WHAT LAGOS RESTAURANT CAN DO BETTER.
Dear Food Lovers, When was the last time you walked into a Lagos restaurant and left completely satisfied? In this edition, we looked beyond the food to talk about what really shapes the Lagos dining experience. We sat down with three bold voices in the food space: Bella of Bella Explores, Tai from foodieinlagos.com, and the ever-candid […]
Opening A Second Restaurant? Tips for Managing Multiple Locations
Expanding from one restaurant to two is an exciting milestone. It signals growth, market demand, and the success of your concept. But opening a second location is not simply duplicating your first restaurant. It requires strategic planning, operational systems, and strong leadership. Many restaurant owners discover that what worked for a single location does not […]
The Role of Negative Space in Food Styling
Why does one food brand grab your attention while another gets ignored? Sometimes, the secret is in what you don’t put on the plate. Negative space is the deliberate use of empty space surrounding the main subject on the plate or in a photograph. It is also known as white space. It could be actual […]
When Customers Complain, Smart Food Businesses Listen.
What Nigerian Food Businesses Can Actually Learn From Online Dragging. Every food business owner, chef, or restaurateur knows the sting of a bad review. You open TripAdvisor, Google, or Instagram comments and find a one-star rating accompanied by a scathing remark. At first, it is easy to feel frustrated or even offended. But for Nigerian […]
These Culinary Skills Are A Must Have For Every Aspiring Chef
Culinary skills are more than just knowing how to cook and if you think being able to cook is all it takes to become a great chef? Think again. The truth is, it’s the culinary skills you don’t learn from recipes or cookbooks that will truly set you apart in the kitchen. Becoming a successful […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FOOD BRANDING
Food branding is crucial for building a successful food business. Halima, a bakery owner, understood this well and dedicated significant effort to her branding, making her bakery one of the most sought after in the plaza where her store is located. Halima takes branding seriously, which has helped her attract a large customer base. In […]
5 reasons Restaurants Fail and what you can do to avoid them
It’s been Nkechi’s lifelong dream to own a restaurant. Ever since she was a little child, she has always been fascinated with the art of food. It was a no-brainer that she would become a restaurant owner. Right after NYSC, Nkechi set out to start her own food business venture. She was in high spirits, […]
CRAZY BUT TRUE: 5 Things You Don’t Know About Chefs?
Hey Foodie, Of course you’ve never wondered or thought that there could be anything spooky or crazy about chefs or have you? I mean aside from the fact they work long hours, create exquisite meals and oh! yes that magic they do on the plate that just makes you want to eat more. Today let’s […]
Crazy But True; 5 Things You Don’t Know About Chefs
Hey Foodie, Of course you’ve never wondered or thought that there could be anything spooky or crazy about chefs or have you? I mean aside from the fact they work long hours, create exquisite meals, and oh! yes, that magic they do on the plate just makes you want to eat more. Today let’s play […]