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stmedia on May 21, 2015

NEW Restaurant Job Fair Tomorrow and Saturday!

We’re very excited to announce the opening of a new restaurant in Fishtown.
JOB FAIR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! BRING YOUR FRIENDS! PLEASE SHARE!
We are currently seeking restaurant employees for an exciting new project in Fishtown, Philadelphia. The right candidates should be creative, well-tempered, friendly, highly skilled, motivated, and well versed on healthy and vegan friendly cuisine. The job will involve competitive compensation and is an excellent opportunity for someone to be a part of a “from the ground up” new venture.

There will be many challenges in this multifaceted project and it will be extremely high energy, full of great experiences. Each member of this team will be selected for their ability to contribute to this welcoming and creative culture. Does this sound like something for you or someone you know? We look forward to finding a superstar in you and making you a part of our cutting edge team!
This location will offer a coffee house, juice bar, restaurant with indoor & outdoor bars and seating, as well as private event space.
Available Positions:
– Baristas
– Bartenders
– Dishwashers
– Expediters
– Host/Hostess
– Kitchen Prep Staffs
– Line Cooks
– Servers
– Server Assistants
The job fair will take place Friday July 10 & Saturday July 11 from 10 am – 3 pm.
Location: 1253 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Please bring work history, a list of references and your enthusiasm!

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As you may or may not know we’re represent a lot of businesses in the tri-state area in the hospitality industry. One recurring topic that keeps coming up in meetings is that they’re all always looking for staff, however they can’t always openly promote it because their staff might find out and the possibility of being replaced is never good for morale. We’ve decided to help our bar, restaurant, nightclub, etc friends in need by putting up a general application that we will use to funnel applicants. If you or a friend is looking for a job that fits into one of the categories below please fill out the application below and we’ll forward it on to businesses looking to fill those positions. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment below and I’ll see if I can help you out.
Best of luck out there,
Rob Wright
Owner Small Talk Media

Fill out my online form.

Food Photos

stmedia on March 3, 2015

While I’m certainly not a professional photographer when I scroll through some of the food pics I’ve taken over the last year I can’t help but get hungry. I figured it would be nice if I passed a few of these mouth watering gems along to you. Most pics were shot with my Canon T3i but a few were actually shot with my iPhone 5s, its amazing the photos that an iPhone can take. If you have some great food pics please share them in the comments!

