In the history of event management there’s the dichotomy of sales and service. If your organization has the same team of people doing both you’re in luck. But if the people making the promises are selling a certain experience or product that the service team will struggle to deliver on, you may have a gap […]
Keep ReadingMegan Gardner, Director of Events for Fine Entertainment in Las Vegas, was fast-tracked into the crazy arena of multiple large events. She found that Tripleseat helped her with this big undertaking in a more manageable way. Check out what she had to say in her own words. As a former Events Coordinator with little experience with a large […]
Keep ReadingErica Albericci, Food and Beverage Coordinator and Private Dining at the Intercontinental San Francisco, shares her tips for successfully managing yourself while managing the busy world of restaurant events. Coffee–check! Water and lots of it–Check! A drawer full of snack bars–check! These are all items required needed to fuel my day as an event manager for […]
Keep ReadingThe weather is unpredictable. Tornadoes, hurricanes, super storms, and blizzards are common disruptions these days. When bad weather happens, the ability to continue working from the comfort of your own home can be a huge relief. Tripleseat allows our over 13,000 users to do just that. The East Coast is bracing for a winter storm this […]
Keep ReadingAny New Yorker (or frequent visitor) knows the deal with new restaurants: You read about them, you get excited, you OpenTable for a reservation, and you find absolutely nothing next Friday night. Or the next Friday. Or the Friday after that. Dining in New York can get discouraging, but it’s possible to beat the crowds. Here […]
Keep ReadingWe love a good hotel bar. There’s an air of mystery about; a feeling that anyone you meet might be a fleeting acquaintance, or a life-changing soul mate. Sure, we’re romanticizing it, but there’s plenty to get excited about in the hotel bar world when all over the country, hotels are stepping up their food […]
Keep ReadingNew Year’s Eve is for champagne and caviar; New Year’s Day is for a Bloody Mary (or three) to help kick said champagne. But these days, restaurants aren’t content to just pour some vodka in your tomato juice, drop in a celery stick and call it a cocktail. Bloodies are getting more and more creative, […]
Keep ReadingThe popularity of tapas is no surprise. Small plates of ham and croquettes and all manner of delicious toasts, with excellent Spanish wine to wash it down; what’s not to love? Here are three of the best tapas bars in and around Washington, DC right now. Jaleo. José Andrés may be the most-loved restaurateur in […]
Keep ReadingSomething about the conviviality and warmth of a pub makes it a perfect setting for events. But these days, a “pub” doesn’t just mean a Guinness or three; pubs have evolved increasingly sophisticated menus and decor. Here are four across the country we’re fans of. Minneapolis: Cooper Irish Pub At this pub outside Minneapolis, expect […]
Keep ReadingThe Tripleseat team participated in the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association’s Mystery Dine Around as a title sponsor on Tuesday, October 13th. This event gathered members of the hospitality industry at the Joule Hotel for drinks and hors d’oeuvres and then the group was divided up and progressed to the mystery dinner locations. The evening was […]
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