“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” ~Jonathon Swift In 17th century New York the island of Manhattan was covered with oyster beds and the salty shellfish was enjoyed by rich and poor alike, and by the 19th century oysters could be enjoyed from the street carts of the city, in saloons,…
It used to be, in foodservice, that chefs from fine-dining establishments would set the trends, and those trends would then trickle down to other food segments. Or conversely there was fast food, which was available to those who needed to eat on the run, in a hurry, or inexpensively. But now things are changing, as…
When the restaurant business took a turn to the south during the recession, there was not a lot of money left in the average person’s budget to allow for any kind of dining out, much less at grandiose restaurants. But let’s not forget about the upper crust, the elite who had the money to spare…
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday creating a perfect storm for restaurant operators, with the opportunity to make the entire weekend a financial windstorm for many establishments. While not necessarily a “holiday,” the day of celebration generates $10 billion nationwide, and a night out tops the list of how shoppers spend that money.…
Ever go in to a fancy restaurant, take one look at the menu, and think, “Wow, I’m stumped…”? Fear no more, I’ve compiled a list words from the world of fine dining that will help you navigate your way through with confidence and ease! Aioli: a creamy, emulsion spread consisting of garlic, pounded to a…
If you haven’t yet heard of fast-casual dining, please crawl out from under your rock. Sit-down and fast-food dining are losing ground as fast-casual gains momentum in a race to feed Americans the best quality food at the most reasonable prices. Rising in popularity during the 2008 recession, when casual dining sales plummeted, the fast-casual…