Teaches accounting methods and knowledge of product specifications necessary for successful foodservice operation.

In this time of high costs, administrators are looking at every possible way to economize without adversely affecting foodservice quality and the welfare of those served. Purchasing techniques can be very useful in maximizing the resources of the dietary department. This book will assist you in learning accounting procedures and product specifications that will be needed by the competent purchaser in performing the duties necessary to provide optimum purchasing decisions basic to a successful foodservice operation. The foods included are those used in most foodservice departments. No attempt has been made to cover all foods available. Useful for any level - written to be understood by all. The book has been organized to simplify a rather complex subject. It is hoped that this information will serve as a tool for making improvements in the purchasing function of foodservice departments.

Each featured city includes a review of the city, with selected tourist highlights, food recommendations, itineraries for first-time visitors, accommodation and travel options, followed by 5-9 recommended beer bars, cafes and brewery taps where the reader can experience the best of each city's burgeoning beer scene. An extensive section on transportation will enable the beer tourists wanting to see more of Europe to link destinations using public transport. Featured destinations include Barcelona, Berlin, Bristol, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Madrid, Porto, Tallin, Tel Aviv and Vienna.

One unique feature which sets this book apart from every other introduction to the basics of foodservice management its focus on customer orientation. Crucial aspects of food-service management are covered throughout from the customer's point of view - from menus, sanitation and safety, and service and dining room management to cost control and purchasing.

Colin Pressdee provides the definitive guide to where to buy and eat oysters throughout London. The guide includes listings for the finest restuarants, bars and markets with descriptions, sample dishes and contact information. Produced in partnership with the Shellfish Association of Great Britain, the book contains information on oyster merchants, retailers and producers, as well as recipes and accompanying drinks.

Food-focused travel guides for the world's most exciting cities

This book is a food tour in your pocket, featuring more than 100 of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and markets recommended by a team of in-the-know Shanghainese, including expert contributing editor Michael Zee (author of Symmetry Breakfast).

You'll also find insights into the city's idiosyncratic food culture, and a handful of iconic recipes to cook in the holiday kitchen or once you've returned home. It's the inside knowledge that allows you to Drink, Shop, Cook and Eat Like a Local.

Susan Sulich takes readers on a trip across New England to explore the top B&Bs and inns. From the Brewster House in Freeport, Maine to the Steamboat Inn in Mystic, Connecticut, the book will provide a brief history of the inn, its locale, as well as suggestions for activities in the surrounding areas.For those who don't want their vacations to end, it's also a delectable cookbook including more than 100 of the bed and breakfasts'signature dishes, such as Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup and Cream Cheese Icing, Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, and Maine Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. 50 Great Bed & Breakfasts and Inns: New England is perfect for anyone looking to see New England from the comfort of their home, or enjoy a country breakfast, New England- style.

A bestseller from the day it was published, this collection of 20 circular pub walks now appears in a new, updated and revised edition. Taking in stunning coastline, rolling countryside and the haven of the salt marshes and Broads, these circular Norfolk walks, all between 2 and 5 miles in length, explore the charm and natural beauty of the county's varied landscapes. At the heart of every walk is a great local pub. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * The beautiful coast at Holme-next-the-Sea, Happisburgh and Brancaster * Far-reaching views and wide-open spaces near Colkirk, East Ruston and Thompson * Shimmering waters of the River Wensum at Ringland and the Yare at Bramerton * The Broads and surrounding marshes at Ranworth and Horsey * Norman ruins of Binham Priory and 15th-century Baconsthorpe Castle ALL THE WALKS INCLUDE: * Recommended local pubs * Numbered route map and directions * Parking info and how to get there * Points of interest along the way

A gorgeous gift book or self-purchase for coffee lovers.

Have you ever planned a trip with a friend and watched them sniff out the best cafes first, and the accommodation second? A caffeinated gourmand who loves to explore new scenes and try new flavors? Destination Coffee is a book for the coffee and travel lover. It showcases the world's greatest coffee cities, from Portland to Trieste, Melbourne to Rome, and uncovers coffee-drinking histories from around the world. It will guide you to the best cafe enclaves and help you to choose what to drink when you get there.

Beautifully illustrated, Destination Coffee is a gift book that percolates with information on coffee styles and equipment, and includes insights from baristas and cafe latte artists on coffee's unshakeable place in popular culture, and why we're so completely obsessed with this mystical brew. Illustrations by Manhattan-based artist Wenjia Tang.

