Culinary Visions consumer study explores evolution of restaurant dining
New Culinary Visions consumer research with over 2,000 consumers nationwide suggests restaurants that explored new business models to keep their patrons nourished and connected during the pandemic are reaping benefits in the new post pandemic culture. The study was inspired by restaurants that found inventive ways to feed their communities and stay connected with their customers while keeping their businesses alive.
With restaurants and bars reopening, more than half (53%) of the respondents to the survey said they consider themselves to be a regular at their local restaurant. Yet the pandemic-fueled enthusiasm for cooking at home remains with 91% of respondents saying they enjoy cooking at home. There is no reason this cannot be a win-win for consumers and savvy foodservice operators as one local Chicago establishment, Kite String Cantina, has demonstrated.