Attracting customers from across the country, being featured on multiple “Best of” TV shows, breaking three world records, and frequently seeing lines with hours-long waits – sounds like a restaurant owner’s biggest dream. For longtime Rewards Network program restaurant San Pedro Fish Market & Restaurant in San Pedro, CA, this is their reality. But having all
That’s Amore: American Pizza Styles and Why We Love Them All
There are few foods that have been Americanized quite like pizza. While it has origins in Naples, Italy, the modern American pizza took off thanks to Italian immigrants coming to the new world and making adjustments to the old-world recipes. But now not only does America have its own take on pizza, it has lots
Sharing the Bottle: Supporting Women Wine Professionals
Facing challenges that are similar to the culinary world, the number of women in the wine industry lags behind their male counterparts. As an integral part of the hospitality industry, sommelier and beverage director positions can require long hours to cover new vintages and trends in beverages coming out every year. These jobs may also
Corkage: What to Know When You Bring Your Own Wine to a Restaurant
While it can be fun to peruse a restaurant’s wine list for new discoveries, from time to time you might have a specific wine in mind to go with your meal. Or maybe it’s a special occasion and you want to celebrate at particular restaurant with a bottle you’ve been saving for just the right
What’s Your Beef? 20 Cuts of Beef and How They Differ
Ever gone to a steakhouse and been paralyzed by choice between one cut of beef and another, relying simply on price to tell you if what you order is wise and will satisfy? True, finer cuts of meat will tend to be more expensive, but that’s not the only way to know you’ll be getting
Sweet and Savory: 10 Filipino Dishes You Must Try
As with so many nations with long storied histories, Filipino cuisine is a major element of the culture of the Philippines, finding its origins on these Pacific Islands just adjacent to the South China Sea. Thanks to centuries of both trade and colonialism, the foods of the Philippines take on many of the flavor components
Indian Food Glossary: 32 Words to Demystify a Restaurant Menu
One of the great things about the American restaurant scene is that it attracts and incorporates so many foodie cultures from around the world. Depending on your local mix, you could go out and have Ethiopian food one evening, Columbian the next, Korean for lunch, and Indian for dinner. But getting acquainted with a foreign-sounding
Millennial Employees: How to Effectively Manage the Next Generation
Millennials are now the majority of the US workforce and many employers still don’t quite know what makes them tick. Hiring managers across all industries are asking: How can I find and manage millennial employees? In this mini-eBook, we offer five best practices for breaking down the tension between workplace generations and setting expectations for
What the What? Definitions of 15 Mexican Food Menu Items
Mexican food is inarguably one of the most popular cuisines in the US. In fact, 1 out of every 10 restaurants in the United States sells some Mexican-inspired items. It’s also a cuisine that uses a lot of the same ingredients (tortillas, meat, salsa, rice, etc.) repeatedly with different preparations and variations on presentation. Combine
Flip the Bird: Leaving the Turkey Behind for Vegan Thanksgiving
Cranberry sauce. Green bean casserole. Mashed potatoes. Tofu? For most restaurant foodies and home cooks, Thanksgiving may be synonymous with turkey , but for vegetarians and vegans, the holiday can be fraught with trouble from the get go. With so many classic dishes built from ingredients outside their chosen diet (like turkey and turkey broth,
