La Colombe Torrefaction: Coffee Displayed with Style & Dignity.
Maybe it’s just my style…but my visit to La Colombe Coffee in Philadelphia blew me away. I spend a large majority of my life in cafes, coffee shops and pushing the red button on my Nespresso machine. Since my trip to Seattle, after visiting Caffe D’Arte, I’ve never met a proprietor or roaster as serious […]
World Class Food Retailing at Di Bruno Brothers – Rittenhouse Square
On a recent trip to Rittenhouse Square I visited Di Bruno Brothers, where I was pleasantly welcomed. I was given permission to snap 8 photos. I found this rather generous, since we had little knowledge of one another. My only problem was deciding what 8 photos to take, because everywhere I looked there were interesting […]
Architectural Digest Features The Best New Restaurant Designs
Merchandising happens inside and outside restaurants and retail food locations. Many times something that attracts our interest happens well before the “point of sale.” Who wouldn’t want to eat here. Remember this concept can work for or against you. The garbage bags waiting outside your location or old coffee cups on the ground are […]
Maui Coffee Growers Association Merchandises Ingredients to Capture Guest Interest
Three specific food merchandising strategies caught my attention at a trade show booth hosted by the Maui Coffee Growers Association. Their colorful display was a nice extension of the growers represented by the commodity trade association from Hawaii. 1. Colorful Interesting Professional Signage Too many signs these days lack interesting appeal, professional graphics, and clear […]
Unbelievable Culinary Floral: Philadelphia Flower Show
Event Managers, banquet professionals, hospitality innovators everywhere could benefit from the exotic thematic floral ideas at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Signature designers, floral companies, and culinary suppliers and publishers blew my mind with one of the most dramatic events I’ve ever visited. You’ll notice the Horticultural Society’s wall of lettuce, and the interesting gardening cold […]
Food Merchandising Lessons from High School
If your high school was anything like mine, you may wonder how can faded plastic trays, walls stained by food fights and canned peas teach us about foodservice profits. Let’s exit the cafeteria and visit some high school classrooms to learn more. Food merchandising is often defined as an art and science. Art class teaches design, […]
Max Brenners Chocolate Experience: Sweet Food Merchandising
Willy Wonka would be amused to visit the Max Brenner: (Chocolate by the Bald Guy) chocolate factory, showroom, restaurant in downtown Philadelphia. Visual merchandising is meticulously manicured and expertly designed displays fixtures are combined with creative and interesting cocao related props. Max Brenner is a must see for culinary visits and tours to the area. […]
The Honey Merchandising Buzz: URBAN APIARIES At Philly Farm Festival
Pennsylvannia Assocaition for Sustainable Agriculture and Fair Food Philly sponsored the Philly Farm Festival this weekend. Exhibitor’s displays featured culinary demo stations and product displays of farm fresh vegetables, fruits, and value-added products. Urban Apiaries produces honey, “made exclusively from city dwelling honeybees in Philadelphia.” The display requires a video experience live bees doing what […]
Casona Cuban: Collingswood NJ: Innovative Plating/Presentation
Known for it’s exciting and flavor packed cuban cusine, Casona, in Collingswood, NJ has a particular entree whose presentation really caught my eye. Featuring multiple types of flavored guacamole Casona adds a unique twist beyond the basics, fried plantain strips supplementing the traditional corn tortilla chips. Foodies might at first see this as an opportunity […]
Legendary & Magical Signage: Thundering Surf Water Park, Long Beach Island
This high-end ice creamery and candy shop is part of the kid friendly experiences at the Jersey Shore at Thundering Surf Water Park. The custom point of sale signage alone transports one to a different place and creates favorable food memories for years to come. Set your business apart with a professional point of sale […]