Fast Track your Covid-19 Relief Loan

If you’ve been calling around to banks to apply for the PPP loan you’ve been having the same problem I’m having. They’re telling you that they already have a pile of loan applications waiting or they just aren’t picking up the phone. We all know that the next round of small business funding is coming out any day. If you haven’t gotten an application in you need to do so TODAY!
This weekend I finally found somebody that can put my loan application through! It’s a local Lendio agent.
If you want the DIY version fill out the application HERE. If you want someone to walk you through it contact me and I’ll connect you directly with the agent. I’ll make sure you talk to a real person today!
Don’t wait for your bank to get around to calling you back as these funds are projected to quickly run out again by Tuesday or Wednesday. Take 10 to 15 minutes to do this as we could have your SBA PLP reservation number under 24 hours to lock in your funding. Share this link so people can get the help they need for their businesses and employees.

Chinese Food #OPENINPHL during Coronavirus Pandemic

Earlier this week I had a serious hankering for Chinese food. Sitting at my home in Fishtown I picked up the phone about a half hour before getting ready to eat and called my go-to bodega Chinese spot. Normally when I order from this place I’m generally astounded at how quickly they get to my house, however this time their phone just kept ringing. So I tried another place, and another and another until I had called every hole in the wall Chinese delivery spot within 3 miles of my house, none of them answered! I opened up my Uber Eats app and proceeded to order from a Thai place down the street that I really don’t like, but I needed to fill the hoisin sauce void in the pit of my stomach. Note that I only use Uber Eats as a last resort. They take roughly 30% from each restaurant order making it really hard for the restaurants to make money from delivery through their service. And don’t even get me started on Grubhub, I deleted that app from my phone.
So today, scrolling through my newsfeed I come across a post on Facebook from Philly restauranteur (and owner of a few of the places below) Kenny Poon. He compiled a list of some great restaurants open in Chinatown during the coronavirus pandemic along with their direct phone numbers and open hours! I’ve also added a link to their Google listings so you can check out reviews and food pics before ordering. Kenny encouraged his followers to share his post, I’d like to implore you to do the same as these restaurants could certainly use the business. As for the rest of the asian restaurants in Philly, stay strong… I’ll be your first order when you open back up!

What is #OPENINPHL Chinatown 
215-925-8889
11am-10pm
267-639-6686
11am-12am
215-925-2225
11am-11pm
267-457-5876
12-9pm
215-413-2531
11am-10pm
Bai Wei (previously Sakura)- Szechuan, Dim sum
215-873-8338
11-9pm
Dim Sum Garden – Shanghainese, Dim sum
215 873-0258
11am-8pm
Ho Sai Gai – Chinese, Taiwanese
215-922-4930
11am-10pm
Lee how Fook – Cantonese, Dim sum
215 925-7266
11am-10pm
Heng Fa food market – asian Grocery
9am-5pm
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Hospital Heroes Food Drive

WITH DOCTORS AND NURSES NOW WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK ON TESTING AT HOSPITALS, URGENT CARES AND NURSING HOMES THEY’RE GETTING LITTLE DOWN TIME AND LIMITED ACCESS TO MEALS. THEY’RE ALSO WORKING IN AN EXTREMELY STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT, SHOWING THAT THE COMMUNITY IS LOOKING OUT FOR THEM HAS MEANT THE WORLD. IN AN EFFORT TO HELP MEDICAL WORKERS STAY NOURISHED AND POSITIVE WE’RE PARTNERING WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO DELIVER QUALITY FOOD DIRECTLY TO THE TESTING AND TREATMENT SITES.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Buy a meal! Partner restaurants are being paid around $6 per meal which barely covers their cost. CLICK HERE to make a donation through our partners at The Trauma Survivors Foundation.
Become a restaurant partner! We’re looking for more restaurants that can help fulfill orders and deliver to hospital staff. If you have a kitchen and you’re willing to prepare, pack and possibly deliver orders. CLICK HERE to signup on our restaurant request form. Donated meals take priority and we’re extremely grateful!
If your Covid-19 testing or treatment facility could use a little help getting food to staff please fill out our MEAL REQUEST FORM and a volunteer will try to get you on the schedule.
Deliver Meals! We need volunteers to pickup meals from the restaurants and drop off at the healthcare facilities. CLICK HERE for more information or to signup.
We’re currently serving nurses and medical staff at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, Einstein Medical Center, Christiana Hospital, Penn Medicine, Temple University and adding more each week. Rob Wright and his team at Small Talk Media will be helping with the coordination along with our volunteers at the Trauma Survivors Foundation.

