Industry Trends
When guests sit down in 2025, they’re not just scanning the menu for their favorites — they’re scanning prices. That $14 burger from two years ago is suddenly $19, the side of guacamole feels smaller, and the cocktail list has one fewer option. For diners, inflation shows up as
Food Safety Science
Every kitchen has its silent troublemaker. It’s not the fryer that sputters or the dishwasher that clogs at the worst possible moment. It’s the leftovers. That pot of chili, tray of roasted chicken, or container of pasta salad sitting in the cooler may look harmless — even appetizing the
Behind The Bar
That kid at the bar with the shaky hands? He’s not nervous to order a beer — he’s nervous you’ll catch his fake. Spotting a bad ID isn’t just about protecting your bar; it’s about protecting your license, your job, and your reputation. Why It Matters
Jigsaw Puzzles
Piece it together! Complete today’s jigsaw and reveal the picture.
Jigsaw Puzzles
Piece it together! Complete today’s jigsaw and reveal the picture.
This Month in Food
August is peak summer — and with it comes plenty of chances to keep your guests engaged. Food holidays aren’t just quirky dates on a calendar; they’re built-in prompts for creative specials, quick social posts, and themed promotions that spark traffic when you need it most. A well-timed pie
Food Safety Science
It doesn’t take a major outbreak to ruin a restaurant’s reputation — sometimes it’s as simple as a cutting board. Picture this: raw chicken gets sliced, the board is given a quick wipe, then it’s reused for prepping lettuce. What looks harmless in the moment can send
Word Find
Can you find them all? Search for hidden terms in today’s word find.
Emerging Risks & Research
Food safety has always been a battle against time and temperature. But what happens when the climate itself shifts the playing field? In the past decade, record-breaking heat waves, historic floods, and shifting weather patterns have created new risks for operators. The pathogens that threaten our food supply — Salmonella, Listeria,
Crossword Puzzles
Think you know your stuff? Test your knowledge in today’s crossword puzzle.
Crossword Puzzles
Think you know your stuff? Test your knowledge in today’s crossword puzzle.
Inspections & Compliance
It’s a sweltering July afternoon, and your walk-in cooler is working overtime. The ice machine is dripping, the salad bar looks wilted, and a delivery of chicken breasts just came in an hour later than scheduled. Then the worst timing imaginable: the health inspector walks through the door. Summer