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
It’s about time we had a special event at M&D, don’t you think? If you subscribe to our newseltter, you know about our September 24th Belgian Comparative Tasting. Today, I thought I’d take some 
more time to go over the event in detail. And before you ask me if I’ve mixed up the date, YES, we are holding this event on a Monday. Since the restaurant is not typically open on Monday’s, space will be limited and tickets must be purchased in advance so we can be sure to prep in full.
more time to go over the event in detail. And before you ask me if I’ve mixed up the date, YES, we are holding this event on a Monday. Since the restaurant is not typically open on Monday’s, space will be limited and tickets must be purchased in advance so we can be sure to prep in full.
probably a self proclaimed foodie, which leads me to believe that you know other foodies because us gourmet lovers tend to find each other in this world – it’s like we’re drawn together through a mutual love of butter or something. Anyway, I want to help you with your shopping list for this holiday season and so I give you … the ultimate gift guide for the foodies in your life.
that what you will. Regardless of whether or not over zealous holiday fans bother you, you cannot escape the fact that the holiday season is just about here and with that knowledge, comes great responsibility. Gift giving can be fun but it can also be a little stressful – especially when you don’t know where to start. Holiday Happenings at Good Tidings are the perfect solution!