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Above: Grand View lodge from the back path. Right: The Lodge Dining Room.
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make the most of any outdoor-dining experience. Make a reservation. Outdoor seating is not always easy to get. To ensure you will have a spot at your favorite restaurant, call ahead and reserve a table. Otherwise, you may have to wait quite a while for a table to become available or be forced to sit inside. Scout out restaurants beforehand. If you are hoping to try a new restaurant that boasts outdoor dining, plan a visit to see the layout of the space. Many restaurants, even those without ample outdoor space, cater to the outdoor-seating crowd, even if their outdoor dining area is limited to a handful of cafe tables placed near the curb. Unless you want
AVAILABLE TOPPINGS: Mushrooms • Canadian Bacon • Pepperoni • Onion • Green Olive • Pork Sausage Green Pepper • Red Pepper • Yellow Pepper • Pesto • Shrimp • X-Cheese • Italian Sausage • Bavarian Sausage Anchovy • Tomato • Jalapeno • Grilled Chicken • Spicy Italian Sausage • Steak Strips • Black Olives • Beef Sauerkraut • Ham • Pineapple • Bacon • Banana Pepper • Cucumber • Artichoke CRUST CHOICES: Thin & Crispy • No Edge • Traditional • Hand Tossed CALZONES : 3 topping limit served with marinara sauce
WINGS & THINGS Boneless Wings
Small or Large Available Sauces: BBQ, Buffalo, WasabiPlum, Jamaican Jerk, Ranch, Sweet & Sour, Blu Cheese, Honey Mustard
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Jumbo Beef Ravioli Dinner
Garlic Bread (4 Slices)
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w/ Marinara Sauce
4 Bosco Sticks
Garlic Cheese Bread (4 Slices)
stuffed with cheese w/ marinara sauce
Breaded Mushrooms
served with cheese
Mozzarella Sticks w/ marinara sauce
Calzone
Up to 3 toppings w/ marinara sauce
w/ marinara sauce
Chicken Strips
Garlic Bread w/cheese &Breadsticks w/ marinara sauce
French Fries Waffle Fries Onion Rings Basket
Family Bread Basket
4 strips w/ sauce of your choice
each order includes Parmesean Cheese & Garlic Bread
Cheese Tortellini FAMILY BUCKET Dinner Spaghetti . Add Meatballs Tortellini
Lasagna Dinner
Grilled Chicken Cheese to Toast Served w/ Marinara, Alfredo Sauce or Creamy Pesto
w/ Marinara or Alfredo Add Meatballs Grilled Chicken Cheese to Toast
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Homemade Soup & Chili, Salad Bar
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CHICKEN TO GO! Come to Enjoy Our: Appetizers Salads Burgers Dinner Specials Specialty Sandwiches
Grandma Bettie Jane's Pies & Other Desserts Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Old Fashioned Sundaes Hot Apple Dumplings
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"Dining out" takes on an entirely new meaning in temperate climates or when summer arrives. Rather than being cooped up inside for meals, diners flock to cafes and restaurants that boast al fresco seating to enjoy a bit of scenery and fresh air with their meals. When the sun comes out and the breezes are warm, blooming gardens and trellis-covered restaurant patios can be ideal dining spots to grab a meal. Good food combined with a hearty dose of fresh air can make everything from a cappuccino to a hamburger taste better. Considering the best outdoor-dining spots can fill up quickly, and enjoying a meal outside takes a bit of finesse, follow these tips to
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OUTDOOR, From Page K3 to spend your meal with pedestrians walking by or inhaling car exhaust fumes, visit the restaurant ahead of time to ensure that the outdoor seating is more amenable to an enjoyable meal. Choose restaurants with overhead coverage. It is one thing to want to eat outdoors, and entirely another to be subjected to the wrath of Mother Nature. An outdoor seating area should be comfortable, offering the best blend of fresh air and ample protection from the elements. Umbrellas or a covered patio can provide shelter should it start to drizzle or you need relief from the summer sun. Don't assume an outdoor restaurant is pet-friendly. Just because there are outdoor
tables does not mean you can bring your pooch along. If you will be spending the day with your dog and then want to enjoy a lunch or dinner outdoors with your pet, verify that a restaurant is pet-friendly before meal time. Do not leave a dog unattended in a hot car and waiting for you to finish a meal should you discover the restaurant is not pet-friendly. Expect some uninvited guests. Dining outside means bees, flies, birds, and other animals. Those who are deathly afraid of all buzzing insects may want to eat indoors instead. Check for a dedicated outdoor waitstaff. Unless there is a waitstaff assigned to outdoor seating, you may spend more time than you anticipated waiting for service outdoors. Waiters may not realize you are
outside, and it can be easy to forget about patrons who are not seated in the heart of the restaurant. Restaurants accustomed to serving guests outdoors will have staff
assigned to outdoor seating areas, particularly during busy times of the day.
