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10 Things You Should Definitely Not to Do in a Bar

Bartenders weigh in on all the ways you're pissing them off.

What Does Your Choice Of Whiskey Say About You?

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 …

How to Grill Individual Pizzas

Learn how to portion and stretch your dough, distribute your toppings evenly, and achieve a perfectly crispy crust.

What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?

New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness.

What is the proper way to eat wasabi?

Answered 25w ago · Author has 491 answers and 384.8k answer views<br>If the wasabi is genuine wasabi, especially if it’s pure and freshly grated, then it’s important not to mix it in a liquid, because the flavour will vanish very fast, like 30 s. later it’s all gone. It also vanishes, if slower, in contact with the air. That’s the true and original reason why sushi is rather seasoned by the chef underneath the netta (topping) of the nigiri or inside for…

Casual-Dining Chains Step Up to the Plate

Many casual-dining chains are reinventing themselves to be more contemporary. They are swapping out giant portions of food for small plates, and upgrading ingredients and décor.

3 Steps for a Casual Dining Brand Turnaround

As stakeholders in casual dining (CD) concepts continue to look at the turnaround potential of their investment, it is important to focus on techniques and strategies that accelerate success where others have failed.

The Evolution of Rogue’s Many X-Men Costumes

Hey, sugah! Get to know the evolution of Rogue's many X-Men costumes with our handy visual guide to this power-absorbing mutant's sweet Southern styles. Don't forget to check out the Rogue Maquette and add her mutant might to your X-Men Collection!

Casual dining well-armed with appetizer offers

Brands battle for customer attention with starter deals

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 &amp; bars have created their own hospitality trends that stand out from the rest.

You'll Never Guess Which Casual Dining Restaurant Is Everyone's Favorite

Diners may be having a love affair with fast-casual chains, but in the casual-dining realm, this experience still ranks at the top.

Casual dining finds a ray of light: Takeout

Chains making a big push for delivery and to go, but will it be enough?

Four critical factors that drive brand loyalty for casual dining restaurants

We've defined the top retention strategies 50 winning restaurants count on to drive loyalty.

Are off-premise channels a silver bullet for the casual dining segment?

Restaurants have experienced declining sales for the past decade, but delivery, catering and carryout are yielding positive results for major chains.

How food trucks are adding a fresh twist to casual dining

As the appetite for new foods grows and consumers seek out new dining experiences, the traditional lines between restaurants and street food are blurring.

What Casual Dining Can Learn from Wineries

There’s a difference between all levels of dining, whether you’re going on a date or if you’re just eating out with friends and family. Still, as a whole, each level…Read MoreWhat Casual Dining Can Learn from Wineries

Southern-style diet 'increases death risk' in kidney disease patients

Eating a 'Southern-style diet' of fried foods, organ meats and sweetened beverages increases kidney disease patients' risk of dying, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

Love Glam Southern Style? Then You Need to See This

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