James Passafaro shares how two decades in the hospitality industry led him to create Opsi, a workflow app for culinary professionals to boost operations and optimize consistency. He talks about the new age of technology in restaurants, why communication is the most important tool in a kitchen, guiding Gen Z into the workforce, and more.
Outback Introduces ‘Koala on the Walla’
He sees you when you’re sleeping; he knows when you order your ribeye well done. Outback Steakhouse’s newest collector’s item, the Koala on the Walla, is keeping a watchful eye on guests this season. On Friday, December 8, 2023, Outback Steakhouse will give away 1,000 of its new custom-made plush novelty items as part of […]
Home Run Inn and Chicago Police to Give Away 3,000 Pizzas
It’s a true “Miracle on 31st Street” on Tuesday, December 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, when Home Run Inn (HRI), the pizza company that has captured the heart of Chicago since opening its first tavern on the South Side in 1947, and the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) join hands to distribute 3,000 pizzas to twenty-four Chicago Homeless Shelters at the […]
Denny’s Raises $942K in 2023 for No Kid Hungry
Denny’s, America’s diner, announced today that it raised $942,000 in 2023 through its annual fundraiser and partnership with No Kid Hungry. Beginning in October, Denny’s U.S. locations asked guests to round their checks to the nearest dollar, donate an amount of their choice at the register or give online during checkout at Dennys.com. When guests contributed, […]
Puttshack Opens New Location in North Texas
Puttshack, the world’s first and only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience, is not only elevating gameplay to new heights with the opening of their newest venue, they have broken the mold with their innovative globally-inspired food & beverage, adding to the landscape of fun foodie finds in North Texas. The just-opened new two-story, 32,000-square-foot social entertainment […]
Denny’s Raises $942K for No Kid Hungry
Denny’s announced that it raised $942,000 in 2023 through its annual fundraiser and partnership with No Kid Hungry. Beginning in October, Denny’s U.S. locations asked guests to round their checks to the nearest dollar, donate an amount of their choice at the register or give online during checkout at Dennys.com. When guests contributed, they received an […]
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