Production Delays Lead To Canned Pumpkin, Frozen Waffle Shortages
Wow! Two companies are reporting product shortages this week, both affected by torrential rain storms…
Northwest Wine & Food Festivals Highlight Local Restaurants, Wineries
With spectacular climate, plenty of rain, and wide open spaces, the Pacific Northwest has a…
Local Winemakers Dinners A Boost For Non-Profits
Expanding their marvelous schedule of winemaker events, the Classic Wines Auction organization added new fall…
Today’s Food Newsbits: Rouge Tomate Celebrates First Year, First Star; Europe’s Stars, Food & Art A Success
A big congrats to one of my favorite restaurants, New York’s Rouge Tomate, on celebrating…
Quick Spin Interview: Chef Jamie Oliver
British culinary king Jamie Oliver is one of the few television chefs I really enjoy. With his down-to-earth demeanor, the Naked Chef has set himself apart from many of the pompous personalities in the food world today.
Mixologists Adjust as Alcohol Sales Slide Downhill
According to a recent report from food service research firm Technomic, alcohol sales are taking…
Today’s Food Newsbits: Au Bon Pain Goes Cage-Free, Shake Shack Takes It To Miami, Bourdain Stops By Ann Arbor
Congrats to Au Bon Pain for initiating a cage-free egg policy for some of their…
New York Times Lists 100 Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do
In case you missed it, New York Times writer Bruce Buschel posted a fantastic list…
In Las Vegas, Skip the Buffet and Head for the Sommelier
I was a bit surprised when Las Vegas sommelier William Sherer mentioned how difficult it…
The Side Dish: Getting Back to Basics for Restaurant Recovery
I’m encouraged by a recent bit in Saturday’s New York Times about a restaurateur who…
‘Smart Choices’ Food Labeling Halted For Further Review
The program overseeing the placement of the nifty little green icon marked ‘Smart Choices’, found…