It’s Friday night, and you are just getting off of work. It was a long day and you are hungry. You do not want to cook, but you also don’t think you want to go somewhere and wait for a restaurant booth and deal with crowds. What to do? This conundrum affects millions of Americans, … Continue Reading »
Month: March 2015
Fast and Delicious! The busy influence of the American lunch break.
We live in a fast paced world. Our time is filled with work, or family, or other activities—and that doesn’t always leave a lot of time for the finer things, like sitting back at a table in your favorite restaurant and enjoying a leisurely lunch. Compared to their fellow workers around the world, Americans do … Continue Reading »
The Importance of Restaurant Ambience
When you want to go out and enjoy a fine French dinner for your anniversary, you often have a certain type of restaurant in mind. Someplace with fine silverware, stuffy waiters, soft lighting, an elegant atmosphere. So walking into a French restaurant that looks like it used to be a Southern BBQ shack, complete with … Continue Reading »
Regional Flavors of the United States: Part 4
The SouthwestThe American West has captured the imaginations of many millions of people throughout the years. Everyone, from authors such as Zane Grey to tyrants such as Josef Stalin, has been captivated by the image of the cowboy, leading his herd of cattle to the ranch and having shootouts with bandits and outlaws in the … Continue Reading »
Regional Flavors of the United States Series: Part 3 – The Coast!
Florida, Charleston, Chesapeake Bay, Maine, Seattle, TheGulf Coast—the United States is blessed with many beautiful coastlands and waterways, each of them filled with rich natural resources. Fishing is a major industry of the American Coastlands, and their cuisines reflect that. You have your national chain restaurants, such as Red Lobster and Bonefish Grill, or fast … Continue Reading »
Regional Flavors of the United States: Part 2 – BBQ Nation
Barbeque brings up many images—slow cooked meats, tangy and spicy sauces. Little country shacks that serve the best ribs, and lots of sauce-covered napkins after the eating is all done. Barbeque is one of the true traditional American cuisines, and BBQ joints and restaurants can be found all over the United States. Yet, there are … Continue Reading »
Regional Flavors of the United States Series: Part 1 – The South
Today we’re starting an extended series on regional dining experiences and flavors throughout the United States and how they differ. We hope you’ll enjoy this culinary journey and feel free to share your favorite food locale with us! The SouthThe United States is a large nation made up of many different states and regions, each … Continue Reading »
Are Drones the Next Restaurant Must-Have Feature?
It’s the year 2015, and that means it’s time for everything to start flying! Cars, skateboards and even your food and drinks will be taking flight soon if one restaurant based out of Singapore has its way. The chain restaurant, known as Timbre, is currently testing out drones that will deliver beverages and eats from … Continue Reading »
Outdoor Dining Season Approaches
The dreary winter season will soon be coming to a close, and we know you couldn’t be more thrilled! Winter can be hard on the restaurant industry – from snow storms to constant illness, people tend to just want to stay in their homes where it’s warm and cozy. But, as spring time approaches, it’s … Continue Reading »