Published November 19, 2014
We all need a little pick-me-up now and then. If you’re getting off a rough shift, take a gander at this story. If you think you had it bad, check out this waitress’s patience with a regular customer who can’t quite figure out how tea bags work!
Read the full article here: Server Ignored by Customer “In a Hurry”
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Published November 19, 2014
Andrew Freeman of Andrew Freeman & Co. has his prediction for 2015’s biggest menu trends, and it all boils down to one thing: “I want what I want, when I want it.” His theme in his annual trend prediction report is, “The Pleasure Principle,” saying that guests want instant gratification as well as education and participation in their restaurant experiences.
Top food trends include versatile choices like tacos and scrambled eggs. These dishes leave a lot of room for creativity and flexibility. Bobby Flay’s Gato in New York, for instance, has a scrambled egg dish with almond romesco, boucheron cheese, and tomato confit toast. Expect to see menues all over turning up the heat when it comes to spice, too. With Sriracha so popular among millenials, you can bet that chefs will be turning it up a notch. And while Thai food and Japanese ramen aren’t going anywhere in the popularity contest quite yet, they’ll have to make room for tapas and other Spanish cuisine, which is quickly gaining popularity among American chefs. Any way you slice it, 2015 is sure to be an exciting year in the restaurant business!
Read the full article here: Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2015
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Published November 19, 2014
Prices on cocoa, coffee beans, milk, and oranges have been throwing restauranteurs for a loop this year. Drought is wreaking havoc on crops worldwide, and it can be difficult for beverage programs to remain profitable. But restaurants are finding ways to pull it off, from premiering high-qualilty items to just buckling in and hoping for the best.
Read the full article here: Price Check
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