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Complete Guide to Food Service Styles in Hotels
Table service in hotels refers to the various methods used to present and serve food and beverages to guests at their tables. The style chosen impacts the dining experience, ranging from casual and efficient to formal and elegant. Key types include: English Service This service is also known as “Host” service where host plays the…
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How to Optimize Menu Using the Menu Engineering Metrix
The menu engineering matrix is a strategic analysis tool used in the restaurant industry to evaluate menu items based on two key factors: profitability and popularity. By plotting each item on a graph, restaurateurs can categorize their dishes into four distinct quadrants, which helps them make informed decisions about pricing, placement, and promotion to maximize…
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From Ancient Greece to Kitchen: The Story of Cheesecake, Recipe, & Expert Tips
Ancient Origins The earliest form of cheesecake can be traced to ancient Greece. Around 4,000 years ago on the island of Samos, the Greeks created a simple dessert made with pounded fresh cheese, honey, and wheat flour. This cheesecake-like dish was considered a good source of energy and was even served to athletes during the…
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Classic to Creative: A Complete List of Coffee Types
Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages in the world, enjoyed by millions each day for its rich aroma, bold flavors, and energizing properties. Originating from the highlands of Ethiopia, coffee has evolved into a global phenomenon with countless variations in preparation, taste, and culture. Whether sipped as a strong espresso, a creamy latte,…
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Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Mattress and Bed
Guestroom Beds Good beds and mattress are actually an investment in comfort and health in hotel industry. Various types of beds and mattress are generally used in hotels including conventional guestrooms beds, and extra beds i.e. cribs, sofa beds, Murphy or sico beds, and rollaway beds. Parts of Guestroom Beds Most beds consist of the…
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Hotel Security 101: How Room Keys and Controls Work
Introduction Individual heads of departments are responsible for all their areas. The housekeeper is usually responsible for more keys than any other department heads. Here are the different types of keys which we are discussing in this blog. Types of Keys The housekeeping department is majorly concerned with the following categories of keys. These are:…
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The Fascinating Journey of Tea Leaf to Teacup
Tea, which is one of the most consumed non-alcoholic aromatic beverages which is prepared from the leaf bud and top leaves of a tropical evergreen bush called Camellia Sinensis. It produces what is regarded as a healthy beverage containing approximately only half the caffeine of coffee and at the same time, it aids muscle relaxation…
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The Ultimate Guide to Wine for Beginners (Part II)
Introduction of Wine Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grape berries. The type and quality of grape used are fundamental to the characteristics of the final wine. Grape berry contain natural sugars, acids, tannins, and aromatic compounds which interact during fermentation to create a complex and flavorful drink. Types of Grape…
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The Ultimate Guide to Wine for Beginners (Part-I)
Introduction Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from partial or complete fermentation of grape juice. A product or beverage is known as Wine, if it is comes from grapes. If made from other fruits, the fruits name must be put before the term wine. For example, Blackberry Wine, Apricot Wine, Fig Wine, etc. Classification of…
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Understanding Yeast: Various Types and How to Use Them
Introduction A single-celled microbe that is a member of the fungus family, known as Yeast. These tiny living organisms play a vital role in many processes, most notably in the kitchen for baking and brewing. While they might all look the same to the naked eye, there’s a diverse range of yeast type, each with…
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