Arden's Garden’s Post

Chicago Ranked Among America's Top 10 Best Cities for Barbecue If you're planning to celebrate the holiday weekend with a pulled pork sandwich or a rack of ribs, you're in the right place. Chicago has been ranked as one of the top 10 best cities for barbecue in America for 2024. According to Lawn Starter, a lawn services website, Chicago comes in ninth on the list, scoring 34.1, right between San Antonio at 34.66 and New York at 31.69. To determine the top cities for barbecue, Lawn Starter evaluated several factors grouped into five categories: access, consumer satisfaction, competition awards, elite barbecue memberships, and hosting. Each city received scores in these areas, resulting in an overall score that reflects their performance across all criteria. Kansas City, Missouri, unsurprisingly, took the top spot with an overall score of 55.13, followed by Memphis with 47.74 and Houston with 43.95. But what makes Chicago's ranking even more special this year is the role local businesses play in fostering a community spirit. Skyline Property Restoration, a company dedicated to helping homeowners recover from fire and water damage, knows the importance of community resilience and celebration. Just as they work to restore homes and lives after disasters, they also take pride in contributing to the vibrant local culture, including our city's renowned barbecue scene. This year, you can enjoy some of the best barbecue at the Taste of Chicago 2024. The event will take place from July 10-14 in Grant Park, featuring a wide array of food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. For more details, visit the official Taste of Chicago website: https://lnkd.in/gxZ5FT8m. So, as we dive into barbecue season, know that Chicago stands proud among the best places in the country to savor some delicious barbecue. Enjoy the taste of the season right here in our city and remember that local businesses like Skyline Property Restoration are part of what makes our community strong and flavorful. Happy barbecue season, Chicago! Stay Prepared with Skyline Property Restoration Quick preparation and action can minimize fire damage. Our 24-hour emergency response service is always available. Contact us for fire damage restoration in Chicagoland. Contact Us: - Phone: (708) 629-0563 - Email: claims@callskyline.com - Contact form: https://lnkd.in/gycRPm-m - 24-Hour Emergency Response Service: 888-5-SKYLINE - Navigating the Aftermath: Essential Steps Following a House Fire: https://lnkd.in/gYMz3WTV Follow Us: - Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghg3mG24 - YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ghFAGjmN - LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gAkk6gXF - Instagram: https://lnkd.in/ggcam-Xd #ChicagoBBQ #TopBBQCity #BarbecueSeason #ChicagoFoodScene #LocalFavorites #SkylinePropertyRestoration #CommunityStrength #FireDamageRestoration #WaterDamageRestoration #CityOfChicago #HolidayWeekend #ChicagoEats #BBQTime #TasteOfChicago #ChicagoPride #SupportLocalBusiness

Wawa is traveling south. Philadelphia's famed convenience stores are expanding into the Southern and Midwestern states. According to Bloomberg, the renowned convenience-store business associated with Philadelphia and Jersey pride aims to add 280 new locations in the South and Midwest. The Wawa Factor Many people like eating Wawa's contentious pizza or Built-to-Order hoagies, often using the garbage cans as improvised tables. But don't be fooled—Wawa's restrooms are famously clean. Since its inception in 1964 by the rich Wood family, Wawa has become a cult favorite among Philadelphians, South Jerseyites, and inhabitants of the mid-Atlantic states and Florida. Now, the Woods are hoping that visitors from North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana would rush to its doors as quickly as Rocky did up those stairs. Big Picture: According to Bloomberg, Wawa told employees, who control 38% of the company, that it intends to have a presence in every state eventually. #wawa #poolerga #business #socialmedia #engageecho #conveniencestore

Anything can help.

