Author: William
The Benefits of Freelancer Invoices for Chefs
- by William
As the culinary industry continues to evolve, many chefs are embracing freelancing as a means to showcase their skills, work independently, and provide services ranging from private dinners to catering events. Integrating a freelancer invoice system into their operations offers chefs numerous advantages that enhance their …
Read MoreRestaurants are competing for frugal diners’ dollars
- by William
Dining out is increasingly becoming a luxury for Americans feeling the pinch of inflation. For some restaurants, persuading customers to spend is proving difficult. Starbucks, for instance, reported a 3% decline in same-store sales for the latest quarter, its first drop since 2020, compared to a 12% increase the previous year. Sales fell 11% in…
Read MoreHe booked a one-way ticket to Thailand the day after finishing high school. Now he’s a top Bangkok chef
- by William
Nilas Corneliussen thrives on minimal sleep. The 32-year-old Swedish-born executive head chef at Villa Frantzen, a Nordic-Asian fusion restaurant in Bangkok, finds a quiet city at night unsettling. “I’m both a night owl and an early riser,” he says. “I prefer vibrant cities that never sleep, and Bangkok delivers that energy.” Despite his early fascination…
Read MoreNigerian chef makes history with Michelin star for her London restaurant
- by William
As the eldest sibling growing up in Nigeria, Adejoké “Joké” Bakare often found herself cooking for her family. When she moved to the UK nearly 20 years ago to study microbiology, she brought her passion for cooking with her. Today, her restaurant Chishuru has earned a Michelin star, making Bakare the first Black female chef…
Read MoreMichelin-starred restaurant closes because it’s too expensive
- by William
After 26 years of culinary excellence, Deanes EIPIC, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is set to close by the end of 2023. Founded by Northern Irish chef Michael Deane in the 1990s, the restaurant earned its first Michelin star within a year of opening as Deanes in 1997. The closure comes amid rising…
Read MoreMcDonald’s and Wendy’s win false advertising lawsuit
- by William
Wendy’s and McDonald’s have won a legal battle over claims of false advertising. A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that accused the fast-food giants of misleading customers by selling smaller hamburgers than advertised and presenting food that looked less appetizing in person compared to their online images. The 2022 lawsuit alleged that Wendy’s and McDonald’s…
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- The Benefits of Freelancer Invoices for Chefs
- Restaurants are competing for frugal diners’ dollars
- He booked a one-way ticket to Thailand the day after finishing high school. Now he’s a top Bangkok chef
- Nigerian chef makes history with Michelin star for her London restaurant
- Michelin-starred restaurant closes because it’s too expensive