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Portland is a great little city. Although downtown was dead a few decades ago, it's come back with a vengeance, and has plenty of bars and restaurants in all categories. The now multiple ethnic groups add a lot of culinary flavor, and the nearby sea means seafood and that's a lot more than just Maine Lobster, which is of course available most everywhere. Here are three established, upscale, and awesome choices that are perhaps not as well known as some others but certainly should be! The 555 at 555 Congress Street absolutely rocks. It's a French inspired restaurant, with a very decent wine list. Everything I've had here has been superb, especially the Truffled Macaroni and Cheese, which[..]

At some point, you have probably been in a restaurant that had outdoor string lights. A lot of restaurants use outdoor string lights to add to the atmosphere. There are several different types of outdoor string lights for restaurants. The type of outdoor string lights that a restaurant may choose, all depends on the type of feel and look that the restaurant is trying to create for their customers. Although there really is not any technical differences between lights for a restaurant or a home, there are several styles of lights that cater more toward restaurants. For example, a restaurant that serves Mexican food may have outdoor lights that have red pepper shaped covers over each light[..]

Where in the world you can find some of the finest cuisines served in any momentous event? Well, nothing can beat the Atlanta Filipino Restaurants and have the chance to eat luscious dishes just like home. It is amazing that Philippine cuisines have already captured the heart of the Americans and other non-Filipino people living in the US. The Filipinos are known food lovers and they consider food as an essential blessing. Today, one of the best alternatives when thinking of a fine dining place is the Atlanta Filipino Restaurants. Everyone can discover the captivating style of preparing fresh and delicious foods when visiting this place. Filipino cuisines are typically recognized as[..]

Food, glorious food! Where else in the world can you sample delicious and inviting dainties if not in the exotic country of the Philippines. It's hardly stunning that Filipino cuisine is often labeled as somewhat exceptional yet in its own style, a unique blend of eastern as well as western cuisines. Eventually, with about 400 years of outsider influences, the Philippine cuisine is an enchanting mixture of Spanish, Malay, and the Chinese cultures. To the Filipinos, food is essential, as it's an integral portion of local art and culture and communal existence. And, here in the United States, people can discover about this enthralling style of food preparation when they visit Filipino[..]

When people plan their Barbados vacation they usually think Sea and Sun....  Think again.  Restaurant and Food standards in Barbados are extremely high, with chefs from the island winning international culinary awards and competitions year after year.  Good food is very important to the average Barbadian with Many young teens already skilled in preparing food at home and I mean preparing food from scratch not instant meals. There are many highly trained chefs on the island both expat and local and the range of cuisine is astounding and includes Mexican, Chinese, Thai, French, Italian, Indian, Local as well as Caribbean cuisine. Whatever your mood for the evening or depth of your[..]

While you may not expect NJ to be something of a cultural melting pot, surprisingly, it offers a great selection of the different ethnic cuisines (given you know where to look). There are countless Northern NJ restaurants that offer excellent food from all over the world, from Asian cuisine to wonderful Italian dishes. Let's look at a few great examples of how you can try international cooking without having to travel too far.   A perfect example of one of the many international North Jersey restaurants is Ridge Thai, in Ridgewood. Ridge Thai provides authentic Thai cuisine that is sure to please anyone who wants a change of pace from the usual. One of their well-known specialties is[..]

Overwhelming Requests for Restaurants to Donate, Donate, Donate: Finally a Tracking System Worth Implementing. Systems have been put in place at restaurants to make their everyday operations run smoothly, ones they often wondered what they ever did without.  Systems that can make and track reservations, such as Open Table, have transformed the way a restaurant can run its business. There is another piece of technology hitting restaurants promising to make their everyday operations more efficient while offering benefits such as good community relations, professionalism, and a tracking service bound to help their bottom line. Restaurants, like hotels and Spas, are often hit up for free[..]

Couple of years ago, Atlanta isn't regarding about the Filipino restaurants that are starting to develop in different places here. Until such time that the people living here begun to taste what do the Philippine dishes can offer and even the non-Filipinos living in this place started to loved some of the finest cuisines that are being served like in the Filipino Restaurants Georgia. Did you know that there is more to Filipino than their famous Adobo? Yes, this is definitely true, besides this world famous dish that is almost synonyms to Filipinos, there are numerous Philippine recipes that people can enjoy eating when they dine in Filipino Restaurants Georgia. People can savor the[..]

