Alexandria Dempsey

Lover of all things related to good food, good wine, and good friends. Managing Director of @afandco

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

@nytimes I’m heartbroken for the children in our country. Youth are experiencing a mental health crisis, and instead of implementing common sense gun control, we’re teaching them it’s “their fault” by banning backpacks. Elected officials need to do better.

[GGRA @GGRASF]

Today, we launched our new campaign, #SFTakeoutBingo, through our consumer-facing channel Eat Drink SF. Diners that get Bingo will be entered for a chance to win a selection of San Francisco restaurant gift cards!
Check it out here:
https://t.co/0FGsQL34iS

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

I’m so excited for the @GGRASF Webinar series launching this week! Be sure to register!

[GGRA @GGRASF]

Announcing our new webinar, GGRA Town Hall: Restaurants Rising! Our first episode, Pivoting Stories: Getting Creative in the Restaurant Space. #GGRARestaurantsRising
Register here:
https://t.co/4jsqQJwO66

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

@ehbvassar @Vassar The costume department was one of the many reasons I chose @vassar! I thought I was going to be a costume designer when I entered as a freshman and was drawn in by the robust program in the basement.

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

@hooleil Omg 🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

As someone who names restaurants, I TOTALLY AGREE! Thanks @hooleil for the “street address as a name” perspective. Add emotion and context instead!

[Chronicle Food @SFChronicleFood]

To tie restaurant names to address numbers feels like such a cop-out; just as bad as calling your business “The Place.” https://t.co/nwVG4FtwZf

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

Asking questions about wine/food culture is an eye-opening experience. Love that @hooleil took that approach with #Burmesefood. You know nothing, Soleil Ho: At Kyain Kyain in Fremont, a lesson in Burmese cuisine https://t.co/POLbGzLL0L via @sfchronicle

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

This makes a ton of sense! As consumer dining habits change, dining venues need to adapt, too. DoorDash Partners With Wyndham Rewards at 3,700 U.S. Hotels https://t.co/KuYgbHUWtG via @SkiftTable #delivery

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

I always caution restaurant owners to think carefully about how #influencers align with their strategy rather than always saying yes. No, Your Instagram ‘Influence’ Is Not as Good as Cash, Club Owner Says https://t.co/mOwwqTc1bx via @nytimes

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

As both part of this demographic and as a marketer of restaurants to this demographic, #restaurants can't ignore the spending power of millennials. 5 Things Restaurateurs Should Know About Millennial Business Travelers https://t.co/2WziyH1HHq via @SkiftTable

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

#Italian food continues to be popular globally: @fsrmag's Sapore offers insights on why, including the migration of Italians all over the world, https://t.co/Q41Ugi8KAA

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

Congrats to all the finalists! An exciting list across the culinary country.

[Eater @Eater]

Today, the James Beard Foundation announced its 2019 slate of finalists. Check out the full list of nominees here: https://t.co/zVk8xl7sz0

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

So excited to see how this evolves! Michelin-Starred AL’s Place Will Expand With a Casual Deli https://t.co/EvG2ks0Yhj via @EaterSF

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

When it comes to #restaurant #marketing, you must have a strong product foundation first before leaning into discounts and gimmicks. Papa John's Hopes Its New Marketing Strategy Will Bring It All the Way Back https://t.co/uq69nqanem via @SkiftTable

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

I think the takeaway from this @skifttable article is more that hotel dining is more than just a complimentary breakfast. It's part of a #hospitality ecosystem that evokes emotion for both hotel guests and locals. The Future of Hotel Dining Will Be Branded https://t.co/b27xOoWYTD

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

Especially in states like California and Colorado, I expect to see a lot more #CBD on #menus. @skifttable bringing the trend to light: The Lucrative Business of Luxury CBD Dining and Drinking https://t.co/ebtbP5s2vr

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

Food & beverage have the power to bring people together! Would you go have #cocktails in a stranger's kitchen? Sounds fun to me. The New Speakeasy: Cocktails in a Stranger’s Kitchen https://t.co/QXktMI2eWQ via @nytimes

[Pete Wells @pete_wells]

We forget how hard speakeasies had to hustle during Prohibition, sending out press releases w/ professional photos, inviting influencers to preview parties, setting up Instagram accounts , promoting trivia night & bingo parties--all that and hiding from the cops, too!

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

Cheers!

[Alexandria Dempsey @alexandriademp]

.@Trattosf has you covered for #Valentines2019 🙌🏻 and check out that hand model in the left 💁🏻💅🏻