Newsletter Links Archive
We've compliled some of the many website links and reviews from our e-mail newsletter all in one place for your browsing pleasure. (Some links may be old and outdated or new information may have replaced it. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.)
Cocktail Magazine - http://www.cocktail.com
An out of date, no longer updated site, but worth a look anyway. Some
nice feature stories and some great drink recipes for your next get-together.
Gourmet Connections Magazine - http://gourmetconnection.com
This site passes the web site "visitability" test with flying colors.
Why? Because of content. Lots and lots of content.
Great 5 star award section - points to some of the best food sites on
the net - http://gourmetconnection.com/5star/
And a nice section on kitchen tips and healthful hints -
http://gourmetconnection.com/ezine/tips.shtml
The Internet Epicurean Chef's Forum -
http://forum.epicurean.com/wwwboard/wwwboard.html
"A lively cooks bulletin board." - Unlike a lot of forums on the web,
this one has quite a bit of activity and useful conversation.
The Internet Epicurean Recipe Exchange
http://internet.epicurean.com/latest/exchange/exchange.html
Interact with other cooks, and find specific recipes, or recipes using
special ingredients. There are over 2,500 contributed recipes on file.
Kitchenette
http://www.kitchenette.com/
"Kitchenette is a monthly online magazine featuring a behind the
scenes look at the San Francisco Bay Area's most important or emerging
chefs. Kitchenette provides the restaurant junkie with the local scoop
on technique, trend and tips" A very hip looking, well done web site,
be sure to check it out.
Star Chefs - http://www.starchefs.com
Great looking web site (almost too great - takes a while to download,
but worth the wait) Chef profiles, recipes, a chef's help wanted
section, a good bulletin board system with a fair amount of activity
and more...
Food for Thought - Recipe & Cooking Links
http://www.pazsaz.com/foodlink.html
A great starting page (or at least a bookmark) for serious food
lovers - from the Food for Thought Page you can link to virtually
all the major Food and Recipe sites on the Net. Links are categorized
nicely for easy access.
Omaha Steaks
http://www.omahasteaks.com
You know the name - go visit the site! They've done an excellent
job presenting their info on the web. They Offer secure on-line
ordering. Also have a mailing list you can sign up for, an easy
way to request a print catalog, and a monthly Sweepstakes Contest.
Ale Street News
http://www.alestreetnews.com/
This is the on-line version of Ale Street News. Their web site is
beautifully crafted, easy to navigate and loaded with content.
50+ stories on a wide range of brew topics are available, along with
beer festival & event information and more.
Roadside Magazine
http://www.roadsidemagazine.com/
Fans of the good old American diner will enjoy this e-zine site.
Clicks of the Week
http://internet.epicurean.com/latest/clicks.html
Here's a good place to start the next time you want to just
browse some interesting food sites.
Nightclub & Bar Hospitality On-line
http://www.nightclub.com
If your restaurant includes either a nightclub or bar, this e-zine is
a good place to pick up tips on the latest developments and news to
help you compete and stay fresh. Specifically you might want to look
at some of their promo tips.
Hospitality Links courtesy of Eldred Training & Development
http://www.eldtrain.com.au/sites/hospsite.htm
Sites are listed by subject, with description
The Culinary Connection
http://www.culinary.com
Features include: 800+ hospitality links, a helpful listing of food
related usenet newsgroups, listing and descriptions of 20+ food
mailing lists/newsletters - although we're not yet included ;-)
You'll also love their comprehensive glossary/dictionary. An overall
great resource.
On The Rail
http://www.ontherail.com
On the Rail is a website delivering "News for Food Professionals"
Restaurants and Institutions Archive Page
http://www.rimag.com/common/ri_ind.htm
Yes they cover fast food (among other things) - but don't worry
because you're sure to find a few stories of interest here.
Cameron's Tips of the Month
http://www.cameronpub.com/pretips.htm
A guide to "proven marketing programs that have already made money
for operators elsewhere around the world!"
