This is simply a primer on basic wine service for those of you hosting in your home, or others of you who are seeking a restaurant job who have lied on your resumes (not that I have ever known anyone who has done that....) 1. Get a wine key. A real one, you are a … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Wine Service
Reservations are more than a guarantee of a table during a busy Saturday night, there’s a lot to know to make the reservation system work for you. 1.Call. I’m taking a firm stance on this one, because it is something I truly believe; it is always best to call rather than book online. Calling … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Reservations
A perfect recipe for a cool winter dinner, or to practice now for a St. Patrick's Day feast! https://youtu.be/qV5f8k_r5hY
The word Turn in a restaurant is more than a verb, it is noun. In restaurant speak, a Turn is the liminal space between one party completing their meal and leaving the table and the next party arriving to take residence at the same table for their meal. When service is running smoothly, turns are … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Turns
