Latest / Forking Around with Flavor South Florida
Frank Eucalitto and Jodi Cross: The Business Side of the Restaurant Industry
What’s behind the service charge on your restaurant bill? Kerri gets into the tipping debate with Café Chardonnay’s Frank Eucalitto and Jodi Cross of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA). They discuss why some restaurants are changing the way servers are paid and how rising operating costs affect the decisions owners make.
As Café Chardonnay approaches its 40th anniversary, Frank shares the dishes regulars won’t let him take off the menu and why he’s turned down opportunities to move the restaurant. Kerri remembers her first Flavor dinner there, and the conversation turns to…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.