Entries for the 'Fall' Category

Fall 2005

Your Neighborhood Bar and Grill
…where everybody knows your name.
by Mary Daggett
As the theme song to the “Cheers” sitcom pointed out, “People want to go where everybody knows their name.” In addition to name recognition, people also generally want to go where they can enjoy great food in generous portions at a reasonable price, along with a wide assortment of beverage choices—served by a friendly and attentive wait staff. For a casual meal, they prefer to stay close to home and like to watch their favorite sports teams duke it out on big-screen TVs. Operators who pay attention to all of these factors know the formula for success in the bar and grill segment of the foodservice industry. Here are some examples from among our fine customers:

Fall 2004

Championship
Country Club Dining
by Mary Daggett
Groucho Marx once remarked “I’d never join a club that would have me for a member!” More and more folks each year are ignoring Groucho’s membership philosophy and joining country clubs— foremost for the golf, but also for the swimming pools and tennis courts, the winter activities, the clubhouse camaraderie and the fine food provided by the kitchens, which are, in many cases, staffed by eminently skilled chefs. Public courses with dining facilities and those affiliated with luxurious golf resorts round out America’s wonderful world of
championship country club dining.