Speaking of Italian, "Tizio, dove รจ la mia vescica di scorticatura???"
You know, Roger, you really need to hire one of those publicity persons, or "flakettes", such as big organizations like UCD employ, if you really wanna thrust yourself into the Main Stream Media. As far as I can tell, the best you've done so far is to get Liz Spikol to come and have a few drinks and write a really bland story about how nice and cozy your neighborhood ambiance is. I'm really surprised you haven't been touting your "language lessons" in the restrooms more loudly and eloquently. In my admittedly limited experience of high class dining establishments, this one is rather unique and takes the cake. And not just Italian -- I went into the men's room the other night and somebody there was just dying to teach me Japanese. And I wouldn't just limit the language learning to the restrooms. How about employing attractive staff persons to accompany patrons to a private booth and converse with them in the language of their choice over the calamari fritti? I reckon THAT would bring the crowds rushing in. Also, you oughtta be promoting your drinks specials more aggressively -- for example that special cocktail, "The Bender" -- the one with Southern Comfort, Blue Curacao, and Pineapple Juice. Haven't seen that one featured for awhile. Course I *personally* wouldn't indulge, but there must be some poor misguided souls out there wanting to throw themselves off the bridge. Anyhow, enough free advice. When I drop by this evening for my Shirley Temple, we can talk terms. -- Ross Bender http://rossbender.org/carrienation.html On 3/16/07, Vincent/Roger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I walked over and I discovered 10 very loud and motivated people from > "Farm Sanctuary" protesting Foie Gras in front of Marigold Kitchen. Ironically, of course, this gives Marigold free publicity. Which is why I am so delighted when Ross Bender chooses to remember the spirit of Carrie Nation by inciting riots in front of Abbraccio. [BTW, our bribes to Ross are listed as "miscellaneous entertainment expense" in our financial statement] Soon we are going to have this disclaimer: "This is Abbraccio. If you want to order, speak Italian." Maybe the Daily News will pick up the story. All other ideas welcome, bribes (free drinks, cash) available. After all, this is Philadelphia. Roger
