“Sorry, we are closed.” Everyone has seen this all-too-familiar sign hung in the darkened windows of your favorite local eatery. Although this time, it’s not just until tomorrow morning’s kitchen prep, now — it’s for good! Personally when it comes to dining out, I prefer independently owned eateries. Why? For starters, I think the food […]
The restaurant business is fickle. You can be on top of the world one day and the next day find a room full of empty tables. The market reaction isn’t quite that quick, but the point is word of a few bad experiences spreads fast and soon customers have moved on. That’s why I want […]
Recently a beloved restaurant in my neighborhood closed its doors after serving the community of St. Louis for 53 years. It was owned by two brothers who immigrated to the U.S. from Greece. After working at several restaurants, the two seized the opportunity to buy a neighborhood diner and soon the Majestic Restaurant was serving […]
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is frequently cited as one of the top ten travel destinations in the world. Expensive resorts line pristine beaches and cater to the rich and famous. Yet one of the most popular beachfront restaurants in the area isn’t associated with any of the typical tourist venues. Zipper’s Beachfront Restaurant is a […]
There are signs small business owners are becoming more optimistic about the economy. Over the past 12 months, small businesses across the country have been gaining strength with 29 percent reporting that their business revenue has remained stable and another 44 percent reporting that it has increased according to the 2013 Chase Pulse of Small […]