Category Archives: exclusives

Macaroons: trending and terrific…part deux

Posted on May 31, 2012 by menushoppe

Macaroons. Kitchen art versus art of traditional patisserie. Ready made confections to charm. Plus…best macaroons…coast to coast. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… sweet finds for best dessert menus. Including usual indulgent offerings by gilttaste.com from Mad Mac NYC A tray … Continue reading →

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Cheers to great wine presentation

Posted on May 17, 2012 by menushoppe

Cheers to National Wine Day! Wine is bottled poetry. by Robert Louis Stevenson But how to present that muse? Wine lists require handsome presentation… just as prime dinner menus. The Menu Shoppe product portfolio presents an array of handsome Wine … Continue reading →

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Crepes: Always Classic

Posted on May 6, 2012 by menushoppe

Crepes. Always classic.  Always elegant. Sweetly sophisticated for brunch or dessert. Celebrating  the classic Crepes Suzette. Especially special for Mothers Day treats. Celebrate with these savory “finds” Historic lore has it, that this classic dish was created by accidental flaming of … Continue reading →

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A few gifting tidbits

Posted on May 3, 2012 by menushoppe

A few gifting tidbits. For Mothers Day. Weddings. Or your favorite chef or foodie. Cheers to the summery season.  Enjoy the Menu Shoppe “finds”… To say thank you for all those breakfasts… or to cheer all those breakfasts and brunches together… … Continue reading →

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All aboard…RMS Titanic promises elegant dining…

Posted on April 13, 2012 by menushoppe

Commemorating…RMS Titanic. The One Hundredth Anniversary of the unparalled at-sea disaster. Gilded Glamour. Watery grave. Sophisticated ambiance… even by modern terms… revisiting the dining room menus of that fateful voyage. NYC  Auction House, Bonhams  is hosting a spectacular event, featuring … Continue reading →

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Did you know that Peter Rabbit was an artisan chocolatier?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by menushoppe

It’s Easter time again. And again the quest for the best, the cutest confection. Did you know that Peter Rabbit was an artisan chocolatier? Our finds include some cute + trending artisanal confections. Enjoy the Menu Shoppe finds.  Fun ideas for fabulous … Continue reading →

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Springtime Gracious Gifting

Posted on March 27, 2012 by menushoppe

Springtime Holiday elegance.  Easter or Passover. A time to gather… renew and rejoice. Trending or traditional. Enjoy the Menu Shoppe “finds”… fun ideas for fabulous celebrations. A rabbit is a treasured springtime icon. If not bunny cute, then embodying the … Continue reading →

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#FF just a few Friday favorites

Posted on January 27, 2012 by menushoppe

#FF…just a few of  Friday Favorites Eatocracy 5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. Powerful pithy  panache. http://eatocracy.cnn.com/category/think/55/ David Lebovitz…. …”living the sweet life … Continue reading →

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#Friday Favorites

Posted on January 6, 2012 by menushoppe

#Friday Favorites Just a few more favorite blog finds. 80 Breakfasts  Did you know that January is National Prune Breakfast Month. Maybe to find some unique finds here.  Breakfast, brunch and other good stuff. 80breakfasts.blogspot.com/ Cream Puffs in Venice Hoping to … Continue reading →

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10 Guidelines for new restaurant management

Posted on January 3, 2012 by menushoppe

This Tenth Day of Christmas bring 10 other tidbits. More excerpts from The Waiter’s Tips by James Poling. An informative training manual with real life stories about the food, beverage, and in general customer service industry. Common sense approach on how to treat … Continue reading →

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