3 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America Where the View Is Part of the Menu … When you go to a nice restaurant, you’re not just paying for food — you’re also paying for an experience. Decor might be the last thing on a guest’s mind, but with the right design, some restaurants are absolutely breathtaking. Here are a few of our favorites. Pink Cadillac Diner — Natural Bridge, Virginia Taking a step into this restaurant feels like stepping straight into the 1950s … in all the best ways possible. The diner’s bold, beautiful shades of bubblegum pink — including a vintage pink Cadillac parked in front — prompt nostalgia and delight. Accompanied with a classic burger and ice cream diner menu, this East Coast gem is a destination you won’t want to miss. Cecconi’s Dumbo — New York City There are plenty of gorgeous restaurants in the Big Apple, but you’ll always hear Cecconi’s Dumbo mentioned among the best. Located in Brooklyn Bridge Park, your table might have dramatic views of the bridge or a waterfront view of the Manhattan skyline. It’s the best possible pairing with their classic Italian menu, complete with handmade pasta and high-end ingredients from Italy.
The French Laundry — Yountville, California If there’s a contest for the best food and views offered by a restaurant in America, this three-star Michelin restaurant just might place first. Run by Thomas Keller, its rustic, cottage-like setting in Napa Valley always turns heads with its surprisingly sophisticated design (as well as its exclusive tasting menus!). The restaurant’s gardens are beautifully lit and dotted with Japanese maple trees — a sight that will blow you away. Most people can have a good meal at home, so if you have the time and money, why not pay a little extra for a nice view? Go ahead and indulge. We won’t judge — we’ll even be a little jealous!
The Childcare Shortage
AND HOW IT’S AFFECTING YOUR BUSINESS
The labor shortage continues, and employers across the nation are desperately seeking solutions. The deficit of workers across low-wage industries hasn’t only affected restaurants and retail. It has also deeply impacted childcare — which, in turn, has made it more difficult for many parents to re-enter the workforce. In March 2022, economists reported that roughly 460,000 families were without reliable childcare due to worker shortages. And when families can’t find anyone to care for their children, one parent is more likely to stay home full-time. There’s no point in even looking for a job if there’s no one to watch your kids. Meanwhile, Fortune reported at the beginning of the year that childcare costs had risen 41% since the pandemic began. Many families have therefore been priced out of the childcare market — especially those who work for low wages. If childcare
costs as much or more than the parent earns working, they might as well stay home. Further, parents who find affordable childcare face increasingly informal and precarious arrangements. The situation can cause abrupt cancellations, inflexible hours, and missed work. Many advocates have asked the federal government to take action. But in the meantime, employers still have some control over how childcare impacts their hiring and retention strategies. For example, businesses that provide childcare benefits are proving increasingly attractive to potential workers. If subsidizing your employees’ childcare is not an option, more creative solutions might show some promise. Changing schedules to suit employee needs, allowing flexible hours, and
providing work schedules far in advance will cause your workers to face less trouble with childcare. It may not be perfect, but it’s better than the alternative. More franchisees are also reconsidering children in the workplace. While safety and logistics mean this solution won’t work in every situation, it’s worth determining whether such an arrangement is feasible. Just remember, allowing a 10-year-old to do their homework in the back office is very different from letting a toddler run around the dining room.
Solutions will differ for every business, but we’ll all need to find a way to adapt to this new reality. Begin
determining what will work best for your business model and employees. Otherwise, you’ll likely keep losing current employees
and losing out on new ones.
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