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Matt Urdan: aka michiganrafter

About Me

Male, Age 43
Bryson City, NC
United States
Member # 1,114
93 Referrals
Joined Jan 18
Seen 23 hours ago

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367,301 Points





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Best "Local Cheap Eats" In Your Town?

River's End Restaurant and Relia's Garden, right here at the Nantahala Outdoor Center In Bryson City, Jimmy Mac's, Pasqualino's, The Everett Street Diner and Guyabitos In Sylva, Bogart's, Lulu's ... more

Tagged: recommendations, cheap, eats, local

Added a post Apr 15

Inventory Software

Optimum Controls. I think you'll be very happy. It's the easiest, most straight forward, user friendly and robust inventory software I've ever seen. It cost us $5000 for 3 licenses and includes a y... more

Added a post Apr 12

Cookbook Reviewers Wanted

Got it! Gotta go find a cookbook now...Should have something for you by Friday. But I encourage you to look at the writing I've already done on Meltwater. Torrents. Meanderings. Delta. Cheers! more

Added a reply Apr 9

 

Latest Activity

Kenneth Hawkins left a comment for Matt Urdan Jun 5
Malachy left a comment for Matt Urdan Jun 3
Tim Long left a comment for Matt Urdan May 30
Matt Urdan added the blog post 'From the Blogosphere: How to Eat Out Cheaply' May 26
Kim Kidwell left a comment for Matt Urdan May 21
Steve Totillo left a comment for Matt Urdan May 19
Adam R. Cox left a comment for Matt Urdan May 9
Matt Urdan joined the group Menu Development May 2

Profile

Title/Position
Guest Relationship Marketing Manager
Company
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Non-Restaurant Occupation
Marketer
Industry
Other
Department
Corporate
Restaurant Segment
Casual, Fine Dining
Restaurant Type
American
Restaurant Size
Independent Multiple Concepts Multiple Units
Day Part
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days Open
All
Price
$$
Website Address
www.noc.com
Blog Address
michiganrafter.blogspot.com
Interests
Discovering new food, Discovering new wines, Consulting, Networking, Deals, New locations, Finding a Job, Career Advancement, Gaining Knowledge, Other
Other Interests
Whitewater Rafting, Reading, Writing
Favorite Restaurants, Liquors, Wine and Beers
Effen Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Glacier Brewing Company Oatmeal Porter, Glacier Brewing Company--Anchorage, Alaska; Molly Woo's--Columbus, Ohio; New York Bagel Factory--Detroit, Michigan; Argonne Supper Club--Charlevoix, Michigan; J.R.'s--New York City; Ken's House of Pancakes--Hilo, Hawaii; Toy's--Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mader's--Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Cliff House--San Francisco, California
Personal Quote
"The first question which you will ask and which I must try to answer is this, 'What is the use of climbing Mount Everest?' and my answer must at once be, 'It is no use.' There is not the slightest prospect of any gain whatsoever. Oh, we may learn a little about the behavior of the human body at high altitudes, and possibly medical men may turn our observation to some account for the purposes of aviation. But otherwise nothing will come of it. We shall not bring back a single bit of gold or silver, not a gem, nor any coal or iron. We shall not find a single foot of earth that can be planted with crops to raise food. It's no use. So, if you cannot understand that there is something in man which responds to the challenge of this mountain and goes out to meet it, that the struggle is the struggle of life itself upward and forever upward, then you won't see why we go. What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy. And joy is, after all, the end of life. We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means and what life is for." -- George Leigh Mallory, 1922
Status
Single
Seeking
Friends, Business Contacts, Clients, Experts, Jobs, Career Advancement, Consultants
Biography
10+ Years in Restaurants/Hospitality Industry, Research, Library, Entertainment, Debate Coach and now Marketing, HR, and Creative Writing. Passion for knowledge, people, creativity, fun, food, drink and above all else, Whitewater Rafting.
Years Experience
In restaurants? 10+

