The Side Dish: On Kitchens and Writers and Chefs Who Drink
I must’ve been sixteen or seventeen when I witnessed a restaurant manager laying into one…
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A Look at the Business of Restaurants
One of the most fascinating experiences I have in writing this site is the opportunity…
Today’s Food Newsbits: Bruni’s Review Goes To Court, KFC Franchisees Sue Over Grilled Chicken
Oy! Sometimes you just never know when your writing may be called in for legal…
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…
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…
Gourmet’s Ruth Reichl Stops By Portland To Discuss New Cookbook, Show
A James Beard Award winner, former New York Times restaurant critic, and accomplished memoirist, Gourmet‘s…
Friday Five: Top Five Food Stories of Summer 2009
Goodbye Summer! I’m leaving you for Fall. Think of all the fun we had together….
Frank Bruni, Ruth Reichl Head to Television Primetime
New York Times restaurant reviewer Frank Bruni created an uproar among media, fans, and fellow…
Friday Five: Five Great Foodie Top Ten Lists
Today, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite top ten food lists recently published around…
Reality Food Shows Prove Difficult, But Beneficial
The New York Times published a great article over the weekend on the background of…
Today’s Food Newsbits: Bruni Talks Tables, Vegas Restaurants Struggle, Bottled Water Ban in Australia
Ever curious why the waiter seats you by the bathroom in an empty dining room?…