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How to Prepare Your Restaurant for the Holiday Rush

The holiday rush doesn’t stop at shopping centers, malls, and big box stores. Restaurants also feel the stress of accommodating excess customers during the busy holiday season . Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, families are out shopping, socializing, and indulging in their favorite foods more than any other time of year. But before the turkey hits the table this year, prepare your staff and equip your restaurant with the tools you need to stay successful through the season. Staffing for the Holiday Season You won’t have success this holiday season if you don’t put extra effort into hiring, training, and regularly motivating staff. Follow the guidelines below to ensure your staff is prepared for the holiday rush. Create Clear Expectation

The 12 Drinks of Christmas

With the winter holidays quickly approaching, it's time to get your bar or restaurant into the festive spirit . Whether you're warming up customers who visit your bar after a long day of shoveling snow, or you're preparing tasty beverages for your ugly sweater party, these 12 drinks of Christmas are sure to keep the holidays, and your guests, buzzing. Check out the video and recipes below, courtesy of WebstaurantStore's drink aficionados! 1. Winter Sea Breeze Recipe This refreshing drink combines vodka with a bitter bite of grapefruit juice, topped off with a hint of mint. Offer this refreshing beverage on your holiday brunch menu, or whip up a batch of them when you're gathering with family and friends. Ingredients 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. grapef

10 Great Holiday Gift Ideas Under $25

With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to buy for the special people in your life. We’ve made a list of affordable gifts that are perfect for professional chefs and home cooks alike. All of these items are under $25, and they ship fast so you can finish your gift buying ahead of schedule. Members of our Plus program can take advantage of free shipping on these items and many other popular products. 1. Garlic Press Crush garlic instantly with this handy garlic press ! Instead of peeling the cloves and carefully mincing them for recipes, multiple cloves can be added to the press and crushed with one squeeze. This allows you to prepare your garlic in a short amount of time, with no fuss involved. It’s a p