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February 28, 2014
Justin Guthrie
Justin, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, has called DC home for 12 years. He is the former general manager of Estadio, and the current GM of Doi Moi where they specialize in cuisine inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia.
February 26, 2014
In the restaurant industry, success depends on a strong brand concept that is successfully executed, tightly managed for profitability, and delivers a consistent customer experience. The challenge facing the leaders of food and beverage operations is how to successfully align leadership, management, and staff in accomplishing these objectives.
February 26, 2014
Restaurants consume five to seven times more energy than other businesses. From long operating hours to energy-intensive food preparation, it’s easy to see why restaurants use such a high amount of energy. Unfortunately, this means that restaurants also waste more energy than a typical business.
February 18, 2014
Although in FY 2014 Small businesses with 50 or fewer employees that are offering health coverage for the first time must purchase insurance through DC Health Link, all other small businesses have the option of purchasing health insurance coverage through DC Health Link, or direct from the insurance carriers. The plan designs and price of plans are the same.
February 14, 2014
By Betsy Craig (CEO and founder of MenuTrinfo®)
February 13, 2014
In case you haven't heard, it's a snow day in DC, Virginia and Maryland.
February 11, 2014
Check here for Valentine's Day gift suggestions from the heart of DC presenters for you and your loved one to enjoy. This comprehensive Valentine's 2014 Guide contains performances from DC theatre, dance and music presenters, and includes a week's worth of events to choose from for Valentine's Day.
February 11, 2014
Are you signing your business up for health care in DC? February 12 is the last day to pay for plans for March 1 plan effective date. February 24 is the last day to complete the employer application for the April 1 plan effective date. Moving forward to March, March 27 will be the last day to start employee open enrollment for April 1 plan effective date.
February 7, 2014
You may know their food, but how much do you really know about our local chefs? This is the first installment of a new feature called Members on the Menu. Each month we will introduce one RAMW member through a series of questions—some serious, most quirky, none life-changing. It’s not your standard in-depth interview or co
February 7, 2014
Want to be a judge at an amateur cooking competition? Here's your chance.
February 3, 2014
The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) has launched the next level of its campaign to showcase Ballston as the ideal place to start up and grow a business. With Top Chef Mike Isabella, a DC chef and restaurateur, at the helm of this new campaign, the Ballston BID is thrilled to begin the search for Ballston’s next big restaurateur.
January 29, 2014
On Monday, January 27 more than 200 restaurant industry professionals, friends and media gathered at POWERHOUSE in Georgetown to officially kick-off the 2014 RAMMY Awards season.
January 28, 2014
CohnReznick LLP, the 11th largest accounting, tax, and advisory firm in the United States, is teaming up with Results Thru Strategy, a consortium of hospitality industry experts, to help restaurants and hotels create sustainable strategies that yield long-term results in cost savings and revenue generation.
January 24, 2014
This is a guest post for MenuTrinfo® by Alison Baumgartner, a former waitress.
