The Keys to Creating a
Hometown Favorite
by Mary Daggett
Those remarkable “hometown favorite” eating and drinking establishments are the envy of every other place in the neighborhood. How does an operation reach that storied status that so few attain? Ask ten different operators and you’ll likely receive ten different answers, including: long-standing tradition; award-winning food; exemplary service; festive and fun atmosphere; great location; Wine Spectator-ranked wine cellar; weekly dinner specials; half-price happy hour; 20 giant screen TVs carrying every game in the nation . . . and on and on.

Get The Big Picture –
Carefully Plan the Total Dining Experience
by Mary Daggett
When consumers decide to spend part of their disposable income on dining away from home, they usually want more than just a quick bite to eat. While each patron is different, most require at least some of the following: attentive, friendly service; great food at a perceived good value; convenient location with ample parking; special ambience; entertainment; a clean, aesthetically pleasing environment. Read on for a glimpse at several Reinhart customers who definitely get the big picture.

America's
Ethnic Eateries
Present the Best Tastes of the World
by Mary Daggett
Americans work hard. America's ethnic restaurants represent the culmination of eons of culinary experimentation-from Oaxaca to Osaka-and all points between and beyond.

Weekend Destinations Beckon With Sightseeing, Sports, Shopping and - Best of All – Eating!
by Mary Daggett
Americans work hard. When Friday night arrives, they want to play hard. Going away for the weekend is something everyone looks forward to–whether the destination is the mountains, a golf course or a major sightseeing attraction.