Blog posts tagged with 'restaurants'

Like the best day to send emails, businesses need to know the best time to showcase offers – whether that be a sale or a new restaurant dining special. Caviar, a food ordering and delivery site that American independent restaurants can partner with to reach more customers, grow their sales and expand their customer base, used their internal data to determine “there is a noticeable upward trend in orders of categorically unhealthy items as the week progressed, with unhealthy food deliveries peaking in the middle of the weekend on Saturdays at 59 percent.”

Same. Caviar. Same.

It makes sense even based on my own dining habits – by Sunday, I’m meal planning for the week ahead, purchasing healthy foods to make, and re-confirming my desire to eat healthy. Mondays to Thursdays tend to be wholesome grains, lean proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables. Come Friday though – let’s face it, I’m exhausted – and I would say most of us are after a long work week. So I’m not interested in getting remotely close to doing anything other than ordering in a pizza or burrito (don’t judge guys), sitting on the couch with my cats, and watching Netflix. (I’m a catch what can I say?)

Judging by the infographic above, it makes sense for Restaurants and Caterers to offer healthier menus or specials towards the beginning of the week, with dining choices that appeal to our “let loose” weekend mentalities starting Fridays. Food for thought!

For those not on Instagram, it is a fantastic way to reach consumers through visual storytelling. When Instagram updated with the ability to share video, some users were quick to jump on the bandwagon, while others (like myself) have barely scratched the surface. From a restaurant point of view, there are tons of quick videos you can be updating your followers with: front of house setting the tables, writing new specials out on any chalkboards, the kitchen preparations underway, any new specials Chef is preparing or experimenting with – the sky is the limit.

I got into watching weirdly satisfying, hypnotic and mesmerizing videos on Instagram through two users I stumbled upon: echinopsisfreak – who posts slow motion cactus flowers blooming and; seblester – who posts his calligraphy. It is one of my methods of calming my anxieties when I get overwhelmed. I go onto their accounts and concentrate on their videos. They’re not only beautiful but captivating and a welcome change of pace. Because of this practice I started with myself, I thought it would be cool to share some of the most mesmerizing Chef videos on Instagram. Not all of these accounts are professional Chefs, though most are. Some are Pastry Chefs, home bakers who have become artists through their craft, and catering companies. But all bring together the love of food, video, repetition and a dash of creativity.

Chef Garry Larduinat

 

Petites tartelettes du jour!! 🤗 Roasted 🍍, vanilla panna cotta, meringue 🌀, coconut mascarpone quenelle! 😋 #garrysclips

A video posted by Chef Garry (@garrylarduinat) on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:24am PST

Chef Michael Smith

 

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder which must be why I find the sight of a gently simmering oxtail parsnip rosemary broth so beautiful!

A video posted by Chef Michael Smith (@chefmichaelsmith) on Mar 7, 2016 at 12:59pm PST

Wolfgang Puck Catering

 

Our famous #chocolateoscar is getting ready for his big night! #🍴🌟 #WPCatering #Oscars #spraytan #golden

A video posted by Wolfgang Puck Catering (@wpcatering) on Feb 28, 2016 at 1:41pm PST

Chef Thomas Keller

 

Banana Split with two @bouchon_bistro house-made maraschino cherries on top. 🍒 #VFOscarParty #Oscars

A video posted by Chef Thomas Keller (@chefthomaskeller) on Feb 28, 2016 at 8:54pm PST

Chef Rafa Covarrubias

 

This is a sheet of pure vinegar with a bit of agar that we dehydrate then Fry into a salt & vinegar chip. With @seanymacd @alexedmonson @cruuzer @ckeverest @jmtoy @christopher_landry @louiec9 @realone007 @flyindoor

A video posted by Rafa Covarrubias (@rafacovarrubias) on Dec 6, 2015 at 12:23pm PST

SweetAmbs

 

See the full video on how to decorate snow globe cookies at YouTube.com/SweetAmbsCookies ☃ #sweetambscookies #cookieart Music courtesy of Audio Network

A video posted by Amber (@sweetambs) on Dec 17, 2015 at 2:11pm PST

Chef Jacques Lamerde

 

BROZ U NEED TO TURN OFF WUTEVER IS COOKIN ON THE PLANCHA AND CHECK MY LATEST COLLABO W/ @EATER!!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kuqidjKGaoE #tastingmenu #tweezers #styx #redbull #bumblebeetuna #doritos #foam #chirpingchicken #klondikebar #fourmagazine #handtorched #eater #soigné #cheflife #allofthehashtags

A video posted by @chefjacqueslamerde on Aug 24, 2015 at 11:38am PDT

Chef Dominique Ansel aka the Cronut Inventor!!

