{"id":5206,"date":"2020-03-12T18:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-gordon-food-service.pantheonsite.io\/four-keys-perfect-brunch-al-fresco-season\/"},"modified":"2022-12-13T16:41:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T22:41:00","slug":"four-keys-perfect-brunch-al-fresco-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.com\/en-us\/ideas\/four-keys-perfect-brunch-al-fresco-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Keys to a Perfect Brunch Al Fresco Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cOutdoor dining is synonymous with summer\u2014there\u2019s no better way to soak up a city\u2019s scenery, be it urban vistas or waterfront views, than with an al fresco table,\u201d says Caroline Potter, OpenTable\u2019s chief dining officer.
 
Along with a chance to add more tables\u2014and therefore more potential revenue\u2014to your restaurant, al fresco dining done right provides an important element consumers are looking for: a brunch experience.
 
Fresh is Fab <\/strong>
If it\u2019s patio weather, that probably means it\u2019s the time of year that fresh produce is abundant. For brunch, perhaps that means fresh eggs and bacon, or big juicy tomato slices on premium toasts and eggs benedict. Perhaps you can even grow your own herbs (or a local grower<\/a>) to add to omelets and hashes. 
 
Craft Drinks\u2014and Craft Eats<\/strong>
What do brunches and al fresco dining have in common? An increased interest in a fun sparkly beverage! Design your own craft drink, perhaps a cocktail with a housemade syrup or a decadent bloody mary bar. 
 
Go Family Style<\/strong>
Experts say one of the biggest trends<\/a> is the search for connection and community, in the form of shared meals. The more relaxed attitudes natural to both brunch and al fresco dining make this the perfect time to create a sharing menu. 
 
Create a Welcoming Environment<\/strong>
Just as you did with your indoor seating area, outdoor seating needs to create comfort for your guests as well. Colorful touches are trendy, and don\u2019t forget umbrellas or other provisions for shade from the sun.
 
Building on the relaxed and festive atmospheres that both brunch and al fresco dining naturally create\u2014and you\u2019ll be designing that experience, full of wow factor, that attracts today\u2019s diners.
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\u201cOutdoor dining is synonymous with summer\u2014there\u2019s no better way to soak up a city\u2019s scenery, be it urban vistas or waterfront views, than with an al fresco table,\u201d says Caroline Potter, OpenTable\u2019s chief dining officer. Along with a chance to add more tables\u2014and therefore more potential revenue\u2014to your restaurant, al fresco dining done right provides an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-culinary-ideas"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFour Keys to a Perfect Brunch Al Fresco Season<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The labor shortage has many restaurants in a pickle. 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