Rebecca McKinney
I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.
I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.
So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!
Eat well & travel often,
Becky McKinney
I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.
So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!
Eat well & travel often,
Becky McKinney
Latest posts by Rebecca McKinney (see all)
- Why Food Makes the Best Gift for a New Mom - April 12, 2023
- 5 Ingredients to Cook With This Spring - March 15, 2023
- 10 Reasons to Dine Out on Valentine’s Day - February 2, 2023
One of the best things about living in a small town is the sense of community and support that exists among the local businesses. If one store needs change on a Sunday when the bank is closed, take a short walk next door. When the farm down the street has an overabundance of tomatoes, you host a tomato themed dinner (We’ve done this with tomatoes, corn, and pumpkins and it’s always been a huge success). And when you start a blog and events are planned in your hometown, you write about them. With the weather warming up we’ll notice more and more local escapades available for enjoyment. Let’s start with this weekend. Better yet, let’s start with today and cover the entire weekend in the Pawling area. Continue Reading
We have officially entered the blogosphere. Welcome to the shiny and new McKinney & Doyle blog! For the most part, I, Becky McKinney, will be writing our weekly posts on a variety of different topics. I am owners’ Shannon and Aida McKinney’s daughter aka the pain in the butt that has been nagging both of my parents to be active in the social media world for years now. First came the M&D Facebook page, then the Instagram account, and now the blog. Talk about progress! I’m teasing, but really I am thrilled to have this up and running and I hope you find it informative, useful, and fun.