restaurants

Smaller Portions (MM #4255)

If you’ve dined out recently, you’ve likely noticed a few changes. At many restaurants, the service isn’t as good as it used to be. And the prices have gone up, too. But some establishments have held off on raising the prices; instead, they have reduced the portion sizes. For some, that’s not a big deal….

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Celebrity Restaurants (MM #4112)

Famous people have been investing in or owning restaurants for as long as many of us can remember. Celebrity Restaurants tend to come and go. And often, it has nothing to do with the name on the sign. Nashville has a long history of restaurants using celebrity names. The other day I read a funny…

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Ghost Kitchen (MM #4037)

The restaurant world is rapidly changing. The pandemic has played a part in that, but the Millennial lifestyle is also part of that push. Food delivery is now making an impact. And that has led to the development of the ghost kitchen. You may not be familiar with that tern now, but you will, very…

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Order Pickup (MM #3836)

The world of retail, restaurants, and shopping general is ever-changing. Sometimes that adjustment is dictated by customers, and other times what’s going on in the world affects the change. Over the last few years, online shopping and store pickup have become popular options. But many places still struggle with the shift…   

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Cutting Hours (MM #3822)

Many stores and restaurants are cutting hours as they adjust to our new normal. Some people claim that the lack of workers is the reason. And while that may be the case for some, there is another reason many places are open less. And this change could be permanent…   

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Curbside Pickup (MM #3751)

Over the last few years, the use of curbside pickup has become more of a focus. Many places, like grocery stores, and restaurants have started relying on these customers. And lately, I’ve noticed a big change in these store parking lots…

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Ketchup (MM #3672) 

Over the past week, I’ve seen many of my friends share news stories about the latest shortage. Yes, thanks to COVID-19, we can expect to see ketchup in short supply. But in all honesty, the condiment is still easy to find, unless you want packets. And that is where we have a lack of supply……

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Tacos (MM #3643)

If you know anything about me, you know that I love tacos. For me, even bad tacos are better than none at all. But thanks to COVID-19, the only Mexican restaurants I’ve visited in the last year have been of the fast-food variety…

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Cheap Steaks (MM #3591)

The cost of eating out is always on the rise. But I remember back in the day that there were lots of places to find cheap steaks. Places like Ponderosa, Bonanza, and York Steakhouse were all over the place. What happened to all of these restaurants? While the food wasn’t the greatest, the value sure…

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Dining Pods (MM #3502)

I don’t have to tell you that restaurants are struggling as they try to outlast this pandemic. Most restaurants still aren’t able to enjoy a full house. Restaurants without a drive-thru window or outdoor dining are struggling the most. Some restaurants are turning to dining pods to help increase business, especially as the weather turns…

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