I have always admired the person(s) on the other side of the bar. Sometimes I notice the mixologists because they are very attractive, trendy, friendly, and accommodating. Sometimes I applaud them for patiently dealing with indecisive or obnoxious/drunk patrons. Frequently I appreciate them because they serve me the perfect martini (shaken), on the rocks, with […]
Mixology 101: Shake, stir, sip
Mixology 101: Shake, stir, sip I have always admired the person(s) on the other side of the bar. Sometimes I notice the mixologists because they are very attractive, trendy, friendly, and accommodating. Sometimes I applaud them for patiently dealing with indecisive or obnoxious/drunk patrons. Frequently I appreciate them because they serve me the perfect martini […]
Chefs, Restaurant Managers, Supermarket Buyers: Heads up. Break Down the Barriers to New Food
I like to eat, and I like to try new products. Life can be really boring (food-wise) because new food options are unavailable thanks to the barriers created by food distributors and wholesalers. It is time that people responsible for buying the food that shows up in restaurants and on supermarket shelves got gutsy and […]
Like to Eat? Visit Seoul, Korea
When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight […]
NYC 8 ½ = Wine + French Cuisine
Roughly speaking, there are 16,000-24,000 full-service restaurants, and almost 19,000 counter-service dining options in Manhattan – so it is never difficult to find a place to eat in this town. What does present a challenge is finding a restaurant that rates “delicious” the first time, and holds onto that designation the second and third time […]
The Digital Future of Work: Can the Past Predict the Future?
No one is certain about the future of work and the way individuals, educational systems, governance, economy safety nets, and technology will interact. It is unfortunate that governments cannot be proactive and eagerly embrace change, using the successes and failures as road maps for the future. In the absence of government, corporations and their resources […]
Is it eating, dining or logistics? LSG onboard cuisine
Move over wine and beer. Time for Spanish Cider
Have you become bored with wine and beer? Tired of the stress associated with placing the wine order at the wine shop or determining the appropriate artisanal beer for pairing with dinner at a restaurant? Cheer up! There is a new kid on the block, direct from Spain: Apple Cider. History of Cider It is […]
The Leopard des Artistes proudly resides on Manhattan’s Westside
There is eating (putting food into your mouth, chewing and swallowing) and then there is dining (the art, experience and cultural aspect of eating). If the objective is to eat, head to Burger King; however, if the idea is to dine in an elegant space, with near perfect service and delicious Italian cuisine, I am […]
A Lunch @ Randolph’s by Warwick
Restaurants that are part of a hotel are frequently considered a convenience rather than a gourmet dining destination, however, Randolph’s at the Warwick Hotel distinguishes itself as a really good place for lunch on Manhattan’s Westside. Curious Name The restaurant is named for William Randolph Hearst, a Harvard College drop-out who was infamous for his […]