Shots for Tots Christmas Karaoke at Gaslight

This December, come turn up that holiday cheer in more ways than one!

Thursday, Dec. 22, we’re getting everyone in the holiday spirit for our annual Christmas Karaoke Night hosted by Small Talk Media at The Gaslight!

Be a part of the giving this season when you bring a brand new, unwrapped toy benefitting Toys for Tots & Chosen 300 Ministries Inc and score a FREE shot!
(Limit one shot per customer)

Come out starting at 9pm for Specials + Goodies featuring…
* $5 Holiday Specialty Cocktails
* $20 Christmas Punch Pitchers
* Christmas Cookies & Snacks
Special guest bartenders “Sparkle Sugar Plum” Michelle Bozzi & “Jolly McJingles” Robert Wright will be in the house to fill up your cup with the good stuff!
Don’t miss out on a great night of getting turnt for the feel good season w/ karaoke & drinks all night long!

Shots for Tots 2016 Toys for Tots Toy Drive Philadelphia

NYC’s rag & bone Opening in Philadelphia

rag & bone Opens Store on Walnut Street in Philadelphia

Today, December, 8th 2016 NYC’s popular high end streetwear brand, rag & bone is opening its first location at 1601 Walnut St in Philadelphia. The space was home to BCBG Maxazria for quite a few years, but high rent and more hip trends pushed them out at the beginning of this past summer.
Located in Rittenhouse Square, the 2,800 square foot space will stock a full selection from the men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, /JEAN, Standard Issue, footwear and accessories collections.
In keeping with tradition, rag & bone preserved the antiquity of the space by exposing some of its original features including concrete ceiling and plaster work, as well as concrete and hickory flooring.
Fixtures were created by the master craftsmen of the brand’s in-house Custom Fabrication Shop, including an accessory bench and multi-layered display table in walnut and glass with steel inlay details. There’s an amazing mural painted on the wall as you walk up the steps that was done by a local Philadelphia artist, see photos below.
Main Address: 1601 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-709-4284
Want to make an appointment with one of their stylists? Signup now on the form below.
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Social Influencer Network

Do you have a lot of friends on Facebook, followers on Instagram or Pageviews on your Blog? Join our Social Influencer Network and get rewarded for sharing sponsored content to your followers!
The way is works is very simple. You fill out a form with a little info about yourself and we’ll pair you up with a brand or local company that we’re representing that would be a good fit.
Examples could include:

  • A local foodie is paired up with a Philadelphia restaurant
  • Someone who likes to go out at night is paired up with a new nightclub
  • A contractor is paired up with a local cabinet company
  • A fashionista is paired up with a new hair care product
  • A beer advocate is paired with a new brewery
  • A dirtbike rider is paired up with an energy drink brand

Once a good connection is made between the brand and the influencer we then discuss monetary compensation or product trade.
If you have a large following online Click Here and fill out our quick questionnaire.
What we’re looking for:

  • Influencers with more than 3,000 followers on a single social media platform
  • Influencer with more than 5,000 page views per month on their blog
  • Acceptable social networks are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Youtube, Vine and Pinterest
  • A good profile on Yelp, Tripadvisor and Google is also a plus but cannot be directly compensated
  • Please note that anyone with a purchased following will not be approved

If you’re a brand or local business interested in finding influencers to drive sales for you contact us today
 

