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November 17, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Long Island Restaurant Week Executive Committee says:
To all Long Island Restaurant Week diners and participating restaurants:
Thank you for making Long Island Restaurant Week so successful as measured by a record 251 participating restaurants and over 200,800 meals served. We hope all of you enjoyed your experience. Diners used the week as an opportunity to try new places, but also visit old favorites, to meet up with friends and family and, of course, get a good deal. Smart restaurateurs used the week to attract new customers. ("If I could just get people in to try our food, experience our service and our ambiance, I know they’ll come back.") Yes, there were a few rude customers who did not tip well, surly waiters stretched because of demand and menus that did not always follow the guidelines. We can’t police every restaurant so we do rely on the voice of the people. Those establishments that bent the rules will not be doing so next year. But let's remember the positives: the 3rd Annual Long Island Restaurant Week was a rousing success in terms of participation from all of you. It was a celebration of Island-wide eateries and foodies making it a win-win for all. We'll see you at the 4th Annual Long Island Restaurant Week (11/1/08 – 11/8/08) or at the 7th Annual Hamptons Restaurant Week on 3/29/09 to 4/5/09 (www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com) in spring '09!
November 16, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Patty from Lindenhurst says:
Some of the restaurants are extending their Restaurant Week menu, so please continue to take advantage of these wonderful meals. Just ate at Vittorio's in Amityville and it was fantastic. Their regular menu sounds just as good, so we'll be returning there again.
November 16, 2008 at 6:24 PM
remy~G.M. Aix en Provence says:
Sunday November 16th,
Restaurant week concluded a week ago and I finally had the chance to see all of the comments and reviews by those that matter most.. our guests!
This was the first year that both our restaurants Aix en Provence~Huntington Harbor and Barneys~ Locust Valley participated and we hope everyone enjoyed it, we sure enjoyed serving all of you.
We have decided to extend the Restaurant Week Menu till January, call for more info 631-549-3338.
A special thanks to Steve and everyone at Wordhampton for suporting Long Island Restaurants.
Have a great Fall and we look forward seeing you.
Best Regards,
Remy
G.M. Aix & Barneys Restaurants
November 16, 2008 at 1:08 PM
Steve says:
For the record, we spent more on promoting the event this year than we did last year.
November 15, 2008 at 4:27 PM
dave says:
past years the event was promoted much better. many people didnt know about long island restaurant week ...what a shame
November 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
EMH says:
I have to disagree with Lucy & Anthony. I saw plenty of adveristing. Not only by the orangizers but by the restaurants themselves. The local papers, Newsday, & the city papers had both advertisements and articles. I received e-mails from Long Island groups that I belong too & from resturants the I frequent. If you wrote to criticize, then you know the website. Why don't you bookmark it and check it once in awhile. You have open your eyes and look no one is going to phone you or knock your door to tell you "Restaurant Week Is Coming!!! Resturant Week Is Comining!!!!"
November 14, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Anthony says:
I agree with Lucy. From reading your marketing, there was too much emphasis placed in the Hampton's publications. This was LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK, Not HAMPTONS RESTAURANT WEEK. I read up on all of the advertising, we all know most online advertising is free once you advertise with their hard copy.
I believe that every restaurant deserves a complete financial statement as to where teir money went.
November 14, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Long Island Restaurant Week Executive Committee says: says:
No ads were placed in the Pennysaver and we cannot control all editorial. Thank you so much for your support.
November 14, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Joe Sixpack says:
What good is placing an ad for restaurant week Nov. 2-9 in the Pennysaver dated Nov. 12
November 14, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Long Island Restaurant Week Executive Committee says:
Message from Long Island Restaurant Week Executive Committee:
In response to Lucy's comment we would like all restaurants and diners to know that we take the media coverage of Long Island Restaurant Week very seriously. Between advertising, marketing and public relations, $70,000 was spent promoting this event. We do everything we can to make sure the public is aware of the event and that restaurants are given every opportunity to draw a crowd.
The event’s advertising consisted of advertisements that ran several times including; 47 print publications, 4 radio, 2 television, 7 internet and two J. Kings billboard trucks wrapped with promotional information. There were 67 editorial placements and a social media campaign that utilized Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and the Dishing on Dining eNewsletter. Marketing efforts were also made including the distribution of posters and postcards listing all participants.
If you missed out on restaurant week we would also like you to know that several Long Island restaurants have chosen to continue the promotion until the end of November. For a complete list with contact information please visit http://www.dishingondining.com/event_lirw_extended.php.
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