Think back to the last menu that you saw. You’ve probably seen one recently, considering that, according to the National Restaurant Association, Americans spend 49 percent of their food dollars at restaurants. Did the menu leave an impression on you, or was it just a means to an end? The unsung art and science of… Read more »
Turn the Off Season ON
The first step to understanding how to deal with your own off-season is trying to determine what people want when they don’t want what you are selling. I bet you veteran business owners can recognize the last day of your busy season. Or more accurately, you can probably pinpoint the first day of your slow… Read more »
Color: The Visual and Edible Spectrum
Quick! Without looking down, what color clothes are you wearing today? Are they your favorite colors? What do you think those colors say about who you are as a person? These questions may seem pedantic until you consider that a study by the Institute for Color Research has found that upon viewing, a subconscious judgment… Read more »
The Upper Crust: America Falls in Love with Pies All Over Again
The perfect food of your dreams is back and better than ever. With nostalgia reigning supreme among culinary trends since the late 2000s, it was only a matter of time before pies came back into vogue. For one, they are exceptionally practical; for another, they are infinitely customizable and seasonal. As if you needed more… Read more »
What’s So Great About Vanilla?
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone in America who doesn’t know what vanilla is. It’s the best-selling flavor of ice cream with a segment share of 27.8%, according to a recent study by the NPD Group.To put that in perspective, the next best-selling flavor is chocolate with 14.3%, followed by strawberry and chocolate chip,… Read more »
Top Ten: Culinary Herbs and Recipes
1. Basil Popular in both Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, basil has many varieties and is prized for its spicy, clove-like flavor. Recipe suggestion: Coconut Basil Gelato 2. Lavender A very fragrant, slightly sweet herb used in perfumes and teas as well as for cooking and baking. Recipe suggestion: Lavender Spritz Cookies 3. Thyme Often used… Read more »
Take a Summer Flavorcation
Experience an Excursion of Tasty Treats from Across the Country California/West Coast Often setting trends that take the rest of the country by storm, the West Coast is known for its beautiful geography and beautiful people. Healthy items are at the top of the list for celebrities and locals alike in Los Angeles, CA, where… Read more »
What’s Blooming: Pop Art: Get a Grip on Portable Profits
Recipes by Frederic Monti, Photos by Jeannette Pantani Whether you call them suckers, pops, lollys or lollipops, one thing is for sure – candy on a stick is a neat treat! While we all know that kids love candy, it may come as a surprise that 75 percent of adults in the United States reportedly… Read more »
CARPE DIEM: How to Seize Business All Hours of the Day and Increase Sales
Americans are hungry all day. It’s hard not to notice the abundance of dining options available for every meal; one could easily find a place to eat at any hour, day or night. And it’s not just meals – we love to snack too! Our ravenous appetites have not gone unnoticed by the restaurant industry,… Read more »