Tasting menus, also known as a “prix fixe” menu, were once only found in fine restaurants, and while less pricy than eating from the regular menu, still pricy. With many types of restaurants opening up all over the country, both upscale and casual, chef’s everywhere want to give customers a chance to try a samplingFIND OUT MORE |
Do You Need a Kid’s Menu? (And How to Create the Perfect One)
With people dining out in droves, you’ve undoubtedly seen children in restaurants everywhere. As a restaurant owner, it pays to cater to today’s children, as they are the restaurant diners of the future. The easiest way to make kids (and their parents) feel at home is to have a kid’s menu. If you own anFIND OUT MORE |
Using Locally Sourced Meat and Agricultural Products
Serving locally sourced products has become trendy as individuals and business owners become increasingly concerned with the health of patrons, the agriculture consumed, and the world they both live in. Read on to learn more about the benefits of using locally sourced products. Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Chef Works
Dessert Trends You Should Try
There are two types of chefs in the restaurant world; those that cook and those that bake or create desserts. If you cook, you may put on your executive chef coat and head into the kitchen to test your latest menu item without giving a second thought to dessert. After all, a chocolate cake orFIND OUT MORE |
How Much Do Online Reviews Matter to Your Business? (And How to Deal With the Bad Ones)
The Internet has changed how we do everything, from shopping, to business, to yes, even dining. In addition to being able to find restaurants quickly and look at menus online before you go, nowadays it’s not an uncommon thing for diners to leave a restaurant and immediately post a review to a website such asFIND OUT MORE |
Chef Works Supports March of Dimes!
Experience the epicurean event of the year when more than twenty top San Diego restaurants, mixologists and California vintners come together for an incredible evening benefiting the March of Dimes. Guests will enjoy culinary masterpieces from the participating chefs, seasonal specialty cocktails and a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind travel and dining packages. Chef Works supports thisFIND OUT MORE |
Chef Works Is Proud to Support the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
Chef Works has generously donated products to support chefs participating in the Signature Chefs Auction, benefitting the March of Dimes. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Chef Works is excited to support such a wonderful and worthy cause!
How the iPad Can Change Your Restaurant
The iPad is typically thought of as an entertainment device. It’s typical use is to watch movies, surf the web, or play games. It’s a revolutionary device as far as entertainment is concerned, but it’s also become an important tool for business owners everywhere, including those that own restaurants. If you dine out on aFIND OUT MORE |
Master Your Bar and Maximize Profits
If your restaurant has a liquor license, then your bar is where a large portion of your profits are made. Alcohol offers many benefits over food, including being easier to manage while having a high profit margin. Of course, not all bars make as much money as they can, and in many cases can makeFIND OUT MORE |
How to Use Social Media to Your Advantage
Social media is the wave of the future, and not just for teenagers looking for another way to connect to their friends. Social media is one of the best marketing tools for businesses, especially restaurants. Like any marketing tactic, social media requires a little bit of knowledge and skill to make it work. Simply postingFIND OUT MORE |