Care & Feeding of Restaurants Post-Pandemic: Technology on the Menu

Published: July 29, 2020, 7 a.m.

The buzz! \u201cAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurants are still doing what they always do: taking care of their communities.\u2026free food to medical workers on the frontlines, laid-off restaurant staff and their families, and basically anyone else in need.\u201d (blog.opentable.com) \u201cGiving back to others has had another much-needed consequence: It\u2019s helping keep those restaurants in business and their staff working.\u201d (cnbc.com) \u201cThrough the generosity of patrons, the fundraised meals are provided by area restaurants\u2026many businesses [are] pivoting to stay afloat during the pandemic crisis.\u201d (abc7ny.com) What\u2019s on the menu to help restaurants owners and workers survive the pandemic? Virtual tastings, more carryout options, enhanced guest-centricity, new food sources, site purchase vs. lease, and more. We\u2019ll ask restaurateurs Ryan Turner, Ryan Pernice, Bryan Schroeder and Mike Patrick for their take on The Care & Feeding of Restaurants Post-Pandemic: Technology on the Menu.