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(Source: Flickr) Many people dream of opening a restaurant. However, the hard reality is that with all of the time, money, and consideration that goes into such a project, relatively few actually take the steps to make it happen. This doesn’t mean you should be discouraged, but it does mean that to open a restaurant,FIND OUT MORE |
How to Expand Your Restaurant
Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons As a restaurant owner, you’re probably always thinking about ways to improve your business, bring in more cash flow, and make your restaurant a better place for the community and your customers. Expanding to a second location seems like a natural progression. While expansion is certainly an option forFIND OUT MORE |
10 Ways to Promote Your Restaurant on Social Media
(Source: Flickr) Social media has become one of the primary ways in which our society connects. And with literally billions of users on a daily basis, it is also becoming a key way for businesses to capture the attention of customers, both existing and potential. For restaurants, social media has become a particularly important partFIND OUT MORE |
Chefs of Chef Works: March 2016 Chef Neil Doherty
Question 1: Where did you get your start? “Belleek Castle Co in Mayo, Ireland. I was brought in from the gardens to help prep and that was it! Of course, the beer after the shift meant the world to a 14 year old!” Question 2: What is your favorite dish? “I love homemadeFIND OUT MORE |
A Guide to Restaurant Tipping Policies.
(Source: Flickr) For many of us, tipping is simply part of the experience of dining out. It’s customary and expected to add 15 to 20% of the billed amount for service; more or less depending on the diner’s satisfaction. But have you ever wondered why we tip, or where the money actually goes? Here, we’llFIND OUT MORE |
A Restaurant’s Guide to Offering Specials.
(Source: Flickr member Geoff Peters) It’s a common phrase uttered at restaurants, from casual eateries to upscale establishments: “would you like to hear about our specials?”. This custom is widespread for good reason: offering specials is a great way for a restaurant to market their offerings, create creative limited-edition dishes, reduce food waste, and perhapsFIND OUT MORE |
The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Home-Made Pizza {Infographic}
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French Cooking: How to Make Coq au Vin
The French are known for several things, food and wine being two of their best. Many of the best restaurants are based on French cuisine, and even more casual restaurants feature French foods like the Croque Monsieur. While some French dishes are complicated, many rely on simple techniques and good ingredients. Coq au Vin isFIND OUT MORE |
Chefs of Chef Works: February 2016 “Chef Russell Jackson”
Question 1: Where did you get your start? “Like a lot of kids where I grew up, I worked at McDonald’s flipping burgers (still think I hold the most burgers flipped in one day at the Broadway/Ocean Ave. location). I also tossed pizzas and was a delivery boy. My first real kitchen job wasFIND OUT MORE |
Taste of China: How to Make a Classic Sichuan Chili Oil.
(Source: Flickr) If you’ve ever dined in a Chinese restaurant, chances are you’ve come across Sichuan chili oil, a fiery pepper-infused oil which is dotted with vibrant red chili flakes. Sichuan chili oil is a go-to condiment in Chinese cooking. It’s employed in dishes to give them a spicy kick, but it’s also a commonplaceFIND OUT MORE |