Industry Trends
Cinnamon steam rising from a latte. A rocks glass glowing amber with spiced cider and bourbon. A pumpkin-colored smoothie swirling with oat milk and nutmeg. If fall has a soundtrack, it’s leaves crunching underfoot. If it has a scent, it’s whatever drink your barista or bartender slides across
Food Safety Science
Spooky décor. Pumpkin spice. Packed community events. Late-October is hospitality at full tilt—and that’s exactly when small safety slips can snowball. A single sick handler at a bake sale. A bulk pot of chili that cools too slowly after a costume party. A crowded venue where handwashing plays
Behind The Bar
A guest slams their empty glass on the bar and demands another. You know they’ve had enough. Do you have to serve them? Absolutely not. In fact, in many states, you’re legally required to say no. Why It Matters Refusing service isn’t about being rude — it’s
Word Find
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Food Safety Science
When the temperatures outside start dropping, kitchens face a surprising challenge: keeping food hot enough. Fall catering season brings soups, stews, and roasted meats — foods that seem perfectly safe because they’re served warm. But “warm” isn’t the same as 135°F or above, and anything less opens the
Crossword Puzzles
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The Holidays
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture. Falling on October 20 in 2025, it’s a celebration of light triumphing over darkness, good over evil, and community over isolation. Families gather, homes glow with candles and lanterns, and food takes center stage
Staff & Culture
Halloween isn’t just for kids in costumes. For bars, restaurants, and clubs, it’s one of the rowdiest nights of the year. Guests show up in masks, drink orders spike, and dining rooms quickly turn into dance floors. What feels like fun for patrons often translates into chaos for
Emerging Risks & Research
For decades, antibiotics have been the invisible shield of modern food production. They protect livestock from disease, boost growth, and keep supply chains running smoothly. But that shield is cracking. Increasingly, the bacteria moving through farms, slaughterhouses, and distribution lines are resistant to the very drugs designed to stop them.
Behind The Bar
Ordering booze to your doorstep has exploded since the pandemic — but delivering it isn’t as simple as dropping off a pizza. Every state has its own rules, and if you’re the one delivering, you need to know when it’s legal, what ID to check, and how to
Quizzes
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The Holidays
Columbus Day lands on the second Monday of October, a holiday with complex roots but one that still sparks community events, parades, and family gatherings across the country. For many, it’s tied closely to Italian-American heritage — a day where food, tradition, and culture take center stage. For restaurants and