by Stephen Hickmore | Mar 6, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
If you really want to understand a leader, forget the speeches. Check the fridge. In the case of Donald Trump, the reported menu has long read like a motorway service station at peak hour: fast food feasts, well-done steaks (with ketchup, no less), and enough Diet...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 23, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
While it is a stereotype that chefs have bad tempers, it is not universally true. However, the nature of the culinary industry can be intense and fast-paced, leading some chefs to develop a reputation for having a fiery demeanor. There are several potential reasons...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
Walk into any professional kitchen and you’ll see the uniform straight away: chef jacket, apron, non-slip shoes… and, increasingly, tattoos. Once upon a time, a tattoo in the kitchen meant you’d probably done time somewhere rough – either in life or in a Paris...
by External Contributor | Dec 30, 2025 | Featured, Focus, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
From Ancient Taverns to Modern Culinary Innovation, the world of Restaurants has evolved tremendously. Discover how Resstaurants have become more than just places to eat. The European restaurant has evolved from simple roadside food stalls to sophisticated cultural...
by External Contributor | Dec 23, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
Few foods are as closely tied to American identity as the hamburger. Simple, affordable, and endlessly adaptable, the hamburger has grown from a humble working-class meal into a global icon of American culture. Its story mirrors the story of the United States itself:...
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
“It’s not the Critic that counts; not the person who points out how the strong person stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood…” The famous ‘Man in...