The Chef's Store
http://www.chefs-store.com
"restaurant quality chefware for the professional chef and home
cook" A word of caution: put your sunglasses on before you visit
this site ;-)
Hospitality Humour Page
http://www.eldtrain.com.au/humour/humour.htm
For a peek at the lighter side of the hospitality industry.
NetFood Directory of Foodservice Businesses
http://www.foodwine.com/digest/Food-Bev/index.html
Brought to you by electronic Gourmet Guide
The French Culinary Institute
http://www.frenchculinary.com
A Lycos Top 5% site and deservedly so. Great design, a wealth of
course information for prospective students. They even have a guide
to life in the Big City.
Bon Appétit Management Company
http://www.bamco.com
We usually won't send you to corporate sites unless there is a good
reason, or they are doing something unique. This is probably a case
of both. If for no other reason you should visit their site for an
outstanding example of what a quality web presentation looks like.
We were very impressed with the design, navigation and content of
their site. Very well done indeed!
SurveyExpress
http://www.surveyexpress.com
What's one of the best ways to improve your bottom line? Better
Customer Service. SurveyExpress will help you identify customer
service problems (and successes) so you can address them before it's
too late.
Ostriches On Line
http://www.ostrichesonline.com
"Anything and everything to do with Ostriches" This quote from their
site says it all, so we'll say no more.
Getting Back to Basics
http://www.epicurus.com/CulinaryTrendssept.html
An interesting article about food trends over the last two decades.
High Tea
http://internet.epicurean.com/latest/current/hightea/hitea.html
A short article on the history of high tea in England. A nice
complement story to our current story on the Restaurant Report on tea.
Espresso, The Perfect Way to End a Meal
http://www.epicurus.com/TheProfsept.html
WebFoodPros.com
http://webfoodpros.com/
An extensive chat site for members of the foodservice industry. The "Great
Hall" and "Wanabe" seem like the most active areas.
F&B Jobs
http://www.job-recruiters.com/
Wade Palmer & Associates is dedicated to the professional and ethical
recruitment and placement of Foods & Beverage industry personnel on a
nationwide basis.
American Connoisseur
http://www.americanconnoisseur.com
A weekly online magazine dedicated to bringing you the best in connoisseur living. From gourmet features & recipes to dining & travel recommendations.
Great Eastern Mussel Farm
http://www.eatmussels.com
From everything to the catchy domain name to professional graphics to
the loads of content, this site is done "right" I urge everyone on
our list to take an indepth look at this site for ideas on how to
build (or revise) your own Home Pages.
Food Lover's Glossary
http://www.foodstuff.com/cgi-bin/glossary.cfm?alpha=A
Top 100 Independents from R&I
Story: http://www.rimag.com/07/top.htm
Listings: http://www.rimag.com/07/toplist.htm
Gourmet Magazine Restaurant Survey
Reader survey of the best restaurants in 24 locations throughout the
US and Canada.
Tips For Using a Knife
http://www.onlinechef.com/getstart3.html
Can Service Be A Two-Way Street?
http://www.foodnet.com/epr/sections/writers/twoway/2way.html
This article contemplates the issue of restaurant guests having an
impact on the level of service they receive.
Hospitality Resources on the World Wide Web
http://www.ranw.com/links.htm
A great listing of hospitality sites in a wide range of categories.
Bookmark this one!
PubCrawler
http://www.pubcrawler.com/
They have an extensive database of over 2630 Microbreweries, Brewpubs
and Beer Bars from across the country. Visitors can read and add
reviews of listings in the database.
Vintage Beers
http://www.allaboutbeer.com/features/vintage.html
We all know it's common to age wine (see next link) but what about
beer? This article discusses the process and reviews some vintage
beers.
