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DO AS I SAY
Funny, how I remind my managers to ALWAYS have a paper and pen on them, because a sharp restaurant eye will notice “a million things” in aFunny, how I remind my managers to ALWAYS have a paper and pen on them, because a sharp restaurant eye will notice “a million things” in a[...]
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ROLLIN’ STONES
A new pair of chef eyes, as you all know, has refreshed and vastly improved moonstones kitchen, as we are posting numbers NORTH of 20% grwoth over lastA new pair of chef eyes, as you all know, has refreshed and vastly improved moonstones kitchen, as we are posting numbers NORTH of 20% grwoth over last[...]
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THAT’S WHAT WE DO
Last Wednesday night I was in NYC for a quickie– and stopped to see my cousin (again!) the beverage manager at Strip House, (on 12th st and UniversityLast Wednesday night I was in NYC for a quickie– and stopped to see my cousin (again!) the beverage manager at Strip House, (on 12th st and University[...]
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IT’S CALLED A “JOHN DALY”
At a small Labor Day evening BBQ with friends, with both restaurants closed for the day, I sat sipping an Arnold Palmer cocktail, “not too strong”,At a small Labor Day evening BBQ with friends, with both restaurants closed for the day, I sat sipping an Arnold Palmer cocktail, “not too strong”,[...]
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“YO, DAT FOOD WAS BOMB”
As community focused restaurant owners–and capable business people–we have been donating money, time, ideas and oh so many gift certificatesAs community focused restaurant owners–and capable business people–we have been donating money, time, ideas and oh so many gift certificates[...]
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SOMMEL..WHAAAT?
Chef Rob and I were discussing menu upgrades at COBBLESTONES. I mentioned the amazing job they do with side dishes at Strip-House; The modern, sexy steakhouseChef Rob and I were discussing menu upgrades at COBBLESTONES. I mentioned the amazing job they do with side dishes at Strip-House; The modern, sexy steakhouse[...]
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SHED SOME LIGHT
Warning: This post might be offensive to some; those who want me to remain professional and sweet (like I usually am), and those who shudder at the “V”Warning: This post might be offensive to some; those who want me to remain professional and sweet (like I usually am), and those who shudder at the “V”[...]
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READY, SET…
If this crazy business isn’t enough to limit sleep, throw in the pending departure of a manager and supervisor and on top of THAT…Folk Festival?!If this crazy business isn’t enough to limit sleep, throw in the pending departure of a manager and supervisor and on top of THAT…Folk Festival?![...]
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SUNNY AND NOT SO BRIGHT
Today was “one of those” mornings. Awakened at 6AM by a “haunted” ill in my brain about two ex-employees–two beloved exToday was “one of those” mornings. Awakened at 6AM by a “haunted” ill in my brain about two ex-employees–two beloved ex[...]
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ONE FOR THE BOOK
We began a new lunch menu last week. We are trying to find the right combination that will double lunch–because if not, we may just abandon theWe began a new lunch menu last week. We are trying to find the right combination that will double lunch–because if not, we may just abandon the[...]
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