Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Education is key and we look for opportunities to allow our associates to learn as much as they can.” Peaches and Cream compote paired with J Brut Sparkling Rose by J Vineyard. They also got to interact with the executive team in a way they normally wouldn’t. “We want to build their careers and their futures.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 4, 2021

Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. The Soils Most vineyards feature dense mineral-rich clay soil, mostly glacial moronic. Vineyards are in the clay soil on the southern shores of Garda Lake. Some were squat. Others tall and slender.

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A Wine Story

JULY 27, 2020

Curious about Italian grape varieties? You probably already know Italian grape varieties like the white wine Pinot Grigio and the red wine Sangiovese. Experts count over 1000 Italian grape varieties in Italy. (You You can read about them here). Many of these Italian grape varieties come from Italian regions unfamiliar to most Americans.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 4, 2021

Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. The Soils Most vineyards feature dense mineral-rich clay soil, mostly glacial moronic. Vineyards are in the clay soil on the southern shores of Garda Lake. Some were squat. Others tall and slender.

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A Wine Story

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This post covers the most salient points of the panel discussion titled: “Experience and Ease in E-Commerce.” You will also find the most important highlights of the retail keynote presentation, “The Rise of Off-Premise.” Click to Tweet. Small Wineries: Tactics and Techniques to Sell Wine Online. Man Pouring Wine. Click to Tweet.

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EATER

APRIL 28, 2023

Her vegan soul menu at Cadence in New York City combines the flavors of her Virginia upbringing with her passion for sustainable, health-conscious dining. This shift led Freeman to a plant-forward culinary program at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and her current role as executive chef at Cadence. I also do chef residencies.

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A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2022

It would be the first time international wine journalists and Tuscan producers would see one another in the two long years since COVID, and everyone appeared in a mood of celebration. Michelangelo’s David Giving a Warm Welcome. I could almost detect a friendly smile on the statue’s face and even a wink, welcoming me to the festivities inside.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

I had a couple of events, private events, corporate dining events, and there were two more left on the book. Brian always has a unique understanding and view of the world. The topic for this talk was how Restaurant Culture is in Crisis. Donald Burns: Hey, welcome to the Conquer Online Restaurant Summit. they had very, very strong opinions.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2020

SingleThread has been hailed as the pinnacle of farm-to-table dining. Like Blackberry Farm in Tennessee and the Willows Inn on Washington’s Lummi Island, SingleThread epitomizes an over-the-top ideal of farm-to-table dining. Kyle and Katina Connaughton at SingleThread Farm in Sonoma County, California.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 26, 2020

Wild and rustic, you will find beauty in Orcia’s jagged, flinty vineyards. For decades Orcia DOC vineyard owner Roberto Mascellione of Poggio al Vento had been frustrated. For decades Orcia DOC vineyard owner Roberto Mascellione of Poggio al Vento had been frustrated. Orcia DOC Poggio al Vento in Castiglione de Orcia.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 26, 2022

However, feeling challenged, I selected one image for each month of 2022, highlighting a unique and educational year for me! Vineyards in Alentejo. Instead, I decided it would be fun to use only photos and reflect on a few of my favorite wine and spirit reviews and wine regions I traveled to this past year. Enjoy the slideshow.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Growers, ranchers, and wineries thrive here in vast numbers, and at the heart of it all is the city of Sacramento. As the capital of California, Sacramento has a lot to offer outside of politics. Thanks to its perfect location between the Sacramento and American Rivers, it’s a foodie haven. The Kitchen. Make a Reservation. The Firehouse Restaurant.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

And whether it’s as a vehicle for Chaplin’s absurdist physical comedy, or it’s offering romantic depictions of Italian cuisine in Goodfellas and Big Night , or it’s the way the The Menu uses visceral horror and biting satire to critique the extravagance of luxury dining culture, food plays a crucial role in making the movies we love feel real.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Uruguay has over 5000 hectares of vineyards with 180 active wineries, mostly family-run and now in their third and fourth generation. Both Uruguay and Bordeaux’s vineyards are planted close to estuaries and rivers and are relatively humid and mild in climate with sufficient wind and rain. Uruguay’s population is only 3.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The brand recently launched its philanthropic arm – aptly named the Game On Foundation – to support youth sports facilities in the communities it serves. In its debut year, Walk-On’s aims to raise $100,000 for the Foundation in an effort to provide young athletes with the resources they need for a prospering future.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 10, 2022

Three years ago, Consorzio Tutela Vini D’Abruzzo invited me to attend an educational seminar in New York City to learn about the Abruzzo wine region of Italy. Not only was I introduced to some stunning wines indigenous to this region, but I also had the opportunity to meet with several new-generation wine producers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The norm for the industry is now declining dine-in sales growth offset by very strong to-go and other forms of off-premise sales. In addition, reversing the trend of negative year-over-year sales growth reported for July and August is welcomed news for the industry and consumer spending. The industry grew its same-store sales by 1.0

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