Mel* was frequenting a local cafe as she always does on the way home from the gym. It’s a small-ish place, where you can order things like sandwiches, smoothies, acai bowls, and salads. On this ...

One of the hottest trends in the American dining scene has to be the resurgence of the diner – smallish, quick-service cafes with counter seating facing open kitchens. Often family-owned and operated, ...

My day began with coffee. Usually, it was iced from the day before while I brewed a fresh pot for the restaurant. I’d fill the sugar caddies, put out the maple syrups in Jarritos bottles, and make ...