Published October 28, 2015
Eater release a big feature today that follows everything that happens in a Panda Express in the suburbs of Los Angeles over the course of one day. Eater reporters watch the workers at the restaurant start the day with hours of prep, and observe how the staff deals with the crazy lunch and dinner rushes. The reporters also talk to customers throughout the day, trying to glean how people feel about eating at Panda Express.
This piece is great because it shows the inner workings of life in a quick-service restaurant to readers who may have never held a quick-service job and have no idea of the challenges and joys of working in the industry. The article showcases how people from all stages and walks of life work in the quick-service industry, and how much pride can go into providing food even at the quick-serve level. One great character from the story is Rui Xi, an immigrant from China who is the Panda location’s lead chef and is proud to work at the chain despite offers he’s gotten from fancier restaurants.
Customers don’t necessarily appreciate how hard it is to keep a quick-service restaurant running efficiently, and how much love goes into preparing quick-service food. Everyone who’s ever eaten fast food would benefit from checking out this article to get a taste of what life is like behind the griddle.
Read the full article here: One Day at Panda Express
Published October 28, 2015
The Belgian startup Do Eat is marketing a new kind of compostable, edible dishware. The small takeout containers manufactured by Do Eat are made of a mixture of potato starch and water and coated with waterproofing that prevents them from going soft. The company currently offers all shapes of their containers, called ‘verrines,’ in 25-packs for $11. Unfortunately, the company’s recent Kickstarter effort didn’t fund, but customer desire for an alternative to normal disposable dishware may make edible options popular in the future.
Read the full article here: Trendinista: Edible, Compostable Containers Could End Throwaway Plate Debate
Published October 28, 2015
The NPD Group has released new data that shed light on Americans’ snack preferences. It turns out that the attractiveness of savory versus sweet snacks varies depending on the time of day and what month it is. During the day people tend to prefer savory snacks and healthier snack options, while sweet treats are preferred at night. Consumption of sweets also peaks in November, probably because of Halloween. This coincides with a decrease in healthy snacking that occurs during the same time period.
Read the full article here: Sweet or Savory? Snacks Depend on Time of Day
One Day in the Life of a Quick-Service Restaurant
Eater release a big feature today that follows everything that happens in a Panda Express in the suburbs of Los Angeles over the course of one day. Eater reporters watch the workers at the restaurant start the day with hours of prep, and observe how the staff deals with the crazy lunch and dinner rushes. The reporters also talk to customers throughout the day, trying to glean how people feel about eating at Panda Express.
This piece is great because it shows the inner workings of life in a quick-service restaurant to readers who may have never held a quick-service job and have no idea of the challenges and joys of working in the industry. The article showcases how people from all stages and walks of life work in the quick-service industry, and how much pride can go into providing food even at the quick-serve level. One great character from the story is Rui Xi, an immigrant from China who is the Panda location’s lead chef and is proud to work at the chain despite offers he’s gotten from fancier restaurants.
Customers don’t necessarily appreciate how hard it is to keep a quick-service restaurant running efficiently, and how much love goes into preparing quick-service food. Everyone who’s ever eaten fast food would benefit from checking out this article to get a taste of what life is like behind the griddle.
Read the full article here: One Day at Panda Express
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