Here is an interesting article from Restaurants and Institutions about how restaurants can use social media sites like Twitter and Facebook to their advantage. Examples include posting restaurant job openings, getting feedback on menu items and reaching out to potential customers. Do you use any type of social media to promote your restaurant? Tell us at the Restaurantin Forum!

Today I look at restaurant refrigeration. Not the sexiest restaurant topic, but an integral part of any restaurant. Restaurant refrigeration ranges from small coolers (like a dorm fridge) to massive walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and everything in between. Read on for a break down of all the different types of commercial restaurant coolers and freezers.

I am not a big lunch fan. I much prefer eating dinner out, give the choice. However, I recently had the pleasure of eating at my favorite hippie sandwich shop for lunch, nestled in the mountains of Western Maine. While I was sitting in the oh so funky dining room, I thought about why exactly, I liked the café so much. Beyond the yummy food and super friendly service, the café is located in a converted federal-period brick house, exuding warmth and welcome. The design of the dining room is cozy, with sofas and chairs intermingling at tables. (alas, no booths, though!) The music (I believe it was Ray Lamontagne, also a native of Western Maine) was perfect. All and all a great lunch! What gets you stoked about eating out? Share your story at the Restaurant Forum.