Update: RedEye Diner is coming to the Epicentre to feed you

As a reminder, the people behind Midnight Diner in South End have decided to open a new location in the EpiCentre (in the old La Tagliatella spot next to Mortimer’s) and are calling it RedEye Diner. Perfect. Eddie South, the current GM of Midnight…


Trend: Incorporating Fire in Design

“Everyone is drawn to fire,” says Tim Byres, the executive chef and partner of Smoke in Plano, Texas. “Everyone has memories of fire, so there’s a nostalgia element to it.” There’s always been fire in pizza and barbecue restaurants, but now more…


Franchising and growth: Expanding into non-traditional spaces

In the restaurant world, it’s vital to remain active and growing. Without an ongoing corporate culture focused on expansion, you’ll quickly get outpaced. But as restaurants expand, executives are forced to address the problem of limited A-list real…


How to build a multi-sensory experience in the retail environment

It takes a lot of work for retail brands to deliver a remarkable experience. It can be done, however, by making sure the environment touches each of the five senses. A sensory experience affects a human’s senses: sound, sight, touch, smell and…


How to make $1 million in a single year (Advice from 10 Successful people who have actually done it)

A million dollars ain’t what it used to be, but it’s still pretty good money--especially if we’re talking about annual income, as opposed to net worth. So, how do you get to that milestone? Since I haven’t done it myself (yet), I reached out to a…


Finding your 'Purple Cow:' 3 ways to connect consumers to your brand

A truly noteworthy restaurant is one that captivates people and makes them feel connected to the brand. But with extensive competition in the industry, how can you facilitate this desired connection with your customers? From our perspective, it…


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how to connect people to your restaurant brand

be remarkable. A truly noteworthy restaurant is one that captivates people and makes them feel connected to the brand. But with extensive competition in the industry, how can you facilitate this desired connection with your customers? From our…