Casually addressing patrons as “dude” or “pal” is a surefire way to turn them off, and replacing “no problem” with “my pleasure” can go a long way toward convincing them to return, according to restaurant consultant Aaron Allen. Allen’s “80 Most Common Restaurant Mistakes” also reveals the importance of schooling servers in all aspects of [...]
New York’s slices beat Chicago’s deep dish pies in the rankings, but neither nabs the top spot. Rome, Italy Photo: Shoebill2/Wikimedia Commons What is it about pizza that makes us love it so much? Is it the savory cheeses, the pliable crust or the aromatic sauce? Perhaps it’s the customizable nature of the treat. Each [...]
When it comes to preserving the flavor of a finely aged scotch or the integrity of a carbonated cocktail, the secret may lie largely in the ice — namely the size, shape and clarity. Large, spherical pieces of ice that melt more slowly than small cubes chill drinks adequately without over-diluting them, experts say. The [...]
Here’s a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Rémy Cointreau survived a dip in Cognac sales in its fiscal fourth quarter to report a strong rise in net sales for its latest full-year.
There is likely to be no end to low wine grape prices in Australia in the next three years, according to the Government’s research body for agriculture.
Coca-Cola bottlers Embotelladora Andina and Coca-Cola Embonor have been found guilty and fined for abusing their dominant market position in Chile.
PepsiCo has signed a bottling agreement with Alokozay Group of Companies for the manufacture and distribution of its drinks brands in Afghanistan.
SABMiller has confirmed details of the next global advertising push for its Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer brand.
