Posts by RSteve

Anyone who questioned my authority and direction would simply not be engaged again. It could be my best friend, but, then, I never hired friends. During the initial planning phase, some opinions may provide value, but during showtime not...

I've often wondered how I made it to adulthood, myself, let-alone, senior citizenry, i.e. old age. My apology for being short/harsh with Jesica. I have worked with many event planners, as I am quite certain most caterers have. The...

As many of you know, my beloved wife passed away last October. She'd retired in 2002 and to keep busy, took a part time receptionist position at a private school. She befriended a young teacher, who became like another daughter to her....

Better, you than me, Ed! With a routine as strenuous as that, I'd have been either dead or in a mental institution.

Jesica, you've got to make up your mind; either this is to be handled as a family reunion or a wedding reception. If it's a wedding reception, treat it as such. Don't make it incidental to the gathering. It's the bride's day. Make it...

Don't forget to bring the:

Dash off to Whole Foods and buy Gimme Lean brand, meat free ground sausage or meat free ground beef; Vegan Gourmet dairy free mozzarella cheese alternative; some tofu; egg replacer; and eggplants. Make moussaka using the substitutes. Use...

I'm quite surprised that anything other than a new steak was an option. The code in most municipalities requires that once an item leaves the kitchen and is served, it cannot be returned to the kitchen for additional preparation and...

Well, you got off to a horrible start. You said your labor and skill were worth a pat on the back and $50 in restaurant coupons. You produced "home cooked" meals for $3.50 pp. Your church probably expects a 400% increase in...

How is the establishment licensed? In many states, for an establishment to be licensed as a restaurant, its gross sales for food must comprise, at a minimum, 50% of gross sales. Some states require other, more rigid food/beverage ratios.