This week we welcome Bob Goldin from Pentallect to Every Other Thursday in first of a series of conversations about our industry and where its heading.
Bob Goldin one of the Founders of Pentallect and is a veteran foodservice & hospitality industry market expert, having spent many years as one of the top people at Technomic. Bob was recently featured on CNN in a story on the status of the restaurant industry in America. In our conversation, we discuss with Bob the recovery “journey” for the hospitality industry and, specifically, where the permanent tabletop category may be headed. And, finally, we ask Pentallect's Bob Goldin the tough question “Are buffets and salad bars dead forever?”. You may be surpirsed at his answer. Subscribe here: Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-every-other-thursday-podca-60471592/ With the impeding re-opening of restaurants across America, what will it look like as we head back into the world of dining out? Our Gang of 3 offers their thoughts and opinions on our initial optics.
And, in our second segment, the discussion turns to what the world might look like in 60-90 days as we progress through the warmer months and dining outside gets into full swing. Subscribe here: Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-every-other-thursday-podca-60471592/ Another great episode covering the COVID-19 situation, with the Gang of 3 discussing the latest in re-opening protocols and the cahllenges that operators will be facing keeping both their customers and their staff safe. Also, what happens to the guest dining experience? Our team weighs in on that tough issue, as well.
And this episode wraps up with a great debate about the messaging and the marketing that operators will have to have to simply guests to step through their door. And, as always, our Gang of 3 is not shy in offering up their opinions. Subscribe here: Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-every-other-thursday-podca-60471592/ Another great episode covering the COVID-19 situation, this time from a perspective of what will the re-opening of our industry look like and how it likely will ramp up.
We also take up how two important sectors of of the foodservice/hospitality world - buffets and takeaway/carryout - might evolve as we go forward. Subscribe here: Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-every-other-thursday-podca-60471592/ In this episode, our Gang of 3 take on the ongoing COVID-19 issue and the updates as they relate to:
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In a “hot off the presses” edition of Every Other Thursday, our Gang of 3 discuss the implications of the just announced Steelite International acquisition of the foodservice businesses of The Homer Laughlin China Company and Hall China. An industry insiders’ look at this landscape-changing event within the hospitality tabletop sector.
Then, the Gang of 3 discuss marketing opportunities despite the world being turned upside down by COVID-19. Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw In this week’s episode, Greg offers up his take on what operators of all types can do with seeing their their cutlery & flatware just slightly differently to really differentiate their guests’ overall dining experience.
Then, in our Roundtable discussion, we catch up with Jay on his most recent road trip. This time its to the city that Travel & Leisure magazine in 2016 named as “the best city in the world”. Also, the Gang of 3 adds their updates on the current COVID-19/coronavirus situation and how its impacting the hospitality tabletop sector. All this, in approximately 30 minutes, and brought to you by TabletopJournal. Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw In this late-February episode of Every Other Thursday, Greg brings for an idea straight from Grandma’s kitchen for his BIG IDEA segment and he has a vision for how it might work on a restaurant tabletop setting. This is one idea that we think will surprise you on how much back-n-forth discussion it generated. Then, in our Roundtable discussion, the Gang of 3 take on all the levels that might be affected by the current corona virus outbreak. Certainly the foodservice and hospitality industry is being impacted and the Gang hits on all the key areas. All this, in approximately 30 minutes, and brought to you by TabletopJournal. Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw In this mid-winter episode of Every Other Thursday, Greg brings for a tabletop space-saving idea for tapas and small-plates restaurants. As always, it is an idea that is intended to spur dialogue between suppliers and operators.
Our Roundtable discussion this week has the Gang of 3 hearing Jay recap a recent sommelier event he attended. Discussion centers around champagne serving trends and how operators might make serving bubbles more than just a celebratory affair. If you are interested at all in the distribution of non-food products in the foodservice and hospitality sector, you’ll want to listen in on the Roundtable discussion in this episode of Every Other Thursday. All this, in approximately 30 minutes, and brought to you by TabletopJournal. Every Other Thursday is available here: Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw This mid-January episode of Every Other Thursday has the Greg and the Gang of 3 talking tajines – both big and small.
With many different uses and reasons for being, Greg explains how versatile tajines can be and how they help create the all important dialogue between the salesperson and the operator. And, let’s not forget the impact on the guest experience! In our Roundtable discussion segment, the conversation turns to distribution – where it’s at and, more importantly, where it’s going. With an emphasis on small-medium size suppliers, the Gang of 3 take on the subject of how manufacturers should think about going to market and how these decisions can make or break a brand or product line. If you are interested at all in the distribution of non-food products in the foodservice and hospitality sector, you’ll want to listen in on the Roundtable discussion in this episode of Every Other Thursday. All this, in approximately 30 minutes, and brought to you by TabletopJournal. Find episodes of Every Other Thursday here: Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dave-turner-2/every-other-thursday-podcast?refid=stpr iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-other-thursday-podcast/id1483651739 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Iappnuavbhkhjftuxvumkgba4ve?t=Every_Other_Thursday_Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ozw9fxD9xVW6oq6Kq1HX4?si=orrCd9UIS7G9-Xq_jEqMnw |
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