Apr 14, 2022 | Business
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Restaurant Websites in the world as part of their 26th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including restaurant web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for restaurant web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2022.
“Restaurant industry marketing has been truly transformed by the Internet,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “People have many choices when it comes to how to spend their dining dollars and often the first thing they turn to is a restaurant’s website. Having that aspect of your restaurant website reviewed is just one benefit of participating in the annual WebAward program. Being named an ‘award-winner’ can help with marketing as well.”
Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the advertising category is judged against other advertising entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.
Here are the past Best Restaurant WebAward winners:
2021 – WillowTree and Dairy Queen for DAIRY QUEEN
2020 – 90 Degree Design for STUNNING WEBSITE AND VIEWS AT ROOFTOP
2019 – WSI for Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Restaurant
2018 – TMV Group for GreatLakesCoffee.com
2017 – Hooters for Hooters Website
2016 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Olivella Restaurant Website
2015 – DynamiX for Marlow’s Tavern
2014 – Gourmet Marketing for Agozar Cuban Bistro
2013 – SapientNitro for Bertucci’s Rebranding Campaign
2012 – LeapFrog Interactive / Texas Roadhouse for Texas Roadhouse Mobile App
2011 – The Zimmerman Agency for Bull & Bear Orlando
2010 – Empower MediaMarketing for Red Robin Restaurants Website Redesign
2009 – Xylem Digital for Famous Dave’s BBQ Web site
2008 – Design Lab for Four
2007 – Avatar New York for Mr. Broadway Kosher Restaurant
2006 – E-Site Marketing for Montage Studio
2005 – Apollo Interactive, Inc. for Johnny Rockets
2004 – NetSuccess for Mercy Wine Bar
2003 – Brann for Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion
All restaurant entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
Restaurant wishing to be considered for the Best Restaurant Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org. Winners of a WebAward in the restaurant category will also receive:
· Handsome statue or certificate of achievement
· Increased visibility for their company
· Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
· Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
· A highlight for your resume.
· Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
The 2022 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and Webmaster Radio. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.
About the WebAwards
The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help define the standard of excellence for online marketing. Our internationally known award programs, such as WebAward Competition for Website Development, Internet Advertising Competition and the MobileWebAwards, recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing the most effective online marketing programs on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from assessment of their marketing efforts by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented by being recognized as an award-winning web developer.
Nov 11, 2021 | Business
Before the pandemic, grabbing lunch from a restaurant or prepared foods from a grocery store was frequent because consumers were at work, school, or out and about. Restaurant lunch visits experienced steep declines early in the pandemic when 78% of lunches were prepared and eaten at home, but with more consumers returning to worksites, schools, and regular midday routines, restaurant and other convenient lunches are recovering, reports The NPD Group.
Online and physical restaurant visits during lunch increased by 4% in the year ending September 2021 compared to a year ago when visits were down by -11% based on NPDs continual tracking of the U.S. foodservice industry. Although lunch traffic hasnt fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, down 8% from September 2019, the increase in visits is a significant improvement over the double-digit declines experienced last year. According to NPDs recently released Future of Lunch study, restaurant lunch visits are forecast to grow by double-digits from 2021 through 2024, but the gain will be 2.4% below pre-pandemic levels.
In addition to returning to restaurants for lunch, consumers have also returned to convenient ways to prepare or source lunch. During the height of the pandemic, when many consumers were home, they had more time to heat their lunches, driving categories like soup and warm sandwiches. Now, with workplaces starting to open, kids at school, consumers working from home, and travelers returning to the road, easily transported categories, like packaged lunch and snack kits, are positioned to do well through 2024, finds the NPD study. Consumers will also look to retail ready-to-eat foods for convenient lunches.
Consumers are on-the-go now, and the lunch rush is coming back, which means consumers are looking for convenience, whether they prepare it or a restaurant or retailer does, says Darren Seifer, NPD food and beverage industry analyst. Food manufacturers, restaurant operators, and retailers all have opportunities to fulfill consumers lunch needs whether theyre commuting, staying at home, or a hybrid of the two.
Nov 8, 2021 | Business
Nitro Zone asks you to help welcome V&B ( Vanille and Brulee) to the area.
Grand Opening Thursday, November 11th, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
What to expect from V&B Kitchen?
