In their August 2014 issue, Consumer Reports magazine rates the most common restaurant gripes. Their "Gripe-O-Meter" is the result of a national survey of 1,003 adults. The top annoyances are:76% - Dirty Utensils73% - Dirty or ill-equipped restrooms72% - Impolite or condescending servers67% - Servers with a sloppy appearance or poor hygiene66% - Food or … [Read more...] about Consumer Reports – Top Restaurant Service Issues
Consumer Reports – Top Restaurant Service Issues
Logical, But I Never Thought of it – Cool a drink in 2 mins
Sometimes you just need to cool something really quickly, like a beer on a hot day. This short video shows you a really good way to do it.http://youtu.be/H6ncuv3gewI … [Read more...] about Logical, But I Never Thought of it – Cool a drink in 2 mins
Making the Perfect Gin and Tonic
Gin and tonics are pretty easy to make, but there are a few things you can do to make it better. Updated 4.20. Gin & Tonic is what my father would have called “an honest drink.” Nothing fancy; direct and to the point. However, making the perfect gin and tonic requires a few simple steps.In the 50’s my dad would get home at 5:30 every evening, the brakes his Porsche … [Read more...] about Making the Perfect Gin and Tonic
Baklava Bakery Video Dazzles
FoodieTV, the folks behind the iPhone app, have posted a beautifully shot video of a commercial baklava bakery. The origin of baklava is hotly contested, but this restaurant in Gaziantep, Turkey has been making it since 1887. Join Daniel and Mirra from The Perennial Plate as they tour famed baklava producer Çağdaş.FoodieTV features beautiful short films about food and where … [Read more...] about Baklava Bakery Video Dazzles
Vodka Cucumber/Mint Lemonade for a Hot Day
Reposted from 2006 by Lizzy Caston Some things are worth repeating! Here’s a bit of Dude trivia: he’s not only a good cook – his Sunday dinners for friends are well-known, but he’s also an awesome bartender. As a matter of fact, his first foray into the food industry was as a bartender at The Magic Pan Restaurant in Beverly Hills. Things were different in those days: to get … [Read more...] about Vodka Cucumber/Mint Lemonade for a Hot Day