How to Increase Sales with a Virtual Wine List and Wine Locker Program
The challenges of increasing wine sales are faced by every restaurant of every caliber. It’s difficult to keep your staff and customers educated on the wines you serve, and maintaining an up-to-date wine menu with the right information is time consuming. And even if you can accomplish those things, turning happy customers into loyal ones…
5 Reasons Restaurants Should Have a Digital Menu
There’s no shortage of competition in the restaurant industry so staying innovative is essential. Providing a digital menu as part of your customer experience enhances their enjoyment and provides them with something unique that they can share with their friends online and off to help grow your business. Here are five top reasons why restaurants…
Uptown Network Curator and Master Sommelier Robert Bath
Uptown Network is proud to have the illustrious Robert Bath as our curator. Mr. Bath is currently one of only 135 Master Sommeliers in the US and 214 Master Sommeliers worldwide, and he ensures the quality of our tasting notes, bringing his enormous experience to your food and wine pairings. With over 80,000 pairings and…
Uptown Network’s Featured Member: Bull & Bear at the Waldorf Astoria
At Uptown Network™, our members are a big part of what makes us great. By serving their needs and really caring about their success, we get amazing feedback to make our network better and better with each new addition. In recognition of this incredible relationship, we’d like to announce our new Uptown Network™ Featured Member: Bull…
Nation’s Restaurant News: Consumers Expect More Tech in Restaurants
Uptown Network member, The Capital Grille, was featured in Nation’s Restaurant News in an article about how consumers expect more tech from all restaurants. We couldn’t agree more and just wanted to congratulate The Capital Grille for being tied for 4th place on the “Restaurants Ranked Highest for Tech Features” list from Technomic Consumer Brand Metrics. We’re…
Uptown Network Featured at The Capital Grille in Wine Spectator Magazine
August’s Wine Spectator talks about technology and wines in its latest issue, and Uptown Network is proud to have our mobile solution app and network member, Capital Grille, referenced in the article, including the following passages… Technology continues to be an important tool in wine programs, especially for big chains. The Capital Grille, which has…
Paper Wine Lists are a Thing of the Past at The Circular
Brian Confair, Beverage Manager at The Hotel Hershey talks about their iPad Wine List from Uptown Network. The Uptown Network app has increased wine sales, enhances the dining experience and keeps the staff educated in their wine knowledge!
Boost Your Restaurant’s Online Reviews with New Technology
If you’ve ever traveled to a new city with your cellphone then you’ve likely checked out some reviews on Yelp to discover the best places to dine. Reading through other people’s first-hand experiences, ratings, and suggestions can really impact your dining decisions. It’s not always easy but it’s increasingly important for restauranteurs to create a…