How would you like to visit the same restaurant every week, but each time you get to try never-before-eaten dishes from talented chefs? Think of it as a sort of rotating restaurant. That’s the essence of Test Kitchen in Los Angeles. The story behind this unanticipated... continue reading
The term “street food” may once have conjured up images of vendors selling hot dogs from a cart, or even hawkers from a foreign city pushing out the favorite local snack. But these days, street food means food trucks! Food trucks have come a long way from your... continue reading
What’s better than a refreshing ice cold beer or mixed drink and finger-foods enjoyed at your favorite pub? Actually, the word pub is short for “public house,” which refers to British influenced establishments whose specialty is the serving of alcohol, mostly... continue reading
A few months ago I wrote a blog entry stating that I believe that pizza will be the next big thing. About a week after posting the article I was inundated with phone calls from perspective clients all over the world who now want to open a chain of pizza restaurants. My new... continue reading
Everyday throngs of families flock to Disney World, the “Happiest Place on Earth,” to experience the magical shows and attractions. Aside from this, however, fine dining at the Epcot center is gaining the attention of many. Nestled in the Italy Pavillion at Epcot,... continue reading
Despite the media barrage to believe that young adults almost live at fast food places, the research reality is quite the opposite. Traditionally the restaurant industry’s heaviest users, young adults are cutting back significantly on dining out, especially amid high... continue reading
Did you know that almost 1 in 10 people have some form of a food allergy which forces them to eat food that does not contain high fructose, wheat, nuts or proteins that are not injected with hormones and antibiotics? On a recent trip to a new Whole Foods Market in Irvine,... continue reading
We are always looking at restaurants concepts that require a low capital investment, delivers a strong ROI and easy to execute against. Moreover it needs to be scalable, have a clear point of differentiation and provide a craveable product with a memorable guest experience.... continue reading
You may remember a couple of months ago when I wrote about Pizza being the “next big thing” in the restaurant industry. Being a native New Yorker and well traveled restaurant consultant, I must admit that there are quite a few things I know about what makes pizza... continue reading
If you haven’t had the chance to visit Café Rio, now is the time! Headquarted in Salt Lake City, Utah, Café Rio is fast expanding Mexican fast casual food concept with over 30 locations in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, California, Colorado, Arizona and by the end... continue reading
