The 10 Media Outlets or Blogs to Follow as a Restaurateur

The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, and to stay current, there's nothing better than keeping up with its developments and regularly receiving useful advice. We have selected 10 blogs and media outlets for you to follow to stay updated on industry news!

Kiss My Chef

This blog, with its sometimes unconventional tone, covers a wide range of topics for restaurateurs and gastronomy enthusiasts: from current trendy establishments to advice on raw materials, recipe tips, producer spotlights, upcoming events, training courses, and industry innovations… A very comprehensive and enjoyable blog to read and browse!

Food and Sens

Food and Sens is in the same vein as Kiss My Chef, as it also covers a wide range of topics within the restaurant industry, for both restaurateurs and industry enthusiasts. This blog, initiated by the Pourcel Brothers, notably features a section dedicated to them. Of course, other sections follow the latest news from other great French chefs!

Bouillant(e)s

This independent media outlet, founded by Franck Pinay-Rabaroust, former editor of the Michelin guide, informs and deciphers gastronomy trends in France and abroad. Bouillant(e)s advocates for free and opinionated discourse, rooted in professional debate. Some content is reserved for subscribers.

L’Hôtellerie-Restauration

This media outlet can prove very useful for restaurateurs on a daily basis. It covers a wide range of topics including industry news, practical information on legal, hygiene, or even marketing subjects, and even job offers and business sales.

Please note, to access the full content of L'Hôtellerie-Restauration, a subscription is required. This also grants access to their daily newsletter, ensuring you don't miss any restaurant industry news.

Le Chef

This magazine is specifically aimed at culinary chefs. Le Chef features profiles of chefs in both culinary and pastry arts, and provides advice on restaurant dining room management as well as recommendations on products to use in the kitchen. This well-targeted magazine offers even greater value to its readers. However, please note that a subscription is required to access the full articles.

BRA Tendances Restauration

This magazine is part of the same group as Le Chef: the RHF group, which also includes other magazines focused on the restaurant and hotel industries. We selected this one along with Le Chef because it effectively targets restaurateurs and informs them, as its name suggests, about trends in the restaurant world: reports, case studies, news, and testimonials… The content is rich and informative. As with Le Chef, a subscription is required to access the full articles.

ZenChef

This time, we're moving away from news about renowned chefs and French gastronomy to focus on practical information for restaurateurs' daily operations.

The sections of the ZenChef blog primarily focus on restaurant digitalization, tips and tricks for opening and managing a restaurant, as well as some more unusual and unconventional articles. We particularly appreciate their free downloadable guides on these topics, which serve as very practical references for restaurateurs.

RestoConnection

This blog was created by LivePepper, a company that offers online reservation systems to restaurateurs. However, RestoConnection is not merely a promotional tool for their system; it provides genuine expertise for restaurateurs on digital marketing and new technologies. Their content is valuable for those looking to learn more about modernizing their restaurant and increasing its profitability.

Bruit de table

This blog primarily publishes videos rather than articles, unlike those mentioned above, targeting gastronomy professionals. Most videos feature interviews with key figures in French gastronomy, from producers to head chefs. It's a dynamic and engaging format for discovering renowned chefs and their secrets.

Toqués de la restauration

This is not a blog but a Facebook page to follow: it shares content for hospitality professionals, ranging from tips and advice to rants and raves, along with testimonials and unusual news. It's an easy way to learn about the sector and stay updated on its developments!

Bonus: The Les Grappes Blog

A little self-promotion never hurts... If you want to stay updated on all wine-related news in the restaurant industry, feel free to visit our Les Grappes blog: with tips, advice, winemaker profiles, and unusual news, you'll become an expert on the subject!

What about you? Which blogs or media do you follow to stay updated on industry news?