Food & Beverage

  • What Restaurant Owners Need To Know About Proposed European Wine Tariffs

    What Restaurant Owners Need To Know About Proposed European Wine Tariffs

    I believe in supporting local businesses, especially when it comes to restaurants. President Donald Trump’s new proposed tariff would levy tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported wines and other goods from the European Union. The tariff, if it goes into effect, could devastate the food and beverage industry…

  • Tea for Q

    Tea for Q

    I have an obsession with macarons–I could eat them all day, every day. But let’s face it, I have a big sweet tooth. When I was offered the opportunity to write an article on The Tottering Teacup in Richmond, Va., and how the tea shop does fundraising for the LGBTQ+…

  • 9 Food and Beverage Predictions for 2020

    9 Food and Beverage Predictions for 2020

    My husband was in the food and beverage industry for 10 years so I love following new industry trends. Some years, the trend predictions are on point and other years, they fall flat. I think 2020 is going to be a great year for restaurants, specifically because there’s an increase…

  • 7 Tips To Make Your Food Photography Worthy of Instagram

    7 Tips To Make Your Food Photography Worthy of Instagram

    I love photography and that way that evolves with technology. I was asked by the New York Film Academy to write a blog post on food photography for Instagram. I thought this would be a fun and interesting topic to tackle since I am not big on photographing my food…

  • 5 Ways to Improve Your Private Dining Program

    5 Ways to Improve Your Private Dining Program

    Many restaurants will benefit from a private dining program—whether it’s a local restaurant or multi-location eatery. Implementing a private dining program can help restaurants boost revenue, increase traffic during off-seasons and during slow hours, and attracting a new customer base. According to Amanda Baltazar, writer for FSR Magazine, “Savvy restaurateurs know…