(Source: Flickr) When you go to a restaurant, do you always try the trend of the moment, or do you stick to tried-and-true dishes? If you prefer to stick with the standards, you’re not alone: while trendy specials can be tempting, ultimately most restaurant sales are comprised of classic dishes like salads, burgers, and ofFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) Introduction: Trends can come and go in all aspects of life, but they can move particularly fast in the restaurant industry. The fusion cuisine combinations and trendy new ingredient that seemed to become all the rage overnight are gone just as fast; one day they’re hot, one day they’re not.

Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons Creating your menu can be one of the most fun and exciting parts of opening your restaurant. While you may think your actual menu is not important, you can hurt your business by not putting some thought into how your guests will see it. Read on to learn whatFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr)  In recent years, food trucks have become one of the hottest types of start-up culinary businesses. There are many reasons why: the start-up costs are far lower than a brick and mortar restaurant; they offer a more inventive atmosphere for chefs; you have the opportunity to engage a new audience to try andFIND OUT MORE |

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Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons As a restaurant owner, you’re probably always thinking about ways to improve your business, bring in more cash flow, and make your restaurant a better place for the community and your customers. Expanding to a second location seems like a natural progression.  While expansion is certainly an option forFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) Social media has become one of the primary ways in which our society connects. And with literally billions of users on a daily basis, it is also becoming a key way for businesses to capture the attention of customers, both existing and potential. For restaurants, social media has become a particularly important partFIND OUT MORE |

  Question 1: Where did you get your start? “Belleek Castle Co in Mayo, Ireland. I was brought in from the gardens to help prep and that was it! Of course, the beer after the shift meant the world to a 14 year old!”   Question 2: What is your favorite dish? “I love homemadeFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) For many of us, tipping is simply part of the experience of dining out. It’s customary and expected to add 15 to 20% of the billed amount for service; more or less depending on the diner’s satisfaction. But have you ever wondered why we tip, or where the money actually goes? Here, we’llFIND OUT MORE |