Get Ready Chicago…Here We Come!

East Coast Chair & Barstool is heading to Chicago! Also called “the windy city”, Chicago is known for its famous Navy Pier; splendid architecture; and food like deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and hot dogs.  This great city is again hosting the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Trade Show from May 16th through May 19th at McCormick Place. If you haven’t heard about this spectacular event, the NRA Trade show is one ...

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Accessibility: What Bar and Restaurant Owners Need to Know

Part 3, Employing Individuals with Disabilities, Person First Terminology, and Communication Finding good employees can be a difficult task.  You want to hire trustworthy and dependable workers who are great with customers and care about your business.  Who’s to say that an individual with a disability wouldn’t be the right choice?  It seems that in today’s society, inclusion in the workforce is more widely seen than ever before.  This is likely ...

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Accessibility: What Bar and Restaurant Owners Need to Know

Accessibility isn’t only a requirement for the interior of your bar or restaurant. Individuals needing accommodations have to be able to drive up, park, and access your services with the same ease as everyone else. Not to say that an accessible interior is less important but how can a customer with a disability take advantage of your menu items if they can’t get in?

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