Family Buffet

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This Is the Worst Dish at a Chinese Restaurant

Everyone loves to indulge in Chinese takeout, but there is one unhealthy meal that is the worst dish you shouldn't order from a Chinese restaurant.

What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

What 8 Diet Experts Order at Chinese Restaurants

Put your takeout habit to work trimming your waist. Here's how diet experts do it.

How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

Follow these four steps and avoid blowing your diet when you eat out.

How millennials are changing restaurant service

Millennials and their digital habits and desire for convenience are driving major changes in the restaurant industry.

How to Expand Your Restaurant Service into Catering

Start small and build your restaurant towards larger events so that your catering customer experiences amazing service and great food, every time.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

How to Control Cost of Food & Labor in a Restaurant Service

Costs are part of any business, but you can minimize costs by pricing your food correctly and maximizing staff productivity.

What makes great restaurant service? Tastemakers nominees provide thoughtful touches

When it comes to service, certain stock phrases indicate that a restaurant may be going through the motions or, even worse, indifferent to the satisfaction of their patrons. "Are you ...

Tablet Menus Can Improve Restaurant Service and Even Boost Tips

Instead of handing customers a flat paper menu listing Burgers and Bottles’ many gourmet burgers or 50-plus beers, servers direct their attention to something shinier.

Holiday Buffet Party Food Ideas

Create a sophisticated look for your holiday party food table with these easy ideas for what to serve. Hint: You don't have to make everything from scratch!

Is your restaurant's buffet up to safety standards?

Avoid cross-contamination and other mishaps by setting up and breaking down the buffet safely.

The most disgusting things diners have seen at an open buffet

Diners recall their most disgusting tales from visiting an open buffet restaurant - and they will put you off dining at self-serve locales for life. Many told of children sticking their hands into the food.

Which Of These Foods Would You Consider "Safe" At A Random Buffet?

Good, Better, Best: Easy Choices to Help You Handle the Holiday Buffet

Navigate your way through any holiday buffet with the "good, better, and best" mindset. There are no bad foods, only foods that you&...

Step Away From The 'Trauma Buffet' With These 5 Beach Reads By Authors Of Color

Suffering, suffering, and how would you like a slice of abjection on the side? When it comes to books by writers of color, sometimes it seems like we'