Football stars Aaron Donald and “Hollywood” Brown (pictured above) help with SNICKERS’ mission to fix the world in Miami, FL. Denise Richards seen shopping for high-protein bars from the new fitfactor brand at her local The Vitamin Shoppe in Woodland Hills, California. Neil Patrick Harris and his husband were spotted at Townline BBQ last Friday picking up BBQ to go. GRAMMYs […]
Tequila lovers, mark your calendars: This Saturday, February 22, is National Margarita Day. Several South Florida restaurants will observe the boozy holiday by offering unique cocktails, ranging from classic margaritas to balanced fusions to bespoke interpretations. Check below for some of the best local spots to enjoy the beloved tequila-based libation. Specials are offered on […]
Turkey Day is fast approaching: Is your restaurant staying open for it? There’s no major American holiday so centered on food as Thanksgiving, of course, and that means a unique situation for dining establishments. On the one hand, many households continue to go the traditional route with a home-cooked meal. On the other, more and […]
One of the red-hot trends in the restaurant industry—not to mention the hospitality and retail worlds at large—is mobile payment. More and more dining establishments are using this technology that allows for their customers to pay for meals over their smartphones or other mobile devices. Here’s a closer look at the idea, and how it […]
The past couple of years have seen the emergence of a whole new restaurant model perfectly suited to the age’s technological, social, and economic landscapes: “ghost restaurants.” Here at the V&E Restaurant Group blog, we’re all about keeping tabs on dining trends and sharing tips for restaurant proprietors, and today—here in the Halloween season, no […]
’Tis the haunting season, and here at Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group we’re ready to serve up some “scary”-good tips for dining establishments looking to take advantage of Halloween. Read on for some ideas on how to use this spookiest holiday to your advantage in promoting your business!
There used to be a pretty clear-cut distinction between fine-dining restaurants and fast-food or quick-serve joints, but these days that’s no longer the case. A proliferation of “fast casual” and “fast fine dining” eateries are meeting the desire of more and more patrons for high-quality meals delivered with less formality and shorter wait-times than a […]
The concept of a weekly (or daily) restaurant special is certainly not a new one, but its benefits are as true today as ever. If you’ve never offered these kinds of regular deals at your eatery, here are some reasons why you might consider doing so—and some tips for how best to market them. Some […]
Fall is just around the corner—it’s hard to believe, isn’t it?—and that means a whole smorgasbord of possibilities for seasonal marketing for your restaurant. Here at the Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group’s blog, we like to provide as many tips and insights on successfully marketing an eatery as we can, and today we’re going to […]
These days, open kitchens have become commonplace in restaurants: at their best, a wonderful draw that allows customers to peek behind the curtain and watch the very food they’re enjoying being prepared by skillful culinary artisans. Depending on the establishment, however, this trend may or may not be the best choice. Here are a few […]
