I like my SPAM like I like my Lattes…. Pumpkin Spiced.
Whether you love it- or you hate it- the Pumpkin Spice phenomenon returned for the 16th year in a row on August 29th. Even though you may be one of the people that dread pumpkin-everything, there are valid reasons that the Pumpkin Spice culture has…
Bar and Restaurant Loans 101
Getting Approved for your Bar/Restaurant is NOT as difficult as the Bank tells you. Borrowing money for your business can feel uncomfortable, but the truth is, very few businesses are able to operate without it. The Bar and Restaurant industry is certainly no exception. However,…
How to Improve Your Marketing Right Now, Part 2: Your Brand
Understanding your Brand Your “brand” is your image: how you want to present your business to your customers. Having a focused and recognizable brand is an important part of running effective marketing strategies for your establishment. You want your restaurant or bar to be uniquely and…
Making Your Specials Stand Out
Every place that serves food or drinks tends to offer specials as well. But when everyone offers specials, how can you make yours stand out? When planning your next event or special, think about your target audience. Are you looking to bring in more customers…
How to Improve Your Marketing Right Now, Part 1: Your Website
Improve Your Website Something we touched on in our article about marketing to Millennials deserves a closer look: your Restaurant or Bar’s website. Websites are essential to presenting your business in a professional, approachable, and helpful way. It is the face of your brand, the…
Specialty Spotlight: Pennsylvania Libations
In the historic area of the Strip District, history is being made again with the first spirits store not exclusively run by the State of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Libations is doing something that until recently seemed like a pipe dream to most Pennsylvanians: a boutique-style shop for…
Offering a Limited Menu Can Maximize Your Profits
Oftentimes restaurants fall victim to the plague of The Massive Menu. Pages upon pages of apps, sandwiches, pastas, salads, and more. It’s understandable to want to please any type of customer that might come in the door. So why not put a little “something for…
What Makes a Great Beer Distributor?
Whether you’re the go-to for craft beer, the college student standby, or the reliable neighborhood shop, beer distributors are an important part of any community. But what makes one distributor stand out over another? Here are some suggestions on how to improve the service and…
Why Do Local Ingredients Matter?
“Local Ingredients” are popping up a lot on menus and in groceries stores across the country, and in Pittsburgh. And that’s a great thing. But why? Why does “local” matter? What Counts as Local Ingredients? Western PA has a rich farm heritage and it continues…
Specialty Spotlight: Red, the Steakhouse
Downtown diners have a brand new restaurant to scope out— Red, The Steakhouse has arrived downtown, and has already established a presence within the fine dining scene in the city. Although Red has locations in Cleveland, Indianapolis, Miami Beach, and now Pittsburgh, the steakhouse started from…