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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this one<br>So, if not…

10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

10 Incredible Food Documentaries On Netflix

Hell’s Kitchen not exactly cutting it for you tonight? Here’s a menu of the most powerful food documentaries available to stream.

If This Dessert Pizza Technically Isn't Pizza, Then What Is It?

10 tips to help you grill burgers to perfection

By Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press<br>Americans consume some 50 billion hamburgers a year. What’s so hard about shaping some ground meat into a patty and cooking it?<br>Meat experts, cookbook authors and chefs say plenty.<br>We use the wrong grind of beef. We handle the meat and shape them wrong. We cook t

Smart Technology Pays Off for Restaurants

Operators have a variety of self-monitoring solutions to choose from.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

What makes great restaurant service? Tastemakers nominees provide thoughtful touches

When it comes to service, certain stock phrases indicate that a restaurant may be going through the motions or, even worse, indifferent to the satisfaction of their patrons. "Are you ...

How millennials are changing restaurant service

Millennials and their digital habits and desire for convenience are driving major changes in the restaurant industry.

How to Expand Your Restaurant Service into Catering

Start small and build your restaurant towards larger events so that your catering customer experiences amazing service and great food, every time.

How to Control Cost of Food & Labor in a Restaurant Service

Costs are part of any business, but you can minimize costs by pricing your food correctly and maximizing staff productivity.

Tablet Menus Can Improve Restaurant Service and Even Boost Tips

Instead of handing customers a flat paper menu listing Burgers and Bottles’ many gourmet burgers or 50-plus beers, servers direct their attention to something shinier.

The Twisted Reason Why We Love Restaurants that Treat Us Like Crap — VICE

It turns out that we're all gluttons for punishment.

10 Easy Twists on Classic Chicken Parmesan

A little inspiration goes a long way—check out these tasty ways to shake up an old crowd favorite.

A lunch of many pleasures on deck at The Twisted Olive

GREEN When I think about dining this time of year, I want to be on a patio somewhere. It's that simple.Which is what brought me to the back terrace

Feeling chilly? Make a bowl of chowder with a southwestern twist

When the wind blows and the rain or snow falls, there’s nothing like a warming bowl of soup for supper.

What to Wear to a Restaurant for Any Occasion

Take the stress out of figuring out how to dress, so you can focus on important things — like what to order

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