by Michael DiPeri | Jul 2, 2018 | Hospitality News
Before the days of online restaurant reservations, and before the current emphasis on casual dining, the maître d’ was at the center of the restaurant experience. Take, for example, Louis Risoli. He was, up until quite recently, the maître d’ at L’Espalier, one of...
by Michael DiPeri | Jun 26, 2018 | Hospitality News
Classics are classics for a reason. But have you ever wondered where they come from? Here are the stories between four classic cocktails: The Martini Legend has it that the martini was invented in Martinez, California. A goldminer wanted to celebrate a prosperous...
by Michael DiPeri | Jun 26, 2018 | Hospitality News
When you make hotdogs at home, you likely just grill them and add some ketchup and mustard. Sometimes simple is the most satisfying. Other times, however, it’s good to change things up. Across the U.S., different regions are known for their take on the American...
by Michael DiPeri | Jun 26, 2018 | Hospitality News
Sometimes, good things can come out of sticky situations. In the 1550s, German brewers were prohibited from making beer during the summer. The idea was to prevent brewery fires that had occurred in various places due to the combination of brewing techniques,...
by Michael DiPeri | Jun 26, 2018 | Hospitality News
Marriott has announced a new partnership with Amazon. Together, the companies will work to install its Alexa technology in Marriott hotel rooms. Marriott hopes this will improve guest experiences, and Amazon is hoping that this could be a foray into the hospitality...
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