Are you looking for a creative way to get customers into your restaurant? How about having a recipe contest? Shows such as Iron Chef America and all of the Challenge shows on the Food Network have brought the idea of cooking contests to the forefront. When you also consider such food competitions as the Pillsbury Bakeoff and The National… Continue

When a certain west-coast based coffee chain opened it changed the way Americans look at coffee. No longer was the drink just a quick way to get a caffeine boost in the morning; the well-known company helped turn coffee into a way of life for people.



This is evident by the number of coffee shops that have opened all across the county. Some of these shops even face each other (as a few do where I live). It is becoming increasingly easier to find a cup of coffee that fits your… Continue

This weekend was Memorial Day Weekend, also known as the start of the summer grilling season, which, in my opinion, is a great season. Nothing beats a great burger and an ice cold drink on a bright, sunny day. Not to mention the fact that May is National Hamburger Month.



In the spirit of the beginning of this season burgers have started to make a bit of a come back. Not that they have ever really gone away, but sometimes burgers get overshadowed during colder months by comfort foods… Continue

Make sure that you thank all of your wait staff today and wish them all a happy National Waiter and Waitress Day. According to the Web site Holiday Insights, today is a day to acknowledge “the value and importance of a good waiter or waitress.”



While servers are thanked daily with tips from customers, it is a nice idea to step back today and think about all of the important things your servers do for your… Continue

With people starting to be more aware of what they are putting into their bodies now is a great time to offer health conscious beverages to your customers. One choice that is seeing an increase in news coverage and popularity is tea.







According to an article by United Press International a new study shows that green tea, a popular variety of tea, has been found to… Continue