Summer’s just around the corner—here in Miami, actually, it’s already here—and to celebrate we’re taking a look at a few of the major trends afoot in dining habits and the restaurant industry itself. Let’s dive in!

Plant-based Foods

We already noted this particular trend in a recent V&E blogpost, but it’s worth re-emphasizing given how significantly vegetarian and otherwise plant-based fare is expanding in popularity. Chefs and diners alike are exploring just how diverse and dynamic this huge corner of the culinary arena can be, with meatless dishes that go far beyond simple salads or roasted vegetables.

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Here at the V&E Restaurant Group blog, we recently shared some of the trending technological directions of the dining industry. Today we thought we’d pull back a little for a broader focus on general, all-around trends in fine dining—a subject area we naturally keep close tabs on as we manage our popular and varied eateries in the U.S. and Mexico.

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From smart gadgets to virtual reality, today’s technology continues to transform our world at mindboggling speed. Those transformations certainly extend into the restaurant industry, where they’re changing the way owners manage their business, staff learn their operations, and customers engage with a dining establishment.

Here at V&E Restaurant Group, we’re of course keenly interested in the technological trends impacting eateries and eager to adopt those that improve efficiency, quality, and patron satisfaction. Today at the V&E blog, we thought we’d round up a few of the most exciting developments. Most of these have been gleaned from a great Fast Casual roundup by Niall Keane from last year, which we encourage you to read.

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We are officially in 2019, and new style trends for interior design in restaurants are here. V&E Restaurant Group is always trying to achieve optimal ambience in each of our restaurants.

The goal is to walk through the doors of a V&E Restaurant and be transported. We put every effort into making each detail unique and special to the appropriate focus of the establishment.

This year, we are excited about many of the new trends going into restaurants around North America. Here are a few of our favorites:

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Got a big date coming up? Whether you’re taking your longtime partner out for a romantic meal or it’s a first date with someone you’re just getting to know, it’s always good to be prepared.

To help you get ready for this romantic evening, we wanted to help you out with some key tips that will make a huge difference in how your date enjoys their night!

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