A hard-to-get reservation is all the more prized but a reservation limited to members only seems to be the Philadelphia diner's Holy Grail. The Palizzi Social Club has been around for almost 100 years in South Philly but it was after chef Joey Baldino took over from his late uncle that business really started to boom. Palizzi has mastered the balance of old-school Italian kitsch and super-high-quality food and cocktails. Joey is an experienced hand at great Italian dishes, with a fantastic menu at his Collingswood, NJ, restaurant, Zeppoli. The menu at Palizzi has a broader Southern Italian scope, drawing influence from food his Uncle Ernie served at the Club and what his mother, grandmother and aunts cooked at home. These recipes, about 70 in total, will make up the bulk of DINNER AT THE CLUB and include dishes like Sweet Ricotta Pie, Seafood Fritto Misto, Spaghetti with Crabs and Stromboli. Joey's food is humble, homey and delicious and the bulk of the recipes reflect that in their friendly approach, easy processes, adaptability ("Don't have time to soak dry chickpeas overnight? Just use canned, like my mom does.") and accessible pantry. If you can find quality canned tomatoes, some nice Mediterranean anchovies and a cold-pressed olive oil for finishing, you're halfway there. And because Palizzi has a lively bar, the book will include a chapter dedicated to its amaro-centric cocktails, plus a couple grandma-style liqueurs that readers can make from scratch.

"Genuinely touching, wonderfully revealing" NEW YORKER Garlic and Sapphires is Ruth Reichl's riotous account of the many disguises she employs to dine undetected when she takes on the much coveted and highly prestigious job of New York Times restaurant critic. ____________________________________________________ Reichl knows that to be a good critic she has to be anonymous - but her picture is posted in every four-star, low-star kitchen in town and so she embarks on an extraordinary - and hilarious - undercover game of disguise - keeping even her husband and son in the dark. There is her stint as Molly, a frumpy blonde in an off-beige Armani suit that Ruth takes on when reviewing Le Cirque resulting in a double review of the restaurant: first she ate there as Molly; and then as she was coddled and pampered on her visit there as Ruth, New York Times food critic. Then there is the eccentric, mysterious red head on whom her husband - both disconcertingly and reassuringly - develops a terrible crush. She becomes Brenda the earth mother, Chloe the seductress and even Miriam her own (deceased) mother. What is even more remarkable about Reichl's spy games is that as she takes on these various guises, she finds herself changed not just physically, but also in character revealing how one's outer appearance can very much influence one's inner character, expectations, and appetites.

Food, cooking and restaurants reflect the down-home spirit of Nashville, the people who live there, and their many cultures and cuisines. Culinary traditions here are firm, but there is a dynamic food/dining evolution taking place--from homey mom and pop cafes to chic new eateries. The New Nashville Chef's Table features recipes for the home cook from the city's most celebrated eateries alongside beautiful photography.

Sandwiches are still the fastest growing food sector, which makes good quality coffee and sandwich bars an exciting opportunity. In this revised and updated edition, the author passes on knowledge he has gained from his own experience. Find out how to: - CREATE A CONCEPT AND YOUR IMAGE - CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION - BUY EQUIPMENT AND FIT OUT THE SHOP - GENERATE INTEREST BEFORE YOU OPEN

The initiative of the Gloucestershire Craft Brewers, this guide presents the only comprehensive list of local pubs serving Gloucestershire-brewed beer, promoting real ales and atmosphere. With a history of brewing in the county combined with general and historical information on the pubs themselves, this illustrated book offers the chance to sample and enjoy the best the county has to offer. Maps make it possible to follow the trails across the county, and by visiting the pubs and participating in the competition the reader can do their own bit to preserve and continue to enjoy Gloucestershire's beer-drinking heritage! The Gloucestershire Craft Brewers is an association of eight microbreweries who are working together, despite their competition for the same market, because they believe that the overall market for quality local beers can be improved if consumers and pubs have a greater interest and loyalty to Gloucestershire beers, and better information about where to buy them.

With Rick Steves, Stockholm is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Stockholm's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps * Top sights and local experiences: Explore charming Old Town, atmospheric Gamla Stan, and young, trendy Soedermalm. Sample authentic Swedish meatballs, visit the Skansen open-air folk museum, treat yourself to a Swedish massage, and take a cruise through the stunning archipelago * Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Stockholm is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond Stockholm? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavia for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential planning information.

Presenting a collection of approximately 200 archive photographs, sketches, and paintings, accompanied by captions, this book provides a pictorial history of the pubs of Mid-Cheshire, taking in Northwich, the Over Ridge, Castle Hill, Sandiway, Middlewich, Winsford and Wharton. It offers insights into the buildings, names, and drinkers of the pubs.