Quick Bites
2020 Restaurant Weeks
Here is a list of this year’s Restaurant Weeks around Michigan. In addition to these cities, keep an eye out for newly announced dates!
Birmingham- January 27-31 & February 3-7
Dearborn- March 20-29, 2020
Detroit- March 19-29
Kalamazoo- January 31- February 8
Troy- August 16-21
Traverse City- February 23-29
Grand Rapids- August 5-16
Cities to watch for:
-Charlevoix
-Grosse Point
-Flint
-Petoskey
Here is a list of this year’s Restaurant Weeks around Michigan. In addition to these cities, keep an eye out for newly announced dates!
Birmingham- January 27-31 & February 3-7
Dearborn- March 20-29, 2020
Detroit- March 19-29
Kalamazoo- January 31- February 8
Troy- August 16-21
Traverse City- February 23-29
Grand Rapids- August 5-16
Cities to watch for:
-Charlevoix
-Grosse Point
-Flint
-Petoskey
Labor Law Posters + Complying with New Overtime Regulations
As of January 1, 2020, the first major changes in federal overtime regulations have taken effect. A new salary threshold of $35,568 has been implemented. The law requires employees earning a yearly income below the set threshold to be compensated for working overtime hours. In addition to new overtime regulations, the minimum wage has increased to $9.65/hr., with the tipped wage increasing to $3.67/hr.
Make sure your business remains compliant with the new laws; perhaps order a Labor Law poster for your office. Labor Law posters are a great way to educate staff and provide a universal reference for your team to rely on. MRLA members receive a 20 percent discount on products.
As of January 1, 2020, the first major changes in federal overtime regulations have taken effect. A new salary threshold of $35,568 has been implemented. The law requires employees earning a yearly income below the set threshold to be compensated for working overtime hours. In addition to new overtime regulations, the minimum wage has increased to $9.65/hr., with the tipped wage increasing to $3.67/hr.
Make sure your business remains compliant with the new laws; perhaps order a Labor Law poster for your office. Labor Law posters are a great way to educate staff and provide a universal reference for your team to rely on. MRLA members receive a 20 percent discount on products.
Industry Insights/ PAC Prohibition Party
Mark your Calendar! A lot is happening in Detroit on February 24! The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association will be hosting an Industry Insights Regional Event during the day at The Madison, followed by the first-ever Political Action Committee Prohibition Party.
Industry Insights: Detroit
Industry Insights gives attendees and business professionals the opportunity to gain valuable insight on the latest industry trends and happenings in order to expand business. Attendees can attend educational seminars on diversity and inclusion, workforce development, and current public affairs. Participants will receive exclusive specials on products and services offered by our vendors. In addition, attendees will experience valuable networking experiences at an informal mixer with a sponsored happy hour. Restaurant & Lodging members are granted free access to this regional event. For more information, or to register, visit mrla.org/events.
Mark your Calendar! A lot is happening in Detroit on February 24! The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association will be hosting an Industry Insights Regional Event during the day at The Madison, followed by the first-ever Political Action Committee Prohibition Party.
Industry Insights: Detroit
Industry Insights gives attendees and business professionals the opportunity to gain valuable insight on the latest industry trends and happenings in order to expand business. Attendees can attend educational seminars on diversity and inclusion, workforce development, and current public affairs. Participants will receive exclusive specials on products and services offered by our vendors. In addition, attendees will experience valuable networking experiences at an informal mixer with a sponsored happy hour. Restaurant & Lodging members are granted free access to this regional event. For more information, or to register, visit mrla.org/events.
Prohibition Party
We invite you to be our guest at the exclusive nightlife experience at an event presented by Heirloom Hospitality. Join us for an exciting evening of alluring nostalgia, celebrating the Golden 20’s. Toast exquisitely crafted cocktails paired with elevated contemporary culinary mastery from the talented team of Prime + Proper. Featuring live music that will take you back to the true Jazz era, the Roaring 20’s! Supporting the MRLA Political Action committee, this event is one you surely won’t want to miss!
