RESTAURANT INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 2010
  

In 2010 the restaurant industry will continue to grow and the growth will be found in deliveries, off premise catering ,quality take home entrees, gluten free menus and the use of social web sites such as facebook, youtube and the fastest growing social site twitter. More consumers are using the web to browse menus, read reviews and to make reservations.  Keep an eye  open on what is being written about your restaurant.


WHAT'S HOT 2010

1) Locally grown produce
2) locally sourced meats and seafood
3) Sustainability
4) bite-size/mini desserts
5) Locally-produced beer & wine
6) Nutritionally balanced children's dishes
7) Half-portions -smaller portion for smaller price!
8) Farm/estate-branded ingredients
9) Gluten-free/food allergy conscious
10) Sustainable seafood

 source: National Restaurant Association

Thought for the Day
"Success in life is a matter not so much of talent or opportunity as of concentration and perseverance." -C.W. Wendte

Christopher J Tallino, Vice President

After graduating from Johnson and Wales University, with degrees in both Hotel and Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts, Christopher joined Houlihan's Restaurant Group. For 14 years Christopher was Executive General Manager for several locations in the greater Philadelphia area. In 2002 Christopher joined the HRI Services team. Christopher opened the Philadelphia office and in 2004 joined the Boston office. Christopher brings a great deal of experience in restaurant business management and in the field of culinary arts.