Halloween has a long and creepy history, dating back to the Celtic Festival of Samhain some two millennia ago. During that time, cultures have collided. There have been numerous pandemics, plagues, wars, and plenty of other real-world horror shows that evolved the celebration, including the Spanish …
The History of Champagne
A certain je nais se quois surrounds champagne, infusing the beverage with classiness and decorum. Champagne has long since become synonymous with fine dining, the restaurant segment that's suffering the most during the pandemic crisis. Fine dining establishments sell you on an immersive experience, …
September 2020: Restaurant Good News Roundup
It’s hard to believe that quarantine protocols have been in place for just over six months today, but here we are. It feels trite to discuss the difficulties that anyone in the restaurant industry already knows, whether that’s in the loss of employment to so many in the field, to overwhelming odds …
May I Take Your Order?: The History of Drive-Thrus
Restaurant drive-thrus are a quick and convenient place for customers to grab their favorite foods along their daily commutes. Pre-pandemic, 60-70 percent of a quick-service restaurant’s business came from the drive-thru. As restaurants innovate to create additional profit avenues, drive-thru …
August 2020: Restaurant Good News Roundup
Restaurants have suffered the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic, serving as the unexpected economic and socio-political frontlines of the year's travails. As of this writing, 53% of restaurants are permanently closed, with a running total of $120B lost so far. The industry is at an ever-shifting …
How To Become A Bartender
It may seem improbable to imagine bartending in the time of social distancing, especially as restaurateurs grapple with turnover and closure due to lockdown measures. But while the future may seem uncertain in the presence of the coronavirus pandemic, tomorrow will come. Look at how quickly guests …