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New reasons for rising food costs

Additional Reasons Why Food Prices Are Rising

Increases in food costs affect the bottom line for everyone including restaurant owners. Costmenu has posted multiple articles showing how inflation or the war in the Ukraine are affecting food costs, but this article shows how additional reasons such as fertilizer costs are increasing food costs. No matter the reason for the in...

Why Tacos Are Better At Restaurants

Do Tacos Taste Better At A Restaurant Than At Home?

Though most people would agree it always tastes better when you eat out than at home, because you don't have to cook and clean up the mess, this article provides a fun take as to why tacos taste better at a restaurant versus at home. The following article was posted by: Reece Armstrong at TastingTable.com Titled: Why Tacos...

Beer and Wine need at an event bar

Setting up the perfect bar for an event: Part 5 of 5 - The Beer and Wine Choices

This is the final part 5 of 5 of the series explaining how to set up the perfect bar for an event. Here we get into the basics of what types of beer and wine to offer at your event bar. As we noted prior - the bar really dictates the tempo and enjoyment of the event and so having the proper selections always helps. With that in ...

The right mixers choices for an event bar

Setting up the perfect bar for an event: Part 4 of 5 - The Mixers and Other Things

This is part 4 of 5 of the series explaining how to set up the perfect bar for an event. Here we break down what mixers for drinks are needed and that go best with alcohols you choose. As we noted prior, the bar dictates the tempo and enjoyment of the event. With that in mind it is critical to have the drink orders simple, consi...

The right alcohol choices for an event

Setting up the perfect bar for an event: Part 3 of 5 - The Alcohol Choices

Part 3 of 5 of the series explaining how to set up the perfect bar for an event. Here we get into the basics of what alcohols to consider when setting up your bar. As we noted prior - the bar really dictates the tempo and enjoyment of the event. With that in mind it is critical to have the drink orders simple, consistent, and mo...

Audit your event prior to making bar decisions

Setting up the perfect bar for an event: Part 2 of 5 - Audit Your Event

This is part 2 of 5 of the original article titled: Setting up the perfect bar for an event. This article helps with the suggested drink list, toppers, mixers, and offerings to help the party thrive and the bar line moving. As we noted prior - the bar really dictates the tempo and enjoyment of the event. With that in mind it is ...