Topic:

DC chefs have officially jumped on the social media train! They've learned how to leverage social channels to promote their restaurants and build their personal brands online. On the heels of the first Restaurant Week of 2012, our speakers will discuss their social strategies.

Moderator:

@BtchesWhoBrunch - Becca Clara Love

Rebecca Loveridge (Becca Clara Love) is the co-founder of Bitches Who Brunch, the D.C.-based website recently named "Favorite Foodies" by the Washington Post's D.C. Tweeps. When she's not brunching, Becca is the Director of Publishing Marketing Services for TMG Custom Media, a content marketing firm that creates national consumer and trade magazines, websites, and apps.

Panelists:

@MarcelsBeckDC - Polly Wiedmaier

@Cheftony - Tony Marciante

A local chef born in Milan, Italy and raised in Bethesda. He open his restuarant in November of 2007 and it has become a home to locals, a relaxed setting for business dinners and a spot for great quality seafood at a reasonable price.

@ChefJoseAndres - Jonathan Goldfuss

Director of Marketing for @thinkfoodgroup, where he oversees all marketing activity for José Andrés’ award-winning restaurants and ThinkFoodGroup businesses in Washington, DC, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and new projects in Miami and Puerto Rico. The ThinkFoodGroup brands include Jaleo, Oyamel, Zaytinya, America Eats Tavern, China Poblano, The Bazaar by José Andrés, é by José Andrés, minibar by José Andrés, José Andrés Catering, and the “Made In Spain” cookbook and television series. Since joining ThinkFoodGroup, he has lead projects to rebuild the digital and social presence for Chef José Andrés and all of his restaurants, building an audience of more than 150,000 followers. 

Location:

Buffalo Billiards
1330 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Pricing:

Pay above ahead of time, or $10 at door (credit cards accepted, and preferred! We will not have change on hand.)