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I discuss the challenges (and occasional triumphs) of restaurant operations, marketing, and management, and offer pointers based on my own experience in starting and running multiple dining establishments. Check out my daily posts for accounts of the misadventures of one restaurateur and the lessons learned the hard way.

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It's a Taxing Time
March 27, 2008, 10:25 AM
Accountants and email campaigns are great habits to visit this time of year.

If Your Food is Upside Down, Make Sure Your Staff is Stand Up
March 24, 2008, 11:35 PM
We all face food faux pas over time. Whether by mistake, carelessnes ot a mere lack of talent no restaurant is immune fron kitchen breakdown. Front of the house to the rescue. Professional training and the ability to deliver service sets the stars apart...

Comfort Food is Great for Roller Coster Rides
March 21, 2008, 10:20 AM
Nothing beats a hot dog and a roller coster ride. Since the financial outlook is up and down and the rife may get a bit more wild, comfort food with a designer edge may be the way of the future...

The Dream Begins with Projections
March 18, 2008, 2:15 PM
No matter how great your vision, in order to create a culinary empire you have to visit your numbers daily.

So You Want to Start a Restaurant
March 18, 2008, 12:50 AM
Everyone has a dream. And, sometimes those dreams include a restraurant. But that doesn't mean your dream needs to turn into a nightmare...

Your Dream Begins with Projections
March 18, 2008, 12:50 AM
Everyone has a dream. And, sometimes those dreams include a restraurant. But that doesn't mean your dream needs to turn into a nightmare...

Culinary Legislation Out of Control
March 14, 2008, 10:45 AM
Restaurant legislation is becoming more costly for operators daily. Where is the answer? Calorie count menus will only help fat cats stay healthy....

When the Blizzard Hits, Start Cleaning
March 10, 2008, 11:45 AM
Although a snow day may be bad for business, if you use it effectively, you can quickly recover lost revenue.

The Chocolate Bread Pudding Was a Bomb
March 06, 2008, 12:30 PM
An over-passionate waiter can give away more secrets than you'd care to.

Training Is a Great Publicity Stunt
February 27, 2008, 5:45 PM
No matter how hard you try to train and advertise, who would have thought that announcing a staff training meeting would garner so much news?