened in North Beach. Last week, with the conversion of Emblem Market into The Mill in Divisadero, which specifically bills itself as a partnership between Josey Baker Bread and Four Barrell, we are growing more curious about the city’s coffee trends.

Eater SF has a great profile today of The Mill and the transformation, with gorgeous photos of the space.

Opening in New York: If You Can Make it Here You Can Make it Anywhere

From angling for prime real estate to fierce competition for customers, opening a restaurant in Manhattan, comes with a host of challenges. But it also comes with great benefits. NRN talks to some top operators about challenges.

 

Haven’s Kitchen: March & April 2013 Classes

Thinking of of learning some new skills and getting some fresh culinary inspiration?

Haven’s Kitchen has added March and April classes to their newly revamped calendar.

You may also call 212.929.7900 or email classes@havenskitchen.com to register.

Salon Series Kickoff at HRN: February 20th: Beer, Bison & Beats

Heritage Radio Network is hosting a salon series. An opportunity to convene with chefs, designers, bloggers, artists, musicians, and gourmands that are shaping the future of food and drink in America. They’ll kick off the HRN Salon series with salsa from BK salsa, some of their favorite beers from Bluepoint Brewery, and some killer bison jerky at the HRN warehouse. Buy tickets here, so you can, as Heritage says: “join the conversation, share your voice, and make sure you’re taste making and not taste faking.”