Open daily at 10:00a.m. Serving lunch and dinner
Come and enjoy great food and fun! Wednesday
MEAT RAFFLE 6 PM
Play PLINKO and Roulette for a chance to win cash and prizes!
www.timberjacksmokehouse.com EVERYDAY LUNCHES UNDER $600
DINNERS
All entrees are served with vegetables and dinner roll, with your choice of two of the following items:
SALADS
SPECIAL
All salads served with breadstick and butter
SMOKEHOUSE FAVORITES
Big Garden Salad
Cheese, tomatoes, onions
Caesar Salad
Our Classic Caesar
Smoked Baby Back Ribs One quarter chicken and baby back ribs
BBQ St. Louis Style Ribs Smoked Salmon
Chef Salad
FROM THE CHARBROILER
We put everything but the kitchen sink in this salad
Because of the 20 oz. top sirloin size, the preparation will be longer, but your patience will be rewarded. Smother your steak with mushrooms for 1.95 extra.
Served with a mild oriental dressing, chicken, cabbage, green onions, almonds and sesame seeds
Half or full rack
Smoked Chicken & Rib Combo
Oriental Chicken Salad
A 7 to 8 oz. portion wild salmon, Chicken Breast slow smoked Grilled eight ounce chicken breast
Walleye
A 6 to 8 oz. fillet, deep fried or broiled
TIMBERJACK BURGERS
Rib Eye
Twelve ounces of aged tender rib eye
Steak & Shrimp Combo
Six ounce top sirloin and four shrimp
1/3 lb. beef patty
Timber Bleu Burger
smothered with mushrooms, Swiss and Bleu Cheeses.
Timberjack Stacker
topped with shredded smoked pork, bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, coleslaw and fried onions.
Top Sirloin Steak
Six oz, Ten oz or Twenty oz
HOMEMADE SOUPS & CHILI
Lots More!
Made fresh daily
LAURIE’S SWEET PETITE TREATS
Cup or Bowl of Soup Cup or Bowl of Chili Add Cheese & Sour Cream
APPETIZERS Chicken Strips
Served with BBQ sauce
Cheese Curds
State Fair battered white curds
French Fries
Served with seasoned sour cream
Combo Platter
Choice of three of the appetizers with stars.
Rib Sampler Beef Nachos
Served with sour cream and salsa
Log Jams
Tender sirloin strips with bernaise, with thin onion rings
Potato Skins
With cheese, bacon, served with side of sour cream
Regular Burger Jumbo Burger Two patties
All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, and crispy fried onions on a kaiser bun with chips & a pickle. Add fries, cheese, & bacon
Buffalo Chicken Strips
Dipped in buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese & celery
Onion Rings
Beer battered and served golden brown
Walleye Nuggets
Served with tartar sauce
Reuben Dip
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT • 4:30 PM
Live Music on weekends in the Summer -call ahead for schedule!
Garlic Sticks(4)• Baked Potato • Garden Salad • Wild Rice • Coleslaw • French Fries Steak Fries • Timberjack’s Famous Au Gratins • Sweet Potato • Extra Sauces
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Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Fried chips smothered pepperjack cheese & Buffalo Chicken Strips with bleu cheese & celery
Artichoke Dip
Served with bread
Chicken Wings
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TIMBERJACK TIDBITS MONDAY Corn Beef and Cabbage TUESDAY Taco Tuesday WEDNESDAY “All you can Eat Smoked Riblets” served with two dinner sides. THURSDAY Homemade Soup Buffet with Bakery Fresh Bread FRIDAY “All You Can Eat Fish Fry” Lightly Breaded Polluck SATURDAY “Smoked Prime Rib Dinner” served with two dinner sides. SUNDAY 10am-2pm Chef’s Choice
Automatic 18% Gratuity on groups of 8 or more.
