Recently in Savion, you read about ChocolateSmarts, the first game that tests your knowledge of the history, culture and science of chocolate. Now, you can experience the real thing...Dolcielo Brownies. All Dolcielo rich chocolate brownies are made of the finest natural ingredients: sugar, chocolate, butter, eggs, flour, coffee, vanilla and salt. There are no artificial … [Read more...]
DESSERT ANYONE?
You are having a power lunch at The China Club in Hong Kong and you are served pie à la mode for dessert. You want your business associates to continue to think that you are sophisticated because proper eating etiquette says a lot about one’s style, but how do you properly eat pie or cake à la mode? You use a fork in the right hand and a spoon in the left. Berries or any cut-up … [Read more...]
DO YOU TIP APPROPRIATELY?
Recently, I was dining at a trendy Manhattan restaurant with 2 of my friends. Once I received the bill, I noticed there was an 18% tip listed. What happened to the standard 15% tip for small parties and an 18% tip for larger groups (i.e., 5 people)? Even though I would have left the waiter an 18% tip anyway because he provided excellent service, the restaurant’s tipping policy … [Read more...]
WAYS OF CHIVALRY
As I was walking into the swank Halo Lounge in Atlanta, I noticed several women walking curbside with their men. What happened to the days of old-school chivalry when a man was suppose to walk curbside with his lady? This act was done to protect the female from being splashed by cars and possibly kidnapped. It has been said that chivalry died 30 years ago. Some men have … [Read more...]
BURN YOUR TOAST
There's a new way to toast bread, Pop-Tarts, English muffins, and waffles. Burn them with a design. The Pop Art Toaster comes with two to six interchangeable art plates, which include cute designs (a cup of coffee) and catchy phrases (“I’m hot”). It is available in five stylish colors: red, black, white, aqua, and chrome. The Pop Art Toaster is just as functional as it is … [Read more...]