Balancing creativity with daily specials

Running a local restaurant means juggling creativity with what sells. I try to feature a seasonal dish every week, but it can be tough to keep it fresh while staying true to our regulars’ favorites. How do you all find that balance? Would love to hear your strategies or any tools you use to plan ahead.

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I feel you on that balancing act! Maybe think of it like a dance — keeping the regulars’ favorites in rhythm while adding a few fresh steps each week. Have you tried using a seasonal ingredient to inspire new specials?

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