Pizza Hut is arguably one of the most popular pizza chains in the world. With over 18,000 restaurants worldwide, it is the largest pizza chain in terms of location. Its first branch opened in 1958 after two brothers, Dan and Frank Carney, opened their first branch in Kansas. Almost 70 years later, the business has …
In my home, we handle leftover fried chicken the way most food safety organizations recommend: by placing them in the refrigerator. Immediately after every meal, leftovers are transferred to air-tight containers and placed in the fridge. After three to four days, if they haven’t been eaten yet, they’re properly disposed of. So, imagine my surprise …
I’m sure that at least 95% of the people reading this have bought fast food during the wee hours of the night. Whether it’s because you work the graveyard shift, want to take a pit stop on an overnight trip, or are studying hard and don’t have time to cook up your own food, fast …
The term ‘fast food’ first appeared in the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 1951, but its real history stretches all the way back into Europe and Ancient Rome. That’s right, behind those golden arches and secret recipes is a history that takes place across continental Europe, surviving kings, queens, empires, wars, and the general rise and fall …
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Don’t get it twisted: buffets are more than just a meal, they are a complete gastronomic workout. Depending on the kind of buffet you’re going for, it’s always best to have some semblance of a strategy going in, just so you get the most burp for your buck (get it, ‘burp’ instead of ‘bang’ because …
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There’s nothing quite like a buffet that can turn a bunch of nice, ordinary people into a hoard of elbowing, shoving, hungry barbarians. I mean, it makes sense, especially if it’s a fancy buffet: everyone wants the good piece of whatever is in front of them (you know that piece, the one you were eyeing …
Good Buffet Etiquette: How to NOT Act Like a Fool On The Buffet Line Read More »
Everyone enjoys a good buffet; unfortunately, buffets are also one of the most unclean places you could possibly eat in, thanks in no small part to YOU. Yes, you and your fellow diners might be causing the health rating of buffets nationwide to plummet, all because of a common practice so many people do: reusing …
Clean Plate Law: Why the Buffet Clean Plate Law is Needed Read More »
Shows like Master Chef and Hell’s Kitchen do a very good job of selling the idea to people that becoming an esteemed restaurateur (it’s a fancy French word meaning someone who owns a restaurant or a bunch of restaurants) was a glitzy, glamorous, exciting, and fascinating life that’s bound to fulfill your every hope and …
The Restaurateur Life: Things You Should Know About Owning a Restaurant Read More »
Prior to 2008, going on vacation had only a few options for accommodations. Aside from hotels, you had the option of motels, inns, lodges, bed, and breakfasts, or hostels. But in 2008, a game-changing type of accommodation allowed people to find their home away from home: Airbnb. Airbnb connects property owners (“hosts”) with people (“guests”) …
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There’s nothing better than hitting the sack after a long and hard day of traveling on the road. But when you’re out and about, do you check-in at a hotel, or do you find the nearest motel to crash in? The two sound similar, have similar purposes, but for some reason, they exist as two …
What’s The Difference Between a Motel and a Hotel? Quite a Bit, Actually Read More »