Holding events—whether weekly festivities or one-off occasions—is a great way to draw customers to your restaurant. That’s not exactly breaking news, but you’d be surprised how many dining establishments stick to a basic script and forego these sorts of special happenings and promotions.

Without question everyday quality of cuisine and service and a welcoming atmosphere are the foundations of restaurant success, but you might consider increasing your profile by marketing events and deals as well. Here are some general thoughts on how to promote events at your eatery!

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Dining out with friends and/or family can be a blast: It can also be surprisingly stressful, given the logistics involved. Here at V&E Restaurant Group, our Miami, Las Vegas, and Mexican eateries commonly host large parties—many are beautifully set up for group dining, including private affairs.

We thought we’d share some basic group-dining etiquette and wisdom to make planning that communal meal out—whether a birthday party, a goodbye bash, a business feed, or any other context—smoother and less anxiety-inducing. Read more

Here at V&E Restaurant Group, we run a whole family of eateries at which no shortage of adult beverages are served to go along with some creative and dynamic international cuisine. We’re fully aware that some customers find the prospect of ordering a drink—especially up at the bar itself—a little intimidating.

You might worry about sounding uneducated about the world of spirits or wine or craft beer. You might find the jampacked, elbow-to-elbow crowd and a super-busy bartender a daunting sight. Or perhaps you’re on the pickier side of things when it comes to your tipple, and you’re skeptical of a particular establishment’s mixological selection and prowess.

Well, to help assuage some of your fears and arm you with a few strategies, we thought we’d put together a few very basic tips for ordering a drink at a bar. Read on, and then come wet your whistle at one of our Miami or Vegas restaurants!

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The ‘V’ and ‘E’ in V&E Restaurant Group stand for ‘Vida’ and ‘Estilo.’ We are the Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group of South Florida.

In English, ‘vida’ means life, and ‘estilo’ means style, and that is what we try to embody for our restaurant group. Over time, we have grown tremendously and now have restaurants all over Miami as well as in Mexico and Las Vegas.

Here’s a little bit more about how we got our start at the V&E Restaurant Group.

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Happy New Year! It’s still the beginning of a brand-new year — 2019! And lots of things are happening in the world of restaurant dining.

For Florida and Vegas restaurants, the new year is bringing many changes and unique presentations of old favorites. Let’s check out the top dining trends for 2019!

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