We invite you to be our guest at the exclusive nightlife experience at an event presented by Heirloom Hospitality. Join us for an exciting evening of alluring nostalgia, celebrating the Golden 20’s. Toast exquisitely crafted cocktails paired with elevated contemporary culinary mastery from the talented team of Prime + Proper. Featuring live music that will take you back to the true Jazz era, the Roaring 20’s! Supporting the MRLA Political Action committee, this event is one you surely won’t want to miss!
Food Safety
ServSafe, the premier provider of food safety training, has some important tips to keep you healthy. Remembering these simple steps will help prevent the spread of bacteria and prevent you from getting sick.
ServSafe, the premier provider of food safety training, has some important tips to keep you healthy. Remembering these simple steps will help prevent the spread of bacteria and prevent you from getting sick.
- Keep it clean. Before you eat or handle food, wash your hands, food prep tools, and surfaces.
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before and after handling raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood.
- Never let perishable food items sit out longer than 2 hours.
- Keep fresh produce separate from raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. Use separate cutting boards and plates.
- Always use a food thermometer.
Welcome New MRLA Board Members
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association has announced its newest board members!
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association has announced its newest board members!
Anthony Tocco | Founder & CEO of Carmela Foods
Anthony "Tony" Tocco started his business nearly 30 years ago. What began as a simple idea of selling quality imported olive oil out of his 1990 Ford Bronco, has evolved into a multimillion-dollar distribution company. Carmela Foods, named after Tocco's mother, not only provides the finest in imported and local based products, estate wines, prime meats, and premium seafood, but has become a Michigan staple, known among retail and food service operators for its quality of excellence.
Anthony "Tony" Tocco started his business nearly 30 years ago. What began as a simple idea of selling quality imported olive oil out of his 1990 Ford Bronco, has evolved into a multimillion-dollar distribution company. Carmela Foods, named after Tocco's mother, not only provides the finest in imported and local based products, estate wines, prime meats, and premium seafood, but has become a Michigan staple, known among retail and food service operators for its quality of excellence.
Kevin Gudejko | President, CEO & Partner of Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant Group
Kevin brings over 30 years of restaurant management, operating partner, and development experience to his role at MSVRG. During the past year, Kevin led a group of employees and investors in the purchase of Mainstreet Ventures Inc. from the founding partners. Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant Group currently operates 17 fine dining establishments in 11 cities across 4 states.
Kevin brings over 30 years of restaurant management, operating partner, and development experience to his role at MSVRG. During the past year, Kevin led a group of employees and investors in the purchase of Mainstreet Ventures Inc. from the founding partners. Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant Group currently operates 17 fine dining establishments in 11 cities across 4 states.
Jake Schostak | TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants, MOD Pizza Brand Leader
Jake is the second 4th generation Schostak to join the family business. He is an integral part of all growth for TSFR MOD Pizza in operations, new store openings, and site selection. Today, Jake acts as owner representative and leads all marketing initiatives for MOD in addition to serving on the national MOD Marketing Advisory Group. TSFR is one of Michigan's largest multi-brand restaurant operators with an expansive portfolio of over 170 family, casual, fast-casual, and quick-service dining restaurants including Applebee's, Olga's Kitchen, MOD Pizza, Del Taco, and Wendy's.
Jake is the second 4th generation Schostak to join the family business. He is an integral part of all growth for TSFR MOD Pizza in operations, new store openings, and site selection. Today, Jake acts as owner representative and leads all marketing initiatives for MOD in addition to serving on the national MOD Marketing Advisory Group. TSFR is one of Michigan's largest multi-brand restaurant operators with an expansive portfolio of over 170 family, casual, fast-casual, and quick-service dining restaurants including Applebee's, Olga's Kitchen, MOD Pizza, Del Taco, and Wendy's.
