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Published November 3, 2015

Sriracha Sparked a Wildfire of Spicy Desire in Consumers

Americans just can’t get enough spice these days. The viral success of fiery products like Sriracha chile sauce and Fireball cinnamon whiskey has paved the way for a tsunami of cayenne, chile pepper, and cinnamon-infused edible creations.

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2 Ebooks Explain Changing Restaurant Tech

Today is a time of rapid change in the world of hospitality and restaurant technology. Point-of-sale systems in particular have been undergoing their most dramatic change since the shift from old-school cash registers to computers decades ago. All this change can make deciding which technologies to invest in confusing for restaurant operators. Two free eBooks […]

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New Online Training System Helps Restaurants Promote Diversity

A new e-learning system from DiscoverLink and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance aims to help restaurant operators develop better relationships with African-American coworkers and guests. The course is the first part of what the companies hope will be a multi-part series that covers how to serve and interact with a multicultural community. People who […]

Published November 2, 2015

5 Reasons Menu Labeling Isn’t as Scary as it Seems

The federal government now mandates that nutritional information be listed on the menus of large chain restaurants. While many operators fear that the new labeling requirements will drive customers away, the regulations actually have several hidden benefits for restaurants.

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Panera is Trying Out its First-Ever Gluten-Free Roll

It’s no secret that gluten-free diets are trendy right now, and many Americans are looking for gluten-free versions of their favorite foods. Panera Bread, the fast-casual chain that specializes in baked goods, is testing its first-ever gluten-free roll at fifteen Detroit-area locations. While the chain has been slower to respond to the gluten-free trend than […]

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Bourdain Says Great Sushi Can’t Be Made With Gloves

The New York City Department of Health has announced a new rule that mandates that sushi chefs must wear plastic surgeon’s gloves while preparing food. Anthony Bourdain commented on the new rule at a party promoting his comic book Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi. The chef told Eater that the glove rule would be “the […]

Monthly Archives: November 2015

Published November 3, 2015

Sriracha Sparked a Wildfire of Spicy Desire in Consumers

Published

2 Ebooks Explain Changing Restaurant Tech

Published

New Online Training System Helps Restaurants Promote Diversity

Published November 2, 2015

5 Reasons Menu Labeling Isn’t as Scary as it Seems

Published

Panera is Trying Out its First-Ever Gluten-Free Roll

Published

Bourdain Says Great Sushi Can’t Be Made With Gloves

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