And They Have Their Loyal Customers to Thank
Food is at the epicenter of almost everything. Celebrity chefs and up-and-coming stars dedicate entire television shows and YouTube series to trying new food. People travel to different states and countries just to try the local cuisine, or a new Michelin star restaurant. When people want to commemorate a significant milestone in their lives, they celebrate over food and drinks. And when people plan a first date with a love interest, it’s usually at a restaurant. I could go on, but you get the point.
Other than providing us with the nourishment we need to live, it’s clear that food plays another significant role in our lives. Anywhere you go, you’ll find a multitude of restaurants on every corner — sometimes cities even have entire blocks dedicated to their restaurant scenes. And it’s not uncommon that a majority of these restaurants often serve the same type of cuisine as well.
As you can imagine, this makes for a dog-eat-dog industry. So, how do restaurants stand out from the competition? You might think that serving exceptional food is the ticket to success, but this is only one piece of the puzzle. What truly sets restaurants apart is having the support of their community behind them.
Restaurants that receive an outpouring of love from their community get noticed by food critics and editors; they get published in online outlets and become the recommended restaurant-of-choice for their area. It happens all the time. And recently, it’s been happening a lot with Umi Sushi, a classic restaurant located in Buckhead that’s renowned for their modern Japanese flavors.
The sophisticated restaurant is becoming an Atlanta hot spot, and for good reason. Check out some of the recent press that’s been written about them.
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