VSAG’s Dan Simons, a proud alumnus of George Washington University in Washington D.C., was featured in the university’s GW Today newsletter article “From the Farm to Foggy Bottom Restaurant.” The article praises Founding Farmers’ commitment to sustainability, eclectic menu, and … read more
VSAG’s Dan Simons was quoted in the BusinessWeek article “Do-It-Yourself iPhone Apps.” Simons explained the iPhone app developed by Swebapps for VSAG restaurant client Founding Farmers. The free Founding Farmers iPhone app allows users to make reservations, view the menu, and … read more
Cheers to our own Chief Mixologist, as well as Farmers & Fishers‘ and Founding Farmers‘ Chief Mixologist, Jon Arroyo, for being named the Washington, DC region Brand Ambassador for Cabana Cachaça, the finest, purest cachaça in the market today. As the signature spirit of Brazil, cachaca is coming into its own in the US, not only as a fine rum product, but as a very smooth and versatile elixir, authentic to the core…. read more
VSAG’s Dan Simons shared his restaurant operations expertise in the feature “10 Ways to Save – Ideas for saving thousands in restaurateur operations costs” published on September 2, 2009. View the entire article here.
VSAG Chief Mixologist and director of our bar and beverage programs Jon Arroyo was visited by mixology industry Pegu blogger Doug Winship on a recent visit to Washington, D.C. Check out his review of Farmers & Fishers‘ cocktail program, and … read more
Dan Simons contributed his views on reducing restaurant operations costs in the August 2009 QSR Magazine article “10 Ways to Save: Ideas for Saving Thousands in Operating Costs.” Simons shared his cost-saving methods in the areas of food cost, shrink, and … read more
VSAG’s Dan Simons lent his expertise on social media marketing in the feature “Managing an Online Reputation” published on July 29, 2009. Simons addressed the value and challenges that businesses today must face with the abundance of online reviews and comments … read more
With Founding Farmers at the top of nearly everyone’s list as a destination for great plates influenced by Southern and soul food cooking, VSAG’s own Dan Simons is a sought-after source of information on this popular and delicious food topic. … read more
Today partners Michael Vucurevich and Dan Simons announce the formation and launch of Vucurevich | Simons Advisory Group, (VSAG) a restaurant and hospitality consulting firm. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm works with restaurants, hotels, and food & beverage outlets, … read more