--- title: The Digest from TMC Digital Media | Foodservice, Hospitality and Travel Trends | Chad Stamm description: Chad is a content specialist in the foodservice industry with more than 15 years of experience writing copy and managing content strategies. --- [![TMC_LogoF_2-631225-edited.png](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TMC_LogoF_2-631225-edited.png?width=290&name=TMC_LogoF_2-631225-edited.png "TMC_LogoF_2-631225-edited.png")](https://tmcdigitalmedia.com/) ![digest-logo](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/digest-logo.png?width=1396&name=digest-logo.png "digest-logo") ## Chad Stamm ![Chad Stamm](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hubfs/Chad%20Stamm%20Head%20Shot%20Square.jpg) Chad is a content specialist in the foodservice industry with more than 15 years of experience writing copy and managing content strategies. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [ ### The Origins of Kansas City BBQ August 18, 2021 | by Chad Stamm   We all know about the infamous Kansas City barbecue, but what about it makes it so special? ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/origins-of-kc-bbq) [ ### Destination Dining: Bonge's Tavern June 2, 2021 | by Chad Stamm   When you think about what a great restaurant looks like or even where it's located, there's always something to imagine. A place, perhaps. A setting. A scene. Bonge's Tavern in Perkinsville, Indiana fits none of those visions. In Destination Dining ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/bonges-tavern) [ ### What's the Mark of a Great Meal? April 19, 2021 | by Chad Stamm   After more than a year of only ordering takeout, with vaccinations in arms, my wife and I were ready to eat in a restaurant again. In Fine Dining ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/the-mark-of-a-great-meal) [ ### The Truth Behind Baby Carrots August 3, 2020 | by Chad Stamm   Baby carrots. The ubiquitous Super Bowl, Buffalo wing sidekick that also gets a lot of air play in our kids' schools. But why? Have you ever really stopped to think about it? ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/truth-behind-baby-carrots) [ ### Dinner Is the Big Differentiator April 15, 2020 | by Chad Stamm   We always heard it could be a possibility in an increasingly-connected world, but outside of Hollywood, visualizing how a pandemic could actually happen was pretty hard. ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/dinner-is-the-big-differentiator) [ ### Why Georgia Is the Next Travel Hotspot September 20, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   Georgia — the country not the state — sits at the crossroads of the world. ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/why-georgia-is-the-next-travel-hotspot) [ ### 3 Reasons the Grand Central Oyster Bar Is a Classic May 30, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   Out of all the years I lived in New York City, I had never sat down at one of the finger-like counters at the Grand Central Oyster Bar. I'd walked in several times, but for some reason, it was always just to look. Not this time. In James Beard Foundation, Restaurants ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/3-reasons-the-grand-central-oyster-bar-is-a-classic) [ ### What I Learned at the Original Chipotle March 25, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   The Denver area is arguably the fast casual capital of the world. The original Qdoba, Smashburger, and Modern Market are here, just to name a few, but the one most people probably recognize is Chipotle. In Restaurants ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/what-i-learned-at-the-original-chipotle) [ ### A Few Things You May Not Have Known About Guinness March 17, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   I'm lucky enough to realize it when people can say things better than I can, so when it comes to Guinness, there's no better homage to a pint of the black stuff than what was said by the late Anthony Bourdain: In beer ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/a-few-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-guinness) [ ### Everything Is Good About This Ingredient March 1, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   As far as things-that-don't-suck go, there's not much better than a buttery spoonful of bone marrow atop the perfectly crisp toast point, perhaps with a dollop of blackberry compote or even a dash of Dijon. In candy ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/everything-is-good-about-this-ingredient) [ ### What Happened to SweetHearts?! February 14, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   Every single one of us remembers the elementary school Valentine's Day complete with candied messages. The reason is simple. They've been around since 1866 -- until now. In candy ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/what-happened-to-sweethearts) [ ### The Difference Between Soup, Chowder and Bisque February 1, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   It's winter. It's soup season. So let's get all linguistic and go beyond the words. What is soup? How is it different from bisque? And what about chowder? In Cuisine, Toasting ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/the-difference-between-soup-chowder-and-bisque) [ ### What Is Good Service? January 18, 2019 | by Chad Stamm   Well, first of all it's subjective. Good service means different things to different people. ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/what-is-good-service) [ ### Why Christmas Island Is Called Christmas Island December 21, 2018 | by Chad Stamm   Christmas Island is a small slice of paradise that sits in the Indian Ocean about a 1000 miles off the northwest coast of Australia. In fact, it's owned by Australia. In Foodservice ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/why-christmas-island-is-called-christmas-island) [ ### The Origin of the Tortilla Chip December 20, 2018 | by Chad Stamm   The proliferation of Mexican-inspired foods in American culture is only accelerating. In Foodservice ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/origin-of-the-tortilla-chip) [ ### Why Saffron Is the World's Most Expensive Ingredient December 19, 2018 | by Chad Stamm   Saffron is not only the most expensive spice in the world, it's also the most expensive ingredient. With prices that can climb to as much as $10,000 per pound, there's no wonder it's often referred to as "red gold." In Foodservice ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/why-saffron-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-ingredient) [ ### A Quick Look at the Cannabis Cocktail Trend October 22, 2018 | by Chad Stamm   State by state, cannabis is becoming legal in one form or another. Whether it's full on legalization for rec or some variation of medical use, it seems like a green wave is sweeping America (and apparently our neighbors to the north). In Beverages, marijuana industry ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/a-quick-look-at-the-cannabis-cocktail-trend) [ ### Why You Should Attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 18, 2018 | by Chad Stamm   Everyone loves to talk about checking items off their bucket lists, but what's so often underrated is *adding* things to the list. After all, those are the moments of creativity, when we imagine and put ourselves in hypothetical situations, when all the places and events in the world are attainable. So I'm going to add another one to your list. ](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/why-you-should-attend-the-albuquerque-international-balloon-festival) [All posts](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/all) [Next](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/the-digest/author/chad-stamm/page/2) ### Contact TMC **TMC Digital Media** 5382 Whitaker Trail Acworth, GA 30101 [inbound@tmcdigitalmedia.com](mailto:inbound@tmcdigitalmedia.com) [Let's talk leads.](mailto:inbound@tmcdigitalmedia.com) [![TMC_footer-logo-orange-Jan-13-2016](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hubfs/TMC_footer-logo-orange-Jan-13-2016.png "TMC_footer-logo-orange-Jan-13-2016")](https://tmcdigitalmedia.com/) ![platinum-badge-color](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/platinum-badge-color.png?width=250&name=platinum-badge-color.png)   ![](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Seventh%20Sense%20Platinum%20-%20For%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png?width=250&name=Seventh%20Sense%20Platinum%20-%20For%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png)   ![](https://success.tmcdigitalmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CerosAgencyPartner.png?width=461&height=68&name=CerosAgencyPartner.png "CerosAgencyPartner.png")   ### LATEST FROM THE KITCHEN ### Latest Tweets [Tweets by @tmcdigitalmedia](https://twitter.com/tmcdigitalmedia) 2023 © Copyright TMC Digital Media, LLC  [Privacy Policy](https://tmcdigitalmedia.com/privacy-policy/) - [** ](https://twitter.com/tmcdigitalmedia) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/tmcdigitalmedia) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tmc-digital-media) - [** ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLGH5rEPy6Ju1HFebM6ylQ) - [** ](https://plus.google.com/+Tmcdigitalmedia/) - [** ](https://www.instagram.com/tmcdigitalmedia/)