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Sweet Iron Waffles, Seattle, WA http://www.sweetironwaffles.com Sweet Iron is a fast casual restaurant bringing authentic Liège waffles to Seattle. These waffles use a Brioche style yeast dough which is candied with sweet pearls of sugar, they rise for two hours before pressed into an imported cast iron Belgian waffle iron until freshly baked to rich perfection. The owners of Sweet Iron asked TGRCG to assess their business and help them improve their current performance. Our recommendations included a variety of interventions from their website to menu to catering, in addition to recipe costing and recipe documentation. Sweet Iron Waffles is ... Read More

Buffalo Run Casino and Resort, Miami, OK http://www.buffalorun.com After completion of Buffalo Run Casino’s food and beverage assessment, The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group (TGRCG) has been retained to implement new management operating systems, re-write menus and rebrand their fast casual restaurant concept. TGRCG traveled back to Miami and working side-by-side with the Coleman House Chef team memorialized and standardized all production recipes and procedures resulting in a master recipe manual for the culinary team’s reference. In addition, TGRCG developed a recipe-costing database for theoretical food cost reporting. This enabled Buffalo Run’s executive team to accurately price their menus resulting in ... Read More

New Seattle Gastro Pub Restaurant Concept Seattle, WashingtonThe Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group (TGRCG) just designed the kitchen, bar and service station for a new 6,000 square foot restaurant located in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle. This new international gastro pub’s culinary principles embrace a modern interpretation of old world-cooking techniques. Historically, the Norman invasions introduced exotic spices into the slow cooking techniques of medieval Europe, resulting in a savory herbed stewing method. As a tribute to this regional cuisine, the foundations of the menu include slow cooking with bold global flavors. With over 30 years of food service design ... Read More

Lost Lake Café and Lounge5-Point Café and Bar, Seattle, WA www.lostlakecafe.comwww.the5pointcafe.com The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group (TGRCG) is working with the owners of Lost Lake Café and Lounge, The 5-Point Café and Bar, and their newly purchased and under construction Comet Bar, to assess their business practices and provide operational recommendations. Lost Lake, a 24-hour retro diner, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails to hungry and thirsty guests. Located in the hip area of Capital Hill just east of downtown Seattle, Lost Lake’s blend of lakeside lodge and 1960’s diner provides a comfortable spot to dine anytime of day or ... Read More

Bottega Louie, Los Angeles, CA www.bottegalouie.com The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group’s research and development team joined forces with the Bottega Louie team to expand BL’s Gourmet Market offerings. The new line created by The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group’s chefs include savory éclairs, tea sandwiches and club sandwiches, all beautifully packaged and ready for take out. The Bottega Louie Gourmet Market continues its popularity. A visit to downtown Los Angeles would be incomplete without a stop at Bottega Louie. Read More

Buffalo Run Casino and Resort, Miami, OK www.buffalorun.com Buffalo Run Casino and Resort is the gaming and entertainment center in this four state area. The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group traveled to Oklahoma to meet the Buffalo Run executive team. TGRCG assessed Buffalo Run’s current restaurant brands as well as their Food and Beverage operations. Following the assessment, TGRCG will implement rebranding strategies and operating enhancements. Buffalo Run Casino and Resort continues to exceed guest expectations thanks to the efforts of their dedicated and valued team. Read More

J. Wilbur Foods - Beverage and Barbeque Collections www.jwilburfoods.com The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group developed a new Bloody Mary Mix in partnership with J. Wilbur Foods. J. Wilbur Foods’ line includes their popular gourmet barbeque sauces, their Barbeque Spice Rub as well as Bloody Mary Flavorings. J. Wilbur uses only the finest ingredients in their high quality products, all of which are gluten-free. Many claim their Bloody Mary flavoring is the secret ingredient in the best Bloody Mary’s. Read More

Japanese Franchise Group, JapanThe Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group developed an operations manual as well as a master recipe manual for the use of restaurant franchise partners in Japan. Both manuals have been completed and the first franchised restaurant is scheduled to open in Tokyo in late December. Additional support by the Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group will include developing and revising recipes. Read More

Interstate Hotels and Resorts www.interstatehotels.com The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group joins a select group of restaurant consulting groups to assist with their planned 2014 growth. Interstate Hotels and Resorts expects to add another 100 hotels to their portfolio and to meet this demand in Food and Beverage support Intestate Hotels and Resorts has selected The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group as an approved consulting team for all their hotel owners. Interstate Hotels and Resorts is the leading US-based global hotel management company with over 380 hotels. Read More