At the dawn of each New Year, it naturally occurs to me to do two things. The first is to take stock of the year that has just passed. What did I accomplish, what did I not get around to, what friends or loves did I make or lose, what regrets do I have, did I check off anything on my bucket list, what am I most grateful for, and most importantly, what did I learn from everything that transpired in my life this past year?
Once I have been able to put all these thoughts into a nice little bundle, (yeah right) I move on to the next thing. What are my plans and goals for the New Year? What new or different approach will I take in my activities and relationships? Are there any new items to add to my bucket list? What things in my life will I make more time for? Inevitably it’s difficult to separate your personal life from your business, however, one area where I feel strongly that your personal life should mirror your business life is in the concept of ‘hospitality’. We like to tell our staffs at both Tavern Houses we’re not in the restaurant business…we’re in the hospitality business. My mantra has always been that if we always treat our restaurant Guests as though they were Guests in our own home, it’s easy for us to strive to go that extra mile to ensure their happiness and satisfaction. It’s the same thing in any business…treat your employees, customers and vendors the same way you would if you were entertaining them in your own home. Now that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do. Most likely your home Guest wouldn’t try and rip you a new one if you over cooked his steak, but I think you get the idea here.
So, as we launch into 2026 you are likely reading this because you are a Tavern House diner, and hopefully a fan, you may be wondering what new things you can look forward to this year?
Secondly, many of our Tavern House diners are incredible regulars, and while most of us are creatures of habit when it comes to what we like to eat, we want to make sure that we are always offering something new and different. So, our next news item for 2026 is that we will be rolling out a new monthly specials program that will allow us to feature craveable new appetizers, burgers, salads, and comfort food dishes that we hope will become new favs of yours.
Cheers and Best Wishes for a very Happy 2026!
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