So Moll Yay. So what is a so-moll-yay? A wine expert. Some have accreditations from the Court of Master Sommeliers or the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, though some merely have battle-tested palates and an encyclopedic knowledge of oenology from the school of hard knocks. Many sommeliers work for restaurants, actively designing a wine list … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Sommelier
Forget all the frippery associated with the pairing of wine; I am going to let you in on a little secret. The best wine to have with any meal is the one you most enjoy. Most of us do not have such refined palates that we notice the unique interplay of the flavor compounds in … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Basic Wine Knowledge
1. Keep in mind that some restaurants don't allow modifications. If that bothers you, keep in mind that there are plenty of restaurants that do allow them, and you will probably be happier patronizing those establishments rather than stewing in a restaurant that you feel is not accommodating you. 2. And some dishes cannot be … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Making Modifications
The front desk can be your best friend or your worst enemy whether you are a guest, a server, or a front of house manager. The amount of information that a host is privy to and the logistical finesse required to keep service running smoothly is enormous. Nowadays, however, the host is becoming an endangered … Continue reading Restaurant 101: The Host
