A lot of restaurants charge a corkage fee, but what is it and why? A corkage fee is a charge added to the bill by a restaurant or venue when guests bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal. The fee covers the cost of [...]
Champagne, defined by the Oxford Dictionary, means a French sparkling white wine. Champagne defined by the world is a symbol of celebration. We find Champagne in the hands of our loved ones on New Year’s Eve, at college graduations, anniversaries, birthdays and other holidays. Champagne initiates the toast, [...]
When serving people, being a minimalist is essential. Every restaurant has different set ups. Some are minimal with just a fork, a knife and a water glass, while others may have two or three forks, knives, spoons, and a plethora of glasses. My first tip would be to [...]
We have all been “in the weeds,” meaning overly busy in restaurant lingo. These are the times when a lot of guests show up at the door at the same time, during your restaurant’s busiest hours, and you end up being double or triple seated. The front door just [...]
One of the perks of my job, as General Manager of a restaurant, is that I have the opportunity to open and experience a lot of wines. The other night I opened a beautiful double magnum of 2003 Domaine du Clos de Tart Grand Cru Monopole. Clos de [...]
