Tasting menus have made a big stride forward in popularity. Some high-end restaurants are charging hundreds of dollars for the privilege of attending. The extent of the menu, how many wines are paired, and where the meal is served all factor in to the final price. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t join the trend … Continue Reading »

When faced with the opening of your restaurant it can be difficult to decide just how much equipment to purchase. Too much, and you have wasted your money. Not enough, and you will constantly run short at the worst possible times. Buying equipment for restaurants takes a plan; if you don’t have one in place, … Continue Reading »

One of the most efficient ways to seat lots of guests with a minimum of expense and space is to invest in booths for restaurant seating. And, while many people have a perception of booths as a bit tacky or dated, nothing is further from the truth. It all comes down to how you set … Continue Reading »

Setting up your patio takes a bit of work. Not only do you want to have your restaurant dining tables specially designed for outdoor use, you want to plan for the local insect population. Each region in the country has its own species, but some problems are universal; ants, bees and yellow-jackets are just some … Continue Reading »

Designing your restaurant’s style is a full scale project. It takes the right combination of restaurant dining sets, dinnerware, décor and ambiance. To create your vision, you need to consider all these aspects and more, long before you open your doors—but it is never too late to make it all work. Let’s look at some … Continue Reading »

Spending a bit more to bring your bar up to date can help you keep your bar tables filled. Gone are the days when a bottle opener, a blender and a corkscrew were all the tools your bartender needed to keep up with customer demand. Today’s mixologists require a complete complement of tools to make … Continue Reading »

It’s no secret that diners want to see premium features when they go out to eat. It gives them the impression that they are enjoying something special. In the food-service industry that panache quickly converts into positive brand buzz. The question is at what point does that premium service cut off? Does it just apply … Continue Reading »

Is your goal to impress your guests by appearing to be cutting edge? Sure, redesigning your space with new restaurant dining furniture is a good start, but there is so much more you can do. For example, just this week Apple released some new technology that has the potential for putting your restaurant on the … Continue Reading »

When most people think about booths for restaurants they think about units that sit against the wall and accommodate large numbers of diners in relative privacy. Those booths are undeniably useful when it comes to feeding people. I love the feel of booth seating when I go out to eat at a casual place. Tucked … Continue Reading »

It is no surprise that there are all sorts of pieces that fall into the realm of equipment for restaurants. From tables and chairs to ovens and ranges, restaurant equipment is the bedrock of a successful operation. However, many restaurants are finding out that a successful delivery system is becoming equally necessary. It may not … Continue Reading »