Kate Engineer Hospitality Marketing + PR

In my Sunday’s best @mysundayski

Happy Weekend! I’m staying positive and hopeful that we will soon be back to indoor dining and weekend brunching! Any support you can show your local restaurants this weekend helps to keep their doors open just one more day as they navigate another closure. Brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, or be adventurous and dine on an outdoor patio this weekend (snowsuits welcome and very Canadian ) show some restaurant Many of the patios are very well heated and a lot warmer th...an I initially thought! Would you dine outdoors in this weather? Alsothis Watermelon Mimosa @lapalmato is so the for taste and it’s gorgeous colour Stay cozy friends!

Call me old school.but I always prefer a phone chat versus text and especially when I’m communicating with my clients. They know I’m a phone call kind of gal! Faster, to the point, with a better result of clear communication and action. Call me old schoolor just call me! Text or phone chat, what’s your preference?

HEY HEY! Who is damn excited for 2022? Because I certainly am After taking a lovely break from social and the negativity swirl of the past few weeks, I am so pumped, positive and energetic about this awesome new year ahead! I love social media, I build the content and manage it for my clients, and I obviously see the huge benefits the immediate connections, fun content creation, business growth and innovation it has for my client brands and communities, but wow it can really be a buzz kill sometimes Authenticity doesn’t have to be negativity, let’s remember the purpose of the message! Some for So let’s not let the first 10 days define the year, 2022 is going to rock, so let’s toast to that!

My wish is pretty simple this year friendsstay safe, laugh lots, and enjoy great moments together with a delicious glass of wine! May your cup always be half full and never half empty! Happy Holidays!

The belief of @sojourn_cellars is that there’s little in life that surpasses a shared experience with others over a very special glass of wine. I couldn’t agree more! Known for their outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, these wines top my absolute must try list! Available to shop @connoisseurwineimports Cheers to the holidays and sharing amazing moments with friends and family over a glass of wineor two!

If you don’t know, now ya knowI was born and raised in the awesome city Brockville, better known as Brockvegas which is located on the stunning St.Lawrence River and is home of the 1000 Islands! If you’re into craft beer, you have to try @1000islandsbrewing and their delicious assortment of beers which are available @lcbo These new holiday bottles just launched for $13/bottle and the names give homage to well known Brockville spots and tourist destinations, LOVE IT ... It’s worth the trip to visit this quaint town and be sure to check out this fun brew-pub!

So what’s yours? As a Marketing Consultant this is one of The first questions I ask new restaurant clients, it’s SO massively important! Your brand promise is essentially your value proposition and what your guests come to know, love, and expect from dining at your restaurant. This promise sets your brand apart, and is the foundation of how your business operates, your service standards, and your restaurant business success. You should know it, your team should know i...t, and your guests should know it. There is no better time than now to think about this promise and to build a 2022 brand strategy to level it up! Let’s do this, let’s take your brand to the next level!

How is it already December?! This may be described as the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the busiest especially for the hospitality industry! This is make it or break it month for restaurants, and many need this December to be even more successful to just stay afloat! So if you’re dining out or at a holiday party in the coming weeks and you’ve had a great experience, make sure to give the restaurant some by writing a positive review on Google or a dining app! This kind gesture goes a long way in encouraging others to visit the restaurant in the future, to support their business!

+ are the best @ricardascafe I’m so excited to share that after being closed for almost two years, this sweet petite European inspired café has officially re-opened TODAY! Pop by and receive a free brewed coffee, today only, as a token of their appreciation for supporting them through this challenging time!... Located right downtown at 134 Peter St, @ricardascafe is the perfect spot to grab artisan hot beverages, sweet treats, and delicious breakfast and lunches to go! They offer custom catering, cakes and other custom sweet treats for the holidays and special occasions! They have the best croissants in town, I swear!

Exciting news is coming.and soon we’ll be able to sip on this delicious coffee and enjoy these sweet treats again! Stay tuned for client news later this week!

When your two passions come together, it's truly a magical thing! I'm so excited to have partnered with the incredible team of tastemakers, sommeliers and wine enthusiasts @connoisseurwineimports As importers of best in class global wines and spirits, their mission is simple to discover the finest of wines and spirits and celebrate their unique story. They believe that every bottle has a story to tell, and pride themselves on working with family-ow...ned small producers who passion and dedication crafts exceptional experiences. They have unique holiday offerings perfect for gifting or sipping and sharing this season! You can order directly from them and have it delivered to your doorstep within the GTA! How great is that? Info is on their IG page, get ready to sip something exquisite! LOVE MY CLIENTS See more

HI FRIENDS So I need to take a little minute here to reintroduce myself and share some exciting news! First off, I should probably explain that my professional journey has been anything but conventional. It's best described as a winding steep mountain drive, with many bumps in the road and dead ends. As I'm hanging onto a cliff looking for a new path upwards, I find one, it's risky, but I take the climb anyways. Always aiming for the top. ... From retail marketing to becoming an entrepreneur and running my own agency, dabbling in the home space, to transitioning into hospitality marketing and going back to being an employee for a few businesses, it's been a wild ride and one that at times I'm super proud of, and other times I question what the HECK I was thinking! My Dad was a hairdresser, realtor and restaurant owner, so I must have inherited his views on this! At each step I've met some incredible people, which has always made it worth it. However through all of the transitions, two things have remained constant and that is my absolute LOVE for marketing and communications, and my desire to partner with inspiring brands and people to help them achieve even greater success! Hospitality is definitely my jam as you may have noticed I'm a tad obsessed with food, wine and everything dining! SOOOOO...I'm here today reintroducing myself as Kate Engineer, independent Hospitality Communications Consultant. I'm happier than ever, doing what feels right, what fits best with all aspects of my life, and what I love to do. I'm excited to share that I've already partnered with two awesome clients to kickstart OFFICIALLY my new business! So, stay tuned for lots more food, wine, and restaurant posts sprinkled in with some marketing advice too! I'm so thankful for my hubby and his never ending support See more

Lunch views are looking pretty good Checked out the new Earls @earlsrestaurant location at Sherway and I was blown away by the experience. From the fresh bright west-coast inspired decor, to the extensive menu options including a Vegan section, and the uniquely curated wine list featuring many VQA favourites and hard to find global wines. But for me it was the exceptional at the table service that really made the dining experience feel so thoughtful and special. ... Way to go team, you nailed it! I will definitely be back, probably on a Tuesday when they offer 1/2 price wines What makes the restaurant dining experience unique or special for you? See more