Events

Do you remember the bell bottoms of the ’80s? Encourage your guests to dress in their old wardrobes as they enter a roomful of soft disco light and dine on pineapple chicken and cheese logs. You can do the same with other decades.

Give back to the community with a charity event. You’ll attract locals with the promise of supporting a good cause, and you can also get creative with appropriately-themed dinners and drinks. For example, if you’re donating part of the evening’s proceeds to breast cancer awareness, you can serve…

You don’t have to wait for Valentine’s Day to create a romantic tradition. You can say that the first Friday night of every month is your official Love Night, and before you know it, couples will be flocking to your candlelit tables and special deals for two.

If you don’t already have special dishes depending on the season, now is the time to create them. For example, you might feature seafood in the spring or thick, meaty stews in the winter. It will keep your menu exciting and your ingredients fresh, and customers will have…

People will turn out in droves for wine tastings. You don’t even have to close the restaurant as a special occasion; simply advertise good deals on wines during specific nights or make it easy for customers to sample multiple bottles at a discounted rate.

People love live bands playing music while dining at your restaurant. Even more so when it’s a local musician that they want to support. Consider booking local musicians, who are always looking for their next show, at least a couple times a week. While it’s OK to have…