Fontaine’s Fat Tuesday Bash February 24, 2009

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Opens 8th Location February 19, 2009

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Set to Open in Hoover Eskimo Advertising Announcement Atlanta, Georgia, February 17, 2009 - Moe’s Original Bar B Que is proud to announce the opening of its eighth location on Wednesday at 2341 John Hawkins Parkway at Lake Crest Plaza in Hoover, Alabama. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features award-winning Bama-style pulled pork, racks of ribs, and chicken smoked over hard wood served with two unique sauces plus eight to ten traditional Southern sides and tasty desserts. All three Birmingham Moe’s serve lunch and dinner starting at 11am as well as accommodate large party takeout orders, full service catering and delivery. “We decided to open a Hoover restaurant as it has a similar community as our Vestavia location where residents can come visit with their friends and enjoy great BBQ,” said Moe’s Birmingham co-owner Kevin Witherington. “In March, we plan to open another Birmingham location at 731 29th Street South after renovating our Lakeview Oyster House space.” Moe’s Original Bar B Que was founded in 2001 in Vail, Colorado by three Alabamians: Mike Fernandez from Tuscaloosa, Ben Gilbert from Athens, and Jeff Kennedy from Huntsville. Moe’s Original BBQ smokes all meat fresh daily as taught by Tuscaloosa legend Moses Day. Moe’s other locations include Denver, Eagle and Vail, Colorado, Daphne, Orange Beach, Vestavia Hills and Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, owner interviews, photos or menus, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at 404-441-3473 or lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com or call Kevin Whitherington at (205) 381-4820.

The Fickle Manor Boutique 40% Off and Spring Arrivals February 19, 2009

New Spring Arrivals Daily Cool Dresses from Curtsey and Notice, Spring Skirts from Green Dragon, Jeans from Anoname, Fun Tops from Miss Me and Flip Flops from Volatile **40% OFF Coupon Below

40% off one regular priced clothing item Print coupon to redeem. One coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with other offers Offer Expires: March 31, 2009 The Fickle Manor Boutique 1402-4 North Highland Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306 404-541-0960 www.ficklemanor.com

Atlanta Mardi Gras events February 19, 2009

Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest This Weekend February 16, 2009

Advertising in a recession February 16, 2009

According to research, businesses that advertise in a recession usually come out of it ahead of their competitors who cut advertising. It is important to stay visible and not rely solely on your current customer base to make it through the slow times. If there is no money available for advertising, there are many resources to keep your business visible but you must be creative.

-Create a blog and tag stories with key search words
-Social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. are free and being used by many businesses, small and large
-Do you have a current commercial already filmed? If so, get it on You Tube, your website and post on your social network profiles
-Add a sign up button on your website and send specials, events or news to your customers via email
-Design a postcard or brochure with an offer for your business. Distribute at trade shows, networking events, to local convention centers, visitor bureaus, concierges, area businesses, event gift bags, etc.
-Get involved with a non-profit. You will get great press while giving back to the community
-Read the fine print at the end of newspaper and magazine articles. Writers are always looking for ideas and suggestions for stories. Pitch an idea and you may get free press.

These are just a few ideas of keeping your business in the eye of the consumer in a cost effective manner. Whether you have the funds to advertise in traditional media or not, the key to being successful in marketing your business is to make the time, put a plan in place and execute it effectively.

Club Sport Spring Recreational Leagues February 16, 2009

Be in Cellar 56’s commercial February 15, 2009

Be on TV! Join us for dinner and/or drinks on Tuesday, February 16 from 6-9pm as we film the Cellar 56 commercial that will air over the next few months on Fox News, Bravo, TNT, FX and the Food Network.

Your first pairing (one small plate and one half glass of wine) is courtesy of Cellar 56. Also, beginning on the 17th and every Tuesday, small plates are two for one!

If you have not been in yet, Chef Paul developed a delectable menu to complement the flavorful selection of wines. Every palate is accommodated with the menu broken into food categories to include Land, Sea, Garden, and Sweets, each priced three to five dollars.

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Vickery’s Downtown Charleston Q Room Open February 15, 2009

Vickery’s Charleston Friday the 13th Anniversary Party and Valentine’s Day February 3, 2009