Category Archives: Food Business
NRA Show Tech Take-over
Tech Take-over: There is going to be a huge social media presence this year at the Show. From their own NRA Show mobile app for smartphones to navigate the Show to offering the first global trade show-based group buying deals … Continue reading
Food Sanitation Manager Certification Passed
I realize I have been dark for what seems like a year but has only really been a month. In that time I have completed the ServSafe Food Sanitation Manager Certification class and passed! My certification should be coming in … Continue reading
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1st Annual Chicago Food Film Festival
Last Friday I had the opportunity to attend the 1st annual Chicago Food Festival’s opening night. (Thanks for the passes D!) Anyway, this was the first year in, hopefully, a long run for this fest in Chicago. It has had … Continue reading
Mug ‘n Bun: A name so simple for a hot dog joint
I stumbled across this today and thought that this was such a great name for a hot dog joint: Names like this are so simple and it made me think about how I can make my business name to be … Continue reading
Video: Seattle’s mobile food scene
Take a look at this video about some of the selections from the Seattle mobile food scene: This is the type of scene Chicago should have. Thoughts?
My creation: “The Loaded Hot Dog”
Yesterday, I was experimenting with some new toppings to add to my Hebrew National 97% Fat Free hot dog. I came up with what I call, “The Loaded Hot Dog.” It’s a grilled dog, toasted wheat bun topped with yellow … Continue reading
Seattle Food trucks face some uphill battles
Today, I read an interesting story about the Seattle food truck scene and the struggles they face vs. brick and mortar restaurants. A few owners mentioned they work way more hours operating a food truck than they do at their … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago Food Carts, food trucks, seattle
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Splice Kitchen: Shared space for cooking entrepreneurs
Splice Kitchen shares its ovens and cooking equipment with food entrepreneurs that may not have the capitol to open up their own establishments. The city of Chicago makes it difficult for small food start-ups to get the proper space and … Continue reading
