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8 Unique Ways to Save Time, Money, and Space with Stainless Steel Tables
What does every restaurant owner desperately need more of? Time, money, and space, of course! Here is a brief list of ways you can increase productivity, save a little more room, and keep more of the money that you work hard to earn.
The Prima Mix: The Huber Experiment in Slow Motion Food
This video is all about food (a mess of food, but one mess you won't have to clean up!).
Now that’s a Bright Idea: How Manitowoc is Conserving Energy and Putting Money Back in Your Pocket
In today’s blog we’re going to see how Manitowoc Ice as a company is becoming more sustainable, along with looking at their increasing line of energy saving products.
Why the Manitowoc Indigo Series Ice Maker is Taking Over the Kitchen
Manitowoc's I-Series include impressive technological advancements that provide continual updates and the smarts to figure out optimal production levels for daily use. In this blog post, we’ll look at these features in-depth and explore the many options of an Indigo Series Ice Machine.
Manitowoc Q-Series Ice Machines
Manitowoc is a leading competitor for ice makers in the restaurant industry. Year in and year out, Manitowoc produces award-winning, energy-efficient ice machines. The Q-series undercounter fits this description and is one of the most popular series Manitowoc produces. If you’re looking for an undercounter ice machine, you should definitely consider one from Manitowoc, and here’s why:
Ideas for Themed Wedding Cakes for Your Most Special Day by Michelle Lee
Guest blogger Michelle Lee from Miramare Gardens explains, "When planning a wedding, there are a great number of things that are needed to be considered, not only for the ceremony but also for the reception." Wedding cakes are essential in this decision process. Themed wedding cakes in particular are rising in popularity - check out Michelle's post as she explains the various types of themes present today.
The Evolution of Facebook and Google by David Hayden
As many of you know, Facebook will be converting all fan pages to the timeline format on March 31, 2012. This will render obsolete many of the marketing tactics that many smart businesses and internet marketing consultants have been using for years. Along with this change comes a new set of guidelines for fan pages that will make many common marketing strategies a violation of Facebook’s terms of service.
Four Wines from Tuscany
Wine is a delicacy enjoyed by many around the world, and a smart restaurant owner is one who stocks some good wine for their customers to enjoy.
Funny, Foolish, or Effective? A Case Study of Groupons Unsubscribe Message
Putting aside any feelings you may have about Groupon for a moment, and whether they have helped or harmed the restaurant industry, they know a thing or two about marketing. Which is why their unsubscribe message is an interesting case study for email marketers.
The Prima Mix - Bill Cosby's Breakfast
Many of us grew up watching Bill Cosby - whether is was for a stand up routine, one of his shows, or even a Jell-O commercial. But does anyone know what the guy eats for breakfast?
The Prima Mix - Appetizers, Food Art, and Dietitians
The Prima Mix is a series of regular blog posts that we hope will keep you informed and entertained when it comes to your knowledge of the food and restaurant industry.
Then and Now: Restaurant Commercials
Commercials show shifting cultural trends that demand a product to be a certain way. Who knows how long our current obsession with farm fresh, artisan food will last? Will we one day enjoy or even demand that all our food be processed?
The Prima Mix - Cast Iron, City Greenhouses, and One Incredible Dessert
The Prima Mix is a series of regular blog posts that we hope will keep you informed and entertained when it comes to your knowledge of the food and restaurant industry.
The Prima Mix - Commercials, Eggs, and Biologic Fabrics
The Prima Mix is a new series of regular blog posts that we hope will keep you informed and entertained when it comes to your knowledge of the food and restaurant industry. Please join the conversation by letting us know your thoughts and things that you would like to see in the future. We'll do our best to provide you with the most valuable and interesting information out there!
Louisville Restaurant App "Menu & Hours" Has Great Promise
New App By Consuming Louisville Author
If you are a local Louisville restaurant, then there is something coming out of which you must be aware.
A Debate on the Domino's Pizza Self-Loathing Marketing Strategy - Part 2
The Conclusion of the Matter
This is the second and final part of the Domino's Marketing Debate going on between myself and one of our other employees here at Prima.
A Debate on the Domino's Pizza Self-Loathing Marketing Strategy - Part 1
Domino's: "Our Pizza Stinks". Good Marketing or Bad?
As you may well be aware, Domino’s Pizza is a company that has made some drastic and gutsy marketing moves in the last couple of years. Now that there has been a little time to observe the effect this has had on the Domino’s overall market, we thought it would be interesting to discuss the possible pros and cons to doing an approach in your restaurant marketing similar to the approach they took.
Vote for Louisville in Southern Living Contest
Now granted, I have not lived in NYC or New Orleans and I'm sure that people would say the same in those cities and in any other. But one thing's for sure, Louisville might be small, but the size of its heart for local and diverse restaurants is significant. New Orleans may have us beat on the shrimp poboys and New York City might have us beat sheer number of restaurants, but I would argue that Louisville is close to the top in per capita foodies. People love their local restaurants here, and you see that by the continual growth and support for them... even through the recession.
The Quiet One by Vitamix
Chefs, bartenders, mixologists and baristas - welcome to the premier luxury commercial blender and the new standard in blending. Vitamix has thrived for many years as a leading expert in the food-service industry.
Twas the Recipe Before Christmas
Thinking about changing the menu this winter? You could plan some original ideas for a seasonal menu or consider implementing several distinct holiday recipes. Below are several examples we hope will get your imagination flowing.
