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Would you pay extra for a prime-time reservation?

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Would you pay more to book a reservation at 7:30pm than 5:30pm? According to the NY Times, in one way or another, this is a trend which is starting to gain footing.  The restaurants’ premise is that a dinner at 8 p.m. on Saturday should simply cost more than one at 5:30 on a Monday. “Restaurants are catching up,” said Sheryl E. Kimes, professor of operations management at … [Read more...] about Would you pay extra for a prime-time reservation?

Robert Reynolds – Portland Teacher, Mentor Dies

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Chef Robert Reynolds, who passed away this morning after a struggle with cancer, was known to many affectionately as “Row-Bear”. Over the years, he touched almost everybody in Portland’s food scene. We can thank Robert for his part in pushing Portland into becoming a stronger and more professional food city. From his work running his Chef Studio to his workshops, classes, … [Read more...] about Robert Reynolds – Portland Teacher, Mentor Dies

Goodbye “anonymous”: Robert Reynolds Dies

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When the news came that Robert Reynolds of The Chef Studio had died, there was a pause in the Portland food scene. Though everyone had known it was coming, it was still a shock when it happened. There was a quiet moment to reflect; no one rushed to post the news, because that would make it true; Robert really would be gone.Robert Reynolds will be remembered as a chef, … [Read more...] about Goodbye “anonymous”: Robert Reynolds Dies

LA Restaurant Offers Diners Discount for Checking Phones at the Door

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We've all been there; last week, I was sitting at a table eating breakfast, while the nitwit next to me loudly gossiped about his date the night before. All the diners around him knew that, yes, he had gotten laid. Then there is a group of friends who spend more time at dinner updating their Facebook, checking emails, and tweeting photos of their food. At the end of the meal, … [Read more...] about LA Restaurant Offers Diners Discount for Checking Phones at the Door