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On Government Dr., Pequot Lakes
Delivery Available
EVERY NIGHT AFTERNOONS
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218-568-4404
2 miles S. of Pequot Lakes on 371
Buy a medium 3 topping pizza for $999 Buy a large pizza, get a small single topping pizza FREE
Buy 1 large pizza, get cheese bread FREE Free pitcher of pop with large pizza
All you can eat spaghetti
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Tues-Thurs 11 am-10 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am-11pm
Sun 8-12 (breakfast) 12-9 pm
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Echo Journal•Brainerd Dispatch; May 21, 2015
A night out on the town means different things to many people. Taking in a movie or dining at a favorite restaurant make great nights out for many people. But men and women looking to stray from the norm are increasingly combining seemingly unrelated activities for a night out that is both social and creatively rewarding. "Paint-and-sip" or "paint-and-snack" businesses have grown increasingly popular in recent years. The premise is quite simple. Patrons reserve a spot (and canvas) and work their way through a painting, all the while conversing with friends and enjoying a spirited beverage or two along the way. Painting events have helped many men and women tap into their inner artist and make a few new friends along the way. The goal of such events is to have fun and teach adults about painting,
and many men and women find the relaxed atmosphere encourages them to express their individuality and artistry. Paint-and-sip events come in various styles. One of the more popular scenarios has people working at an established painting studio, which provides the necessary artistic equipment while guests provide their own drinks and appetizers. Some bars and restaurants also host social painting evenings. Easels and canvasses may be brought into a venue, where participants can paint as they relax with a drink. Food and beverage specials may be part of the package price, or guests may buy items a la carte. Painting events can be organized for private parties, and such parties may take place at private residences or at restaurants or bars. Painting parties have begun to replace
more traditional party themes. Some find such parties an entertaining alternative to traditional bachelor or bachelorette parties, while others host birthday parties or baby showers with painting themes. Painting parties also can be a fun way to get friends together for a girls' or guys' night out. In addition to a fun night out, participants get to take home their
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own work of art, which can be gifted or displayed for years to come. To find a painting party by you, inquire with local restaurants or bars if they will be hosting upcoming painting events or even encourage such establishments to do so if no they do not have any events on their schedules.
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Restaurants are thriving once again. Since 2014, restaurant-goers have renewed interest in socializing away from home and more money to spend, a stark turnaround from preceding years when diners were living on tighter budgets thanks to a recession that began in 2008. As crowds waiting in line for their favorite eateries begin to grow anew, restaurants have begun to implement new menus and dining styles in an attempt to attract a broader clientele. Many trends are catering
to the younger, technology-driven customer. • Photo-ready foods: Diners are utilizing social media to share their menu choices with people all around the world. Scroll through anyone’s news feed and you’re likely to find photograph’s of last night’s entrée or an impressive dessert enjoyed during a night out with friends. Many restauranteurs understand that their latest culinary creation is likely to find its way onto social media, so a greater emphasis is being placed on plating See TRENDS, Page K7
When dining out, expect to find more attractive plates, as restauranteurs understand diners like to photograph and share their meals through social media.
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Call for Reservations 218-825-2700
Monday-Saturday Mid-June through Labor Day
Lodging Dining Room
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch and Dinner
PIZZA
During golf season
Overlooking Gull Lake
Order online at Rafferty’spizza.com
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TRENDS, From Page K7 — or making foods look better when first presented to diners. Digital kiosks: Desire an appetizer or want to reorder another beverage? You may not have to flag down your server to do so. Several restaurants have implemented tablet-based service at their tables. In addition to playing games or getting apprised on the latest specials, guests can order some menu items through tablemounted tablets. And if you’re in a rush for the check, swipe your credit card and pay the bill without waiting for your waiter to bring it over.