 

Hot Chocolate @dabjapan served with our vanilla #marshmallow flower that blooms in front of your eyes and hold a little surprise of a dark chocolate #truffle inside. A perfect celebration for those chilly but sunny #Spring days. (Please note this is only available in our 2/F sit down cafe.) #dabjapan #dabtokyo #hotchocolate

A video posted by dominiqueansel (@dominiqueansel) on Mar 16, 2016 at 4:35pm PDT

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You’ve probably seen industrial metal dining chairs before – whether at a restaurant, a café or at a rustic / industrial event. They’ve become insanely popular in home décor and wedding trends. What you might not know though, is that they’re inspired off of an 80 year old chair from a company called Tolix. The Tolix Marais A Chair was designed by French metalworker Xavier Pauchard in 1934 and since its inception has swept the world in popularity. I’m pleased to announce that we now have in stock Industrial Metal Dining Chairs of our own – to sell to restaurants, banquet halls or party rental companies looking for a classic, simple and hardworking chair that works equally well with rustic, industrial, modern and elegant event themes and restaurant ambiances.

This wholesale industrial metal chair is stackable with holes in the seat for water drainage and glides to prevent floor marring. It measures 20” W x 17” D x 33 3/8”H with a seat height of 17” H and a weight of 10.2 lbs. Pricing starts at $89.95 with volume discounts dropping dramatically after 100 chairs.

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Previously I explained the difference between what a customer generally perceives shipping event equipment to look like versus what the reality tends to look like. It occurred to me when I was writing the post that it isn’t necessarily clear whether a shipment will be skidded or package shipped. Taking the time to lay out some of the general shipping rules we use (keeping in mind there are exceptions) could be useful in anticipating how much help you need when accepting shipment.

Shipping Folding Tables:

Generally when we’re shipping less than 5 plastic folding tables, they’re shipped packaged shipping. Any order with more than 5 plastic folding tables tends to be shipped on a skid. Generally it’s better to ship a 72” round table on a skid. Because of how big these tables are, they ship more safely on skids. That being said, we do occasionally ship them without skids. When we’re shipping less than 5 wood folding tables, they tend to still be shipped on a skid because they do not come in boxes and are more prone to damage in the shipping process.

Shipping Event Chairs in Boxes:

Plastic folding chairs, blow mold folding chairs, folding bar chairs, resin folding chairs and wood folding chairs are all shipped in boxes. A general rule of thumb for shipping event chairs is anything over 4 boxes is shipped on a skid. Anything under 4 boxes is shipped package.

Shipping Other Event Chairs:

If we ship a sample Chiavari Chair, Cross Back Chair, Bistro Chair, or banquet chair, they will be boxed and shipped package. Any orders over 3 chairs are generally shipped on a skid while under 3 chairs are shipped package.

Shipping Porcelain Dinnerware, Glassware, Cutlery and Table Cloths:

Shipping porcelain dinnerware, glassware, cutlery and table cloths depends on how many boxes your total order is. That is why we include how many inner packs make up a total case in the product description. 1 to 3 boxes are generally shipped package while any more than 3 boxes are shipped skid. Glassware is packaged in larger boxes then their normal packaging to provide extra cushioning.

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The rustic wedding theme has been trending for a little over a year now. At the heart of the trend, is barn venues, harvest tables and cross back chairs. During that time, we’ve been working hard to find a supplier that we could put our name behind. It took a number of trips overseas, and numerous samples to finally find the right fit for us and our customers. I’m pleased to announce we now have Wood Cross Back Chairs in stock in our Mississauga warehouse.

It took much research of the cross back colour trends as well as surveying a variety of our trusted rental company advisors to settle on the colours we decided to bring in (to start with at least!). We have in stock a Rustic wood cross back chair (my personal favourite) as well as a Dark Brown wood cross back chair that looks phenomenal with the natural cushion.

Constructed of elm wood, the National Event Supply Wood Cross Back Chairs are a fantastic addition to your rental inventory, banquet hall or restaurant. They are available for purchase with or without a cushion depending on the look you desire, and make the perfect addition to a variety of event themes. Because of their design, they hug the back of a person’s body making for a comfortable seating experience.

Additional Details:

• Constructed of Elm wood
• Non-marring floor glides
• Available with or without a natural cushion
• Available in Rustic (white washed) or Dark Brown Wood
• Stackable up to 8 chairs high
• Solid wood seat
• Curved back that molds to the body
• Dimensions: chair from bottom of legs to top of chair back: 35.5” high, seat is: 16.25” deep x 17.5”wide

Depending on your location, cross back chairs rent at a price per chair similar or higher than a chiavari chair.