Patricia Tomassevich

Where do the locals go for great food and a casual atmosphere in a sports bar setting?  Sharkey’s Bait Stand!    Good Sports…Good Food is their motto.    Chef’s Jaheme, Inez, Akim and Aisha serve up American and Tex- Mex from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week.    Owner Kelley McCormick wanted to open a restaurant that would appeal toRead more

A recent study shows that quenching the Millennial generation's thirst for adult beverages can build traffic, sales and loyalty for your restaurant, but success requires an understanding of the demographic's quirks. Here, Technomic senior director Donna Hood Crecca explains information associated with Americans between the ages of 21 and 34. Known as "Millennials," this generation numbers more than 68 millionRead more

Delicious top quality food, preparation and presentation.   Outstanding service.  That is what comes to mind after a visit to XO Bistro on the beautiful Caribbean island of St Thomas.  Owner’s Cindy Gallant and Tony Merrill have been in business for 13 years serving locals and tourists delicious creations such as the Crab Topped Mahi and the Bacon Wrapped and StuffedRead more

In most types of business, everything that your customers consume and employees use comes from elsewhere unless you are building your own equipment or creating a menu with items that you grow yourself.  Therefore, suppliers will always be an integral part of your operations.  A restaurant supplier in Antigua & Barbuda should be a broad line distributor to meet allRead more

When visiting the beautiful white sandy beaches on Anguilla, a must is a visit to Ocean Echo on Meads Bay beach. In business for seven years, owner Judy Hughes, and owners Wayne Hughes and Dillon Cadette, have always dreamed of owning their own business.  “We love the service industry and enjoy servicing and sharing with guests on a daily basis. Read more

Choosing the right food distributor in the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos may sound simple but it can be an overwhelming process. In the Caribbean region, it is even more challenging because there are multiple options and as a business owner, you need to determine which food distributor will meet all of your needs.   Running a restaurant or aRead more

Caribbean Food Distributor Service The food service industry is complicated and vast.  There are many steps and people involved to bring food from the stateside vendor to the island distributor and then to the customers who will ultimately consume the products.  Despite the complexity of the industry, For over 50 years, Merchants have been delivering fresh produce, meats, seafood, dry goodsRead more

Pineapple Pete has been serving locals and tourists in a pub style restaurant in Cole Bay for fifteen years.   With over 30 employees, their motto is “Great Food. Great Service.”   Owner, Pierre Ferland tells us that he “really loves dealing with customers and every day is different.  I love it every day!”  They did expand their size over the pastRead more

Looking for a Restaurant Equipment Supplier? - Here are some industry tidbits…... Restaurant equipment ranges from dining tables to commercial ovens as well as plates, pans, etc. With a wide range of choices, deciding what type of restaurant supply company to use in your business can be overwhelming for any restaurant owner. This article contains practical tidbits so you can chooseRead more

A visit to St Croix MUST include a visit to Rhythms at Rainbow Beach. Open for 10 years servicing locals and tourists alike, you will enjoy not only the breathtaking view but fantastic food cooked up by Chefs Tiny and Lus.  Owner Randy Archambault says that the location on the beach, excellent customer service, and his looks (LOL) are whatRead more