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Recipe: Italian Meatballs make Friends

I’ve been thinking about sharing this recipe for a while and today seems like a good day… it’s National Garlic Day! These recipes were shared to me by my good friend, Margie Larocca. She invited me over one rainy day to learn how to make her family recipe of Italian Meatballs and Tomato Sauce. Marge’s mother-in-law hadContinue reading “Recipe: Italian Meatballs make Friends”

Social Media Response = Return on Investment

Reflecting back on 2011 when I managed social media for Morton’s Restaurant Group, I was fortunate to connect with many of our guests. There was one instance that generated so much attention, Jack Dorsey named it one of the top 10 tweets of 2011. It was my response to Peter Shankman’s tweet, back in AugustContinue reading “Social Media Response = Return on Investment”

The Business of Genuine Hospitality

Genuine hospitality… that’s a practice I’d like more businesses to use. The definition of hospitality is the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. To be genuine means to be authentic and sincere. These terms seem easy enough to understand but the actual practice of genuine hospitality takes consideration and anticipation of your customer’sContinue reading “The Business of Genuine Hospitality”

Basic Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tips

There are certain holidays and special occasions that call for bubbly… Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Weddings… but I’m a strong believer for any-occasion champagne drinking. Can’t agree on what wine to pair with your dinner? Attending a company cocktail party? Getting together with friends on a Saturday afternoon? Champagne or sparkling wines are theContinue reading “Basic Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tips”