Archive: Feb 2012

  1. I’m having a great night

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    The restaurant business is not for the weary at heart.  It is a business which requires flexibility, the ability to make decisions under pressure and catering to someone’s else needs.  What sort of night would it have to be for a restaurant worker to say, “I’m having a great night!”  Each position in the restaurant has a completely different perspective on what makes a great night.  It is incredible to see when a restaurant is running smoothly and all parts of the machine are functioning in unison.  The outcome will most likely be a great night for the guest. (more…)

  2. The People Behind Your Dining Experience- Gladys & Mark

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     Meet Gladys and Mark, two of the many people behind your dining experience

    Who are the people behind your dining experience?  How often do you get to know your server?  Everyone has their own idea of what the dining experience should and shouldn’t be.  There are those diners who want a talkative and vivacious server and others that prefer a more aloof server.  Some people consider medium rare as red center with a little blood while an others pink in the center.  Some guests look at the menu by reading the right side first, the prices.  Others read the descriptions and order according to what sounds good.  Some people come to the restaurant to find something wrong and others expect to be blown away.  It takes a special individual to meet the expectations of the general public. (more…)

  3. Prime Cru WINE SALE

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    If you haven’t had the chance to experience one of our wine sales,

    you are missing out!

    What is a Prime Cru Wine Sale? Close your eyes and imagine an entire room filled with wine from around the world and everything is priced below regular retail pricing.  Friendly staff is there to help you make choices and you get to taste many selections.

    Attend the Wine Sale and follow @mauricescru on twitter.Tweet, “I just bought ________________ @mauricescru #PrimeCru Wine Sale”  and receive a free bottle of wine.

     I hope to see you there!

     

    CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE LIST

  4. Wine Tasting Notes January 2012

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    In January my two main focuses while wine tasting were updating the wine list at Island Prime and writing a new wine list for our new restaurant, Vintana.  I was looking for interesting white blends, white Burgundies and Cabernet’s for by the glass.  In the process of tasting these, I came across many great wines.  Not all fit into the list, however, they are worth a try.  I will only write about the wines that stood out.  My job is to filter through and pick the best for that grape, region or style.  I hope you get a chance to try at least a few of these wines. Cheers! (more…)

  5. Pairing Chocolate and Wine

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    Chocolate and Wine Pairing

    Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show off and pair wine with chocolates for your sweetheart!

    Back in December, I contributed to another blog; an article on pairing chocolate and wine.  During the holiday season, people ate a lot of chocolates and drank a lot of wine.  Naturally, it was a good time to post an article on pairing chocolate and wine. I held off on posting it on my blog, because I think that Valentine’s Day is a much better time to post this article.

    Guys, read it carefully this is your chance to

    WOW your significant other. (more…)