How to increase order accuracy
From time to time, miscommunications happen, which can result in the wrong food, the right food made the wrong way, and everything in between. Following are just a few tips and pointers when making an order that can help keep those errors to a minimum. Be careful not to order off the lunch menu during dinner hours, as the lunch menu items are a very different price than dinner menu items. We …
Are you getting enough water?
Are you taking in enough H2O? Here’s an in-depth look at the myriad of ways water keeps your body in a healthy state. Maintains core body temperature. Each one percent loss in body weight due to dehydration triggers a dangerous internal temperature rise of a half-degree. Lubrication and protection. Did you know H20 also acts as a lubricant for your joints and your eyes? One key to a healthy …
Have your cake and eat it, too (literally)
Do you like to indulge in a chocolate-y treat every now and then? Well it turns out your sweet tooth may not be a bad thing all the time. You can benefit from some perks. Here are four ways to find a guilt-free chocolate fix, while getting a health boost, too. Keep it pure. Choose a bar of chocolate over a piece of cake to avoid those extra calories and unhealthy fats. Be selective. Remember, cho …
Get re-energized with Smoothie King’s Pure Recharge
We’ve all been there: it’s 3 p.m., and you feel as if you could doze off on your desk. The good news is Smoothie King might have just the antidote for that mid-afternoon crash. Smoothie King has unveiled the addition of a new menu item– the Pure Recharge Smoothie. Ingredients include whole coffee berry (the fruit around traditional coffee beans), green coffee bean, Vitamin B12 an …
How many calories are in your Frappucino?
Starbucks Coffee Company last week in a statement last week announced it will include calorie information on menu boards at all company-operated and licensed U.S. Starbucks® stores beginning June 25. The launch of menu board labeling and pastry case calorie labeling will complement the food and beverage transparency the company already provides to customers - through printed brochures, an easy- …
Think Dash-In for a Lunch Pick-Me-Up
The Dash-In-affectionately known as “The Dash” by regulars- can best be described as a bar meets cafe, with a vibrant atmosphere thown into the mix. You’ll find this popular downtown hangout on Calhoun Street in the middle of the urban center, in a trendy restored building with walls adorned with art. Whether you stop in for a microbrew, or a sandwich, you will be equally please …
Give in to your sweet tooth
Summer is here, and that mean your sweet tooth is in full swing. Who can resists summer treats like ice cream, apple pie, and other sweet temptations? The good news is there are plenty of local places to get your sweet fix. Here are a few of our picks: Cork n’ Cleaver: The Mud Pie is a must! Sink your teeth into a rich chocolate cookie crust with coffee ice cream and chocolate fudge, top …
Spring clean your fridge!
Spring-cleaning is in full spring this time of year. Closets and garages are cleaned out, but what about your fridge? This appliance is often overlooked, but it is a very important area to direct your attention. Food borne illness can lurk in the most unlikely places. Leftovers can be more than just an eyesore. Did you know they can be potentially hazardous to your health? (As if you need anot …
Don’t miss Cupcakes & Cocktails!
The cupcake craze has swept the nation, and Fort Wayne is no exception. If you’re looking for an excuse to indulge in these sweet treats you’ll want to mark your calendar for May 10th. That’s because Cupcakes & Co. is hosting their first annual Cupcakes & Cocktails event at the Wunderkammer Co., to kick off their IndieGoGo campaign. The campaign’s mission is to help …
Run for clean water!
Waiter on the Way is proud to sponsor COME UNITY’S third annual 6k for Water. Why a 6k, you ask? 6k is the average distance women and children must walk to fetch water in third-world countries. Can you imagine? Almost four miles to take a bath, have a drink, wash your dishes, and bathe! That’s why COME UNITY is trying to raise awareness (and funds) to help change lives. The organizat …