Lucha Cartel, Philadelphia | Canon T3i

Lucha Cartel, Philadelphia | Canon T3i

Lucha Cartel. Philadelphia | Canon T3i

4 Fathers, Philadelphia | Canon T3i

Crow and the Pitcher, Philadelphia | Canon T3i

Marmont Steakhouse, Philadelphia | Canon T3i

Sunflower Cafe, Pottstown | iPhone 5s

My Home Cooking, Philadelphia | iPhone 5s

Cafe V, Philadelphia | iPhone 5s

Hai Street Kitchen, Philadelphia | iPhone 5s

Mexican Restaurant, Las Vegas | iPhone 5s

– Rob Wright

Valentines Day 2015 menus and events

stmedia on February 13, 2015

Whether you’re celebrating another wonderful year with the person you love or cursing the name someone you don’t we have a few events for everyone.
Our favorite Rittenhouse newbie Crow and the Pitcher has rolled out an impressive Valentines Day prix fixe titled Ménage à trois. You guessed it, a three course dinner but with a twist. You’ll also be able to choose each dish prepared three separate ways. Some items from the menu include; Black Mission Fig, Roasted Red Onion, Fresh Goat Cheese Flat Bread, Salmon with Olive Oil Poached, Basmati Rice, Beurre Rouge or Chicken Liver Ravioli in a Red Wine Sauce. $45 per person from Friday to Sunday.
Crow and the Pitcher
267 South 19th Street, Philadelphia
267-687-2608
Click Here to Check out the full delicious menu. Here to make a reservation.
Everybody’s favorite broad street bollywood eatery Tashan is cranking up heat on Valentines Day weekend with a Kama Sutra inspired menu where every item is an aphrodisiac. This DOES NOT give you a license to shenanigans in the private bathrooms but it does let you enjoy perhaps the most unique and inventive Valentines Day dinner with guaranteed results. Some of the menu items include; Oysters Moilee, Red Chili Tandoori Shrimp and Lamb Shank Roganjosh. Check out a video of Owner Munish Narula on Fox Good Day with Mike Jerrick promoting this menu HERE. Prix Fixe menu ranges from $40 – $60 per person depending on the day you day you reserve. The special runs from Thursday to Monday.
TASHAN
777 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia
267.687.2170
Click Here for the Menu. Here to make a reservation.
A surprising option this Valentines Day weekend is the all new 4 Fathers Colonial Gastro in Old City (formally Gigi). With a brand new look and a creative new chef 4 Fathers is coming in HOT! Some of their mouth watering menu items include; Gorgonzola Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates, Creamy Bisque served with Lump Crab and Cornmeal Crusted Sablefish. $88 per couple including a glass of wine or champagne. Runs from Thursday to Monday.
4 Fathers Colonial Gastro
319 Market St, Philadelphia
215-574-8880
Click Here for the menu. Here for reservations
If you loathe Valentines Day because you’ve been scorned in the past by an A hole ex we’ve got the Perfect event for you, Shred your Ex at JD McGillicuddys Manayunk. Bring your pictures of that horrible memory and send them through the shredder, we’ll have a drink waiting for you. With all of the needy, newly single people in the building your chances for Valentines Day bliss will be at an all time high…
Click Here for Details
JD McGillicuddy’s Manayunk
111 Cotton St, Philadelphia
215-930-0209

Erin Express 2015 a new look by Small Talk Media

stmedia on January 27, 2015

We’re happy to announce that we’ve been hired to takeover the marketing and PR for the Official Erin Express 2015! Over the years Erin Express has been very simple, A few bars rent a bunch of buses and shuttle around people while they celebrate St. Patricks Day. This year will be the same great party with a few added benefits;

Prizes and Giveaways through the new website Erinexpress-philly.com
Locations added to the new website
T-Shirts to show your Erin Express Pride
The event is still FREE

Please join us in celebrating on March 7th and 14th at 9am!

Steak Out at Marmont | Dec 10th

stmedia on November 24, 2014

Facebook group the Strip Club and City Fitness PERX are having their second Steak Out and everyone’s invited! To join the Strip Club click here
December 10th at 7pm we’re taking it to the Porterhouse!
Marmont Steakhouse in Old City is going to special order 24oz, 28 day aged, certified angus beef steaks!
Choose from 2 options…
-24oz Porterhouse Steak w/ Salad
1 Bottle of Wine per 2 guest
-Twin Broiled Brazilian Lobster Tails w/Salad
1 bottle of wine per 2 guest
-Sides will be ala carte
$50 per person
MUST RSVP at
www.smalltalkmedia.com/steakout
Please make sure you RSVP so we can ensure that we have proper reservations for you & your guest as well as the correct number of steaks. The owner is special ordering them just for you!
Please RSVP to the above link with your name, number of guests & amount of steaks you will be indulging in!
Let’s EAT!

Spotlight: The 2014 Philadelphia Toy Run Motorcycle Rally

stmedia on September 27, 2014

We’re excited to be working directly with Hartzell Insurance to make the Philadelphia Toy Run “for the kids” bigger and better than ever before. This event has been around for 34 years with it almost coming to an end last year after some push back from the city. Now with a great team onboard and lead sponsor Hartzell insurance putting up a $50,000 prize to the person who can guess the number of registrants it promises to be a BIG year for the Toy Run!

Click Here to Register and Enter to WIN the $50k

Here’s the full press release which includes all event info:

Local Insurance Company Seeks & Secures The

Future of The Legendary Motorcycle Charity Event

34th Annual Toy Run “For The Kids”

Sunday, November 2, 2014 9AM Columbus Boulevard & Spring Garden Street

Delaware Valley A.B.A.T.E. Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education

Hartzell Insurance Associates Presents

$50,000 Grand Prize For Online Registration

HATFIELD, PA 09/17/14 — The legendary Delaware Valley A.B.A.T.E. TOY RUN “For The Kids” holds the record as the largest one day assembly of motorcyclists in America! If you’re a motorcyclist and have an interest in buying and selling such vehicles, see options here.

