New hospitality dining insights revealed
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New hospitality dining insights revealed
A report covering Australia’s hospitality industry has been released, with data confirming the trends expected to take over the sector this year.
Lightspeed’s State of the Industry Report is compiled from customer (2,004) and business surveys (1,004) answered by owners and decision-makers at bars, restaurants, and cafes in Australia.
“The report captures the nuances of how Australians are engaging with dining experiences,” said Nicole Buisson, Lightspeed commerce managing director, APAC. “At the same time, it examines how venues are adapting to economic pressures by diversifying revenue streams and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and profitability.”
The report is divided into five sections: dining habits; emerging trends and strategies; managing rising costs; embracing tech; and challenges and growth in 2025
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Chefs Are Getting Creative With Himalayan Cuisine
Restaurants across India, Nepal, and Bhutan are taking inspiration from mountain communities, where foraging, preservation, and centuries-old culinary traditions provide great meals in challenging conditions -It’s a balmy afternoon in Darwa, a small village in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at India’s hottest dining destination, Naar. Helmed by chef Prateek Sadhu, the restaurant team periodically scours the nearby pine forests and river beds for wild fruits, berries, and herbs. Through quirky small plates of prickly pear sorbets, trout ceviche, cactus tart, and dehydrated winter carrots, Naar showcases the seasonal bounty of the mountains and the interwoven culinary cultures that exist there
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