Restaurants

10 things I learned at Foodportunity

I have a soft spot for a very special food event called Foodportunity. It’s produced quarterly by the fabulous Keren Brown (@franticfoodie on Twitter), and brings together a variety of restaurants, food companies and Seattle-area “foodies”.  It’s an opportunity to meet and greet, try samples of fabulous food and just generally indulge.  It’s More >

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5 great reasons to buy an iPad for your restaurant

An iPad in your restaurant is worth many customers at your tables

One of the common complaints I often hear from my restaurant clients – or potential clients – is that they lack the time, personnel and/or web access to successfully use Twitter to promote their business.  My suggestion – have your host/hostess More >

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Beyond corned beef and cabbage – please!

I’m doing some research for a client for their St. Patrick’s Day menu, and I’m a bit stumped.  It seems there are a few dishes that are a “given” for that holiday, but I’m looking for something a little more inspiring.  Can you help?

Obviously, corned beef and cabbage would make the More >

People like to talk about beautiful, delicious food on Twitter

Social media – why use it and how to start

People like to talk about beautiful, delicious food on Twitter

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the basics, such as, what exactly are we doing here on social media? 

I listened in on a teleseminar presented by the National Restaurant Association this week, and Stacey Kane, director of marketing for California Tortilla, More >

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Putting out an APB for restaurants not on Twitter

In addition to my birthday, March is always an exciting month, thanks to the annual Dine Around Seattle promotion.

Seriously, what’s not to like about 28 great restaurants offering fantastic 3-course meals for just $30?! But I’m confused about something, in regards to this fabulous lineup of restos, and I’m hoping some of More >