The TOY RUN “For The Kids” is a phenomenal charity success, delivering mountains of new unwrapped toys to hospitalized kids battling for their lives over three decades. The event is supported by the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program which helps distribute the enormous volume of toys collected.

For this year’s TOY RUN “For The Kids” motorcyclists from around the region are encouraged to again show their support and take a shot at winning $50,000 just by registering for the event FREE online at www.hartzellinsurance.com/toyrun.

For the last 34 years an army of motorcyclists have assembled in Philadelphia for a Sunday ride in early November. Not just a last hurrah before putting the bikes away for the long cold winter, the driving force behind the TOY RUN “For The Kids” event has always been a mission to help the kids!

To say that the Delaware Valley A.B.A.T.E. TOY RUN “For The Kids” has been successful would be an understatement. At its height over 90,000 motorcycles showed up for the TOY RUN “For The Kids” — each participant carrying a new unwrapped toy — creating a thundering parade from the Delaware River waterfront through the city to bring joy and smiles to kids in need.

This year, due to traffic control limitations required by Philadelphia Police and City officials, the TOY RUN “For The Kids” will begin at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street and take an abbreviated parade route to the ELECTRIC FACTORY at 421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA.

To pump up the excitement level up for TOY RUN “For The Kids” local insurance and real estate entrepreneur Scott Hartzell of HARTZELL INSURANCE ASSOCIATES of Hatfield PA has created a $50,000 Grand Prize Contest for the event.

Though in the past TOY RUN “For The Kids” has been a spontaneous event with no formal sign-up or registration process, the HARTZELL Group has set up a FREE online registration page offering a $50,000 Grand Prize for the person who guesses the total number of motorcyclists who register online for the 2014 event.

The Grand Prize drawing will be held at the ELECTRIC FACTORY at 421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA at the Special Toy Run “For The Kids” FREE Concert with Allman Brothers tribute band Live At The Fillmore.

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Contest Details

Toy Run participants will register online www.hartzellinsurance.com/ToyRun providing all requested information. A dialog box will request a guess of how many individual names will be registered online on this site by Saturday October 31st 12 Noon.

The guesses will be stored and tabulated by computer which will generate the results, providing an electronic record for verification.

In the event that no one selects the exact total number of online registrants, the computer program will give us the registrant with the closest numerical guess to the actual number.

That registrant will be notified and given an opportunity at the ELECTRIC FACTORY Event on Sunday November 1st to choose from one of 100 envelopes, one of which contains a $50,000 Prize!

Delaware Valley A.B.A.T.E.

Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education

34th Toy Run “For The Kids”

Day/Date: Sunday, November 2, 2014

Meet: 9 AM Parade: 12:00 NOON

Location: Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, Pa

Destination: Electric Factory

The Wrap Shack gets a Major Facelift

stmedia on September 4, 2014

Philadelphia, PA, The Wrap Shack at 120 S. 18th Street has been regarded as the Rittenhouse Dive bar for quite some time now. They’ve always had one of the best selections of craft beer, they’re bar food is solid and they have plenty of TVs to catch the games.

With the fall quickly approaching owner Scott Hockfield decided that it was time to make a big move and completely update the Wrap Shack. Some of his updates include; a brand new bar that adds more seats and foot room, new bar shelving, 30 new liquors with a heavy focus on aged bourbon, some great signed local sports memorabilia, new menu items and a bright new awning you can see from Rittenhouse square. Scott estimated that his upgrades to the small space at 18th and Sansom totaled $20k.

For more information please contact Rob Wright of Small Talk Media through our contact form.

Wrap Shack Website

Best Commercials of 2013

stmedia on August 9, 2014

When you run a digital marketing agency you’re creativity is constantly tested. Here’s a few advertisers from 2013 that aren’t running low on creativity.

Digital Marketing Agency Philadelphia

10 New social networks you should know about

stmedia on July 28, 2014

This article was originally posted by KYLI SINGH of Mashable via the following link

Had enough of Facebook and Twitter? It may be time to switch up your go-to social network.
With the daily explosion of startups, there are plenty of new social media tools popping up. These newer platforms could be working on the next big thing, so you’ll want to keep an eye out.
Here’s a look at 10 up-and-coming social networks you should know.