Basic Wine Storage Conditions
http://www.intowine.com/cellar.html#basic
Yahoo Daily Restaurant News
http://biz.yahoo.com/news/restaurants.html
The Culinary Mafia
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/culmafia.shtml
"It has taken more than a few chefs to cook up Boston's food revolution.
Behind the scenes is a cozy, insular network of powerbrokers ranging from
the suits who bankroll restaurants to the image makers who create the
buzz."
Looking for links? Try...
http://www.foodweb.com
Using Espresso Machines, Chefs Whip Up All Kinds of Foams and Sauces
http://www.freep.com/fun/food/qfoam14.htm
Learn About Wine - Quick Wine Tasting Course
http://www.wine-lovers-page.com/learn.shtml
Series of articles offering a good starting point for newcomers to
wine appreciation. Brought to you by Robin Garr's Wine Lovers' Page.
Guide to Hosting a Blind Tasting Party
http://www.wine.brats.org/grapejuice/blindtasting/index.html
Out of Towners (Boston)
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/suburban.shtml
10 suburban restaurants that are well worth the trip.
The History of Food Page at Chef Ron's Kitchen Works
http://www.chefron.com/History.cfm
30+ fun, informative food tidbits on a variety of topics.
Restaurant Exchange
http://www.restaurantexchange.com/
Site for buyers and sellers of restaurant-related business
opportunities.
Farmer's Market
http://www.farmersmarket.com/
Directory for quality food-related sites. Divided into 15+
categories. Some of the included sites are reviewed based on a
"Peachy Rating System."
Fish FAQ
http://www.wh.whoi.edu/homepage/faq.html
"A Bouillabaisse of Fascinating Facts About Fish" (120+ questions and
answers - a very informative site.)
Interview Tips
http://www.yankeehospitality.com/interviewtips.htm
Some general job interview advice.
Fans of single-malt Scotch are seeking that certain something
http://www.freep.com/fun/food/qscotch21.htm
Where to Eat (London)
http://www.where-to-eat.co.uk/
Searchable database of over 3,500 London restaurants.
Favorite Wine Links
http://www.wine-lovers-page.com/winelink.shtml
From Robin Garr's Wine Lovers' Page
Hospitality Links
http://restaurantresults.com/results.htm
Divided into 20+ categories.
Wacky Hospitality Sites
http://www.nscee.edu/unlv/Tourism/wacky.html
Lots of bizarre and funny food sites linked
Food Cost Tips and Strategies
http://www.profitable.com/results/foodcost.html
Real world feedback from hospitality professionals about how they
operate their business to lower food costs.
Steven Shaw's New York Restaurant Reviews
http://www.shaw-review.com/index.html
Looking for some honest reviews on New York City's better restaurants?
Well, here's 150+ of them. Steven Shaw is not a restaurant critic,
nor does he claim to be, he's "just a regular guy who spends an
alarmingly high percentage of his disposable income on dining out."
The Current State of Restaurant Reviews
http://www.shaw-review.com/problems.htm
Also from Steven Shaw. An interesting opinion/editorial addressing
the current state of restaurant criticism in New York.
The Whiskey Pages
http://www.whiskeypages.com
Some great articles. Nice design. Home Page for the "Malt Advocate."
Setting up a bar
http://www.webtender.com/handbook/barsetup.html
A sample list of equipment, supplies, and advice on how to stock a bar
Good Vibrations
http://www.rimag.com/806/ops_ms2.htm
Tailoring sound systems to your operation.
Choosing the Best Fish
http://www.freep.com/fun/food/qchoose25.htm
and
Tips for Storing and Preparing Fish
http://www.freep.com/fun/food/qtips25.htm
Exploring the Wine Joints of New York City
http://www.wine.brats.org/features/gotham/story.html
"What I found while traipsing the streets of Gotham were four places
that stand out for the quality of wine and food, great value, cool
atmosphere, and a well trained staff."
Planning your Brewery
http://www.dmebrewing.com/planning.htm
A handy reference for restaurants - covering the basics involved in
planning to add on-premise brewing to the operation.