Most New Yorkers think California is a wasteland when it comes to pizza. But that's just because they have a narrow definition. The pizza restaurants here are as good as any, but it can be challenge to find your kind of pie if you grew up on the east coast. If you're looking for pizza that's lighter, fresher, and more original, this is the place. Since Los Angeles isn't a city as much as a collection of cities, you'll probably have to drive to try more than one kind. So put the top down and have some fun. If you only plan to visit one pizza restaurant in Southern California, make is Pizzeria Mozza, the joint venture of Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton, and Joseph Bastianich. There aren't[..]

Around the turn of the century, lots of Italian immigrants came to San Francisco and brought pizza with them. That heritage, combined with lots of fresh local ingredients and artisanal food purveyors, gives San Francisco some of the best pizza restaurants on the West Coast. Whether you like a crispy, Neapolitan pie, a traditional Italian pizza, or a gourmet special with unusual pizza toppings, you can find it here. There are terrific pizza restaurants all over the Bay Area. In fact, some of the best are a little out of the way. If you love Naples-style pizza, drive out to Glen Park to Gialina. The chef here, Sharon Ardiana, cooked in several hot restaurants in the Bay Area before[..]

Epcot's World Showcase is comprised of 11 countries that feature culture-specific themes, decor, costumes, traditions, street performance, and, of course, food. Any foodie or culture connoisseur will be impressed by the culinary offerings at Epcot. From quick-service and counter dining to themed restaurants, you will find all types of culinary experiences. Quick-service The France Pavilion is home to Boulangerie Patisserie which offers assorted sandwiches, gourmet quiches, decadent French pastries and a selection of beverages. If you prefer Mexican, you can venture to La Cantina De San Angel which serves up southwestern fare like nachos, tacos, burritos and tortillas. You can even order[..]

In recent years, Chinese food is loved and becoming a favorite food among Westerners. Often people consider it as something a lot more Americanized than it is Chinese. This doesn't imply that it is not fine neither does it mean that Chinese food dishes being served today are now far from the authentic ones. What people should be aware of about the Chinese dishes today is that it may be detrimental to their health and that is, if they consume a lot or if they don't know just how to make healthier picks every time they visit a Chinese restaurant and order. If you are a Chinese food enthusiast, be aware that there have been unhealthy issues that this sort of cuisine has been facing. Read on[..]

For serious pizza aficionados, Naples is the place that sets the bar for the rest of the world. Although it's not true that pizza was invented here - it's actually much older - it did become the dish we all known and love here. And you'll never eat a better pizza than the first one you have in Naples. Pretty much everyone agrees that of all the pizza restaurants in Naples, Da Michele is the best. They only serve two kinds of pizza, marinara and margherita. So once you get waited on, it won't take you long to order. Ever since the book Eat, Pray, Love came out, they've been even more crowded than usual. Da Michele has had plenty of time to perfect their craft - they've been at it since[..]

The other day I was standing on the platform of Waterloo station (waiting for a delayed train) and I overheard a conversation between two other commuters (who I assume knew each other) about a restaurant they had both been to. The one was complaining to the other that her evening had been ruined by children sitting at a nearby table - I looked forward to hearing about some hilariously outrageous behaviour. It became apparent however that these children hadn't really done anything wrong, other than being children: this woman's complaints were things like "they didn't understand what the dishes on the menu were". Is that fair? Beef Wellington - not what is says on the tin, not a boot[..]

If you want to produce a new menu for your restaurant or takeaway, you need it to create a positive impression with your potential customers. In order to do this, many business owners will take the safe option and spend money on the services of a professional design team. However there will be plenty of people who will want to create their own, and these tips can help you if you are one of them. When it is time for you to place the items on your menu, you need to place them in the most appropriate section for profitability. If your layout is one page, then the least profitable area would be at the bottom of the page, with the second most profitable being towards the top of the page. Your[..]

