January in Wisconsin brings a bleak reality check for all of us...the holidays are truly over and the gray, cold days and depressing end to the Green Bay Packers season are here to stay. Thankfully, Madison Magazine's Restaurant Week arrives at the same time and brings distraction. Today was Day 2 and what's better on a Monday than going out to lunch? My companion and I chose Inca Heritage because of their interesting & adventurous menu options. We hadn't made reservations, as you often need, but when I called at 11:45 am they were gracious and happy to get us right in. Inca Heritage is located on the north end of Park Street and only street parking is available, but we found a spot right in the neighborhood with no problem (less than 1/2 blocks walk). When you walk in the door you are greeted by the vivid marigold colored walls and the wonderfully warm and friendly staff. Our service continued to be warm and gracious and was also prompt. For appetizers we chose the Spicy Tuna Causa
Tomorrow I have the pleasure of speaking and training members of the Waunakee Chamber of Commerce on tips to keep their home kitchens and breakrooms safe for their families and employees. There's a lot of surprising mistakes you can make that can't set you up to make yourself or others sick! The public is welcome! "Wake Up Waunakee" -Waunakee, WI Chamber of Commerce October 1, 2014 Ever wonder if your own home kitchen or break room is as safe as a restaurant's kitchen? Do you know what temperature the refrigerator should be at? Do you want to assure you are cooking, cooling and storing your food in a safe way? Cheri Schweitzer is a former restaurant manager and public health inspector turned restaurant consultant. In honor of National Food Safety month, Cheri will help educate us on the do's and don'ts of safe food preparation and storage. She'll also tell some funny health inspector stories and take your questions about what restaurants NOT to eat at! You won't want to miss this funny and informative morning that will definitely bring value and safety to your kitchen.
Credible Consulting has again partnered with the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) to aid restaurateurs and food start ups start and run their own food venture. This 8-week course provides comprehensive education about the methods of running a successful food business. Extensive information on topics unique to the food service industry are provided including restaurant start up costs & budgeting, managing your staff, licensing, menu creation, food and labor cost control, branding & marketing your business and the most important things to do BEFORE you sign a lease or open. If you are planning on starting a food business or have already started one but need help making it successful, this is the course for you! Classes start July 8th at the WWBIC Madison offices and run from 6:30-8:30 pm.
