Arizona Food Service Network

ACFAZ November Meeting: Capistrano’s Bakery at the Phoenix Zoo

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The next ACFAZ meeting will be held at the Phoenix Zoo and Capistrano’s Bakery will be the host of the evening. This unique event will feature the history of Capistrano’s Bakery in Phoenix and Arizona, with a replica of the first Phoenix bakery at the exhibit.

Capistrano’s Bakery is partnering with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses for this event so without a doubt, plenty of great food will be available.

Open to all to attend and network. More details to follow about how to find this event within the zoo.

Watch the video below to hear more of about this evening from the last ACFAZ meeting.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival

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Saturday April 13, 2019 and Sunday April 14, 2019 at The Scottsdale Civic Plaza

A World of Food at your Fingertips
Taste the world at this festival featuring 41 of the Valley’s finest restaurants, chefs and food exhibitors, live music on 3 stages including headliner Berlin featuring Terri Nunn on Saturday night, culinary demos, an array of beverages, family activities and VIP available at this festival to raise money for the arts. The longest-running food festival in the country, we have been supporting local arts programs since 1978. Join us for this great cause and enjoy a day in the park.

 

Get tickets and learn more here.

Court: Bartenders, waiters entitled to higher pay for non-tipped work

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Brendan Campbell Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 Court: Bartenders, waiters entitled to higher pay for non-tipped work WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Arizona bars and restaurants cannot pay tipped employees less than minimum wage for doing work that does not directly generate tips, a decision that one attorney called “a game changer.” The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court ruling and was a victory for 14 bartenders and servers who sued nine businesses that they said used the minimum wage exemption to illegally underpay them.

Read more from the source: Court: Bartenders, waiters entitled to higher pay for non-tipped work

Cronkite News

Arizona’s first malt house saves water and supports local breweries

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Corey Hawk Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 Arizona’s first malt house saves water and supports local breweries CAMP VERDE – Zach Hauser, like many farmers in the Verde Valley, takes pride in his land and the crops he grows. Normally this time of year, rows of corn, alfalfa, carrots and watermelon would cover his acreage.

Read more from the source: Arizona’s first malt house saves water and supports local breweries

Court: Servers can sue restaurants over wage and tip loopholes

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Under U.S. Department of Labor rules, restaurants can pay their servers less than minimum wage if they collect tips from customers.

But what if the servers spend much of their work time doing support tasks that don’t involve customer contact or any chance of receiving tips?

Read more at the source: Court: Servers can sue restaurants over wage and tip loopholes

Hash Kitchen sibling The Sicilian Butcher coming to Chandler

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The Sicilian Butcher , a recently introduced Italian concept known for craft meatballs, house-made pastas, and charcuterie, is coming to the Chandler Fashion Center. The 4,600-square-foot restaurant will be located on the southwest corner of the 101 and Frye in the mall’s 25-acre Primegate development.

Read more from the source: Hash Kitchen sibling The Sicilian Butcher coming to Chandler

Mouth by Southwest

New challenge encourages customers to leave 100% tip on restaurant bill

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(Meredith) – A new trend is encouraging people to leave a 100% tip on their restaurant bills.

The “tip the bill challenge” emerged on Twitter earlier this month to show support for restaurant workers.

As part of the challenge, customers tip big and upload a photo of their check with the hashtag “TipTheBill” or “TipTheBillChallenge.” Servers are also encouraged to share photos of the tips they’ve received from those participating.

Read more from the source: New challenge encourages customers to leave 100% tip on restaurant bill

 

Photo credit, (Getty Images) and AZ Family

Delivery represents 3% of all restaurant orders

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The rapid growth of delivery, especially digital ordering, is offering restaurant operators a bright spot of growth in an industry that has been otherwise flat for several years now. But the rise of delivery is also driving forward-looking operators to rethink on-premise dining.

“[Delivery] is one of the only major sources of growth and everybody is starting to get into it, “ said David Portalatin, NPD vice president industry advisor-food.

Read more at the source: Delivery represents 3% of all restaurant orders