I don’t know about you but I find it a nice change to be able to order something other that water, tea, pepsi or coke products. Talk about old and tired! My husband always orders the flavored lemonades and though many restaurants offer it they do not all do it […]
Read moreA 24-year-old drunken driver who was paralyzed below the neck when she crashed into another car as she drove the wrong way down Interstate 5 suffered another blow in court this week: The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled she can’t sue the Southwest Portland restaurant that served her drinks. The […]
Read moreAfter watching the crime caught on surveillance video, a manager said: “I’m sure he’s a professional. I’m sure he’s done this before.” I’m not sure I agree with that statement because anyone who is a professional in the restaurant industry would KNOW there are cameras everywhere. The “eye in the […]
Read moreAs the recession and austerity measures continue to take a bite out of the “new poor” in Spain, a new restaurant in the autonomous region of Catalonia is offering a work-for-food option to diners. La Trobada opened in March and serves lunch Monday to Friday, offering a set menu of […]
Read moreBomboloni—an original concept started in New York City’s trendy Upper West Side in 2010 and which has been featured on The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, and “The Nate Berkus Show”, as well as in The New York Times, New York Post, and Village Voice—is expanding around the world through […]
Read moreOne month after the “pink slime” controversy initially made waves across the U.S., a new report shows that consumers are still concerned about the contents of the meat they eat at quick serves. The controversy, ignited after an ABC News report detailed the use of the additive lean finely textured […]
Read moreI recently interviewed an excellent candidate. The woman had an incredible resume, an infectious personality, and, seemingly, a great work ethic. She was dressed for success, with a style fitting our culture. She answered all of my questions well, and seemed like a potential excellent fit for our company. Yet, […]
Read moreNo longer is local sourcing just a utopian ideal. It’s a practice coming to life and continually gaining momentum in foodservice, with the number of local ingredients on menus growing by 73 percent over the last four years, according to market research firm Mintel. But, at its most basic level, […]
Read moreOne growing company, OrderUp, is trying to become a restaurateur’s hometown hero—when it comes to online ordering, at least. The platform, which aims to connect restaurants with customers in their local markets to encourage online ordering, works in a unique way: through a franchising model. OrderUp franchisees recruit local restaurants […]
Read moreHe went above and beyond my expectations ...Joe is an outstanding recruiter. I was selected for a role I would never have found while doing my own search. It turns out to be a great career move and I am looking forward to my new journey. Professional, thorough and consistently going the extra mile are just a few reasons that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe Siano at Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment when recruiting new staff or for anyone looking for a new career change. He went above and beyond my expectations when communicating, following up and prioritizing my needs just as important as the clients. Great Job, Joe and I wish you plenty of recruitment success!
Nicole Edwards
