Mina says launching the restaurant Aqua in San Francisco in 1991 laid the foundation for his career. Over time, the chef grew interested in a different kind of business model that allowed for more ...

A version of this post originally appeared on June 11, 2025, in Eater and Punch’s newsletter Pre Shift, a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and ...

Recently, loyalty programs have been heavily emphasized as a way to drive guest retention, however, the key to building lasting loyalty goes beyond offering rewards. Today’s restaurants should shift ...