The Laboratory Banquet Hall

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

17 places to play Bingo that you may not have known about

Bingo is a powerful entity, especially for--but not limited to--those in their twilight years. It is a way to gamble lightly without the potential risk of betting the deed to your house. Bingo is not just relegated to VFW halls either, as there are a handful of locations that have their games hosted by very funny and dazzling drag queens. There are plenty of places that host a Bingo game once in a while, but these are some locations that have games more…

Do you play bingo?

‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

How to Survive a Fancy Formal Dinner

It's that time of year. Office holiday parties are coming up, families get together for the holidays, and we slowly start to dread the fancy, formal parties that flood our calendars. Don't worry! As long as you know what to expect, formal affairs aren't difficult. With a little knowledge and some common sense, you can even enjoy them. Here's how.

The common Italian food myths you need to stop believing

There are a few Italian food myths we need to put right.

What a Groom and Groomsmen Should Wear to a Wedding

Wondering what your groom and his guys should wear? Read on!

5 Signs and Symptoms You Need a Banquet Hall for Your Event

More and more people are opting for "cozy events" rather than full-on receptions. Having your wedding/birthday party/quinceanera or any other big event in your backyard close to home does sound more personable and less institutional than renting a banquet hall or rental space.

More Questions to Ask a Wedding Caterer Before Hiring

More Questions to Ask a Wedding Caterer Before Hiring

How to Fall in Love (With Your Wedding Caterer)

Cultivate a good relationship with your wedding caterer with these tips to follow and mistakes to avoid.

11 Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Caterer

Today’s informative guest post comes to us from wedding planner Sarah Chancey of Chancey Charm and author of The Chancey Charm Practical Guide to Planning Your Wedding. Enjoy! Finding the right caterer can make or break your guest experience. As we all know how bad it is to have to wait for the food to… Continue reading →

Essential Details Your Wedding Caterer Needs to Know, According to the Pros

Now brides, this is how you plan a memorable, celebratory wedding meal.

Everything You Need to Know About Booking a Wedding Caterer

There are some questions you MUST ask your potential wedding caterer when planning the menu for your wedding day

Fresh Ideas Food Service Management

“I love working for Fresh Ideas because they give me the ability to manage my account the way that I see fit. They understand that each account is unique and embrace out of the box thinking. Fresh Ideas cares about their employees and the business model follows through with that. More importantly, Fresh Ideas cares about its clients; from the President of the University to the student worker washing dishes.”<br>Chef Lorenzo

Localized SEO For Restaurants: 7 Tips For Great Results

Localized SEO is really useful for small businesses of all types, especially restaurants, which, unless they have achieved a huge reputation, will usually..

Tips to See Your Restaurant Through This Crisis

I know one of the biggest questions you have is will your restaurant survive this crisis. What I have are some tips to help you make some clear decisions.

Careful What You Wish For

More and more restaurants are following the lead of restauranteur Danny Meyer and doing away with the antiquated system of tipping.

Make Your Takeout Restaurant a Success with These 10 Tips

If your restaurant is planning to offer takeout, these 10 tips can increase your chances of success. Restaurants also benefit from order increases and...

Reservations: Does Your Restaurant Need Them?

Does your restaurant take reservations? If you’re a fine dining place, it probably makes sense. But are you taking reservations for all the right reasons?

Why Automation is Great for Food Service Hand Hygiene

CleanTech® Automated Handwashing Stations can help exceed the requirements of food service handwashing procedures for food handlers.