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When the first McDonald’s opened in 1955 in America, Singapore was not even an established nation yet. Little did we know that in the twentieth century, the golden arches of the McDonalds symbol would be more recognised than the Christian cross not only in Singapore but, also in various countries globally. Globalisation is a multi-layered phenomenon with many definitions. According to Piller & Pavlenko (2007, p.16), it consists of the flow of goods, capital, communication and people. Many of…

As Luke Brand, the Sourcing Strategist at Gourmet Avec Aimer (GAA) Inc. looked at his wristwatch, he realized it was 3:00 PM, and he had been looking at the attrition report for the quarter for quite a long-time. 13% attrition was a cause for concern especially for a company known as the employer of choice in the Restaurant industry. As Luke looked at the numbers, his scheduler reminded him that his next meeting was with the strategic sourcing team. The Sourcing Dilemma Sourcing was done in a…

Tim Hortons is one of the biggest fast food chain restaurants and it is currently the third-largest restraint brand in the world since Burger King and 3G Capital acquired it. It is known for its coffee and doughnuts, they also serve sandwiches (for breakfast or dinner) and soup. Also it is known for its mission statement which is superior quality products and services for their customers. First of all, in 1964, in Hamilton, the original Tom Hortons was founded by a NHL hockey player named Tim…

aco Madre is a Mexican restaurant that recently opened so I decided to check it out with my friends. The first thing that I noticed from the outside was the location because it was next to Papa Johns and a wings restaurant, when seemed like a negative area to promote a business since there is competition. The location made me want to dock some points the internal made up for it. As I walked in the restaurant, I saw that the walls had the same design as the menu. I noticed that the patterns of…

Guy Ramsey Ferry was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 22nd, 1968, and he grew up in California. He later changed the spelling of his last name back to the original spelling, which his grandfather changed when they immigrated from Italy. He always knew he was destined to be a chef. At age 10, Guy, with the help of his dad, opened up a pretzel stand. The pretzels were very successful, and by age 16 he was able to spend a year studying in France, learning culinary techniques most teenagers would…

4, How does food diversity change in the United States between the 1930s and the 1950s? Give specific examples In the 1930’s great depression, People stressed to make food on the table had the decision of buying lesser grades of meat (chuck instead of sirloin beef) and industrial alternates (Crisco instead of butter). Peoples who needed help were served by private soup kitchens and government programs. In 1930’s snacks like Snickers, Tootsie Pops, Fritos, 3 Musketeers, Ritz Crackers…

I'm not a native Texan. Virgina born and bred for the first eleven years of my life, I moved just west of San Antonio in 2002. Despite mostly loving living here I've never become what I'd consider a fully immersed stereotypical Texan. Never been a huge fan of country music or owned a truck. Don't hunt or fish and I know absolutely nothing about working on my car. The one check-mark that I know I can hit on the Texan citizenship test, however, is that I believe Whataburger is the best…

RJ Mischo & Zach Bramhill at Biscuits and Blues Hidden in the crowded area of Mason Street San Francisco was what seemed to be a average little room covered in vinyl records and art work know as Biscuits and Blues. As soon as I walked in to the almost silent room, I was greeted by a younger gentlemen asking me if I had ever been to a Blues show before to which I replied “No”, his smiled widened when he responded with “then you are in for a treat”. I paid my $20 admission, with those prices I…

Andy’s Deli is a family-owned restaurant that is located in downtown Five Points in Columbia. Andy’s opened in 1978 and is currently run by the original owner, Andy himself, and his two sons, Andy and Adam. Andy’s Deli has been a large part of the USC-atmosphere for the part thirty-eight years. The restaurant creates a "friendly, friendly atmosphere,” as stated on the official website. There is inside seating and an outdoor patio that welcomes patrons to dine with their pets. Colleen Behan…

What is Hipster Polish Food in America? - one may ask. Well, I proudly invented this term after visiting my favorite Polish cafe in Brooklyn - Zabka. Zabka is an Eastern European Coffee Lounge in Brooklyn. Here you can taste the famous Polish pierogies, eggs with kielbasa, smoked salmon, and country beef. The cafe is popular among hipsters of the area. Not only the food in Zabka tastes well (the owner of the cafe himself crafts the authentic dishes by himself), but the place is filled with…