Healthier kids’ choices: For years the standard fare for kids has been burgers, fries and various recipes for macand-cheese. But a survey of professional chefs sponsored by the National Restaurant Association revealed that many restaurants are now offering a greater variety of foods on kids’ menus. Soups, salads, leaner meats, and more vegetables are some of the items kids can choose from. Increase in craft foods: Greater emphasis is being placed on creating meals that look and taste good and are produced in eco- and community-friendly ways. Craft foods
are made in small batches from locally sourced ingredients, helping to create a symbiotic relationship between eateries, farmers, food manufacturers, and diners. Community tables: Make new friends while dining out by getting seated at community tables, which are no longer restricted to Japanese hibachi restaurants. These larger tables pair different diners together. Neurogastronomy: Many restaurants are employing neurogastronomy, or the science of manipulating perception of how foods taste by external factors. Everything from the colors of dishes to the sounds
of music being piped in can affect your perception of taste. Prepaid reservations: Today you can purchase just about anything in advance, from movie tickets to vacations. Soon you may be able to prepay for restaurant meals as well. Arrive at your reserved time and enjoy your meal. This trend is beneficial to restaurants because they are guaranteed revenue even if patrons do not show up. Trends in dining out can make meal experiences more unique. Expect some new changes at your favorite restaurants.
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FEATURING….
Breakfast & Lunch In A Casual Up North Atmosphere ABOVE ORDINARY FOOD.
• Hearty Breakfasts • Incredible Sandwiches and Tasty Wraps • Daily specials and Healthy Options • Great Coffee • Fresh Salads - Organic and Local when available • Home Made Hungarian Mushroom Soup • Catering and To-Go Order Available
The Loon is calling you… Jack Pine Center •
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• Pequot Lakes, MN
1. A Pine 33039 Old Hwy 371 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.568.8353
5. Arrowwood Lodge 6967 Lake Forest Rd Baxter, MN 56425 218.822.5634
17. Grand View Lodge 23611 Woodward Ave Nisswa, MN 56468 218.963.2234
2. American Legion Hackensack 200 1st St S Hackensack, MN 56452 218.675.9191
6. Bar Harbor 8164 Interlachen Road Lake Shore, MN 56468 218.963.2568
18. Hungry Loon Café 4464 Main St Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.568.8373
7. Benson’s Main St, Downtown Walker, MN 56484 218.547.1896
19. Hwy 371 Liquor Locker 695 NW State Hwy 371 Backus, MN 564335 218.947.3290
8. Big Axe Brewing Co. 25435 Main St. Nisswa, MN 56468 612.239.8541
20. Jenkins VFW 3341 Veterans St Jenkins, MN 56456 218.568.8664
9. Bites Grill & Bar 2793 St. Hwy. 371 SW Pine River, MN 56474 218.587.2564
21. Lost Lake Lodge 7965 Lost Lake Rd. Lake Shore, MN 56468 800.450.2681
10. Brauhaus Restaurant 28234 State Hwy 34 Akeley, MN 56433 218.652.2478
22. Lucky’s Tavern 31020 Government Dr Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.568.4177
11. Breezy Pt Resort 9252 Breezy Point Dr Breezy Point, MN 56472 800.432.3777
23. Morey’s Seafood 15670 Edgewood Dr Suite #140 Brainerd, MN 56401 (800) 548-9630
3. American Legion Pine River 400 Front St S Pine River, MN 56474 218.587.9151
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Local’s secret • Visitor’s favorite Ye Old Pickle Factory | 963-0085
Downtown Nisswa | Open Daily | www.yeoldpicklefactory.com
12. Chase on the Lake 502 Cleveland Blvd. Walker, MN 56484 218.547.7777 13. Cottage Café 300 Barclay Ave Pine River, MN 56474 218.587.2588
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14. Cragun’s Resort 11000 Craguns Dr Brainerd, MN 56401 800.272.4867 15. Ernie’s On Gull 10424 Squaw Pt Rd East Gull Lake, MN 56401 218.829.3918 16. Giovanni’s - PL 31089 Front Street Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.568.4770
24. Nisswa A & W 446 Lakers Lane Nisswa, MN 56468 218.963.4361 25. Nisswa Legion 25807 Main St Nisswa, MN 56468 218-963-9946 26. Ole & Lena’s Sweet Revenge 200 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN 56474 218.587.2438 27. Pequot Lakes Super Valu 30503 Hwy 371 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
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29. Pestello's/Outing 448 Hwy. 6 Outing, MN 218.792.5055
37. Tast y Pizza North 28889 St Hwy 371 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.568.4404
30. Pestello's/ Pequot Lakes 31094 Front St. Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.568.9950 31. Pine River Bakery 215 Barclay Ave Pine River, MN 56474 218.587.2545 32. Prairie Bay 15115 Edgewood Drive Baxter, MN 56425 218.824.6444 33. Primetime Public House 8548 Ski Chalet Dr. Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218.562.4455 34. Raffert y's Pizza 25457 Main St. Nisswa, MN 56468 218.963.3023
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Planning a night out on the town with family and friends can be a fun experience. Scouring the most popular hotspots and the newest restaurants falls far short of burdensome, and those tasked with such a responsibility often enjoy the opportunity to get out of the house and soak
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up some local culture. As fun as such planning can be, hosts must consider the needs of all who plan to attend before making any final decisions. The following are a few ways hosts can ensure everyone enjoys a night to remember for all the right reasons.
