Izzy Kharasch
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Stretch your dining dollars for the rest of 2026Nov 04, 2026 11:58 am - Dining is getting increasingly expensive. I know this for two reasons: First, I watch the restaurant industry very closely and, second, this is what friends and family talk about every day!
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It’s your money, so check, please!Oct 28, 2026 10:40 am - I love the hospitality industry, but it really upsets me that there are devious owners and managers who try to take advantage of their guests with additional fees. These operators are betting you won’t look at your check. They just want you to sign it and get on with your day.
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Bad Yelp review? Here’s how restaurants should respondOct 07, 2026 2:33 pm - The honeymoon is over for restaurants. At first, customers were just happy to dine out. Now that spending is tighter for many families, meals at a restaurant have taken on greater importance. They must deliver not only good food but also — and this is even more important — great customer service.
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You should take advantage of dining loyalty programsSep 02, 2026 9:08 am - In one way or another, we are all members of loyalty programs. Restaurants, hotels, airlines, rideshares, grocery stores, drug stores and even Pampers. Most fast-food restaurants offer loyalty programs, and the trend is expanding among sit-down establishments.
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Aggression by restaurant guests is on the riseAug 12, 2026 12:58 pm - In 2023, there were reports of 176 fatalities in hospitality settings, nearly half the result of violent acts, but workplace violence often takes the form of verbal abuse, intimidation and degrading language.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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Cellphones do not memories makeMay 27, 2026 10:27 am - I strongly believe that it is important for adults to put down their phones during a meal and really enjoy being together. However, I also believe that putting down the phones during a meal for young people is crucial.
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Sometimes, kids don’t belong at restaurantsMay 13, 2026 8:17 am - Taking children to restaurants is an opportunity to spend special time with them, communicate with them and, most importantly, teach them how to behave in public.
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How oil and gas prices affect your restaurant billApr 01, 2026 9:54 am - The price of gas and oil can change almost hourly and, unfortunately, this affects more than just how much we pay at the pump.
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Restaurant financial concerns that impact youMar 04, 2026 8:51 am - You might think the struggles restaurant owners deal with day in and day out have nothing to do with you, the diner. But you’d be wrong. Why? They all trickle down to you.
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