• Restaurant Challenges + Celebrate Spring with a Hootenanny

  • Apr 8 2022
  • Length: 41 mins
  • Podcast

Restaurant Challenges + Celebrate Spring with a Hootenanny

  • Summary

  • Episode Summary

    Introducing the hosts of this podcast, Megan Nichols, from NC Eat & Play whose food posts and adventures have gained a huge following on social media, and Anthony Rapillo, owner of V Pizza and Flask Cocktail Bar.

    In this episode, Megan and Anthony talk about some of the challenges facing the local restaurant industry, the role of social media as a tool to bring hope to business owners following the struggles of the pandemic, Asheville and NC Eat & Plays Spring Hootenanny & Foodie Festival presented by Cheerwine.

    Top Takeaways

    "People want to ask for help and people want to help."
    - [Megan Nichols]

    "There's a big difference between feedback and a negative review"
    - [Megan Nichols]

    Episode Highlights
    • [01:28] Meet our hosts, Megan Nichols and Anthony Rapillo, as they highlight today's topics.
    • [07:15] Discussing challenges faced by the local restaurant industry.
    • [14:07] How businesses found hope in the uncertainty of the pandemic.
    • [19:40] Social Media as a key tool for word-of-mouth referral.
    • [23:34] Handling bad reviews or experiences.
    • [27:40] Springtime in Asheville
    • [30:20] NC Eat & Play's Spring Hootenanny & Foodie Festival presented by Cheerwine


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