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Matt Urdan's Blog

From the Blogosphere: How to Eat Out Cheaply

By Matt Urdan on May 26, 2008 at 7:42am | 3 Comments (Add) | 73 Views

All, there's a lot of great stuff in the blogosphere these days...I came across this link on How to Eat Out Cheaply and recession-proof your dining habits. I thought I'd share it because the rising costs of gas and transportation costs is really affecting the restau... more  

Join the Restaurant First Aid Group

By Matt Urdan on Apr 4, 2008 at 12:51pm | 7 Comments (Add) | 39 Views

All, the new FohBoh Restaurant First Aid Group is up and running strong. We've got 4 excited new members and 3 awesome discussion topics in the first week of the group: 1. Burns in Restaurants: Learn all about burns and how to treat them. Print this article out an... more  

San Francisco Passes Menu Labeling for Restaurants

By Matt Urdan on Apr 3, 2008 at 6:41am | 1 Comment (Add) | 50 Views

Get ready for a new trend in nutritional information disclosure. Even restaurant groups of less than 20 locations might want to jump on this and get ahead of the curve. It's not going away and it's sure to spread to other cities and states. Cheers! ________________ ... more  

APRIL IS MICHIGAN WINE MONTH!

By Matt Urdan on Apr 1, 2008 at 6:19am | No Comments (Add) | 38 Views

Wineries and wine trails are celebrating with events throughout the month. Visit www.michiganwines.com for details on all of these events, and to learn about more events throughout the year! April 5 Michigan Wine Month Opening. Sandhill Crane Vineyards. New wine rel... more  

Restaurant First Aid

By Matt Urdan on Mar 30, 2008 at 3:27pm | 5 Comments (Add) | 27 Views

All, I just created a new group for the discussion of restaurant first aid topics. I plan on posting 3-4 items a week initially. The first topic will be on Burns. Be sure to check the First Aid Group often, and I hope you'll consider joining. Cheers! more  

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At 7:38pm on June 26th, 2008, Jeff Tenut said…
Hey Matt,

I wanted you to know I am taken back by your beautiful Nile rafting trip photos. I am only part way through. I wrote a lot of comments...don't feel you have to respond to them.

Thanks for sharing! Jeff Tenut
At 2:54am on June 5th, 2008, Kenneth Hawkins said…
That souds great. I am at 847-843-0090.....I have taken a position at Hillcrest country club, and, I would like to try something new. Call me.
At 6:00am on June 3rd, 2008, Malachy said…
Hi There!

Parts for the commercial kitchen industry is our specialty! BIG Discounts on O.E.M. Parts...

Check us out: www.malachymechanical.com

Rich Malachy JR
At 8:05pm on May 29th, 2008, Tim Long said…
Do know of a group called "The Money Tree"?
At 3:36pm on May 21st, 2008, Kim Kidwell said…
What is going on with you ....not seeing you as much on here as I use to ...I was beginning to think you got lost on the river or something.....
At 6:36am on May 19th, 2008, Steve Totillo said…
Hey Matt! Where have you been? We've missed you.
At 9:48pm on May 8th, 2008, Adam R. Cox said…
Hi there: Just noticed your @ 333K points. Does that make you half evil? Hope all is well and there are no holes in your drysuit!
Take care.
At 8:39am on May 5th, 2008, Andy Swingley said…
Hope the water is running swift and safe!

I am hoping you can participate in the Leadership group's Best practice contest. $100 and 10,000 points added! You gotta have something up your sleeve you could post up!

Check out my blog posting on it and hope to see your best stuff there!

Andy
At 11:24am on May 3rd, 2008, Brandon O'Dell said…
Thanks for joining the Menu Development group Matt. I think we'll be able to gather some great information and discussions there.
At 4:54am on May 2nd, 2008, Andy Swingley said…
Glad to hear life is taking care of you.....it is about living and that sounds like what you are doing. We will catch up when things slow down for you.

Have a great weekend and paddle hard for me!
 
 

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