Kyle Thacker, Author at Uncorkd iPad Wine and Beverage Menus for Restaurants

About Kyle Thacker

Kyle handles marketing and PR for Uncorkd. Aside from bartending and restaurant management, he's covered the Chicago dining scene as a freelance writer. He enjoys Miller High Life and getting yelled at by Chicagoans for supporting Boston sport's teams.

Entries by Kyle Thacker

The Check Out: Weekly News Bites for Restaurants October 7th

October 7, 2016 in Industry Trends /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the top restaurant and beverage industries news that had us talking. Here are the must-read stories from October 1st – October 7th

5 Mistakes Even Veteran Servers Make

October 5, 2016 in Customer Experience, Restaurant Management, Tips & Tricks /by Kyle Thacker

Every journey begins with a single step. And a server’s career begins with several missteps. Anyone who has ever worked in a restaurant, or anywhere for that matter, has made mistakes traveling along their job’s learning curve. Most aren’t a big deal and can be laughed away, or used as fodder for hazing newbies and […]

Fixing Small Plates: Common Problems of Small Plate Restaurant Service

September 27, 2016 in Customer Experience, Industry Trends, Restaurant Management /by Kyle Thacker

Where do you stand on the trend of small plate dining? Have you ever grumbled at the wee bit of food that you’re expected to share with a group of four? Or maybe you’ve marveled at the range of dishes you were able to try. The small plate trend has been building for a few years, […]

The Check Out: Weekly News Bites for Restaurants September 16th

September 16, 2016 in News & Information /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the top restaurant and beverage industries news that had us talking. Here are the must-read stories from September 10th – September 16th.

The Check Out: Weekly News Bites for Restaurants September 9th

September 9, 2016 in News & Information /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the top restaurant and beverage industries news that had us talking. Here are the must-read stories from September 3rd – September 9th.

The Check Out: Weekly News Bites for Restaurants September 2nd

September 2, 2016 in Industry Trends /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the top restaurant and beverage industries news that had us talking. Here are the must-read stories from August 27th – September 2nd.

The Check Out: Weekly News Bites for Restaurants August 26th

August 26, 2016 in News & Information /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the top restaurant and beverage industries news that had us talking. Here are the must-read stories from August 20th – 26th.

The Check Out: Weekly News Bites for Restaurants August 19th

August 19, 2016 in Industry Trends, News & Information /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the top restaurant and beverage industries news that had us talking. Here are the must-read stories from August 13th – 19th.

The Most Common Menu Flaws That Kill Sales

August 18, 2016 in Restaurants, Tips & Tricks /by Kyle Thacker

Bad restaurant menus can hurt sales. They will leave your guests feeling confused, or even intimidated, by poor organization and unattractive item descriptions that don’t help sell. If your menu is unorganized or hard to understand, then you should change how you design and write your menus. A clear and well-written menu will sell itself, so […]

The Check Out: Weekly New Bites for Restaurants August 12th

August 12, 2016 in Industry Trends, News & Information /by Kyle Thacker

Every Friday Uncorkd compiles the most recent restaurant and beverage industry stories that had us talking. Here is the must-read news from August 6th – August 12th.