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01/28/2011 - Dining Etiquette Thoughts and Recommendations

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

St. George Restaurant Etiquette:

Dining out is more than just choosing a restaurant, ordering your food and then consuming it as quickly as possible. There are certain dos and dont's that can make or break your dining experience. As experienced restaurant goers will tell you, proper restaurant etiquette is an art that can not only enhance the experience of your dinner, but greatly impress your date as well. Far too often we all have the unpleasant experience of being seated too near those individuals who operate on the premise that anything goes and that there are no rules. To help you avoid being one of those people, let us offer a little refresher in restaurant etiquette. Following these few simple guidelines will help you to make an impressive debut into the local culinary scene.

Cell Phones: While dining out please remember that cell phones are not meant to be displayed as a table ornament; in fact they should not be seen at all. The more you insist upon whipping out your cell phone during dinner the more obvious it becomes that you are incapable of carrying on a conversation with the person seated just across from you. So please remember to turn off your electronic gadgets and stow them away because you are not impressing anybody by gabbing away, and in fact, it is very likely that you are ruining someone else's dining experience.
Patience: When the food comes, remember to wait for everyone at the table to be served before you start digging in.
Family Dining: Dining out with the family can be a great experience, but remember to choose the proper location. Small children should not be taken to dimly lit, romantic bistros. And no matter where you are, you should not allow your children to run freely or act noisily in the restaurant; it is viewed as a sign of bad parenting. If you have a problem, just take your child outside for a minute till they are ready to calm down.
Servers / Tips: Remember that just because your waiter is serving you, does not make them your servant. Be considerate and remember to say thank you. Tipping is part of the way you can express your satisfaction over the food and service you received. In the United States it is proper to tip 15% + as an expression of appreciation. A quick rule of thumb for calculating a tip is to roughly double the tax on the total bill.
Dress Code: While the sign may simply read, no shirt, no shoes, no service, you should give more consideration to your appearance than just that. Try to dress for the occasion; an elegant and romantic evening requires more than just a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.
Conversation: Talk softly, people who don't know you are not interested in hearing about your latest cavity, diet or new pair of shoes. If you are with a large group please be considerate of others sitting around you and the volume of noise that you are generating.

A good dining experience is about more than just good food, please remember to use proper etiquette and be considerate of those you are with as well as those seated near you.

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01/27/2011 - Calendar Search

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Want to know where to go tomorrow night or next weekend? Jump ahead and search any date on our calendar. You can look ahead to see what specials or events are coming up and be the first to get your reservations, tickets or all the information. Businesses with upgraded profiles post their specials and events themselves, so you can be sure, to have accurate details about your favorite places.

If you don't see your favorite night spot, restaurant, band or hotel here, mention us to them and see if we have contacted them yet. We're trying to get to everyone as quickly as possible.

Let StGeorgeNightOut be your virtual concierge and help plan your next day or night out!

09/20/2010 - How to get listed

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

It's Where To Go!

WANT TO SEE YOUR NAME IN OUR DIRECTORY?

Click on "Business Login-Register" at the top of any StGeorgeNightOut.com page to get your business or band listed. Once it is approved by the site administrator, you will see yourself on our pages.

(Approval within 24 hours~we will notify you by email.)

Listings with name, category and phone number are FREE!

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See your business or band name posted? We have already registered for you. Upgrade now to include details like:

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Post on "Specials & Events Calendars"

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Tell your friends we are here and to check out our website!

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08/03/2010 - Our Blog - Check It Out

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, StGeorgeNightOut.Com officially began our own company Blog. Please check it out and provide your comments, suggestions and ideas for business development here in the St George area. We will be posting our own information that we hope will be helpful to you and your business periodically. In addition, we welcome your input for both our site as well as ideas that may help local business owners in our area. Again, welcome to our blog at:

www.stgeorgenightout.blogspot.com/

05/20/2010 - ADVERTISE WITH StGeorgeNightOut.com

Thu, 20 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

What separates us from the competition?

We know there are many wonderful print publications for you to spend your advertising dollars on in the Dixie area. Most of these are very costly, and can cost you the majority of your advertising budget. Additionally, how long do your consumers truly keep these print materials laying around?

I know that I'm one of those who tosses them away after I've looked at them a couple of times.

So, the difference in advertising with us is this:

1.) We can't be thrown away!

2.) Our visitors are coming to you because they WANT to, not because you went to THEM.

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7.) You can begin advertising with us for as little as $30/month and this can be paid monthly, not in a lump sum!

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05/14/2010 - Can I be listed on StGeorgeNightOut.com?

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Wondering if your business can have a profile?

If you fit in the categories of Dining, Bars, Entertainment (Day or Night), Bands, or Accommodations, including accommodating services, then you may qualify to have a business profile on our site. We want you!

Not related to one of the business categories listed above? You still may be able to get an ad spot or even a place in our Newsletter.

Contact us. We'd like to talk to you about it and see how we can help promote You.

email us at: info@StGeorgeNightOut.com

05/14/2010 - Did you know?

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Did you know that we post fundraisers and benefits for free? Like you, we want to help. If you know of a fundraiser or a benefit that helps a non-profit group, organization or person, that's coming up, please submit it to us. We'll review the information for content and if appropriate, post it on our calendar.