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Archive for December, 2011

January Restaurant of the Month

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Friday’s is the featured Restaurant of the Month for January!!  Just spend $25 at Friday’s and we’ll waive the $5.25 delivery fee.  If you’re ordering online, don’t forget to use the coupon code: JANROTM to receive your FREE delivery!

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Spread Christmas Cheer with Waiter on the Way!

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Have you caught the Christmas spirit yet?

Food is a seminal part of the holiday season. Why not spread some Christmas cheer with the gift of food? It’s been said before that “The key to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” While this is undoubtedly true, the gift of food can be the best way to get on ANYONE’s good side.

What better way to get in good with the boss or your co-workers than by ordering from Waiter on the Way? Brighten up that early morning at the office by allowing us to deliver the gift of a Dunkin Donuts breakfast or maybe a box of delectable cookies from Blondie’s Cookies?

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Or maybe you can be the hero at lunchtime and order for the office from one of our nearly 100 restaurants? No matter the time or occasion, whether at work or at home, Waiter on the Way is there to deliver to you from your favorite Fort Wayne area restaurants. So, while “The key to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” the key to one’s stomach is Waiter on the Way!

Don’t miss us at the mall!

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

A Waiter on the Way gift certificate is perfect for the hard-to-shop-for person, the family of four, or the busy working mom. We have gift certificates available in any denomination, located at our kiosk in front of Finish Line by Sears. We’ll be there untilthe end of the year, but I wouldn’t wait that long..

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Starbuck’s in Chicago to Get Alcohol

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Chicago will be the next market to see Starbucks locations selling beer and wine and expanded food offerings, the company said Tuesday.

Alan Hilowitz, director of corporate communications for Starbucks Corp., said five to seven locations — both new and existing — are scheduled to open or be remodeled in Chicago before the end of 2012 with the beer-and-wine options and new design elements.

The addition of alcohol is something the coffeehouse giant has been testing for about two years in its hometown of Seattle and Portland, Ore.

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Currently, six Starbucks outlets offer beer and wine as well as various small plate options like almonds, bread with olive oil dip and salumi plates designed to accompany such beverages.

The goal was to explore ways to build sales later in the day, Hilowitz said. So far, units testing the format have shown double-digit same-store-sales increases after 4 p.m.

In Chicago, the format will no longer be considered in test, although Hilowitz said the company will continue to refine both menu offerings and the design of such locations.

“This is definitely not something we’re bringing to all new stores across the country; it will depend on the neighborhood,” he said. “It has to be right for the specific store.”

Hilowitz said the goal is to offer customers another occasion to visit Starbucks later in the evening for something other than coffee and cake pops.

“We want it to be a transitional place between work and home where people can stop for coffee in the morning, but where friends can stop in later and finish their day with a beer or a glass of wine,” he said. “Customers are telling us that’s what they want.”

Hilowitz said Chicago — with its East-Coast-meets-the-Midwest feel — is a good market to continue working on the new design.

When the chain was just starting out, Chicago also was the second market to have Starbucks stores, after Seattle.

Read more: http://nrn.com/article/starbucks-chicago-get-alcohol#ixzz1ftbpGR2w

*Waiter on the Way does not deliver alcohol.*

Food & Wine Pairing Tips

Monday, December 5th, 2011

So, you’re hosting the neighborhood holiday party this year? Surely you want to entertain guests with great food and wine. Sometimes pairing foods with wine can be elusive to even the best cooks.

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Here are a few tips for the clueless host/hostess:

  • Contrary to popular belief, cheese is not always the best choice. Heavy and strong cheese can mask the taste, texture and smell of most wines. When in doubt, go for a mild cheese, like brie.
  • Acidic wines are known to be versatile. Think  Sauvignon Blanc, dry Riesling, and Chianti.
  • For spicy foods, try fruity, low-alcohol wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
  • Sweets foods, like desserts, are complemented by a wine that is slightly sweeter.
  • To better enjoy complex food, pair with simple wine. Likewise, to enjoy complex wine, go with simple food.

For more tips, check out this chart.

Our New Catalog!

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

They’re informative.  They’re here.  They’re FREE.  Let one of the office staff on the other end of the line know that you’re interested, and we’ll add a complimentary catalog onto your order for you.  If you don’t mind waiting a few days, we can even just send them in the mail.  Maybe you’d like to mail one to a friend with one of our lovely gift certificates, available in ANY denomination. wowmenu2What they’d be receiving is a list of every restaurant we have available to order from, as well as each individual menu for those restaurants.  So check them out, check someone off your gift list, check your mail.  They’re here.  If yours doesn’t look like this one, we can help you make it so.