Deliciously fun options, think American Fast Casual with Gluten-Free & Vegan Options.
Meet the owner, Neelah Hinds, Chef, Pastry Chef, caterer, entrepreneur, rriend, wife, mother and founder of a community need that only she could fill.
The Chef, Neelah Hinds, is the founder of The Candler Black Market, a local farmers market full of makers and artisans off of Candler Road in Decatur, Ga.
The Market strives to improve access to farm-fresh foods, quality products, and services straight from the source. Increase knowledge of healthy food options and how to integrate them into our daily menus, and stress the importance of knowing where your food comes from, which promotes a holistic focus on the individual and the community and supports economic independence and entrepreneurship in the Candler-McAfee Community.
Now she is here to add her flare to Peachtree Corners’ own Nitro Zone.
Website: coming soon
Email: booking@vanilleandbrulee.com
Instagram: @vanillenbrulee
Facebook: Vanille N Brulee
Hours of Operations:
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed (for now)
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Menu
V – vegan option available
GF- Gluten-free option available
Entrees
All entrees are served with your choice of side.
Nitro Wings GF ( 6 or 10 ct.) $12 $18
Crispy Wings tossed in your favorite sauces like hot wings (mild or hot), lemon pepper, teriyaki.
Nitro Burger V $15
A Juicy ¼ lb. all-beef patty in a buttery brioche bun, slathered with our garlic aioli, ketchup, mustard. Topped with all the classics; lettuce, tomato, your choice of three kinds of cheese, and pickles. Dress it up by adding Bacon Jam or Blackberry preserves.
Nitro Haystack Nachos GF, V $15
The highest stack you can stack of in-house made tortilla chips, chili beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, spring onions, olives, pickled jalapenos, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
Loaded Nitro Fries/ Tots GF, V $10
Your choice of crispy fries (regular or sweet potato) or tater tots topped with chili, spring onions, bacon, sour cream, and cheese.
Nitro Wrap $12
A spinach tortilla filled with juicy chicken breast, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese.
Chickpea Salad GF, V $12
A hearty, protein-packed salad that includes chickpeas, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, tomato, and olives, topped with a house-made vinaigrette.
Chicken Mediterranean Salad GF, V $15
Marinated Chicken Breast atop a beautiful chopped salad of cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, avocado, and a bright in-house-made vinaigrette.
Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad GF $15
A fresh grilled steak salad with seasonal lettuces, cherry tomatoes, corn, and a house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Sides GF
French Fries $5
Sweet Potato Fries $5
Tater Tots $5
Roasted Veggies $5
Side Salad $5
Fruit Bowl $6
Kids Menu
All Entrees are served with your choice of side and a juice box.
Nitro Chicken Fingers GF (3 Count) $10
Juicy Chicken tenders fried to a crispy golden brown and served with your choice of dipping sauce: (ranch, bbq, honey mustard, or sweet and sour sauce).
Mini Nitro Burger V $10
A yummy buttery smash burger in a brioche bun topped with mayo, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and cheese.
Nitro Hot Dog/ Chilli Cheese Dog V $10
All beef hot dog in a brioche bun topped with ketchup, mustard, and sweet relish OR in-house made chili and cheese.
Nitro Quesadilla V $8
Soft flour tortilla with cheese-filled with queso quesadilla, chicken or ground beef, and served with mild salsa, and sour cream.
Nitro Grilled Cheese V $8
Soft buttery Texas Toast, toasted to perfection, filled with ooey gooey American Cheese.
Desserts
Banana Pudding GF, V 1/2pt. $6 1pt. $8
House-made banana pudding, layered with fresh whipped cream, bananas, and cookies.
Peach Cobbler GF, V $8
House-made peach cobbler complete with fresh Ga. peaches. Make it a la mode for an extra bit of fun.
Beignets V $8
Fluffy, yeasty, airy, and delicious topped with your choice of sugar or cinnamon sugar.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae V $8
Our in-house choc is creamy and delicious vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate and caramel sauces, whipped cream—chip cookie, and complete with a cherry on top.
Drinks
Assorted Lemonades $5
Sweet Tea $3
Smoothies
Hot Chocolate (seasonal) $4
Hot Apple Cider (seasonal) $3
Party & Catering Menu Available upon request.