Food for Thought

Delicious Ecuador is The Republic of the Equator

Ecuador is located in one of the most privileged areas of the planet, and has a cuisine that offers a variety of dishes with different combinations of ingredients. Join us as we explore Ecuadorian cuisine! Read more...

Chocolate and Coffee Tasting at Edible Canada / A Decadent Affair

Dessert

I was invited to an event at Edible Canada, held in Granville Island, Vancouver, BC. This extravaganza was hosted by Wendy Boys of Cocolico, a local chocolatier, along with Canadian Master Coffee Roaster representative, Marie-Claude Dessurealt of Van Houtte Coffee. Read more...

A Tale of Two Cocktails from Old Havana, Cuba

International

From 1932-1939 Ernest Hemmingway lived at the Hotel Ambos Mundos (Both Worlds) in Old Havana, where he preferred renting a certain 5th floor room for $1.50 per night, as it provided him an excellent view of the Harbor and the cool breeze. Read more...

No Automatic Pilot

Editor's Bite

I love the restaurant business… I must! I’ve done everything from dishwasher to owner over the last 42 years, and now I am a food crtiic. If I ever do get famous, the complete story will make a very good book. Servers in the biz for as long as I have been, have tons of great stories to tell. I like to call them Fish Stories! Read more...

How I Got Here

Editor's Bite

Welcome to my Editor’s Bite section! Information on this new page will range from simple Dinner Reviews Internet Magazine© updates like How I Got Here, to more controversial subjects relating specifically to the hospitality business. Read more...

Mollydooker “Label our Lefty”

Special Events

This event is over, but you can utilize the far reaching promotional power of the All New Global DinnerReviews.com© to promote your special events locally or worldwide. Welcome to our Special Event Promotions page. Effectively bring thousands of people to the Internet or physical location of your choice for the purpose of promoting your special events. Read more...

Campers

Front of House

You know the scenario. A busy night in your restaurant, tables turning as they should, everything going according to the book, but some guests just have to stay a little too long. They just sit and sit and sit seemingly forever! It’s the dreaded customers called Campers! Read more...

Great Service = Big Tips!

Front of House

As a hospitality employee working for gratuities, the endless search for that elusive BIG TIPPER continues. Could you be the server or bartender who gets the BIG ONE tonight (get your mind out of the gutter)? Try these “tricks of the trade” to make more money than ever before. Read more...

Tip Making Tips for Tip Makers

Back of House

This short piece is a simple pep talk to remind all you servers, bartenders, managers, hostesses, musicians and aspiring chefs to keep trudging along towards your life goals. They are much closer than you think. Don’t stop now…you’re almost there! Read more...

What’s the Culinary Difference?

Food for Thought

As a food critic, I dine at a variety of restaurants. At each stop, I cannot help but notice just how different each establishment is from another, and I’m always amazed. Some are still stuck in the early 80′s, some restaurants think they are on the cutting edge. Read more...

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