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Avoid Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Attend the Southwest Foodservice Expo

You’re going to come down with a major case of FOMO if you miss the Southwest Foodservice Expo this weekend. I’ll be speaking at this tradeshow, which will be June 23-24 at the Dallas Convention Center. 

2nd Annual Texas Outlaw After Expo Party at NYLO Dallas South Side

After the Expo Sunday, bigInk and NYLO will host an after party from 5-8 p.m. at Terrace Bistro and Soda Bar. Come enjoy delicious food and drinks and party it up with all your favorite chefs, restaurateurs and friends!
You Like Me, You Really Like Me! Engaging Customers with Social Media
Too busy cooking to tweet? During this session Sunday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to noon, I’ll be speaking about why the best restaurants should be cooking and tweeting…not at the same time of course! 

Recipe for a Successful Marketing Mix: What It Takes to Stand Out

You know all your favorite recipes, but did you know there’s even a recipe for marketing? I will be speaking Monday, June 24 from 2-3 p.m. about how to determine the right mix of television, radio, print, digital, social media and location based marketing for your restaurant. 

Healthcare sessions and one-on-one consultations

You know those commercials that say, “Do not attempt at home?” You really don’t want to attempt to understand the Affordable Care Act at home. Everyone, including restaurants, need to plan for the changes that come with the Affordable Care Act. Get the help you need from experts at an informative education session or even a one-on-one consultation. 
Chef Robert Irvine

Dream of being a celebrity chef? Chef Robert Irvine, host of Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” will be speaking about how to make your celebrity dream a reality. Don’t miss out on his secrets to making it big Sunday, June 23 at the Experts Forum. Chef Irvine will also host a VIP session Doing What You Do Best Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Being the best doesn’t come from having the whitest chef coat, the sharpest knife or even the most loyal customers. Only you can make your restaurant the best. The Southwest Foodservice Expo provides you with a chance to network, be one step ahead of the competition and get advice from some true experts. Make it happen!For more information on the expo, visit www.swfoodexpo.com
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Cook Hall in the W Dallas-Victory Hotel Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and enjoy Chef de Cuisine Rick Graff’s brunch. Share small-plates with the family including selections like asparagus-cheddar quiche with shaved apple salad ($18), seared sea scallops with roasted baby beets and bacon vinaigrette ($24), grilled beef tenderloin with sweet peppers and harissa yogurt ($32), roasted rainbow carrots with cumin and chili ($9), pea and prosciutto fritters with manchego cheese ($6) and strawberry shortcake with lemon thyme meringue and mascarpone ($8) for dessert. For reservations, please call 214-397-4111. Complimentary valet parking is available at the hotel front entrance. W Dallas-Victory2440 Victory Park Ln. Dallas, TX 75219  www.cookhalldallas.com
Grab a Cocktail and My New Book 'Prohibition in Dallas & Fort Worth: Blind Tigers, Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin'

A place with “wild men and wilder women,” 1920s Dallas boasted one bar for every one hundred people. Although home to the Texas Anti-Saloon League, drinks never stopped pouring in Dallas and Fort Worth, fueled by the likes of Jack Ruby, Benny Binion, saloons and dance halls. Homegrown moonshine and bathtub gin yielded specialty recipes that today’s barkeeps have honed into tasty concoctions for a contemporary palate.With more than 60 images by photographer Kevin Marple, 70 recipes by five top DFW mixologists and a rich history of DFW's bootleggin' days, lazaranda lazaranda
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I recently ran into my old friend Kenny Adams who has worked on my restaurants since the start of my career. Kenny owns The Works Service Company, which gets restaurant equipment up and running before you can say “taqueria.” The Works Service Co. technicians are to serving restaurants as Betty White is to acting. It’s a company with 20 years of experience effectively serving DFW restaurants.The Works Service Co.515 Interurban St. Suite #105Richardson, TX 75081972-669-2690 Fax 972-669-2698
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The Real Estate Corner

There’s nothing more exciting than finding the perfect spot for your business. With licensed brokers in the state of Texas, we serve both the restaurateur and the real estate developer. We can help relocate or expand your business, as well as fill your shopping center with the proper mix of hospitality.
Thanks, Jeffrey Yarbrough
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