Part-Time Faculty in the Press

[NPR Marketplace] Restaurant dinners are eating earlier than ever

What time are you sitting down for dinner these days? Thursday, restaurateur Danny Meyer, the brains behind Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group, which operates a bunch of restaurants in New York City, tweeted an observation. He said: “When did a six o’clock dinner reservation become the new eight?“ Yes, New York City has […]

[National Hellenic Society] NHS Talks Excellence || Demetri Tsolakis

National Hellenic Society Chairman Drake Behrakis interviews Demetri Tsolakis, an adjunct professor at BU School of Hospitality Administration and first-generation Greek-American entrepreneur & restaurateur. The CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality Group is determined to present Greek culinary culture in a more contemporary and true fashion. Check out the full interview here

[Food & Wine] The Fine Art of Telling a Customer to F Off

By Seth Gerber Seth Gerber, an adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration and managing partner of the MIDA restaurant group in Boston, offers a candid and thought-provoking perspective on redefining service in the post-pandemic restaurant industry. Gerber challenges the conventional approach to hospitality, advocating for a balanced relationship between staff and guests […]

[Laura Prisc] When Meals Become Memories with Lisa Flores, Hospitality Marketing Leader, Philanthropist, Community Builder

Lisa Flores, an adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration and the director of sales and marketing for Boston’s Columbus Hospitality Group, shares her insights on building long-term relationships and creating unforgettable experiences in the hospitality industry. With a focus on fostering warm, welcoming environments and delivering memorable dining experiences, Flores draws on […]

[The Boston Globe] Private dining brings in big money. Now there’s a networking group for those who plan the events

By Catherine Smart Lisa Flores, an adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration and the director of sales and marketing for Boston’s Columbus Hospitality Group, offers unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within the restaurant event planning industry. Recognizing a gap in professional development resources for restaurant event planners, Flores founded the […]