WHAT ARE CONTENT THEMES (AND WHY YOUR RESTAURANT NEEDS THEM) If you run marketing for a restaurant, bar, or hotel, here is the simplest way to think about content themes: Content themes are the 3 to 5 main things you consistently post about. That’s it. Not random ideas. Not different vibes every week. Just clear, repeatable categories. WHAT DOES THAT ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE? Here are real examples. Fine Dining...
Instagram Isn't Dead—You're Just Posting Like It's 2018 We hear it all the time: “Instagram doesn’t work anymore.” “Engagement is down.” “No one sees our posts.” But here’s the truth: Instagram isn’t dead. It’s just evolved. And if you’re still posting like it’s 2018—static photos, random captions, no video in sight—then yeah, it probably does feel like a ghost town. The platform has changed....
Content Burnout Is Real: How To Plan A Month Of Posts In One Afternoon You open Instagram. You know you should post something. But your camera roll is a mess, your specials changed last week, and you're already out of ideas. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most restaurant owners are too busy running their business to also be full-time content creators. But the algorithm waits...
How We Turned A 3-Day Restaurant Photoshoot Into 4 Months Of Content Hospitality marketing, done with strategy and staying power When Lin’s Grand Buffet approached us to help launch two brand new restaurant concepts under their distribution umbrella, we knew it was going to take more than a quick content refresh. Lin’s has been a longtime client, but this new venture...
Content Calendars For Hospitality: More Than Just Social Media If you think content calendars are just for Instagram captions and Reel ideas… think again. At EatDrink Creative, we use them for way more than just marketing, and we encourage our hospitality clients to do the same. Why? Because great content comes from great planning. And great planning? That starts with knowing what’s happening...
5‑Minute Hospitality Audit: Is Your Business Photo‑Ready Right Now? You already know first impressions matter. But in the hospitality world, it’s not just your space making the impression—it’s your photos. Whether someone finds you on Instagram, Google, Yelp, or a delivery app, your imagery is often the first (and sometimes only) reason they decide to visit. So here’s the million-dollar question: If someone scrolled...
Simple Food Photography Tips For Fast Casual Restaurants Easy styling tricks for pizza, pasta, and burgers that elevate your feed Not every restaurant has a pro photographer on staff, but that doesn’t mean your food photos need to fall flat. Whether you’re working with a smartphone, a DSLR, or snapping content between services, there are a few go-to tricks we use at...
The Restaurant Marketing Moves Everyone Will Be Making In 2025 Restaurant marketing has come a long way from chalkboard signs and mailers. In 2025, it's all about human connection, bite-sized content, and community-driven strategy. Ready to refresh your strategy? These are the marketing plays that will actually move the needle this year. Let’s start with micro-influencers. Big-name influencers have their place, but smaller, local...
5 Must-Have Apps To Create Scroll-Stopping Restaurant Content In Minutes Running a restaurant is already a juggling act—adding “content creator” to your title? That’s next-level. But the truth is, social media doesn’t have to eat up your entire day (pun intended). With the right apps, you can turn a quick phone snap into scroll-stopping gold in minutes. CANVA Design-challenged? Canva’s got...
How Short Form Video Keeps Diners Coming Back Food photos are nice, but short form video is what actually makes people hungry. Diners are no longer scrolling just to see a pretty plate. They want movement, energy, and personality. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are built to push video further, and restaurants that use it well stay top of mind. Show the...
