article thumbnail

Net-Positive Dining at The Green Orchid

Modern Restaurant Management

Going above and beyond LEED certification, Selby Gardens is seeking “Petal” certification through The Living Future Institute and will strive for net-positive energy, be free of toxic chemicals, and lower the energy footprint many times below that of a generic commercial structure.

article thumbnail

“A Bottle Of Red, A Bottle Of Whites. It All Depends Upon Your Appetite.” Billy Joel

The Wine Knitter

They have California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and Fish Friendly Farming certifications. He said, “We specialize and only make Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are sourced from Honig’s sustainably farmed vineyard in Rutherford (58%) and Lake County vineyards (42%.) Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2.4%

Vineyard 121
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Create a Fair Holiday Work Schedule For Restaurants

7 Shifts

If sales don't differ too much from the rest of the year, your restaurant might not need much extra consideration for staffing outside special events. Are there any events that have special staffing needs? Here are a few tips for sourcing, hiring, and training enough employees to get you through the holidays — and then some.

article thumbnail

8 Proven Mother’s Day Promotions That Will Drive Restaurant Business

Buzztime Business

To celebrate her special day, the average person will shell out a record $270 this year according to the National Retail Federation. Bring in a DJ and create mom-only drink specials. Serve mimosas in a mason jar or other special glass she can take home. Create a special Mother’s Day dinner inspired by the farm-to-table trend.

article thumbnail

How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Sourcing Equipment. Certificate of Occupancy. The certificate of occupancy also knows as the building permit, is issued by the local government building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws. Source: Smart Draw. Sourcing Equipment: Should You Buy, Lease, or Rent?

License 461
article thumbnail

Do specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers?

Perfect Daily Grind

Forging connection to origin: a specialty “special” One of the main selling points of specialty coffee is that it is more sustainable, traceable, and transparent than commodity-grade coffee. This helps to elevate the quality perception of your coffee, and shows that you’re going the extra mile [when sourcing].” But why is this?

article thumbnail

Medellín’s Cafes and Farms Are Taking Back Colombian Coffee

EATER

You’ll still find ground filter coffee sweetened with panela at corner street stalls, offices, cafes, and corrientazos (restaurants that offer affordable meals or daily specials), where it’s usually served complimentary after a meal. At home, most people just use a filter machine out of convenience. “We Urbania Coffee and a pastry at Ubrania.