Consider finances. Dinner at the hottest restaurant in town might sound like a grand idea, but hosts must consider if such a feast is affordable for everyone on the invitation list. Hot new restaurants or established locales where reservations are hard to come by tend to be expen-
sive, so hosts should make sure everyone can afford such hotspots before making any reservations. Peruse menus online when looking for a restaurant, paying particular attention to the average cost of an entree at each restaurant you're considering. When planning a dinner for an espe-
cially large party, call each restaurant to determine if they offer limited menus to larger parties. Many restaurants do this for parties of 15 or more, charging a set price per person, and that price is not always less expensive than it would be to dine a la carte. When necessary, find a
restaurant where the cost per person is within reason so no one feels like they need to skip the night out on the town due tofinancial constraints. Choose a central location. Whether you're gettingtogether for a sit-down dinner or just drinks, choose a loca See PLANNING, Page K11
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-tion that's easily accessible for everyone on the guest list. Doing so increases the likelihood that guests will make it out. A location that's near to all also allows both you and your guests to spend more time together and less time traveling. Choose a location that's accessible by public transportation. In addition to finding a central location, hosts also should look for a location with easy access to public transportation. This helps guests avoid sitting in traffic, and it's also safe when nights out on the town will involve
organize a night out on the town that involves more than just hopping from bar to bar. Solicit ideas. If you're having trouble planning a fun night for all, solicit some ideas from those you invited. Just because you're hosting the gathering and acting as the go-to guy or gal for those with questions about the night does not mean you can't ask some questions of your own. Ask guests what they want to do, and remember that no idea is too outlandish. If you decide to center the night around a particular activity, just make sure it's something everyone on the guest list can participate in. Be specific when sharing
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information about the night. Once all of the plans have been made, be as specific as possible when sharing those plans. Give an address for each place you plan to visit on
the night and encourage guests to make use of their cars' GPS systems or online navigation websites so everyone gets there without any trouble. Charge your cellular
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drinking alcohol, reducing the risk that you or your guests will get behind the wheel when it's safer to take a subway, train or cab. Consider the needs of every guest. When planning a night on the town, hosts must consider the needs of each individual guest before making any reservations or concrete plans. For example, if the group includes a guest with a physical disability, then any gathering spot you choose must be wheelchair accessible and have wheelchair accessible restrooms. Another thing to consider is each guest's lifestyle choices. If one guest does not consume alcohol, then try to
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and try again another time. Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradually working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behavior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a fast-food restaurant, before moving on to a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kids can handle it. Provide distractions Many young children cannot sit still for long and may need a series of distractions to keep them entertained throughout meals. Pack a bag of tricks that includes toys, games, books, and even a digital device tuned to kids' favorite programs. Pick restaurants that do not have a long wait to get a seat so that kids' patience has not worn thin before you even make it to the table. A sightseeing walk around the restaurant also may be able to provide a welcome distraction
until the food is ready. Pack snacks Although the goal may be to eat out, kids may not be as patient as adults when waiting for their meals to be delivered. Ask servers to bring out the kids' meals when appetizers are served or think ahead and have some light snacks, such as crackers or dry cereal, available to tame kids' hunger pangs.
