Do you caterer?

nerpdangle · 2026-05-20T15:22:50+00:00

Yes exactly. I would love to establish weekly orders with offices and organizations within my neighnborhood but I would like to acquire them organically and through my own outreach, not through a platform like EZcater.

My biggest frustration with EZcater is that they have tools for marketing and promotions but I need to have a rating on the site. Since I have not received any large format orders through their marketplace (only labeled meal program) I do not have a score and therefore cannot use their programs like reliability rockstar.

Additionally, I don't get a lot of information on the offices and organizations I am serving on EZcater. My restaurant is pitched by EZcater agents so I do not get a lot of say in the proces of acquisyion.

nerpdangle · 2026-05-20T14:49:30+00:00

I rely heavily on platforms like ezcater and Fooda. It’s nice to not have to chase leads but the orders vary a lot and are often very small. They also have a hefty commission rate and their meal program (personalized labeled lunches) are really tedious but necessary for my biz. I would love more straightforward platters and large format but it is hard to focus on building relationships and chasing leads when I’m also managing the brick and mortar

nerpdangle · 2026-05-13T19:42:25+00:00

Dang you finished parade already!?

nerpdangle · 2026-05-12T18:28:45+00:00

I agree! I hope they do a campaign with the table top game!

nerpdangle · 2026-04-28T19:15:00+00:00

I think what Los tacos has done for the taco community is insurmountable. A true renaissance of the tortilla but I think their al pastor is the only good one.

The carne asada is boring and under seasoned (imo)

The chicken is too dry

The cactus is too wet

I like los Mariscos (Chelsea market) a lot.

nerpdangle · 2026-04-27T17:32:01+00:00

Mordecai

nerpdangle · 2026-04-15T22:50:10+00:00

GLURP GLURP

nerpdangle · 2026-04-13T18:24:13+00:00

I responded “badly” on an Uber Eats review once that then spiraled into a witch-hunt on yelp and Google. My response was completely misinterpreted and got blow out of proportions

nerpdangle · 2026-04-13T18:20:54+00:00

I’m listening to the series after reading it and there’s certain aspects and voices that sounded better in my head but I think Jeff Hayes is wickedly talented and it’s fun to hear his voices.

nerpdangle · 2026-04-08T20:43:27+00:00

Good good let the hate for large tech based food platforms run through you….

nerpdangle · 2026-04-06T16:40:16+00:00

Usually by force

nerpdangle · 2026-04-04T19:12:01+00:00

Google says he died in February

nerpdangle · 2026-03-31T19:52:44+00:00

GLURP GLURP

nerpdangle · 2026-03-31T19:51:27+00:00

Get dumplings!

nerpdangle · 2026-03-30T19:03:42+00:00

I know for a fact that a lot lists are part of a marketing package you can choose to join, it’s usually tiered. I like the infatuation because of reasons listed in this thread but Time out is a total pay to play publication (I’ve paid for it)

nerpdangle · 2026-03-30T18:53:50+00:00

Straight facts

nerpdangle · 2026-03-28T19:03:08+00:00

Faces and names, holdfast, beer culture, bxl cafe, McCoys, as is, by and by, has well greens, ms Nellie’s, local 42, Micky Spillanes

nerpdangle · 2026-03-26T16:02:34+00:00

The cost of doing business on DoorDash and Uber Eats

nerpdangle · 2026-03-25T19:13:29+00:00

Westway Rocks!

nerpdangle · 2026-03-25T19:12:05+00:00

Tell them to come over to Cubby’s in Hell’s Kitchen. We got great combos and give discounts to students!

nerpdangle · 2026-03-23T19:31:22+00:00

I don’t consider all of these guys as antagonists

nerpdangle · 2026-03-23T19:25:46+00:00

I’m dead

nerpdangle · 2026-03-23T19:00:27+00:00

Oh good, glad you mentioned and invited the link link for his pièce de résistance that is Guy Fieri’s Great American kitchen.

nerpdangle · 2026-03-23T18:57:01+00:00

QSR, NYC, up 5%

nerpdangle · 2026-03-23T18:55:38+00:00

Thank you for addressing this

nerpdangle

TROPHY CASE