The "Portable Generation" along with wonderful attributes also presents some traits which are perhaps unsettling.  They are impatient, not particularly good with advice, ambitious, which requires some tempering, and confidently quite used to being right.  Who said it would be easy?  But, if you can harness that energy, encourage that idealism, and direct that intelligence and passion, you, as an organization will move forward.

Deciding whether a "prime vendor contract" is a wise choice in your purchasing process is something that confronts many operators today. Eric walks through all the pros and cons for you to consider.

Master mixologist Alex Ott has traveled all over the world, learned from the best in the industry and created cocktail lists for revered restaurants and bars around the globe. Our journey with Alex turned up some delicious insights.

Whether you are interested in uncovering missed sales opportunities, improving the level of customer satisfaction, monitoring your training program, or simply trying to take control of a liquor cost, hiring professional spotters is a major part of the solution.

Like most good chefs, Boulud's ambition is to offer each client a memorable dining experience, memorable for the indisputable quality of the ingredients, for the expert preparation and beautiful presentation. The difference is, he delivers what he strives for -- at the rate of hundreds of guests a day.