Joy Manning

Joy Manning is a food writer, recipe developer, and podcaster based in Philadelphia.

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Joy Manning

Mother’s Day restaurant ideas that go beyond the brunch
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Now serving: a new way on iPhone to manage the floor plan on the go
A waitress welcomes two guests at a restaurant and fills in information on a tablet at the reception.
Why restaurants should take reservations
A waiter looks outside his restaurant, where people are having lunch and coffee in the outdoor restaurant courtyard.
Battle-tested strategies for reducing restaurant no-shows
People dining and cheering in a lively Japanese restaurant
How to increase restaurant sales: 11 smart strategies for 2024
Crush Valentine’s Day with 13 easy-to-execute ideas
A restaurant team assembles for a pre-shift meeting
How restaurants can support mental health during the holidays
A well designed restaurant floor plan with booths
Why restaurants need to optimize their floor plans for success
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Now serving: Direct messaging, a simpler way to talk to guests
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