Mercedes & Family

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Beginner Genealogy Guide to Researching Your Mexican Ancestry

Do you have Mexican heritage? If so, this simple guide will help you begin to search for your ancestors online and locate quality resources where you can find additional help.

10 Things You Should Definitely Not to Do in a Bar

Bartenders weigh in on all the ways you're pissing them off.

How to Survive a Fancy Formal Dinner

It's that time of year. Office holiday parties are coming up, families get together for the holidays, and we slowly start to dread the fancy, formal parties that flood our calendars. Don't worry! As long as you know what to expect, formal affairs aren't difficult. With a little knowledge and some common sense, you can even enjoy them. Here's how.

PHOTO: Chinese restaurant shares hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu

This restaurant wants to make sure its menu is completely honest. A Chinese restaurant shared its hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu and has now since gone viral.

If You Don't Pass This Quiz, You Must Hate Free Restaurant Bread

Take it from me, you'll have a serious bread craving by the end of this quiz.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

How millennials are changing restaurant service

Millennials and their digital habits and desire for convenience are driving major changes in the restaurant industry.

How to Expand Your Restaurant Service into Catering

Start small and build your restaurant towards larger events so that your catering customer experiences amazing service and great food, every time.

How to Control Cost of Food & Labor in a Restaurant Service

Costs are part of any business, but you can minimize costs by pricing your food correctly and maximizing staff productivity.

What makes great restaurant service? Tastemakers nominees provide thoughtful touches

When it comes to service, certain stock phrases indicate that a restaurant may be going through the motions or, even worse, indifferent to the satisfaction of their patrons. "Are you ...

Tablet Menus Can Improve Restaurant Service and Even Boost Tips

Instead of handing customers a flat paper menu listing Burgers and Bottles’ many gourmet burgers or 50-plus beers, servers direct their attention to something shinier.

Green Lake Restaurants Keep Things Family-Friendly

Dim Sum Is a Family Experience That’s on Hold. How Are Restaurants Learning to Adapt?

As restaurants like H.K. Cafe and Wong’s King transition to takeout or temporarily close, a gathering space disappears

Beyond cups and crayons: How restaurants need to rethink the family experience

Millennial parents and their families want to enjoy a complete experience at a restaurant, which includes the environment service, and an

This Italian restaurant treats you like family

They treat you like family and if the experience is not perfect, they take it personally.

5 Things To Think About When Choosing A Restaurant

Before you head down to that old spot on the corner, keep these things in mind.

Do You Do This When Eating at a Restaurant With Friends and Family?

Next time you are eating at a restaurant, notice if you're doing this.