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Roca Bar of Evansville
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Saturday night = Roca Bar night Stop in and enjoy a great meal and of course an ice cold beer or Rocarita!
Why it works: This post is the epitome of a successful social media campaign. It generated more than 125 comments, 75 likes and several shares. Comments like “I heart ur pizza” and “I am craving some of that yummy pizza”? Well, you can’t put a price on that, so a $10 gift card is a bargain.
Aver’s Pizza @averspizza
Mon lunch pie is Beckon Desire: Spinach pesto, Artichoke, Red Onion & Gorgonzola. 11-2 East Buffet. 11-1 North & South slices. #btownveg
Why it works: If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you’re often bombarded with advertisements for foods you won’t — or can’t — eat. Aver’s does one a favor by promoting their meatless Monday special in plenty of time for folks to make decisions for lunch. Well done!
Can You Wing It? The debate about whether to offer chicken wings is a hot topic among operators and not just a post-pandemic issue. Pricing and availability of chicken wings has been a long-standing issue for pizzeria operators. Chicken wings may ver
The versatility of meatballs Meatballs are one of those essential items at a pizzeria. Whether you make them in house or get them pre-made, a good meatball adds a lot to your menu. Often, the biggest issue we have with meatballs at my shop is making
There are many unique terms used in the business world. It seems to me that many of these terms are jargon. ‘Jargon’ is defined as “special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to u
Andolini’s Restaurant Group and World Pizza Champions Partner with The University of Tulsa and Attain a Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Pizza Party Benefiting Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Andolini’s Pizzeria and the Worl
We’re celebrating standout pizza shops serving up success in their communities When we conducted our most extensive industry survey in fall 2022, we also asked independent pizzeria operators to submit their pizzerias for consideration in our fi
A Look at Pizzerias Around the U.S. Pizza Fenice | Pelham, New York This pizzeria thrives on its takeout and delivery. “Even without much seating I’ve quickly become a destination for the variety of slices offered for carryout, from Detroi
There is no one way to make a great Detroit style pizza. Even the original pizzerias in Detroit cannot decide on whose version is the “right way” of doing it. Pizza is so personal that everyone is going to have an opinion, but what matters most i
“Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome.” – Charlie Munger In the restaurant industry, employers are constantly talking about how difficult it is to hire and retain good employees. My philosophy is, when it comes to staffing your
Make Plans Now To Attend! Designed for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for everyone at International Pizza Expo, whether you’re an industry veteran or just thinking about opening your first unit. To succeed in today’s fiercely