While "Super Size" may be the king of fast food, smaller portions - and more of them - are all the rage in fine dining. Appetizers. Small plates. Tapas. Tasting Menus. The idea is simple and compelling. You can try many different tastes at a single sitting. Also you can tailor the meal to you needs and desires much better. You may not feel like a full meal late at night after a show or dancing, but you do want something. Small plates are perfect. Order a couple. Still hungry? Order another. 3 Small Portion Dishes to Try in Chicago The next time you are in the Windy City, make sure to sample some of the local favorites. Here are 3 to get you started. Golden Cups at Amarind's This[..]

p>What you see - Have you ever wondered why Little Italy serves only vegetarian food? Well, we think we have the inside information. It is because the owners of the company are Gujaratis. Now here's another piece of background. The brand was actually started by an Italian chef called Don Giovani, 17 years back, when he came to visit Osho's Ashram in Pune. So he started something called La Pizzeria that still runs in Pune with the same name. Little Italy was started later in time. The brand has now expanded to multiple cities like Mumbai, Goa and our very own Hyderabad. And while Giovani is no longer the owner of the company, he makes it a point to come to India to advice on the menu and[..]

You've seen 'em in the movies. Big truck pulls into a truck stop, trucker gets out and makes his way to this little hole in the wall that they call a truck stop diner. If you're not a trucker, this is not a place where you want to spend a lot of time. We're talking about the bottom of the barrel as far as food, service and just about everything else, no offense to the owners of these places as they do provide a valuable service. What service is that? We're going to let you know. Just keep reading. Truckers don't have an easy job. Those that have to drive cross country sometimes drive into the wee hours of the morning. For these guys, truck stop diners are a life saver. All of[..]

Food safety really matters. Though it isn't something most people think about on a daily basis, those in the restaurant industry are always thinking about it. Food safety is constantly on the mind of restaurant owners, chefs, kitchen staff members and anyone else involved in the restaurant. The last thing anyone working in the industry wants is for a customer to get sick from food that chefs worked hard to prepare. At the same time, people in the industry also want to avoid having their restaurant shut down because they didn't meet food safety standards. Food Safety Guidelines Food safety doesn't have to be an impossible thing to tackle. Having the right equipment and the right[..]

Unless you are on a buying program such as a national purchasing program, then you might be able to venture into this area and survive. If you are a small individual or group, you will be skating on very thin profit ice. The biggest negative is you have no control over food cost. How can you calcu-late a food cost when you don't know how much each person will eat? Everyone will be different. Some will make you cringe when they go to the food bar and all they eat are the protein items. You will, and should have fillers on your buffet to help fill them up, but with a buffet that is completely out of your control. Sure you want to get your share of the people choosing to eat out, but you[..]

oogle_ad_section_start --> When it comes to eating out in Canada, you don't feel the "obligation" to try their national dishes or their local food as you would in other countries. But I guess that's the beauty of Canada, you don't get people telling you what to eat and what's a must try for dishes; you can go off on your own little hunt. They do have some popular cuisines there though, such as Italian, Chinese and Greek cuisines. And though most of the food isn't native to Canada, they do it in their own style, and there are certain places not to be missed on your trip here. For starters, head for Pangaea Restaurant located on 1221 Bay Street, Toronto. Established in 1996, this[..]

ipt type="text/javascript"> Menu design can be an intimidating affair for those who are not particularly artistic or logical when it comes to design. It needn’t be though, with many companies more than capable of offering their services to do the work for you. Despite this, there are plenty of people who wish to design their own menus, and if you are one of those, follow these tips. If you are looking to place items on your menu template, it is important that you are aware of the more profitable sections. On a one page layout, the top and middle sections of the page would be the more profitable area, with the least profitable section of the menu being the lower third of your[..]

Some sports terminologies for you. Avalon Restaurant is known to many in the sports industry as being a leader in cuisine and sports entertainment. The Dimple Duck Restaurant in Chicago (located in the West Loop of the windy city) was once the location of The Green Room, but now houses a fun, comfortable atmosphere that is decorated in tones of red wines. Boasting an illuminated red bar where couples sip their drinks, as well as a raw bar serving oysters and other fine foods, it has great places to study, such as the main dining area is lit by candlelight on the tables nearby and is overlooked by a lounge upstairs where many come to watch sports and bet. At the Avalon Restaurant in[..]

Commercial Wine Coolers are a great addition to any bar or restaurant. A good designer Commercial Wine Refrigerator is like a furnishing item at commercial places and are available at several online stores. Your clients would like to be served with some of the best quality wines. For different cuisines, different wines are served. White wines go well with turkey, Chinese dishes, chicken, pork,etc. On the other hand, lamb, duck, meat roasts, pasta and sausages complement the taste of red wine. Hence, for a large gathering and other occasions, it becomes imperative to store wine in bulk quantities. To meet the requisites of all wine lovers, manufacturers around the world have developed a[..]