Choose restaurants wisely Make concessions as to where and when you eat. Coordinate around nap times so children will be happy and well-rested. Select restaurants that accommodate children. Ask to be seated out of the way just in case your son or daughter acts up. This way you will not disturb other patrons. Restaurants tend to be less
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such instances as courteously as possible. Apologize to those around you whom your child has disturbed. Remove your son or daughter from the area and take a few moments to help him or her calm down. If kids can't be calmed down, ask that your meal be wrapped. Remember to clean up after yourselves and thank the waitstaff for any extra service, such as lugging a heavy high chair or providing extra silverware if kids drop any forks or spoons. Don't leave a large mess for the server, and tip accordingly. Children grow accustomed to dining out over time. It may take some practice, but with the right planning, families can enjoy meals away from home.
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busy right before dinner service and directly after. If you can time your meals to these off-peak hours, it may make for a more enjoyable dining experience. Offer plenty of praise Always let children know when they are doing a great job and behaving well in a restaurant. Engage kids in conversation and keep them entertained. Boredom or attention-seeking behavior can make dining out with youngsters more difficult to manage. A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book) can be offered to a child who behaves when dining out. Be courteous and respectful Many children will eventually act up in restaurants, and parents should respond to
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Parents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home. Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who want to take their tots out on the town can employ some easy steps to make eating out a fun excursion for everyone. Practice Daniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and coauthor of "Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th edition," says parents can practice dining out by replicating the experience (as much as possible) at home. Ask the children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table. Remove children from the table if they misbehave
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Bars and restaurants fuel local economies across the country. Any night when a master mixologist is behind the bar or a gastronomical guru is manning the grill is an opportunity to enjoy a few drinks or a great meal. Many bars and restaurants look to capitalize on the latest trends in an effort to bring customers in and keep them coming back. The following are a handful of the latest trends men and women can expect to encounter on their
next night out on the town. Tech-guided assistance Restaurants and bars are implementing more technology into the service industry, eliminating downtime and streamlining orders. Dread calling a restaurant for reservations? No problem. Many establishments enable you to reserve a table or even preorder dinner from a mobile device. The chef can start prepping your meal even before you arrive and keep the flow in and out
of the restaurant moving right along. Some bars now allow customers to place drink orders via apps or tablets, saving you the struggle of muscling your way to the bar to get a drink. Such apps employ location-based software so servers can quickly and easily find your table. Some chain restaurants even use table-mounted technology so you can get beverage refills or pay for the bill without signaling a server. See NEW STYLES, Page K15
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Exotic ingredients It's not only chefs who are testing dining mettle with exotic ingredients. Bartenders are taking a cue from trendy foraged ingredients and using them to modernize outdated cocktails. Botanical ingredients like lichen, honeysuckle, Pacific madrone bark and pine needles are turning up in drinks across the country. Many mixologists also are leaning more heavily on organic and naturally-sourced ingredients rather than prepackaged mixers. Locally sourced products Eco-conscious consumers demand more locally sourced items, and this trend is beginning to pour over into the
beverage industry. Expect to hear bartenders advertising more local ingredients, such as craft beers bottled right up the street or wine made from grapes grown at a nearby vineyard. Some bars may source spirits from neighborhood distilleries. Leafy greens and root vegetables Foods from humble beginnings are turning into gourmet fare. It seems a new bitter green or starchy product is becoming the vegetable du jour each week. Afraid to try your hand at kale or kohlrabi from the comforts of your own kitchen? Don't worry, as many nearby restaurants are likely willing to do that experimenting for you. Spicy-sweet condiments Salsa may have surpassed
ketchup as a favorite dipping sauce, but many others are poised to take the top condiment prize. Savvy chefs are experimenting with a variety of hot and sweet flavor combinations. Expect to find
more jams, jellies, rubs, dips, and glazes with a spicy twist on your favorite foods. Communal drinks Each person in a group ordering his or her own cocktail is not necessarily the
norm anymore. Some establishments are concocting family-style punches that can be enjoyed by all guests pull-
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