Glossary

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Learn how aioli is a great spread for any dish that provides an extra bit of smooth texture.

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Learn about the history of the automat restaurant, how to start one, and what foods are served at an automat.

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Learn all about what a baker does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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Bakeries are traditionally defined as a place where bread, cakes, pies, cookies, or any-flour based foods are baked and sold.

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A bar is a retail business where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food is served.

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Learn all about what a barista does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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Learn all about what a bartender does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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A bistro is a small restaurant, usually serving simple, down-to-earth food and wine. The word “bistro” is French slang for a little cafe or wine shop, so it’s no surprise that many serve European-inspired fare and have a Parisian vibe.

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A brasserie is an informal French cafe offering beer and wine with simple, hearty food.

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A brewpub is a full-service restaurant that makes beer. With so many different styles of bars — gastropubs, microbreweries, taprooms — it can get a bit confusing.

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At buffet restaurants, customers pay one flat price and then help themselves to an array of different foods arranged on hot and cold food tables.

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Learn the history of burrata, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

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Learn the history of confit, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

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Learn the history of carpaccio, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

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A cantina is a bar with a Mexican or Southwestern theme, serving popular Mexican alcoholic drinks like margaritas and cervezas along with other cocktails and beers.

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Learn about the history of and how to start a chiringuito, as well as what kind of food one offers.

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A cafe is a small restaurant focusing on caffeinated drinks such as classic drip coffee, cappuccinos, espresso, and tea.

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A bar is a retail business where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food is served.

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Learn more about what a Cajun restaurant serves on the menu, the history of this restaurant style, and how to start your own.

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Ceviche is a popular dish served as an appetizer or a light lunch or dinner as a refreshing and flavorful dish that is enjoyed around the world.

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Learn all about what a chef does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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Learn more about how chimichurri is a flavorful creation that can add some flavor to any meal.

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Learn the history of cobia, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

Café & Bakery

Learn about the history of and how to start a coffeehouse, as well as what kind of food and atmosphere a coffeehouse provides.

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Learn all about what a cook does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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Learn the history of cotija, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

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We answer the basics about the role of a delivery driver and how to hire for the position.

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The dishwasher in a restaurant ensures that all of the silverware, service ware, cookware, and equipment is clean and sanitized.

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We answer the basics about the role of an executive chef, their salary, experience needed, and how to hire for the position.

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Restaurant expeditors have fast-paced, high-pressure roles in restaurant service. The job can be fun and rewarding for those with the right set of skills.

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Fast food employees work in quick service concepts with a drive thru.

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Serving in fine dining restaurants can be both an enjoyable and lucrative career. Many servers enjoy the thrill of fast-paced restaurants and find fulfillment in providing high-quality service to guests.

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Food and beverage managers play an integral role in the hospitality sector, and often enjoy long, stable careers.

Operations

Don’t let this buzzword spook you – we’re taking the mystery out of ghost kitchens.

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Happy hour is a great way to bring in new customers and increase sales. Here's how to best optimize your restaurant's happy hour.

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We answer the basics about the role of an inventory specialist, their salary, experience needed, and how to hire for the position.

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Thinking about starting a juice bar? Whether you're dreaming of a health-focused shop or a place to get tropical treats, learn about what you need to start a successful juice bar.

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The kitchen manager plays a vital role in small and large restaurants and many commercial-scale kitchens.

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Learn all about what a line cook does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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Learn the history of maki, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

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Learn how nigiri is typically made by hand, with the sushi chef pressing the rice and topping together with their fingers.

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An osteria is a restaurant type referring to a place that sells wine and a limited menu of simple foods.

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An oyster bar is a casual seafood eatery that specializes in oysters, a culinary favorite for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

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Learn about the history of and how to start a paladar, as well as what kind of food and atmosphere this type of restaurant offers.

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We answer the basics about what a pastry chef is, their role, their salary, experience needed, and how to hire for the postion.

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A pizzeria is a restaurant devoted to pizza and often specializes in one distinctive style of pie. Throughout the U.S., there are many different varieties of pizza.

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Learn how pomodoro is a simple but delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of different ways.

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Learn how pork belly can take on the flavors of the braising liquid, which could be anything from a savory broth to a sweet and spicy sauce

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We answer the basics about the role of a prep cook, their hourly rate, experience needed, and how to hire for the position.

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Learn about the history of pubs, how to start one, and what you can typically find on the menu at a pub.

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Restaurant assistant managers act as a bridge between the rest of the restaurant staff, coordinating the kitchen and front of house and implementing the owner’s standards of service.

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We answer the basics about the role of a restaurant manager, their salary, experience needed, and how to hire for the position.

Fast Casual

Learn more about what you can find on a menu at a ramen shop, about their history, and how much it would cost to start your own.

Patio Season

Learn about the history of and how to start a raw bar, as well as what kind of food and atmosphere this type of restaurant offers.

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Learn all about what a server does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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We answer the basics about the role of a short order cook, their hourly rate, experience needed, and how to hire for the position.

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Learn all about what a sommelier does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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Learn all about what a sous chef does, how much they're paid, and much more!

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A steakhouse is a primarily upscale restaurant that specializes in high-quality meat.

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Learn the history of tandoori, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

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A cross between a restaurant and a bar, a tavern typically serves American classics and enhanced comfort food fare.

Casual Dining

Learn about the history of and how to start a teahouse, as well as what kind of food and atmosphere you can expect.

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Learn how tempura is often served as a main dish or as a side dish and can be found in many Japanese restaurants and other establishments that serve Asian cuisine.

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Dependable and casual are words that describe most American trattorias. It is the quintessential neighborhood “Italian” where pasta comes in large portions, and the house wine is served in a carafe.

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Learn how umami can also be added to dishes through the use of ingredients and seasonings that are high in savory flavors, such as soy sauce, fish sauce, and tomato paste

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Vegan restaurants eschew animal and animal-derivative products, including all meats, butter, dairy, gelatin, and honey. The focus is on whole food, plant-based ingredients such as seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and grains and legumes.

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A vegetarian restaurant does not serve meat, fish, or poultry. However, vegetarianism is a multi-faceted concept, and vegetarian restaurants cast a wide net to feed their customers.

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Learn the history of vindaloo, how to prepare it, and what it tastes like.

Quick Service

Learn more about what a virtual restaurant is, how to start one, and how much it costs to open one.

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Learn all about what a waitress does, how much they're paid, and much more!