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Steve

Two types of KPIs

When you think about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you think of metrics that matter to your industry and job function. If you work in a hotel, you may be thinking about KPIs such as occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per

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Steve

What pandemic?

Over the holidays my wife and I dined at two steakhouses in the Denver area. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we were not allowed to dine inside either restaurant. Instead, both restaurants had erected two 400’ sq outdoor tents with a seating capacity of 20 guests each. Both locations used exterior

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Steve

Support local restaurants during Covid-19

Between March and September of this year, sales at restaurants and bars plunged 27%, compared to the same period in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And by April, according to the National Restaurant Association, more than 8 million restaurant employees had been laid off or furloughed. Experts anticipate

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Steve

A little “extra” can leave a BIG impression

Providing pleasant surprises presents a treasure trove of possibilities for companies and their employees to attract the attention of customers, pique their interest and curiosity, and stand out in a noisy and crowded marketplace. Surprise is an emotion, the function of which is to increase alertness and narrow focus. By

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Steve

An open letter to restaurateurs and servers

Last Saturday night, our family joined my in-laws for dinner out in Parker, Colorado* in celebration of my mother-in-law’s 75th birthday. When my wife made the 6:00pm reservation for eight, she mentioned that it was Dianne’s birthday. Atmosphere When we arrived, we were seated in a portion of the restaurant

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You don’t really know unless you ask

My wife and I recently hosted friends who were in town from Sonoma County in California’s wine country. One evening, the four of us dined at a trendy, upscale restaurant in Denver’s LoHi district. Being that our friends work in the wine industry and have uniquely informed opinions about pairing

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Room for dessert

I enjoy taking my family to On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. In fact, I look forward to it. The restaurants are clean, the food quality is excellent and the value for price paid is fair. My wife, however, has one problem with On The Border. This single issue

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