June is Mango Month: Nearly 15 percent of mangoes are imported during June, and typically six varieties are available. Versatile mangoes make it easy to plan holiday specials and seasonal promotions. Take advantage of the fruit's eye-catching color and delicious tropical flavor to add dimension to hot or cold, savory or sweet preparations, such as Mango and Bacon Barbeque Pizza. For more information, visit www.mango.org. National Mango Board
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Dave's Dispatch David Farkas, Senior Editor, Chain Leader October 22, 2009 Cheers! Drink Prices Rising
Conventional holds that now is not the time for restaurants to raise prices. See my last blog post. But, in fact, menu prices have b...... More
The Brand Landscape Karen Brennan, Founder and Principal, Brandscapes LLC October 9, 2009 Top 10, More or Less
I've been feeling a "Top Ten List" coming on, so, just for fun...here goes.
My Top Ten "Quick Tips" for Restaurateurs
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Bottoms Up: Drink Menu Trends at Bar Louie
When Beverage Director Blake Rohrabaugh joined Bar Louie, in 2003, the Glenview, Ill.-based chain had just nine units. It has since added 43 and now totals 52 restaurants in 17 states. Rohrabaugh, who describes the concept as a "hip, laid-back neighborhood bar" with a 50-50 food and beverage sales mix, talks about blunting the recession with promotions, getting help from vendors and winter drink trends.