Governor Jay Inslee announced Washington’s second annual Hospitality Month for May 2018. Washington Hospitality Association, the Employment Security Department, and WorkSource will be hosting hiring fairs throughout the state. “I’m proud to celebrate the many opportunities for career success the hospitality industry offers workers across our state,” Inslee said. (South Sound Business)
Read MoreIn the decade since Airbnb was founded, travelers have seemed to fall into two categories: those who want to live like a local in an apartment, and those who want full-service amenities in a traditional hotel. For the former, rediscovering the finer elements of a hotel stay—like a chic hotel bar or room service coffee—is now possible thanks to a new trend: small, design-led hotels of about 10 rooms or fewer, placed in neighborhoods where you typically don’t find hotels or big hospitality brands. (Quartzy)
Read MoreRemember the value wars of a few years ago, when quick-service chains tried to one-up each other with lower and lower priced offerings? Then, when it turned out those offerings only appealed to value-seeking consumers with zero brand loyalty, many chains pulled back on the strategy, and, well, it didn’t go well. (Nation’s Restaurant News)
Read MoreNew York (CNN) — Tasting menus allow chefs to showcase their creativity and ensure an audience for new creations because diners receive every dish on the fixed menu. Small portions of different foods are unlikely to cause palate fatigue and help keep meals interesting, according to Culinary Institute of America professor Beth Forrest. (CNN)
Read MoreDark hardwoods, Edison bulbs and other heavy design elements that have taken center stage in restaurant and bar design for the past decade are giving way to lighter, more delicate scenes. “I think we could all use a little sweetness in our lives right now,” said designer Maggie O’Neill, who used baby blue, pink and floral accents in the design of Morris, a bar in Washington, D.C. (Washington Post)
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