Part-Time Faculty in the Press
[WCVB]Boston restaurants celebrating inclusion in Michelin Guide for first time
Seth Gerber, a Boston University culinary instructor, is interviewed by WCVB saying that the Michelin honors validate years of hard work by Boston’s chefs and help position the city as a rising culinary destination. Link to the news
[Boston 25 News] Mass. restaurant woes: Will economic challenges force your favorite spot out of business?
Rising food prices and higher labor costs are posing challenges to restaurants as they strive to maintain reasonable prices and remain in business. As restaurants grapple with economic pressures, consumers are adapting their dining habits, leading to mixed expectations for the industry’s future. An industry survey conducted by KPMG found that 62 percent of restaurant […]
[BU Today] From Napkins to Coat Check: Dining Etiquette for First-Gen Students
By Alene Bouranova BU lecturer Lisa Flores’ Art of Modern Business dinners covers from how to hold utensils to where to place your napkin and how to stir your coffee Lisa Flores, director of sales and marketing at Columbus Hospitality Group and adjunct professor at BU’s School of Hospitality Administration, brings firsthand experience and insight […]
[Condé Nast Traveler] The Best New Restaurants in the World: 2025 Hot List
By CNT Editors (Nathan Tavares) Click here to see the entire Hot List for 2025. This year’s best new dining destinations, from New Orleans to Sydney. As CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality and adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, Demetri Tsolakis brings a deeply rooted philosophy to the dining experience: hospitality is not […]
[The Boston Globe] Lisa Flores paid for college by hostessing at Mistral. Now she’s an executive with the company.
By Kara Baskin Globe Correspondent, Lisa Flores, an adjunct professor at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and the Director of Sales and Marketing for Columbus Hospitality Group, shares her unique journey from part-time hostess at Mistral to executive leader with the company. Offering valuable insights into the hospitality industry, Flores reflects on her […]
[Nerej] Boston/Cambridge lodging market – Year-end review and 2025 outlook – by Rachel Roginsky
by Rachel Roginsky Rachel Roginsky, ISHC, founder and owner of Pinnacle Advisory Group, provides expert analysis of the Boston and Cambridge lodging market, offering insights into the factors shaping its performance and outlook for 2025. With Boston maintaining its position as one of the nation’s top-performing hotel markets, she examines key trends such as fluctuating […]
[Boston 25 News] ‘Rising costs of food, labor’- Restaurants looking at alternatives to make dining out affordable
By Bob Dumas, Boston 25 News and Rachel Keller, Boston 25 News Seth Gerber, Managing Partner of MIDA Hospitality Group and Adjunct Professor at BU School of Hospitality Administration, spoke with Boston 25 News about a pressing issue in the restaurant industry: balancing portion sizes, pricing, and sustainability in the face of rising costs. Gerber highlighted the […]
[Boston Business Journal] This restaurant group is putting Greek culture at the center of the menu
Demetri Tsolakis, adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration and CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality, offers deep insights into the art of creating authentic Greek dining experiences. Together with Stefanos Ougrinis, Tsolakis emphasizes the importance of preserving Greek food and culture at the core of their restaurant ventures, demonstrating how true Hellenic hospitality […]
[The Boston Globe] For Greco founder, hospitality is a family tradition | Sponsored by Santander Bank
Demetri Tsolakis, adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration and CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality, shares his journey from working in his family’s restaurant at a young age to leading a thriving restaurant group in Boston. Drawing on his Greek heritage and a passion for authentic hospitality, Tsolakis offers a unique perspective on […]
[Plate] Should You Work with Influencers? Advice from Three Restaurant Marketing Pros
By Stacey Lastoe Lisa Flores, an adjunct professor at BU’s School of Hospitality Administration and director of sales and marketing at Boston’s Columbus Hospitality Group, offers a candid look at the strategic use of social media influencers in the hospitality industry. Flores views influencers as an essential marketing tool, akin to traditional advertising methods, and […]