The Rail

JANUARY 2, 2023

By Luke Williams, Contributor Some of us only dream of opening our own restaurant. A brave few make their dream come true. Even fewer survive the first few years. With this in mind, finding the right property is essential, whether it’s a furnished space for sale or a leased space that will require a major build-out. While you may assume that price is your main consideration, there are other equally important factors, such as researching your potential customers and neighborhoods.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 2, 2023

There are many variables to consider when pulling espresso shots, which include dose, yield, extraction time, and grind size. As well as these, we also need to remember that puck preparation techniques – including distribution and tamping – are equally important. Essentially, good distribution and tamping techniques help you to achieve even extraction and allow you to get the best out of your coffee.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 2, 2023

Happy New Year! Wine & Dine Time is starting off 2023 with treats from Alentejo, Portugal. Fitapreta Vinhos sits at the edge of Évora, located in Alentejo, Portugal’s largest wine region. The land and fortified manor house, Paço do Morgado de Oliveira, was founded in 1306 and was originally owned by the church. Paço do Morgado de Oliveira Photo credit: Penny Weiss Fast forward to 2016.

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Sante

JANUARY 2, 2023

Winter in the Hudson Valley of New York means snow, ice, and chilling temps. Along with the bad weather comes Continue Reading.

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EATER

JANUARY 2, 2023

Getty Images/Vox. And how it defied the restaurant industry’s rules of success [link].

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 2, 2023

El Pollo Loco fills burritos; Wings Etc. taps cauliflower; Velvet Taco goes Italian; and more menu news of the week.

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The Salt

JANUARY 2, 2023

A Japanese restaurateur elevates the plain and homely rice ball, or onigiri, into gourmet fare at a Tokyo restaurant where people line up for hours to get one of nine seats.

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The Salt

JANUARY 2, 2023

Eric Finkelstein set a set a world record by eating at 18 Michelin-starred restaurants in just 24 hours.

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