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How to Make the Perfect Montreal Smoked Meat

February 10, 2015 / Staff

The perfect smoked meat starts with the right blend of Montreal steak seasoning rub. Without it, you’ve just got plain old smoked meat. Montreal steak seasoning was invented by a Schwartz broiler man known as Morris Sherman back in the 1940’s. The unique blend of Eastern European, Romanian, and Jewish spices soon caught on and the Montreal meat rub was born. The following recipe is inspired by the General Manager of Brewburger, Stephen Warren. It is an adaptation scaled down for the perfect smoked meat in Montreal homes.

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Five Healthy Desserts That Taste as Good as They Look

February 10, 2015 / Staff

Desserts are the highlight of any meal. Or at least they are when you have a sweet tooth! The trouble is, if you are watching the calories or trying to cut back on sweet things, a dessert is often off the menu. But you don’t need to forget about dessert if you try one of these super healthy dessert options. And the best bit? They taste just as good as they look!

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Review of Casino Restaurants

August 19, 2013 / Staff

For many people who visit land based casinos, they often take advantage of other amenities offered at these casinos. One of these would be restaurants. Most land based casinos have at least one restaurant affiliated with them. Some casinos have even more dining options as they try to appeal to the diverse culinary preferences of their customers. Some of the world’s best restaurants can be found in casinos.

Las Vegas is a city well known for its casino but also for the fabulous restaurants that are associated with the casino. The Bellagio is one of the finest casinos in the city so fittingly; one of its restaurants has a similar reputation. The Picasso Restaurant provides diners with a breathtaking view of the famous Bellagio Fountains. The décor of the restaurants features several authentic paintings done by the restaurant’s namesake. The head chef of the Picasso serve food that draws on the cuisine found within the regions of both France and Spain, where the painter resided. For instance, expect to find dishes like pan-seared scallops with potato mousseline. For many who typically play at online casinos, these restaurants are one reason to enjoy land based gaming.

Probably one of the finest casinos in Europe would be the historic casino at Monte Carlo. The massive resort which encompasses the casino offers guests a total of 33 bars and restaurants. Of these the best would be the Le Louis XV-Alain Déclassé. Expect to find this restaurant serving up dishes inspired by its location along the Mediterranean. An example of dishes on the menu would include baby lamb seasoned with Espelette pepper and then slowly roasted in a fireplace. Another example would be sea bass which has been seasoned with marjoram and served with roasted artichokes. For wine connoisseurs, the restaurant’s wine cellar is well stocked with over 400,000 bottles.

Of course many of these sites are in exotic locations that many of us can not easily get to, however it doesn’t stop us from enjoying a nice home made meal and a game or two on riverbelle.

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Marketing your restaurant

October 31, 2012 / Staff

Starting a restaurant is still one of the most popular entrepreneurial ventures in this country. All sorts of people do it, from trained chefs with experience in other restaurants to immigrants straight off the boat looking for the American dream. Tons of factors go into whether a restaurant will succeed, from location and ambiance to the quality of the food. Of course today they also have to compete against the chains who have every part of the consumer experience down to a science. But still, many can succeed with hard work and the right formula.

Still, another important factor includes marketing and the intelligent use of promotional dollars. In today’s world, there’s a huge opportunity with social media. It’s no longer sufficient to just have a website. You need to have a Facebook page and a Twitter account, and you better be on top of what customers are saying about you on Yelp. Of course, older methods still matter. Menus can be like print brochures for your establishment, and you can save a ton of money with online printing. Radio and TV advertising can also help. But the best use of time and resources today just may be social media. Learn it, or find someone who knows about it to help you.

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Decorate you man cave

October 30, 2012 / Staff

With the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film and the opening of “Skyfall,” the interest in James Bond memorabilia is definitely back, and it offers some cool ideas for decorating your man cave. The whole idea of a man cave has evolved, as many of them have wet bar or are located next to the grilling area, so in terms of food many guys have evolved beyond simple beer and chips. We’re also focusing on some bold furniture ideas as well to go along with the massive flat screen TV that’s a must in all of these rooms. Throw in a pool table and you’re making real progress.

But you want to add some character as well, and posters can go a long way here. Check out the classic “Goldfinger” movie poster above. A collection of classic James Bond movie posters properly hung after shopping for wholesale poster frames can add the final touches to your man cave, and it sets the perfect tone. Who else would appreciate the concept, even though Bond’s tastes are probably much more refined than the average guy. I guess you have to make sure your bar is properly stocked!

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