Published November 17, 2014

A Picture (of Food) is Worth a Thousand Words

While the rest of the country is taking selfies, chefs are trying to get the perfect picture of their cuisine. You might think it’s easy to take delicious-looking pictures of top-notch food, but it’s harder than you think. Here’s how you can get the perfect picture of your signature dish. First, you’ll need proper lighting. […]

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This Restaurant’s Staff Made Quite a Statement

Mis-management at a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location led to the entire staff quitting at the same time in a dramatic fashion. They left a note on the door kindly informing customers that the manager didn’t care about the restaurant’s quality, and encouraged their regulars to move to a nearby location. This sign is a warning […]

Published November 14, 2014

When It Comes to Fish, Think Environmentally

While 3556 metric tons of fish might sound like a lot, in reality it’s not much when spread out across the entire world. That’s the annual amount of Chilean sea bass fisheries are permitted to catch each year. The fish is endangered, but it’s also delicious. So should you feel bad about eating it? Maybe […]

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Stretch Your Chefs’ Creativity With Soup!

Find out how adding soup to your menu can attract customers while saving on costs!

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Is Your Restaurant a Great Experience?

A restaurant is only as good as the experience it provides for its customers, and by that measurement The Angus Barn in Raleigh, NC is a great one. From top to bottom, this place provides a top-notch customer experience. Check out what they’re doing to set themselves apart, and how you can do the same! […]

Published May 2, 2012

Texas Food Handler Card – An Easy Way to Get a Head Start in Food Service

Did you know that in Texas a Food Handler Card is a mandatory requirement in many cities and counties? Food handlers in cities like Arlington, Austin, Fort Worth, Laredo and El Paso—among many others, must obtain this certification from a program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in order to work […]

Published April 6, 2012

How Skills Developed Using Your Food Handler Card Can Help Throughout Life

The reason you strive to earn a food handler card is so you can work in the restaurant or food preparation industry. Whether this is a job to get you through college or a lasting career decision, you are sure to learn skills that apply to other areas of life. A food handler certification trains […]

Published April 5, 2012

Excelling in the Food Service Industry: Become the Best Server in the World with Your Food Handler Card

It takes more than obtaining your food handler card to be a great server. Some servers take their tips for granted, but you should always strive to earn the tip you receive when your customers finish their meal. If you want to excel in the industry and become the best server possible, consider these suggestions […]

Published March 27, 2012

What is a California Food Handlers Card?

As a person who is interested in becoming properly trained to handle food in the state of California, you need to know what the California food handlers card is, the law that put it into effect, who needs one of these cards, and how to get it. What is the California Food Handler Card Law? […]

Published March 19, 2012

Climbing the Food Service Career Ladder – From a Restaurant Owner’s Perspective

If you are interested in starting a food service career, you most likely must start at the bottom and work your way up the ladder. Here’s some advice about getting started in the food service industry and how to provide exceptional customer service once you have your foot in the door. Become Certified in Your […]

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