Melisse Restaurant in Santa Monica, CA – My Dinner of a Lifetime
A few nights ago my ex-girlfriend Janay and I decided to dine at Melisse in Santa Monica to celebrate her birthday. Given the restaurant’s consistently high ratings I knew we were in for a gastronomic journey.
Restaurant Marketing in the Internet Age – Social Media is King
As the internet has become more prevalent over the years, restaurant marketing has taken a sharp u-turn. Restaurants are relying more on social media and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as opposed to television commercials, postcards and phone book listings. This e-centric shift is truly a positive trend.
IHOP National Pancake Day – Free Pancakes!
The IHOP National Pancake Day, which offers a free short stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes, created quite a buzz today (Tuesday). In fact, of the top 20 searches in Google today, IHOP-related queries took 3 of the 20 positions. Not bad!
Burger King Fires Up New Broiler + Steakhouse XT
Burger King (Burger King Holdings Inc.) has fired up a new broiler system that will soon be spitting out all sorts of deliciousness including the new Steakhouse XT, which is 30% larger than McDonald’s Angus Third Pounders, among many other goodies.
Restaurant Marketing With Twitter – Why?
Twitter has become a marketing tool for businesses and individuals of all types, ranging from restaurants to politicians. It’s a very powerful tool and can be helpful for many businesses, especially restaurants. Why? Read on my friends.
Where to Eat in Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I’m sure all of you Los Angeles residents are thinking about where to eat on the special, love-infused day. Something classy, tasty, romantic and memorable. But, the question is, where?
Tabasco Talking Pepperoni Commercial | Yummm
I just came across a very good commercial that Tabasco (the good ole’ hot sauce) released in late 2009. It caught my attention for a few reasons, though one in particular stands out. Tabasco – “so much more than hot.”
Restaurant Marketing? Think SEO!
For years, the stigma attached to owning and operating a restaurant, especially in big cities like Los Angeles, New York, London, etc. is that you will fail soon after opening, if not immediately. In the end, there are two types of restaurants that survive.
White House Chef + Michelle Obama Featured on Super Chef Battle
First Lady Michelle Obama and the White House Executive Chef, Cristeta Comerford, starred in the Super Chef Battle of Iron Chef America, which aired tonight. I have to say — it was an excellent episode and full of top talent. The dishes prepared in the battle utilized ingredients found in the White House garden, which Michelle Obama strives to keep organic and pesticide-free.
Private Chefs of Beverly Hills – The Food Network
Tonight, I noticed a new show called ‘Private Chefs of Beverly Hills’ and had to watch it. I live in the area and have a few friends/associates with private chefs, so this show really hits home. Usually the shows I watch are filmed in New York, the Napa Valley, and any place other than where I live. Finally, something from my neck of the woods!