We found a solution to the afternoon “dead” period. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. we average 300 covers at one of our dining halls by offering afternoon tapas. We replace the expensive entrée items from lunch with small plates of traditional Spanish tapas, such as marinated olives, and non-traditional items, such as meatloaf sandwiches or mini lasagnas.
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Apr. 20, 2011Brian PlaceChefUniversity of New HampshireDurham, NH
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