[BU Today] What BU Foodies Have to Say about The Bear
Excerpt from BU Today: The long-awaited third season of FX’s hit comedy/drama The Bear premieres June 26. In last season’s finale, a stressed-out Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (2023 Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White) is a colossal jerk to his staff and family and subsequently gets locked in the walk-in fridge during the biggest night of his career. His […]
[Boston.com] Guardian columnist thinks Boston eats too many bowls. Do we?
If you’re visiting Boston for its food, you’re most likely eating the city’s delicious seafood, staying warm with clam chowder, grabbing a cannoli for dessert in the North End. But are you buried in bowls? The city was visited by a European guest recently who then shared her experience in an opinion piece for The Guardian. Writer Emma […]
[BU Today] Is Today’s Minimum Wage an Honest Living Wage?
School of Hospitality Administration speaker series on Wednesday to address minimum wages, tipping, hospitality industry challenges At $15 an hour, the minimum wage in Massachusetts is one of the highest in the nation, trailing only New York, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., the state of Washington, and California. The minimum wage still languishes in the single digits […]
Sunset Cantina Reopens, with an Alum a Co-owner
Catarina Chang (SHA’11) says the Mexican eatery’s “fun vibe” remains Sunset Cantina is back. And in a big way, with a BU alum now in charge. The Mexican restaurant at 916 Comm Ave, long a popular meeting spot for the University community, reopened just before Christmas with the familiar decor and “fun vibe” intact, says […]
Question Everything: Has the pandemic changed the way we tip?
BOSTON — It’s 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. The bar at the Corner Tavern in the Back Bay is busy because the World Cup is on. “Usually a Tuesday day is a lot slower than this,” said Victoria Bishop. Bishop has worked here for seven years. She’s getting tipped more now than ever. “I would […]
[FITT] Dr. Petrick’s Perspective on the History of Lettuce
For a historical perspective on the humble salad bowl, here’s a podcast wherein Dr. Gabriella Petrick – SHA’s food & beverage management expert – is featured extensively: Green Gold
[FoxNews] Chef Instructor Rico DiFronzo Participates in Live Super Bowl Cook-Off
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration’s Chef Instructor Rico DiFronzo – who is also the Executive Chef at the Union Oyster House – participated in a live Super Bowl cook-off on Fox & Friends. Will the winner be clam chowder, or Philly cheese steaks? Watch below, or at this link: Watch the latest video […]
[Knowledge@Wharton] Chris Muller Talks Restaurants in Grocery Stores
What’s a groceraunt? Full-service restaurants in grocery stores. On September 14, 2017, Dr. Christopher Muller, Professor of the Practice, spoke with Knowledge@Wharton about the new trend coming to grocery stores in the United States. Read more & listen to the full episode of Knowledge@Wharton on the Business Radio on Sirius XM station.
May Chow (SHA ’07) Voted Asia’s Best Female Chef 2017
Our very own @littlebaomay is officially Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Best Female Chef of 2017! We cannot be more proud! #Asias50Best #LittleBao A photo posted by Littlebaohk (@littlebaohk) on Dec 13, 2016 at 2:29am PST Today it was announced that May Chow (SHA ’07) was voted Asia’s Best Female Chef 2017. The award is presented […]
Professor’s Muller & Lanz Comment on Chipotle’s Heavy Promotion Month
Starting today, Chipotle is offering three simultaneous promotions in an effort to gain back loyalty from customers prior to it’s 2015 E. coli outbreaks. Will a heavy schedule of promotions be enough to win back customers? BU School of Hospitality Administration professors Christopher Muller and Leora Lanz discuss the strategy’s pro’s and con’s with Forbes.com. “The college students are on […]