1. Secret

Secret offers a platform for users to share their feelings and thoughts anonymously. All secrets come from Facebook friends or people in your contacts, without you knowing who they are.
The app is available for both Android and iOS devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT SECRET
2. Shots

Addicted to taking selfies? This app was designed for you. Shots is a mobile social network through which you can snap and share selfies. You can reply to any given Shot, and also send private messages.
The app is only available for iOS, but will be launching an Android version soon.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT SHOTS
3. Snapchat

Snapchat is a popular mobile platform that allows you to share photos and videos with others. You can set a time limit for how long your viewers can see your snaps before they disappear. You can also create Stories, or a series of snaps that form a narrative, and use a variety of features for customization.
Snapchat is available for both Android and iOS devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT SNAPCHAT
4. WeChat

WeChat is a mobile text and voice messaging service. In addition to making free calls, you can share videos and photos (or “Moments”), create group chats, and find new people nearby.
The app is available for Android, iOS and several other devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT WECHAT
5. We Heart It

Think of this as a younger and artsier version of Pinterest. Instead of pin boards, the app has “canvases” and “collections.” Users can “heart” and tag others users in photos.
We Heart It is available for both Android and iOS devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT WE HEART IT
6. Tinder

While not exactly a social network, Tinder is a mobile dating app that pulls your photo and basic info from your Facebook account. Users can swipe “yes” or “no” to potential matches who are nearby. If the feeling is mutual, people can chat within the app.
Tinder is available for both Android and iOS devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT TINDER
7. Medium

Medium is a microblogging platform that launched in 2012, created by Evan Williams and Biz Stone (formerly of Twitter). If you want to publish stories or ideas, you may want to consider using Medium. Users can also recommend stories with their networks and curate their favorites.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT MEDIUM
8. Vine

Seven months after Twitter acquired Vine, the video sharing service made its way up the charts. The fun app allows you to shoot and share six-second looped videos.
Vine is available for both Android and iOS devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT VINE
9. Bubblews

Bubblews, a social networking startup, allows users to create posts (aka “bubbles”), follow friends, and “like” and comment on other bubbles. It differs from other social networks because the company pays its users who attract advertisers and traffic. Currently, Bubblews does not have a mobile app.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT BUBBLEWS
10. Whisper

Whisper is another social media platform that allows people to anonymously share secrets. With Whisper, you can send anonymous direct messages and ask others for advice, or just chat.
The app is available for both Android and iOS devices.

IMAGE: SCREENSHOT WHISPER

Rittenhouse Row Culinary Collective | Chef Georges Perrier

stmedia on July 24, 2014

For 3 nights only Crow and the Pitcher will be participating in the Rittenhouse Row Culinary Collective. This event runs from 8.5.14 – 8.7.14. Seating times are 6pm and 8:30pm
Special Guest Chef Georges Perrier of Le Bec Fin will be in the kitchen preparing a few of his most popular signature dishes each night
Reservations for this event can be made by calling 267-687-2608 or signing up at this link
7 Course $120
4 Course Fish or Meat, Cheese or Dessert $60
The full menu is as follows;
“Œuf Brouillés,” Summer Truffles
“Galette de Crabe”, Green Beans, Endive, Whole Grain Mustard Emulsion
Black Bass, Crispy Basmati Rice, “Sauce Baumaniere”
Pan Roasted Lamb Loin, “Pommes Anna, Ratatouille,” Thyme Sauce
Pierre Robert, Époisses, Whipped Honey and Raisin Walnut Bread
“Sorbet Framboise,” Chilled Grey Goose Vodka
Floating Island, Poached Meringue, Crème Anglaise
Crow and the Pitcher
267 South 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Official event page here
Contact: Rob Wright through the Small Talk contact form here
Rittenhouse Row Culinary Collective

Chef Georges Perrier Rittenhouse Row Culinary Collective Crow and the Pitcher

NEW Restaurant Job Fair Tomorrow and Saturday!

Click Here to Register and Enter to WIN the $50k

1. Secret

2. Shots

3. Snapchat

4. WeChat

5. We Heart It

6. Tinder

7. Medium

8. Vine

9. Bubblews

10. Whisper

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