This blogpost was originally posted on Chalkboarder and over at FohBoh



Guest Experience Staff Training



I'm researching a study of the restaurant industry, using Yelp and Urban Spoon as the main viewframe. While I've written in the past about how operators could use these two sites to their advantage, I feel compelled to share a different observation… Continue

This was posted on FohBoh.com today - the largest social network for the restaurant industry. The relief workers and citizens of Haiti could probably use some coffee and tea right about now. Please share this information with your culinary friends.



This is an alert seeking Chef Volunteers willing to work in field kitchens in Haiti.



Over the past 72 hours I've been networking with:



U.N. World Food Programme

American Culinary… Continue

Join Coffee Fest in Meadowlands NJ March 4, 2010 for the Executive Summit



Coffee Fest NYC Executive Summit

Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 9:00am-5:00pm



We are thrilled to make our Executive Summit a permanent fixture on the Coffee Fest line-up of events carefully crafted to help you build your bottom line. Held on Thursday, March 4, 2010, the Executive Summit titled Survive and Thrive in Coffee Today, culls from the industry's most respected professionals to bring… Continue

The week before Christmas, David Heilbrunn of Coffee Fest took me to Fresh Cup Magazine's Holiday Open House.



As a former Executive Chef, who did a two year sabbatical studying architecture in Boston, I completely understand having passion for a craft or trade. I'm quite passionate about creative culinary, gastronomy, sustainability and being a superior craftsperson.



Over the times I was Exec Chef, I participated in a number of coffee/tea purchasing decisions; I was aware… Continue

Originally posted at the new blog Leaf & Berry



I’ve been drinking coffee and tea all my life, since I was about ten. It’s always had a hold on me, remaining a constant part of my daily existence.



Much as I might think I could – there’s just no way I could ever stop drinking coffee and tea. I’ve finally given up the remote thought of ever quitting and as a result…



have turned my life… Continue