No links for you!

No links yet as we’re still putting the finishing garnishes on this hot new feature, but here’s another sneak peak at what to expect when Behind Bars goes live next week:

In Wine Punks, it’s a Steel Cage Match … Riesling vs. Sauvignon Blanc vs. Pinot Grigio vs. Chardonnay!

Rob invites you to Raise Your Spirits [...]

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Nibbles from all over

In lieu of original content, we bring you … Nibbles from all over!

NB restaurant experiments with PWYC and it looks like VIPs are RSVPing ASAP. Newsbite wonders, “Will there be BBQ?”

Don’t know about y’all, but we find it pretty much impossible to make even a grilled cheese sandwich without pretending like we’re on camera. [...]

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Because Eggs Benedict is hard to eat on the bus

According to CREST/NPD Group, breakfast sandwiches were the fastest growing menu item in 2007. Hot chicken sandwiches and hot tea also made strong gains last year.
Curious about fastest growing menu items four through ten? Interested in finding out what menu items showed the steepest declines last year?
For the full “Fastest Growing / What’s [...]

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Are we there yet?

Summer is nearly upon us: time for vacation and picnics and long family road trips. And while it’s fun to bicker over whether you were supposed to turn “left” or turn “the other left” back there, you could have a much more harmonious vacation if you signed up for CRFA membership today.
Restaurant operators [...]

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The mother of all promotions

Mother’s Day can be a busy day for restaurants – especially those that take the time to create and execute promotions that work. Here are just a few ideas you could try:

Generation discounts: 10% off the meal price when mom and child both come to dinner, 20% off for grandmother, mom and child, etc.

Essay [...]

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Coming soon: Behind Bars

Exclusive news for newsbite readers!
As you read this, we’re developing a sexy new feature to help Canadian bars make the most out of their drink menus. With the help of BartenderOne’s Rob Montgomery, Behind Bars will educate and entertain you with articles on wine, spirits, classic cocktails and new taste trends. Rob describes [...]

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