Camden Park in Westchase District

My top three….. local markets! 1) Beckenham Place Park Food Market is on every Sunday 10am - 3pm and always has a good selection of food stalls, crepes, brownies, chutneys, breads, even plants, and in such a beautiful setting. Always worth a visit, with the added bonus of letting the kids run wild whilst you shop! 2) LK Pop Up Fayres have a monthly Sunday market at Venue 28 on a Sunday from 10am - 3pm. Food, crafts and gifts, lovely to wander round! (Plus it’s indoors in case of rainy days like today!) Check out their page for the next dates 3) Crystal Palace Park Farmers Market, again a weekly market on a Sunday from 10am - 4pm with an excellent selection of food stalls, where the kids can run wild and free while you shop! Which are you going to visit next weekend?? Are there any others you can recommend? Let me know in the comments 👇 #farmersmarket #shoplocal #beckenham #crystalpalace #mytop3 #supportlocal #community #beckenhambusiness

🍔🍟 Sink your teeth into the best burgers in #Sacramento, handpicked by @sacramentotop10. Check out their top picks now! #GetListed #SacramentoTop10 #SacramentoRestaurants

🍔🍟 Sink your teeth into the best burgers in #Sacramento, handpicked by @sacramentotop10. Check out their top picks now! #GetListed #SacramentoTop10 #SacramentoRestaurants

🍔🍟 Sink your teeth into the best burgers in #Sacramento, handpicked by @sacramentotop10. Check out their top picks now! #GetListed #SacramentoTop10 #SacramentoRestaurants

I have some stories of just harsh truth, paths ahead, and amazing hope. The reality for many #Asheville-area #restaurants: they experienced #Helene differently, depending on the location. Some were very lucky - no damage at all, some even never lost power. Some had some minor flooding issues from the rain, untouched by the river. Yet others have to do gut renovations and throw out all their equipment due to the 10+ft the river flooded them. Almost all of them, though, lost water. What does that really look like for a restaurant? Aside from not being able to do dishes, wash produce, or sanitize working areas for health codes, they are required to have bathrooms for employees and dine-in patrons. Porta potties can be a solution. Also, they need to be approved by the health department to reopen. Restaurants have been preparing donated meals, which can be done outside health department oversight. They have been using potable water from public distribution sites and donations from breweries who have water available as part of the brewing process. Normal commercial levels of service, however, require so much more that until water returns, it isn't worth it. Water sourcing is a big (and expensive) issue. Some restaurants are taking notes from Waffle House so they can open up again to make money. They are creating simplified menus that require, in their case, minimum water usage. Aside from smaller menus, operating hours are also being reduced. Now here's for the really good stuff. First, World Central Kitchen has a guy named Ruston Waldron. He is a plumber who installs water tanks in some of the most austere environments. He's been working disasters since 2005 when Katrina hit his hometown. He said Asheville's problems are the worst he's encountered. Yet, in spite of that, he's been able to set up 19 restaurants with 1500-2000 gallon tanks so far! Second, I did my own investigation when I saw SUBWAY shops open. The owners were providing potable water for sanitation for the meat slicers (with an added solution) and for the spray bottles for the bread. I asked if providing their own potable water (it's an expense borne by the franchise owner) was worth it. In the few days they were open that week, the sales were 30% higher than an average week! Being under the gun forces some creative solutions. It can also be done in advance (with #businesscontinuity) so action can be taken more quickly. Secure. Survive. Thrive. For more on this and other topics, subscribe to the blog on the EaaS website. #businessresilience #businessgrowth #businessowner #smallbusiness

Across the country, people who love and take pride in their region want to share it with loved ones, employees, or customers. But too often, they’re let down when they find out that many products are merely sourced from the region and not actually made there. 😔 At Norfolk Deli, we believe in authenticity. That’s why we issued the Norfolk Deli Hamper Pledge. When we say it’s a Norfolk Hamper, that’s exactly what you get inside—products that are actually made in Norfolk. No more disappointments, just pure, authentic Norfolk goodness. Share the true essence of Norfolk with those who matter most. 🎁❤️ Visit www.norfolk-deli.co.uk you’ll find our Norfolk Hamper Pledge on our homepage. Be true yourselves, be true to your loved ones/customers be true to the county and producers you want to celebrate. #norfolkdeli #NorfolkHampers #MadeInNorfolk #SupportLocal #NorfolkDeliPledge #AuthenticityMatters #ShareTheLove #LocalPride #TrueLocalProducts #actuallymadeinnorfolk #norfolksonlinefarmersmarket #corporategifting