Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reali

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Reputation management for restaurants is the most commonly overlooked part of a comprehensive restaurant marketing plan.  Most owners understand the need of a great looking website.  Many understan…

February marks the first three-months of consecutive declines in restaurant sales in almost three years as Bloomberg reports consumers caught in “an emotional moment” spooked by higher payroll taxes, surging healthcare premia, and spiking energy costs. “February was pretty ugly” for many chains after January delivered an initial blow.” Malcolm Knapp notes that “it’s important […]

First I was a host, then a server, and in a flash I found myself with five years of New York City restaurant experience on my resume. When I sat down to read Saru Jayaraman’s new book Behind the Ki…

Restaurants like Shari’s Restaurants and Oceana see seafood orders rise after adding point of origin to menu

(By Balachander) Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI : 49.6, 0.645) posted a 18 percent drop in quarterly earnings amid a 4.6 percent decline in same-restaurant sales at its three casual dining brands and higher expenses.

For those of you who do not know me personally, I have a confession to make.  I am a huge history nerd.  This means…