Press Release: Wister BYOB

Rustic American BYOB with Historic Roots coming soon to Old City
Wister
Philadelphia, PA – Lacroix Sous Chef Benjamin Moore is looking to make the big jump from behind the line to behind the menu at the all new Wister BYOB at 26 N. 3rd street in Old City. Moving from the James Beard Award winning ABC kitchen to famed Philadelphia institution Le Bec Fin Moore has been under the tutelage of some of our country’s greatest chefs including; Dan Kluger, Jon Cichon, Georges Perrier and Nick Elmi.
Chef Moore’s rotating menu will focus on big, bold flavors that highlight the season’s. Price point will be under $30 per entrée with daily specials. “I’m writing the menu around ingredients that are exciting me right now, that happens to be late summer produce, and seasonal fish.” – Chef Benjamin Moore
“The idea behind the menu is to keep it small, but have it changing so often that there’s always something new for our repeat diners.”  – Chef Benjamin Moore
The name Wister was pulled from Old City Philadelphia’s Historic Wister building named after master ironworker John Wister. Upon entering the restaurant you will be greeted by exposed brick walls dating back hundreds of years, fine metal work and dimly lit tables.
Wister BYOB is aimed for a soft opening on October 1st. Grand Opening information will be emailed out to everyone that signs up on our site wisterbyob.com. Days of operation will be Tuesday – Saturday, closed Monday. Be on the lookout for Sunday Brunch and Live Jazz one night a week starting in October.

Opening Menu

First
Summer Bean 12
Peach. Brown Butter. Hazelnut Miso.
Melon 14
Elderflower. Creme Fraiche. Proscuitto.
Baby Squid 14
Tamarind. Peanut. Bok Choy.
Zucchini 16
Clam. Marjoram. Rye. Lemon.
Heirloom Tomato 14
Puff Pastry. Feta. Olive. Basil.
Swordfish 18
Heirloom Beans. Chermoula. Lavash.
Organic Beet 12
Tender Lettuces. Walnut. Cana de Oveja.
Second

Ora King Salmon 29
Heirloom Carrot. Lentil. Carrot Reduction.
Monkfish 28
Sungold Tomato. Bacon Hushpuppy. Crab Jus.
Cobia 27
Delicata Squash. Arugula. Sage Noisette.
Agnolotti 24
Maitake. Cippolini Jus. Kasha.
Fluke 28
Fennel. Muscat Grape. Verjus.
Berkshire Pork Chop 30
Offal Stuffed Potato. Hakuri Turnip. Rosemary.
Chicken for Two 55
Seasonal Vegetables. Lemon Lavender Jus.
Wister BYOB
Wisterbyob.com
26 N. 3rd St | 267-239-5900
@WisterBYOB on
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 
To schedule a time to meet with Chef Benjamin Moore or to request more information please contact:
Rob Wright at Small Talk Media through our Contact Us form
Logos and Pictures below may be used in all press articles
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Night Market Philly Fall Locations

We get it, summer is crazy and it’s very possible that you have yet to visit a bustling Philadelphia Night Market. Now with the weather getting a little cooler and winter closely approaching it’s time to mark your calendar and MAKE SURE you don’t miss the final 2 Night Markets of the season!
Pennsport Night Market
Front and Snyder streets in Pennsport on Thursday, September 1 | 6-10pm. Word on the street is that Philly rap legend Chill Moody will be serving up a live performance.
Navy Yard Night Market
Thursday, October 6 | 6-10pm for the final pop-up of the year.

UberEATS Launching Soon in Philadelphia

Combining Ride Sharing and Food Delivery with UberEATS

Anyone from Philadelphia will tell you that one of the best things about living in the city is the food. There are thousands of incredible restaurants scattered across the city, and the startup giant Uber aims to help people get their favorite foods delivered anytime. UberEATS came to Philadelphia on August 17, and it will be exciting to watch how the city’s restaurants respond to this new food delivery app. Uber has experienced some serious growth in Philly. Everyone knows someone who’s an uber driver! If you are one of the Uber driving army, head to https://www.everlance.com/ in order to learn the most effective way of tracking your mileage.

