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Published December 27, 2016

A look back at the trendy flavors of 2016

Many popular flavors shined in 2016. Some of the flavors include focusing on various ethnic foods like African cuisine. Some chefs even crossed ethnic flavors with dishes that had flavors from many different continents and cultures! There was also more use of chilies. Hot dishes were definitely en pointe this year! Another major trend seen […]

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The rise of the beer sommelier: Why it’s time to put beer on the same footing as wine

A pint of lager and a medium glass of wine both contain around the same alcohol content – two or three British units (16-24g). However, your descent into inebriation relies on that alcohol passing into your blood stream – and the speed at which this happens can depend on the type of drink. Key Takeaways: […]

Published December 26, 2016

An Open Letter to the Most Amazing Server in the Whole Freaking World

People come out to eat at a restaurant for more than the food. Eating out is an experience, and the wait staff is the most visible part of that experience. Can you chat up even the most dour and uncommunicative people at parties? Do you empathize with people easily? Are you quick with a joke […]

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100 Best Restaurants in America for 2016

Open Table has released its 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2016! After looking at over 10 million reviews from 24,000 different restaurants across the United States. Majority of the winners are established restaurants, and many of the places featured on the list focus on sustainability and house made ingredients. Some of the places on […]

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Meatball Shop creator shares tactics for site selection, motivation, more

No restaurant succeeds without a great chef, a great location, and a great concept. They all work together. Your location should fit your concept. Accessibility is everything. The more accessible you can make your restaurant, both in terms of location and in a broader sense, the greater your chances of success. Look at the most […]

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Yes, I Wait Tables. Do You Have a Problem With That?

Being a waitress is many things, both good and bad, but it really depends on where you are working. I have been in the food industry for years and I have been in every different position possible. Waitressing is quite by far the hardest and the most rewarding position though. Key Takeaways: According to the […]

Published December 23, 2016

Server Is Given a Script by Ultimate Control Freak

Nikki was living her best life by celebrating her birthday at Red Robin where she was going to drown herself in Chili Cheeseburgers and bottomless fries. The server and to do this a total of five times for Nikki’s son, her twin sister, her nephew and a random man named Jonathan. She is told each […]

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Report: Quick-Service Traffic Down for 1st Time in 5 Years

A confluence of squeezed consumer wallets, the rising cost of dining out, and changing needs and wants has brought the U.S. restaurant industry traffic growth to a halt in the first two quarters of 2016 and into the negative in the third quarter, reports The NPD Group. Total foodservice visits declined by 1% in the […]

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How to Keep Execs From Leaving the Brand

The company reportedly pays employees even when they’re not actively working.Google reportedly uses an informal bench system to keep “prized engineers and product gurus” at the company, even when they’re not actively working on a project, Business Insider revealed Thursday. The article cited anonymous sources who shed light on the company’s tactics to retain top […]

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If You Get Bad Service Every Time You Go Out, Maybe YOU Are the Problem

“The customer is always right”? This is a motto that’s drilled into every young retail or hospitality worker, and has somehow made its way into the psyches of established business owners. The problem is, the customer isn’t always right, and always thinking otherwise can result in serious disservice to you, your employees, and your customers. […]

Yearly Archives: 2016

Published December 27, 2016

A look back at the trendy flavors of 2016

Published

The rise of the beer sommelier: Why it’s time to put beer on the same footing as wine

Published December 26, 2016

An Open Letter to the Most Amazing Server in the Whole Freaking World

Published

100 Best Restaurants in America for 2016

Published

Meatball Shop creator shares tactics for site selection, motivation, more

Published

Yes, I Wait Tables. Do You Have a Problem With That?

Published December 23, 2016

Server Is Given a Script by Ultimate Control Freak

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Report: Quick-Service Traffic Down for 1st Time in 5 Years

Published

How to Keep Execs From Leaving the Brand

Published

If You Get Bad Service Every Time You Go Out, Maybe YOU Are the Problem

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