In a perfect world, there would be no problems whatsoever.  Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and therefore have to deal with situations in which the people we interact are not satisfied or encounter difficulties.  This is certainly true with food and beverage management.  Ensuring that guests are fully satisfied and their problems resolved is a major component of having a successful food and beverage establishment.   It is vital that food and beverage personnel be fully trained and effective in dealing with guest problems and complaints.  A restaurant manager should institute continual training procedures to ensure that personnel maintain a high level of awareness[..]

Restaurant marketing is a complex issue. There are so many ways to promote these days: Text advertising, print media, social media, word of mouth and many others. Here are some benefits of text message advertising to help you choose. 1. Generates repeat business from existing customers You will be advertising to customers that have asked to receive your messages. One goal of text advertising is to get existing customers to visit you more frequently. By offering them updates and text coupons you can remind customers of events and ask them to come enjoy a special offer. 2. Bring customers through the door on slow days Like any business you have days that are slower then you like. Text[..]

Rob Poulos, who has fought against his overweight since his childhood. Now he has succeeded in it and so did his wife. His new program is called Fat Buring Furnace, which is one of the most popular fat losing programs at present, and his book has many good reviews. Fat Burning Furnace is totally different from any other ones for it is based on raising your RMR(Resting Metabolic Rate), which is a total new concept for most of us. The program aims at finding a way of increasing the number of calories that your body is breaking down without any outside interference or action. Namely, when you are at rest, your fat is burning off effortlessly. The program also involves some exercise—but[..]

What you see - Ista hotel's restaurant Collage is nestled between giants like the Indian School of Business, Microsoft and Infosys. Away from the bustle of the city it has a weekend getaway feel to it. Beautifully surrounded by rocks as inanimate company, the hotel has a gate that seems like an entrance to a different world. Collage is the 24-hour restaurant at Ista and has a lovely wide entrance hall adorned with huge stacks of fine wine on either side. There is also a good and tempting display of fresh fruits. Add to the contemporary ambience, a breathtaking view of the Golkonda (looks splendid at night with the riot of colors reflected by it) and you realize that the fusion of[..]

Commercial interior space is at a premium, more nowadays than ever before. The cost of a hotel or restaurant property has risen to the point that every square foot must be utilised to the maximum, bringing in as much revenue as possible. One way of helping this process is to be thoughtful in the kind of furniture purchased. Big items of upholstered furniture like sofas or tub chairs are very comfortable and fine for keeping customers seated a long time but do not allow the proprietor to be flexible in the use of his or her interior space as they are heavy and cumbersome making them difficult to move. With a more considered choice of restaurant chairs or hotel chairs and tables one room[..]

Generally a restaurant is place to enjoy food and spend a memorable time with friends and family. Nowadays the trend of such places where people can eat and enjoy their time is rising rapidly. Everyone wants to spend the special moment or event of their life in such places. So, there are numerous places where you can go and enjoy your food with family and friends. Owners of such places also tries their level best to attract costumers by different advertisements and deals. To attract costumers it is very important to serve them hygienic food and drinks. Try to hire qualified chefs for good taste because people love toe eat tasty foods. Apart from cooking also try to give a proper theme to[..]

ext"> Like the title suggests, this guide assists those needing to eat gluten free when out at a gluten free restaurant. If you don’t need to eat gluten free at the moment, you may one day end up visiting a restaurant with someone who does, so this guide will come in handy for you also. Looking back prior to when a person acquires the gluten complaint, it’s simple to remember a time when they didn’t know that it was genuine. If you are reading this and you don’t know what gluten free is, you will be in the same space. This is why it’s important to have compassion for a stranger (waiter) who is about to assist you (in answering important questions about gluten[..]

The capital of the French province of Lorraine, Nancy is one of the loveliest cities in France. Unlike Alsace, which was at one time ruled by Rome and Germany, Nancy has always been French. Lorraine's powerful dukes ruled from Nancy, and today, the city is a mecca for lovers of Art Nouveau. But there's also plenty of medieval architecture to enjoy. Place Stanislas is the heart of the city. Stanislas was an exiled Polish King who became Duke of Lorraine in 1737. The formal Place that bears his name is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's a masterpiece of 19th-century urban design. It separates the medieval Ville Vielle from the Ville Neuve, which has buildings from the 16th and 17th[..]