Charting a New Course
http://www.rimag.com/806/rept_jw.htm
"Chart House, an aging, ailing steakhouse chain, is relocating its
headquarters to Chicago, hoping that an infusion of cash from
financier Sam Zell and talent from consultant Rich Melman will put it
solidly back on the map."
Rosie's Restaurant Review Archive
http://www.nj.com/restaurants/foodbytes/
100+ New Jersey restaurant reviews. You can also link to a searchable
database of over 2500 NJ restaurants.
The
Gumbo Guys
A fun, interesting story.
The dark side of light beer
http://www.allaboutbeer.com/columns/fred6.html
A seriously sarcastic article about the state of light beer. An
enjoyable read.
The Waiter's Revenge
http://www.waiters-revenge.com/
This is a fun site to visit. It's designed to give waitstaff a place to
vent their work frustrations. Don't be surprised if you end up spending
a bunch of time at this site reading the comments and stories from around
the world.
Gourmet Guides
http://www.gourmetguides.com
"Bargain cookbooks for professional chefs, serious cooks & collectors"
Tapping Into Star Power
http://www.eaward.com/ideas.html
A nice short article on the power of an effective employee recognition
program.
Business Plans for Restaurants
http://www.virtualrestaurant.com/outline.htm
http://www.virtualrestaurant.com/sample.htm
The first link is to a sample outline for a business plan. And the
second is to a demo put together to illustrate a completed document.
For folks looking to start a restaurant or expand their current
operations this is a very helpful and comprehensive resource.
Chef's Page
http://www.armsco.com/freechef.htm
This link will give you access to a free chapter from the Chef's Page,
an on-line resource self described as... "Important insights into day
to day operations, that the restaurant management schools do not
teach. Learn the insider tricks to operating a successful restaurant."
Sweet Conclusions
http://www.rimag.com/811/food_ms.htm
A delicious article on desserts.
DiRoNA Guide On-line
http://www.dirona.com
DiRoNA stands for Distinguished Restaurants of North America. The
elite list of only 639 DiRoNA award winning restaurants is available
on line...searchable via several different criteria. If you're
looking for just the right restaurant to impress someone important,
you can count on the DiRoNA list to deliver an excellent
recommendation.
THE WORLD’S BEST WAITER
http://www.shaw-review.com/the.htm
An outstanding article that really hits hard on our recent discussion
about service in our restaurants. An absolute must read!
Hostesses: A Hidden Asset
http://www.greenandassociates.com/hostesses.stm
A great article on the importance of the hostess position. Several
practical tips for immediate implementation.
The Specialty Produce Network
http://www.specialtyproduce.com
A virtual encyclopedia of produce information. In-depth information
on an exhaustive list of fruits, vegetable, herbs, and more.
Puerto Rico - Let's Dine
http://www.letsdine.com
A very attractive, well done guide to Puerto Rico's restaurants.
Attitude is Everything
http://www.greenandassociates.com/cookin1.stm
Two words..."read this"
What's for Lunch?
http://www.rimag.com/813/bus-jm.htm
"High noon spells opportunity for operators. With one eye on the
clock, a hungry populace looks for convenient spots to spend their
lunch hour." Check out this article for some insightful tips on what
those hungry folks are looking for.
The Men's Club
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/grill.shtml
"Supremely self-assured, Grill 23 has succeeded by refining the key
elements of the classic steak house."
Fare Shares
http://www.rimag.com/815/food-ly.htm
This article discusses the growing popularity of "sharables",
appetizers and "small plates" that restaurant patrons share amongst
themselves. A quote from the article, "you get a better feel for the
chef that way and you get to experience a lot of flavors." The
article also talks about the benefits from a business standpoint of
catering to this new trend.
Fearlessly French
An enlightening interview with La Fourchette's chef-owner Pierre
Chauvet.
