Condiments

Sauces, dressings and sides that goes to your meal, to add a bit more flavor. I have a good friend who is a chef, and he hates to when a guess ask for extra condiments. It is not a question of being good on what you do, every single diners have a different taste buds. …

Beer or bier

Some countries have their own beers or in some parts of Europe, they called it Bier or Cervesa. In the Philippines, you have San Miguel Beer and San Mig Light, in Thailand they have Singha, Singapore got Tiger. Holland got Heineken, and Amsterdam got Amstel and Amstel light. Ireland got Guiness. America got Budweiser and …

Dining, take out or delivery

Simplistic table set up at Griffins Restaurant, Bermuda 2019 Food and beverage establishments offer different cuisines and ambiance. Today, because of the “different situation” these restaurants start to offer “contactless delivery” and “curbside pick up“. It means, the new norm. Hospitality is always evolving, this is the beauty of adaptation. Keep up or you are …

Mint

A great spice. Can be chewed, a garnish to your drink or even a piece on top of your dessert. They easily grow in a nice warm temperature. But just like any other herbs, they need utmost care. Do not forget to water them once in awhile. Now, you can tell to your guess as …

Plating

One of the skills a back of house staff must learn is how to plate. This is a requirement in the food business especially in fine dining restaurant. All restaurant except for take out counters should do this. It is an art and guests look for it when they dine in. If you want to …

Running a business

Brick and mortar business, online or side gig. What do you need to have to run a business? I strongly believe that all business people have their own take on it. They might argue as well, but at the end, business is business and it is not called a business until it is running. Have …

Food cost

In many cases, this is rampant in the food industry. This is why many restaurant establishment fails. Get a good chef to deal with the headache in the kitchen. Hire a Manager that can control the flow. That is not really the problem. It lies on the effort of each individual working in a specific …

Temperatures

One of the most important things for a staff working in food and beverage must know how to determine food and drink temperatures. All hot food must be kept hot, and cold should be kept cold. Each country have different ways of using gauges such as degrees Celsius or Farenheit. Some thermometer tools read both …

Glass of red wine

Some research say, it is good to have half glass a night. Some curious people say, it will damage your liver in the long run. Whatever it is, if you feel it is good for you, go for it. It is not the wine that is important, it is whatever celebration you are commemorating. It …

Young ones knows this best. It’s a good way to invest? Maybe when you got extra resources. A good one is really pricey. Nonetheless, should you buy to keep it or enjoy it with close friends? By the way, for those following that doesn’t know this drink, it is known in Scotland. Perhaps, one of …