Author Archives: Chris

Patrons Rule

When Diningverse was in its infancy, we struggled with how we would populate the site with local independent restaurants. Buying a list just didn’t fit our mission and we didn’t want to be another online version of the telephone directory. We wanted a restaurant website that would answer: What is your favorite [...]

Expect an encore with social networking

I recently attended a local small business meeting with a little over 100 members/guests in attendance. One of the members spoke about how he uses Facebook for his automotive shop. He runs specials, takes appointments and gives advice to his customers and “fans”. Why was Mark asked to speak? Well, [...]

Recommendations Are Priceless

Having spent a few years in the health care industry, I can tell you that referrals were a part of business. “Who referred you to this office?”, was always a question on the initial paperwork. Ever notice that some of the busiest health care offices rarely advertise? They understand that people [...]

Gluten… a really big deal to some folks

I get emails daily requesting information or to post an independent restaurant that has Gluten Free (GF) menu items; so it has become more than a blip on my radar.
Like most folks, I am no expert on specific dietary issues and how it relates to disease.  I do, however, see people taking charge of their [...]

Taste of Erie this Sunday … wanna go?

GEIRG….hmmm, is that the rumbling sound of hunger coming from your stomach or an acronym for Greater Erie Independent Restaurant Group?
Taste of Erie is Sunday, June 14, 2009, 2-6PM at Union Station, 123 West 14th Street. Partial proceeds benefit Emmaus Soup Kitchen.
Tickets are still available at these Diningverse restaurants listed below [...]

Independent Restaurants #1 in Charitable Giving

During a seminar I was attending, the speaker mentioned that independent restaurants are #1 in charitable giving.