The 2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

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The 2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

We're still in the first week of December, but I feel like I am oh-so-very behind on Christmas shopping already! Where are you at in the process? If you’re still trying to find the perfect gift for your husband, wife, mom, sister or best friend, I have tons of ideas for you, all gathered up in this ULTIMATE holiday gift guide. I’ve gathered up some of my very favorite products here for you and broken them up into the following holiday gift guides: a foodie gift guide, cookbook gift guide, home gift guide, tech gift guide and a kids gift guide. They include a wide variety of price points, so it’s quite possible that you’ll find a little something for everyone. Happy browsing and good luck shopping!... Read More The 2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Backpacker tax ruling an early Christmas present for hospitality: R&CA

The resolution of the backpacker tax will provide much needed certainty to tourism and hospitality operators heading into the busiest trading period of the year, said Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA). Thanks to a Turnbull government deal with The Greens, from 1 January, 2017, a tax rate of 15 percent will apply to working holiday-makers, down from the 32.5 percent originally proposed in the 2015-16 federal budget. Tax on superannuation payments will also be revised from 95 percent to 65 per cent... Read More Backpacker tax ruling an early Christmas present for hospitality: R&CA

Best Books for Francophiles

So you’ve had a look at my best gifts for French-loving cooks and got some nice ideas from that. But what if a book is the kind of gift you’re after? Here’s a selection of ten books that will delight the francophile on your list, books that transport the reader straight to Paris and around France, in exploration and celebration of French culture. There’s going to be relatable stories, colorful characters, insightful comments, i-want-to-steal-this prose, laugh-out-loud moments, and of course, excellent food. Are you ready for this?... Read More Best Books for Francophiles

Ask Yourself: Does Your Sports Bar Really Make Watching Sports Amazing?

I have always wondered what drives guests to go to specific restaurants. As it turns out, one of our largest chain operators did just that recently and learned something that you all need to consider. The #1 reason guests visit a sports-themed operators is….TO WATCH SPORTS!!! While, on its face, that sounds logical, I challenge you to understand what it really means. I speak to operators every day and universally I find you focus on your food, operational efficiencies, staff issues or finances. It’s rare to hear an operator try to understand how to better serve their guests viewing needs. Many of you believe that you already do enough because you have TVs and you buy some programming... Read More Ask Yourself: Does Your Sports Bar Really Make Watching Sports Amazing?

Compagnie Generale de Biscuiterie

From the outside, Compagnie Générale de Biscuiterie is a low-slung place, resembling a workshop of some sort, rather than a pâtisserie, located on the way up to Sacré Cœur, in Montmartre. I made the trek up there to check it out because I was interested in the one thing the low-key place makes: cookies... Read More Compagnie Generale de Biscuiterie

8 Great Marketing Ideas For New Restaurants

Market your restaurant to increase your customer base. Marketing your restaurant is all about understanding and meeting the needs of your customer, increasing customer acquisition and retention and creating buzz for your fabulous food and atmosphere. To do this, you need a marketing strategy or plan... Read More 8 Great Marketing Ideas For New Restaurants Get the report, just leave your email & name.

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