Kansas City Cooking
http://www.kansascitycooking.com/
Much like Steven Shaw's site that we've highlighted before for
unbiased coverage of NY City's restaurants, Dan Cherrington has begun
a similar project for Kansas City. The content on the site is great
but the site suffers from the unfortunate design flaw of needing a
huge monitor at a tiny resolution so as to not need to scroll right to
read the page.
Complete Chocolate Website
http://www.completechocolate.com
For both the experienced and amateur chocolatier.
Chicago Wine Bars and Hangouts
http://www.winebrats.org/features/windycitywine/story.html
Self described as "an opinionated guide to the wine hangouts of
Chicago," this series of reviews provides an underground tour of
Chicago's wine scene.
You Know Your Getting A Bad Tip When...
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1227/tip.htm
A dash of hospitality humor.
Web Cards
http://www.printing.com/
An outstanding promotional concept that makes a lot of sense for
restaurants and hospitality companies. Make sure you request a "free
sample packet". In addition to receiving the impressive samples, the
folks at Web Cards present you with some great additional marketing
tips.
Hospitality Link
http://www.hospitalitylink.com
This site focuses on employment & staffing for the Hospitality
Industry, offering links to recruiters, employers, resume services,
resume posting and other top hospitality sites.
CUSTOMER SERVICE 101 - Get Back to the Basics
http://www.greenandassociates.com/cookin2.stm
A short but sweet article identifying four basic, yet critical
elements of customer service.
Charlie Trotters Restaurant
http://www.charlietrotters.com/
A great example of what a restaurant can do with their Internet
program.
Chef Talk
http://www.cheftalk.com/
A relatively new site that's definitely worth a look.
Senior Management
http://www.rimag.com/822/bus-jm.htm
"The number of Americans over the age of 65 is growing dramatically,
as it will continue to do well into the new millennium. Find out how
to tap this market segment."
Restaurant Insurance Articles
http://www.executiveins.com/newsart.html
A collection of six helpful articles.
Cameron's Worldwide Hospitality Marketing Club
http://www.cameronpub.com/cameron.htm
The
Edible Web
Surfing in culinary cyberspace. Rogov's Ramblings
http://www.stratsplace.com/rogov
The website of professional wine, restaurant and travel critic, Daniel
Rogov, this site contains enough stories articles and reviews to keep
you entertained for hours.
Looking back, looking ahead
http://www.allaboutbeer.com/features/grant.html
Pioneer Bert Grant, who 15 years ago opened the first brewpub in the
United States, offers opinions on how far craft beer has come and
where it is headed.
Pencom
http://www.pencominternational.com/
Training materials for restaurant operators (improve service and
increase sales) - including videos, books, newsletters and more
So, You Really Want a Web Site?
http://www.club-mgmt.com/manager/9807/reality.html
A series of articles designed to help you get connected to the
Internet, show you how to use it and where to go for information to
help you determine if a web site is right for you.
RestaurantNews.com's Y2K Wrapup!
http://www.RestaurantNews.com/y2k.html
A collection of restaurant related Y2K articles from news sources
around the web.
Questions for the New Millennium
http://www.rimag.com/923/sr.htm
The foodservice industry is entering the 21st century in a state of
flux. Reflecting against the glow of a strong economy and projected
growth in all segments is a slate of issues awaiting resolution...
Rustic
tastes: Italian chefs feed a renewed hunger for hearty cuisine
A review of three new books.
Sally's Place - Food Page
http://www.sallys-place.com/food.htm
A smorgasbord of excellent food-related content.
Hospitality-Industry.com
http://www.hospitality-industry.com/
Collection of hospitality related web links.
Ask The Beer Dude
http://www.whatalesyou.com/dude.asp
An informative collection of question and answer posts.
Hire Education
http://www.rimag.com/923/bus.htm
There’s no free lunch, even for interns. Real-life experience helps culinary
students prepare for their careers in ways that no classroom can.
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