The Inside Story From Inside The Kitchen By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger There was a time when the quality of the food, service and ambiance were the driving factors of being successful in the restaurant business. But with the emergence of social media, that's as out as day-old bread. Today, it's all about presentation and reviews, and … [Read more...]
Why Yelp And Google Star Ratings Should Implement This From Figure Skating
A More Accurate Way To Assess Bars, Restaurants & Businesses By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger Star ratings are the stars when it comes to restaurants, bars and businesses. In many cases, they can make or break a place – and more often break it than make it because some people are vindictive and some just like to post negative reviews. That is their … [Read more...]
A Food Guide For Vegans & Vegetarians At An Oscars Viewing Party
Top Tips From An Expert By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger It is difficult to be a vegan and vegetarian during social times, especially at parties. It can be especially challenging at an Oscars viewing party. All your friends are gathered for the show – the red carpet, "oh look at that dress," the failed jokes of the host and the awards themselves – and food is … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Care For Those Farm To Table ‘Earthy’ Restaurants
Local & Seasonal Food Not Enough To Overcome These Weaknesses By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger I had lunch at one of those “earth” restaurants the other day that are springing up all over America, and in particular here in California. You know the type, those with plants inside the place, tiny tables with uncomfortable chars, a tall and slender … [Read more...]
Foodie Blog: Reviewing The Banquet Chicken Fried Chicken Frozen Dinner
A Cheap Meal Is Better With Pepper By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger It was 10 o'clock after election night, and I had just spent a 14-hour day working one of the voting stations. That in itself is a story – or, rather, a blog post – and I was tired and hungry. So I walked across the street to the Von's grocery store, and for some really I really … [Read more...]
Is Romaine Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? FDA Says Yes, Cautiously
Product Is Back On Grocery Store Shelves By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger Romaine lettuce started returning to grocery store shelves in May after an outbreak of E. coli, but consumers are still wondering "is it safe to eat again?" The U.S. Food & Drug Administration says yes it is, tho warns that this was a serous outbreak and it continues to … [Read more...]