We often speak about trends among the Millennials. It’s hard to ignore this segment—after all, this is a generation that is 75 million strong in America. By 2019, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers. Restaurant operators need to take particular... continue reading
Do you think the music you hear, aromas you smell and lighting you experience in a restaurant matters? And if so how much does it matter? I am always surprised that so many restaurant operators don’t appreciate the importance and value in these critical sensory opportunities... continue reading
Kale, quinoa, acai—what do these ingredients have in common? They are very popular superfoods that you’ve probably already heard about and eat on a regular basis. But a new round of superfoods that haven’t yet become so mainstream is slowly but surely making... continue reading
In January the minimum wage in California is going up another dollar an hour! In Arizona, the start of 2019 marks a fifty cent increase in minimum wage. The harsh reality is that when this happens everyone’s wages get impacted. If you plan to pay a dishwasher $11.00/hour... continue reading
If you’re a Golden State resident, you may have gotten used to bringing reusable bags to the grocery store. It’s been over a year since California banned retailers from handing out single-use plastic bags to customers due to environmental concerns. Numerous cities... continue reading
You’ve heard of Neopolitan pizza—the pie that originated in Naples that’s prepared with a few fine ingredients and cooked in a wood-fired oven. You’ve tasted NY style pizza—large in size with a pliable, thin crust. But have you heard of Roman-style... continue reading
Though the ever-popular cocktail classics are still leading the charge in the craft cocktail scene, they are now sharing the stage with a new trend: creativity. It is not uncommon to find inventive large format cocktails, outrageous (and instagrammable) garnishes, rich house... continue reading
In our “better-for-you” food blog series, we touched on what superfoods are and how you can implement them into your menu. Today, we examine this in action as we survey restaurants that offer superfoods to their patrons to try out. Our food discoveries take... continue reading
Last week, we shared about how the “better-for-you” restaurant category is gaining a lot of traction in the industry. We explored different superfoods—nutrient-packed, healthy foods—like blueberries, salmon, and edamame. Other common superfoods include... continue reading
October is known for cool weather, autumn leaves, and yes, pumpkin-spiced everything! But did you know that the month of October is National Seafood Month? As restaurant managers, it may be easy to overlook seafood as a star ingredient while beef or chicken take center stage... continue reading
