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Chapter 3 Activities

= = Case Study 1. **What type of restaurant is Hangawi? Write a short description for a print advertisement.** Hangawi is a fine dining restaurant in Manhattan, NYC. **Print Advertisement:** Come to Hungawi now and enjoy authentic Korean cuisine, with a twist: NO MEAT! The hearty soups, tasty breads, and fresh vegetables can satisfy the hungriest guests. All served in traditional wooden and ceramic bowls that gives customers a homey feel. Also, to compliment the simple and purifying aspects of the food, diners sit on pillows placed around low tables, with no shoes on. Simple is always the best. Hungawi.
 * Another Plate of Mind:**

2. **List the staff members you think are needed to operate this type of restaurant.** I think many staff members would be needed to operate this type of restaurant for example: Chefs, servers, managers, hosts, etc. All Asian to fir the restaurants profile.

1. **Who would be the main kitchen staff members at a restaurant such as Hangawi? Make a list.** The main kitchen staff at this restaurant would include an Executive chef, sous chef, prep cook, steward, and a garde manager. I don't think there would be a need for a pastry chef or baker.
 * Case Study Part 2:**

2. **Do you think keeping fresh produce in stock for a vegetarian restaurant would be more challenging than for a restaurant serving all types of food? Write a short paragraph in response.** No, actually i think it would be the contrary, easier! Since the only produce you would have is vegetables, keeping it fresh wouldn't be hard at all! All you would need was a refrigerator. But for other restaurants, you would need freezers and fridges for meat and fish,and also a closet for unrefrigerated items.

Electronic Channel //Take a look at online food wholesalers and make a list of the products.// http://www.wholesalecentral.com/productlocator.htm
 * Better Buying Online:**

//Should corporate sponsors present a staged presentation of how a restaurant operates as if it is reality?// Yes, i don't see a problem in doing this. It gives real life customers a taste of how the restaurant business runs.
 * Reality Restaurant:**

Hot Property 1. //In what type of restaurant category does Red Lobster Belong?// Red Lobster falls under the category of casual dining.
 * The Lobster Tale:**

2. //How do you think Red Lobster can attract more customers?// I think that Red Lobster can attract more customers by using more catchy phrases and lowering prices. Also, by just having good food, people wont get enough of their seafood deliciousness! Lastly, i think they should get more locations because there aren't many in the Boston area.

Internet Activity Math Check

Profiles in Hospitality //Why is it important for management to understand the duties of each employee? What might be the duties of employees at Blue Moon Burgers? Give three examples.// It is important for management to understand the duties of each employee so the business can run smoothly. The duties of employees at Blue Moon Burgers would include making the burgers, serving them, or managing each store.
 * Burger Know-How:**

Quick Check 1. **What is a full-service restaurant?** This is a restaurant where a customer sits at a table, gives an order to a server, and is served food at the table.

2. **What are three examples of specialty restaurants?** Three example of specialty restaurants are Theme, Ethnic, and Pizza restaurants.

3. **What are on-site dining facilities?** On-site facilities provide meal options primarily for customers directly involved with a property, such as employees of a corporate building or hospital, or students in a school.

1. **How would you define the term //front of the house?//** The area in a hospitality establishment that guests view, such as the entrance and dining room.
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2. **How would you define the term //back of the house?//** The area in a hospitality establishment that guests usually do not view, including all areas responsible for food quality and production, such as the kitchen and receiving, office, and storage areas.

3. **What are three purchasing activities?** Some common purchasing activities include maintaining an adequate supply of products, establishing and maintaining quality standards, and negotiating the best price.

Tech Notes //List three ways that wireless technology can improve restaurant operations.// Wireless technology such as WiFi can give customers something to like surf the web while waiting for their food to arrive. It can also allow food servers to send orders wirelessly to the kitchen, sometimes allowing the drinks to arrive before the guests have finished ordering. Lastly, the so-called Emenu -- really a tablet PC connected wirelessly to a computer in the hotel -- provides photos and nutritional info on menu items. Customers can tally the calories, carbs, and price of their meals before they order, then zap the request to the kitchen. The Emenu also translates that data into Spanish and into euros.
 * Restaurants Go Wireless:**

World Market //Do you think customers wait for reservations for an unusual experience or for good food?// I think customers wait for reservations and book months in advance for an unusual experience rather than good food. You can get amazing food anywhere and even close to home, but the vegetable jellies, liquid ravioli, raspberry foam, and carrot "air" are what draw people in, because most of these things aren't found in many places.
 * Good Taste in Spain:**

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