Feb 9, 2025 | Community, NSN Hub, Tips & Tricks, Trends
United We Serve: The New Wave of Unionization in Restaurants by Kara Hernandez Unionization efforts in Las Vegas, particularly within the hospitality and restaurant sectors, have shown significant growth, driven by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. This union has...
Feb 9, 2025 | Community, Lifestyle, NSN Hub, Trends
The Sober Curve: The Rising Popularity of Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Bars by Kara Hernandez As someone who’s been in the restaurant industry since the early 2000’s, I’ve noticed a pretty interesting shift lately. There’s a new trend that’s just as spirited but without...
Feb 1, 2025 | 4 Sections, NSN Admin, NSN Hub, Post Template
Green on Tap: Portland’s Sustainable Hospitality Revolution by Karl Orissa In the heart of Portland, Oregon—a city celebrated for its lush landscapes and commitment to environmental values—the hospitality industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. As...
Feb 1, 2025 | Column Layouts, Community, NSN Admin, NSN Hub
Mixing Drinks and Emotions: The Hidden Strains of Bartending by Sarah Martinez As a bartender, my job often straddles the line between mixology and therapy. Every shift, I pour drinks and listen as people unload their day’s burdens. It’s a role that...
Feb 1, 2025 | 4 Sections, Inspiration, NSN Admin, NSN Hub, Post Template
From Dish Pit to Head Chef: Career Growth in the Culinary World by Robert Plainsfield Starting out in the dish pit, the lowest rung in the kitchen hierarchy, I could never have imagined that one day I’d be running the whole show as a head chef....
Feb 1, 2025 | Inspiration, Lifestyle, NSN Hub, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
The Rise of the Traveling Bartender: Crafting Cocktails Across the Globe by Kara Hernandez Let’s be real—working as a server can be a rollercoaster. Most customers are great, but every so often, you’ll encounter that table: the one that makes you question your life...