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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

10 Incredible Food Documentaries On Netflix

Hell’s Kitchen not exactly cutting it for you tonight? Here’s a menu of the most powerful food documentaries available to stream.

10 New-School Jewish Delicatessens and Eateries

These 10 modern delis and eateries are part of the resurgence making Jewish grub so cool it’s hot.

Top 10 Rules for Fine Dining

Have you ever been out for dinner and been confused by the number of knives and forks? Don't know what to do with that napkin? This is a list of the top 10

Pizza Delivery Guy Once Received Kitten As A Tip, Still Has It 17 Years Later

20 Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Pizza

Pizza is our savior. Pizza, our god. All hail the pizza.

What Are 10 Important Facets of a Fine Dining Restaurant?

Fine dining restaurants are all different but share similar characteristics: attention to detail, perfect execution, and exceptional service.

Spotting the Risks of Indoor Dining

Experts suggest signs to look for, and situations to avoid, as restaurants reopen.

Restaurants get creative to keep outdoor dining alive in cooler months

There is a chill in the air as summer winds down. What does that mean for all the restaurants that have been relying on outdoor dining to help them survive the pandemic?

Polished-casual restaurant concepts dress down ‘stuffy’ dining ideas

A step up from traditional casual dining, this new category provides an approachable escape for guests who are ready to get out of the house — but who aren’t ready to give up the flip-flops and yoga pants just yet

Enjoy patio dining while you can

How many times have you walked into a restaurant with a patio and scoffed at the absurdity of outdoor dining? In Phoenix? Are you kidding? I do it all the time. “Do you prefer to sit in our dining room or on our patio?” Dumb question! It’s only as the weather begins to ease up …

Dining Room / Service Skills

Here's a list of common skills for dining room and service positions.For job seekers: Consider referencing this list to help you showcase your own experience...

Platt: Why Restaurants Are Louder Than Ever

A look at the most disruptive restaurant trend over the past decade.

Tips for Planning a Perfect Restaurant Dining Room

Every restaurant’s dining room should be unique. It may not seem obvious, but the layout and organization of your dining room supports your branding and subtly influences your customers spending. So be sure that your dining room and seating layouts are strategically designed.

The Dining Error Continuum: What Type of Dining Errors Are You Making?

Business etiquette and business communications expert Barbara Pachter shares advice on how to succeed in today's business environment.

Here's what it actually means when a restaurant gets a Michelin star

Michelin stars are the hallmark of good food, but to get more than one means that your restaurant is worth traveling for.