
Healthy Eating: Facts, Tips and Myth Busters from Dietitian Carolyn Gordon
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diets and nutrition. There is a whole range of different body types and metabolisms. Consequently, bodily needs are variable.

The Future of Food: An Interview with Mark Graham, Creator of New Food Studio
Medical marijuana, food processing, the myth of organic foods and everything in between – Mark Graham talks to CPM about the Future of Food.

How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
Think about the ideal version of yourself. Who is that person? What career do they have? What is their day-to-day activities like? Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, but why? It's good to start fresh sometimes and give yourself purpose and...

New Year’s Eve Guide to Partying Inside
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How Restaurant Owners and Operators Can Avoid Holiday Party Disasters
*This post originally appeared here on the blog for Restaurant HR Group, by Carrie Luxem* We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that comes the annual employee holiday party. These get-togethers are a fantastic way to build camaraderie, reinforce your...

Healthy Eating: Facts, Tips and Myth Busters from Dietitian Carolyn Gordon
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diets and nutrition. There is a whole range of different body types and metabolisms. Consequently, bodily needs are variable.

The Future of Food: An Interview with Mark Graham, Creator of New Food Studio
Medical marijuana, food processing, the myth of organic foods and everything in between – Mark Graham talks to CPM about the Future of Food.

How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
Think about the ideal version of yourself. Who is that person? What career do they have? What is their day-to-day activities like? Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, but why? It's good to start fresh sometimes and give yourself purpose and...

New Year’s Eve Guide to Partying Inside
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How Restaurant Owners and Operators Can Avoid Holiday Party Disasters
*This post originally appeared here on the blog for Restaurant HR Group, by Carrie Luxem* We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that comes the annual employee holiday party. These get-togethers are a fantastic way to build camaraderie, reinforce your...

Easy, Fancy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
MAKE A FABULOUS MEAL Forget to make a reservation? Or perhaps you'd rather not be bothered by the restaurant crowds with your special someone. Either way, surprise your significant other this Valentine's Day with an amazing, home-cooked meal. There are a variety of...

Building Your Catering Business: How to Work with Event Professionals (An Article from Foodtruckr.com)
This fantastic article from foodtruckr.com is a quick guide for any future caterer, and a good inside read for event planners. It helps to keep yourself fresh on both perspectives, regardless of what side of the field you are on. At the end of the day, you need to...

Valentine’s Day Cocktails
This year, skip the sweets and go right for the good stuff. Regardless of how you choose to spend Valentine's day, there's no reason not to make your beverages festive. Click the links to get recipes from Liquor.com, HGTV, AboutFood, and Saveur and get a little sexy...

Read of the Month: #GirlBoss
While the title of this book may scream to you "Girls Only!" I assure you that this fast-paced book is a must read for everyone. I confess that I myself am officially obsessed with this book! It's the perfect incentive to keep up with your New Year's Resolutions. ...

Prepare for the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX with these 8 Great Food Recipes
The 49th Annual Super Bowl is coming up on February 1st and you know what that means: Food! Here are some easy recipes from the Food Network that will be sure to be a winner for everyone on your game day team. (Click the images below to get the recipe.) Mac N Cheese...

The Year of Beer
Rise in the Chicago Beer Scene As Chicago continues to rise in the culinary scene (according to the City of Chicago there are currently over 7,300 restaurants), beverages have met the challenge. The past 5 years has seen a great surge in craft beers and breweries in...

5 Tips to Avoid Coat Check Chaos
Let's Help You Deal with all that Baggage Chicago winters are often pretty brutal. Three or four layers over your normal sweater is normal. Any less and you've probably never been here before during sub-zero season. Heck, even our doors get winter covers. Therefore,...

Chicago Restaurant Week 2015 (Jan 30 – Feb 12)
Don't forget that restaurant week is coming up, hosted by Choose Chicago and sponsors including Goose Island, Open Table, Terlato Wines, 101.9 FM the Mix, NBC Chicago 5, Serious Eats and Michigan Avenue Magazine. To learn more about restaurant week and which...

Network!
It's a New Year so that means it's time to stop slacking off. What should be on everyone's New Year's list is to get out and network more this year. You will hear it ad nauseum: Network! This is important for everyone in business, no matter your field. That famous...

Pay Attention to Food Allergies
Start of the year right by educating yourself. Picking the ideal menu is always fun, however, people do have food allergies and they can be serious. While some of this information may see obvious, it never hurts to brush up on your allergy knowledge. Nothing will...