On a lazy Sunday afternoon with a craving for Chinese food gnawing at our insides, my girlfriend and I decided to make a jump over to Buford Highway and try out yet another new spot for lunch (new to us).

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Part 1: Spots to visit while in San Jose

San Jose is on of the largest cities in California and is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley (hence, the city is appropriately nicknamed the “Capital of Silicon Valley”.) There are a lot of museums in the city itself so if you enjoy visiting museums, San Jose is a great place to visit. The San Jose Museum of Art features an extensive collection of pieces from throughout history, while the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum of Art has one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the United States. The Tech Museum is also located in Silicon Valley and features many exhibits about the latest technology and the history of the Silicon Valley region in regards to technology. Even for those who aren’t into visiting museums, there is a lot of culture in the area, and spots such as Japantown are always great places to visit for a change from the norm. Japantown has numerous restaurants and small shops, and is home to many special events and festivals annually. The area is mainly targeted towards the Japanese culture, but you can find a little bit of everything.

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As a restaurant owner, I constantly get requests for recipes of various dishes we serve at one of the restaurants. Our policy is to give guest’s the recipes. We also know that will lead to more questions about why the dish didn’t turn out right when the home cook tried it.

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Nyonya food (or Nonya as it is sometimes known) is probably one of the earliest fusion food uniquely found in Malaysia and Singapore. What’s more interesting is that Nyonya cuisine has had an interesting history. Intermarriage between early Chinese settlers in Malaysia during the Ming Dynasty and the local Malays, gave rise to the Baba Nyonya generation.

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Dining out with that special someone? Taking co-workers or prospective clients out to a fine dining restaurant? Make sure you mind your manners and make a good impression with these tips. continue reading »

Starting Your Restaurant, Keeping it simple

Recent researches into new restaurants and cafes all around the world indicate that around 89 percent of dine-in businesses fail within the first five years of their inception. Hospitality industry is certainly one of the most lucrative industries, but the hardest part here is the survival during the beginning phase. So, before you step into this business, you need to learn how to start a restaurant business successfully.Here goes your step by step guide.

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This is addressed to the one million plus restaurant owners in the US. You are in business to make a profit. Sure, you also want to pass on your great recipes, watch happy people eating and create a legacy for your children. But, when all is said and done, you are in business to make money. Doing so is another issue.

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People love to receive restaurant gift cards because most everyone loves to be treated to dinner. They make a great gift for young and old alike and can be given for any special occasion - such as birthdays, religious holidays, anniversaries, weddings, and so on - or just to say thank you.

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There is no shortage of places to eat in Orange County, California. Romance abounds with the cliffside views of the Pacific Ocean on one half of the county and the hills and valleys on the other half. Depending on your budget and individual preferences there are so many to chose one that I had a very hard time pinning down the ten here. According to the Gayot restaurant guide, OCRegister.com and a personal polling of 20 long-time residents of the area here are the ones that “made the grade” as places to go when you want romance to fill the air (they are in random order):

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Your Online Food Ordering System empowers your business with an ace computer technology – the eCommerce! Your business gains independence from locations and time zones, as the internet renders it accessible from any part of the world, anytime, only subject to a PC with Internet connection. Your restaurant business finally finds wings that enable it to cover heights and horizons as you please.

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