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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Buy Marinated Meat From Your Butcher?

We all have marinated meat or bought marinated meat from the butcher. There are spicy marinates and sweet. They add something that a spice dry rub just can't.

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6 Wedding Reception Tips

Clumsy Waiter Causes Steakhouse Nightmare by Accidentally Stabbing Customer

A woman left a Texas de Brazil with a two-inch gash in her arm.

Most Common Wedding Ceremony Mistake

If you're getting married this year, make sure you avoid angering your guests during the ceremony!

Hospitality Trends: Take Note From These 6 SoCal Restaurants & Bars

The restaurant industry is very competitive. In order to be successful, it is crucial to find creative and unique ways to brand your business. Learn how six SoCal restaurants & bars have created their own hospitality trends that stand out from the rest.

Could You Eat At A Japanese Restaurant Without Embarrassing Yourself?

Waitress explains a baffling, annoying part of kimono dress codes at many Japanese restaurants

It’s hard to see why this should be an issue, but apparently it is.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

Why carbon neutral restaurants are the future of dining out

A zero carbon footprint is the hottest food trend - but how can you tell if your favourite haunt is truly eco-friendly?

How this middle-of-nowhere restaurant became so ‘dam’ good for elegant dining

In a figurative sense, this definitely isn’t a book to judge by its cover, because when you pull up, there’s no way it looks to be on the outside what it really is on the inside.

Are You Ready to Run a Fine Dining Restaurant?

Create a fine dining atmosphere at your restaurant with attention to detail. Do you need tablecloths for fine dining?

Restaurants Are Now Having You Dine in These Surprising Places

As the weather changes and it gets colder, restaurants have to rethink outdoor dining to make sure everyone is safe and some ideas are surprising!

No-whining dining: How to make your restaurant visit a pleasure

Some forethought, a bit of homework and planning, and your evening-out rises from mundane to remarkable: Restaurant Row

Ten Things I Have Learned About Dining with Restaurant Industry Folks

Dining out with people in the restaurant industry can teach you a lot about how to have a better dining experience (and also how to be a good customer, which in turn will make you a very welcomed customer). Here are a few pointers on how to act like a cool and conscientious diner–basically, like you...

Napa Journal: When a restaurant won't let you dine inside

Sometimes you don't get the vacation you want. You get the vacation you need.

Dining out has changed: 6 mistakes to avoid at a reopened restaurant

Is it safe to eat at restaurants now? It can be if you know the rules and follow them, experts say.