Archive for Restaurant Operations
Louie’s Top 11 Events of 2011
A lot of exciting things have happened in the past year, and Louie thought it fit that he share his 11 favorite moments of 2011… 11) 2011 MLB World Series – In one of the most amazing World Series in recent memory, the Cardinals defeated the Rangers after seven games. Louie’s favorite game of [...]
Online Food Ordering in Boise – Faster Than The Speed of a Samurai Sword!
When it comes to online ordering, fast-casual restaurants lead the industry, according to a new study by Cornell University. Always on top of the latest trends, Ling & Louie’s has begun offering this convenience to its guests starting with its location in Meridian, ID. We’re excited to roll out this new feature because we know [...]
Ling & Louie-isms; A Simple Glossary
If you’re a member of our Wokaholics Club, (receiving meal & drink specials, invitations to exclusive events, a complimentary entree on your birthday and more), you’re probably already addicted to the deliciousness that is Ling & Louie’s. You’ve named your first-born son Louis, you’ve joined a competitive ping-pong league, you’ve memorized our recipe for Evil [...]
Why Thai Mai? Because Ling & Louie’s is Not Your Traditional Asian Restaurant!
At Ling & Louie’s, our signature drink is the Frozen Thai Mai. More often than not, we hear, “Isn’t it supposed to be Mai Tai?” If you’ve asked this yourself, you’d technically be right – if we followed tradition. But, much like with our cuisine, following tradition isn’t our thing. Before we get into our [...]
Understanding Classic Cocktails & Making Them Ling & Louie’s Own
Up until Prohibition became law in 1919, bartending was considered a true art. It has taken more than 70 years since the repeal of Prohibition for that art to once again become commonplace in bars across the United States. Bartenders around the country have picked up on the true meaning of “mixology” and are treating [...]
The Value of Other Restaurants
“Will you stop that?!” whispers my wife as a hostess seats us at a table. “Stop what?” I ask. “I wasn’t checking out the hostess,” I reply. “No, but you’re checking out everything else in the restaurant,” she retorts scornfully. And so goes the beginning of practically every dining experience my wife and I have [...]
Louie’s Birthday – A Perspective in Beer and Food Pairings
I can’t say that I’ve always been the biggest fan of beer. To be honest, as a teenager, I had one too many beer hangovers that tainted my ability to appreciate beer. However, once I started working at Ling & Louie’s, it became quite obvious that I would have to learn to not only understand [...]