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Famous Maitre D’ opens NYC hot spot

Famous Maitre D’ opens NYC hot spot

Michael Cecchi-Azzolina’s phone number used to be passed around among celebrities and Manhattan’s A Listers. His was the name you needed to know to get a seat at some of Manhattan’s trendiest and most influential restaurants, including La Rousse, The Water Club, The River Cafe, Raoul’s and Le Coucou. Model Brooke Shields writes of Cecchi-Azzolina on the dust-jacket of his bestselling book Your Table is Ready, Tales of a New York City Maitre D.’ Shields rhapsodizes about her time spent…

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Galloping to hospitality heights

Galloping to hospitality heights

A half-hour’s drive from Florida’s equestrian hub in Ocala, an equestrian competition facility has reinvented its 90 acre site on Country Road in Bronson as a wedding and large-events venue; a vacation retreat for “snow birds” escaping winter’s chill in northern climes, and foodies in search of elegant dining experiences. Country style. “When Reid Nagle purchased the property in 2019 he realized there was a tremendous growth opportunity for Black Prong,” says marketing manager Zoe Bowden. “We sit on 90…

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Irish chef and his dueling spoons

Irish chef and his dueling spoons

By his own admission, Chef Billy Reid is that guy who takes 30 minutes to say hello. “I’m from Ireland, from Belfast, and even though I came to the states when I was 15, the concept of time, which I learned in my place of birth, is one that distinguishes our restaurant concept from the rest,” says Reid, chef and owner of Dueling Spoons in Fall Creek, Ore. “Before guests are able to complete a reservation here, I send them…

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Menu Covers for Special Occasions – Weddings, Banquets & More

Menu Covers for Special Occasions – Weddings, Banquets & More

Whether it’s a dream wedding, a lavish banquet, or a high-profile corporate gathering, the details matter. One crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is the presentation of your menu.’ Menu cover designs play a pivotal role in setting the tone and ambiance, offering a first glimpse into the culinary delights that await. The first impression is often the most lasting, and this is especially true for special events where every detail counts. Menu covers are more than just practical items—they…

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KEO Asian tickles tastebuds in Oklahoma

KEO Asian tickles tastebuds in Oklahoma

Bill and Zahidah Hyman didn’t set out to be the masterminds of a fantastically popular Pan Asian concept in Oklahoma. Far from it. Their initial goal was to make the most of their corporate lives; he working in pharmaceutical sales, she working for a large cosmetics brand. But after working for a long while in corporations that did not foster their creativity, Bill and Zahidah decided to enter the hospitality space armed with her Cambodian/Pan Asian family recipes and an…

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The pride of California wines

The pride of California wines

Jim and Carolyn Pride initially planned to ease into retirement by taking on a small, enjoyable job selling grapes to winemakers. After Jim concluded his career as a dentist and dental college faculty member in the early 1990s, and with their children grown, the couple envisioned themselves caring for evenly planted vines amidst the scenic backdrop of the Maycamas mountains in California. In 1989, they acquired a breathtaking ranch situated at the mountain’s crest, which marked the beginning of their…

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Strategies to increase foot traffic

Strategies to increase foot traffic

Amanda Lewis says there’s a better way for restaurants to pull in customers. And to make the patron experience so worthwhile they become devotees of the hospitality brand. She knows from which she speaks. Over the Christmas season Lewis transformed a restaurant into a North Pole wonderland so beautiful that a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Weymouth, Mass. was booked solid from Nov. 1 until the end of January. Reservations for The Venetian Restaurant became so hard to get that patrons…

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Loch Lloyd hits a hole-in-one

Loch Lloyd hits a hole-in-one

Loch Lloyd village in Missouri is a gated haven for kindred souls. Built 30 years ago for those who wish to live, recreate and dine among like-minded people — while pursuing a great golf score— the exclusive country club caters to residents and members seeking a safe, serene, outdoorsy enclave where fine dining intertwines with a breadth of recreational activity. Nestled among the hills of Blue Ridge in northwest Missouri, the gated 110-acre grounds feature an  18-hole championship golf course,…

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The Impact of Menu Covers on Restaurant Branding and Customer Experience

The Impact of Menu Covers on Restaurant Branding and Customer Experience

As you welcome patrons into your restaurant, the menu serves as a silent ambassador of your establishment’s brand — and its cover sets the stage for the culinary journey ahead. A menu cover is more than a protective casing. It is a branding powerhouse that captures the essence of your restaurant, conveying your commitment to quality, style, and the overall dining experience. Custom menu covers, crafted with care and attention to detail, can significantly enhance this narrative, transforming your menu…

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A star is born in the Bahamas

A star is born in the Bahamas

Plucked from his managerial role at a luxury resort in the Bahamas, Henry Rolle found himself presented with an unprecedented opportunity: to own a piece of a 14-room boutique hotel. Such chances are rare for locals, making this offer truly remarkable. “I was in the right place at the right time,” says Rolle, who with his wife Teymarae took over the helm of the famous Rock House Harbor Island in Dunmore Town, Bahamas. In a first-of-its-kind business venture to vest…

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