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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleMillennial 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...
View ArticleIndian 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...
View ArticleSweet 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...
View ArticleWhat’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...
View ArticleCorkage: 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...
View ArticleSharing 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...
View ArticleThat’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...
View ArticleThe Kings of Fish: How San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant Made It Big
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...
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