UberEATS in Philly

Philadelphia is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. There are hundreds of local staples, such as Tony Luke’s and Dalessandro’s, and little-known gems nestled in University City and Philadelphia’s Chinatown. UberEATS is starting with a small selection of restaurants, but local eateries are likely to join the craze very quickly. At launch, UberEATS in Philadelphia will offer delivery from Jones, Pod, Buddakan, and El Vez. The following week, Continental, Alma de Cuba, Morimoto, and Butcher and Singer join the list of delivery options. UberEATS in Philadelphia will charge only $5 per delivery, regardless of how far you are from the restaurant and how much you order. Most of the city is within the coverage area, but North Philadelphia residents may be out of luck until more restaurants sign up. Uber customers simply download the UberEATS app, open it, and select from where they want to order. The new app will already have your customer information ready to go. Uber drivers in Philadelphia can opt in to be delivery drivers, who, like other fast-food businesses, need to be insured in order to operate. While they must sign up as an UberEATS driver separately and must ensure that they get an uber quote for cheaper insurance, the company estimates heavy participation and claims there will be hundreds of available delivery drivers at any given time. Not only does this provide drivers with an additional source of working hours and income, it helps boost business for partnered restaurants. Customers can easily enjoy some of Philadelphia’s best food from the comfort of their own homes with a few clicks of the app. Companies that run on a similar formula of food delivery may wish to implement some kind of food delivery software to better optimize the process of getting food to the customer in less time and at a lower cost.
Uber has proved to be a great way for drivers to earn a bit of extra cash by ferrying passengers around their local areas, and it provides an unprecedented level of convenience to anyone looking for a quick and easy alternative to traditional transportation services. UberEATS is going to make big waves in Philly. More people will be able to enjoy some of the best local food without contending with wait lists and reservations, and more demand for drivers will create a bigger market for individuals looking to earn extra money.

Uber’s Crazy Success

Uber was founded in 2009 and has become one of the biggest success stories of the decade. The company, which provides a ride-sharing service that offers flexible work hours for drivers and an alternative to public transportation and other livery services for passengers, is currently valued near $60 billion. There have been a few hiccups along the way, including a $100 million settlement paid to drivers after a controversy over whether they were employees or contractors.
However, the company continues to grow. One of the perks of using Uber is the convenience. Sure, you can call for a cab just about anywhere, but Uber users can set up rides through the app and arrange pickups anywhere. There’s also an undeniable social appeal to Uber – many users enjoy the more personal atmosphere of riding in someone’s car rather than a taxi that has seen countless passengers. Uber has big plans; the ride-sharing company has expanded to business travel and parcel delivery. Uber hopes to take 1 million cars off New York City streets with the UberPOOL carpooling program. UberEATS aims to expand the influence of Uber by functioning as a food delivery service, and it has arrived in one of the best cities for great food on the East Coast.
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Sources: https://www.newsweek.com/quora-question- why-was- uber-so- successful-466022

What’s Fueling Uber’s Growth Engine?


https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/23- crazy-facts- about-uber- the-51- billion-startup- success.html
https://www.geekwire.com/2016/uber-expands- ubereats-restaurant- delivery-service- beyond-
seattle-eastside/
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/03/technology/what-saudi- arabias-3- 5-billion- in-uber-
buys.html?_r=0
https://billypenn.com/2016/08/17/how-ubereats- will-work- in-philly/P

Now Hiring at Philadelphia Bars and Restaurants

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 we’ll see if our team can help you out.
Available Positions:
– Baristas
– Bartenders
– Dishwashers
– Expediters
– Host/Hostess
– Kitchen Prep Staffs
– Line Cooks
– Servers
– Server Assistants
– Security Guards
Best of luck out there,
Rob Wright
Owner Small Talk Media

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