23 inspiring hospitality experts to follow on Twitter
Whether you're looking for advice, news or just a boost of inspiration – you must follow these Twitter accounts if you work in the hospitality...
There are thousands of hospitality tweeters out there. Who are the best people to follow for amazing content? Take a look at this list.
I'm a massive Twitter fan. It's not everyone's favorite social media network, but I love it because you can curate lists around topics you really care about. Then you just have to glance at your feed once or twice a day and you can quickly grasp what’s happening in an industry.
In the hospitality world, where everything moves at a manic pace, it's an incredibly convenient tool. But there are thousands of hospitality tweeters out there. Who are the best people to follow for amazing content?
We’ve put together a list featuring just some of our favorite Twitter accounts. Peruse to the category of your choice, and find our top suggestions.
While Tasting Table’s recipes and news updates speak directly to the home cook, they also share cooking insights from famous chefs. If you work in the kitchen, these tips will definitely inspire you.
When @Mariobatali puts cookies and mascarpone in pancakes, good things happen: https://t.co/bCzRfQUruf pic.twitter.com/P0pw552eM1
— Tasting Table (@TastingTable) May 10, 2016
As the name suggests, this Twitter account is all about an obsession with food. But it’s targeted specifically at people in the restaurant business, so there are plenty of tips for dealing with customers and creating popular menus.
How do you handle inebriated customers without offending them? https://t.co/wsRkrRr6mB pic.twitter.com/JdSt7OCIkY
— Food Fanatics (@FoodFanatics) May 9, 2016
This is where New York Magazine tweets daily food news. Though a lot of these updates are about the best bars/hidden restaurants/bakeries in New York, it's a really great place to go if you want to see innovative new food ideas. There are also plenty of posts about weird food-related incidents in the news, which will make you laugh if nothing else.
Manhattan’s new @AmpleHills offers pie sundaes: https://t.co/2SFoZ1ZNJ9 pic.twitter.com/qGsQZRbZlv
— Grub Street (@grubstreet) May 8, 2016
Need to commiserate with some fellow servers after a long shift? Not only is @TipOrGoHome hilarious, it’s hilariously true.
Coworker: Are you going out?
— Server_Life (@TipOrGoHome) April 30, 2016
Me: I'm tired, worked a double today
Coworker: First round of shots on me
Me: pic.twitter.com/6po944fQM7
Another funny tweeter who has written a book about the trials and tribulations of being a waiter. Odds are you'll relate to a lot of this.
Customer: Can I get a cappuccino?
— The Bitchy Waiter ® (@bitchywaiter) April 3, 2016
Me: We don't have a cappuccino machine.
Customer: So I can't have one?
Let’s be honest, we could write a whole separate list on funny server accounts worth following, but they really are great.
I can't be the only one that finds rolling silver to be therapeutic
— server thoughts (@waitresslife) February 3, 2016
Restaurant consultant Donald Burns has a very active Twitter feed. He shares articles that he has contributed to Foodable and Toast, and retweets useful marketing articles from across the industry.
3 Ways to Change Company Culture in Your Restaurant https://t.co/ypD8wfslAa
— Donald Burns (@donaldburns) May 10, 2016
Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality shares advice related to marketing, management and staff training. His feed offers an excellent snapshot of the Australian hospitality industry as a whole.
Why businesses should encourage staff to become friends. Makes sense, so why do most leave it to chance? https://t.co/1kGSeNeCiO
— Ken Burgin (@KenBurgin) April 28, 2016
Barbara is the Content Director for Modern Restaurant Management, an up and coming hospitality blog. She tweets incredibly useful articles about marketing and operating a restaurant.
It's time for #restaurants to start sprucing up their outdoor space. Tips from @CintasCorp via @ModRestManage https://t.co/T2I2Fh8zH4
— Barbara Castiglia (@bcastiglia44) May 10, 2016
This web strategist and consultant retweets useful content for restaurateurs about managing your customers, building a better culture and getting your marketing in order.
3 Reasons To Be Happy Your Guests Are On Their Phones — https://t.co/9xPaVqVXFJ via @getupserve pic.twitter.com/RafPgLyo58
— Tim Hilton (@hiltonandco) May 12, 2016
Foodable cover so many different aspects of the restaurant industry it would be foolish not to follow them. They share links to the many articles contributed to their website every day.
Explore 5 easy ways to up your curb appeal through: #lighting, ‘restaurantscaping’ & more! https://t.co/iyGuPCEhQP pic.twitter.com/v3pA27wM4M
— Foodable (@Foodable) May 10, 2016
Rock My Restaurant is a web TV show available through Foodable. Like its parent, it’s full of tips to help restaurant operators and chefs build their restaurants from the ground up.
A good leader isn't always a good #mentor, but a good mentor will always be a good leader: https://t.co/j4CZpyoWyP pic.twitter.com/o5oV4MeWAc
— Rock My Restaurant (@RockMyRestoTV) May 6, 2016
Though the National Restaurant Association is an American organization, the advice it shares is amazing and can definitely be applied to restaurants located anywhere in the world.
Experiment with new ideas, conduct tastings, and have fun with the process: Tips for finding signature drink success https://t.co/zeOd67S3Wq
— Natl Restaurant Assn (@WeRRestaurants) May 10, 2016
Eric Cacciatore is the host of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast, where successful hospitality professionals share their stories. This is the best place to learn about new episodes.
Check out my latest episode with @servicedefined! Talking the finer things #service related: https://t.co/U4O3OumI4D #hospitality #podcast
— Eric Cacciatore (@EricCacciatore) April 7, 2016
Toast's content marketing specialist shares useful articles about restaurant marketing from her company, but also fascinating hospitality articles she finds around the web.
Top 25+ Productivity Apps for Restaurants https://t.co/3L8AscKe1f feat @buffer @compeat @ReviewTrackers & more! pic.twitter.com/Hlqtjrjib9
— Allie Tetreault (@aktetreault) March 22, 2016
Love wine? Want to learn everything you can about it? This one’s for you. Vine Pair dives deep into wine, busting myths and sharing innovations. It’s also just really funny.
Yes, regular human beings, not necessarily wearing velvet gowns, are welcome at #wine auctions. https://t.co/CDqiUmnYLe
— VinePair (@VinePair) April 29, 2016
We’ve shared our Wine Folly appreciation here before, but it bears repeating. Madeline is absolutely obsessed with wine and she shares useful infographics, guides and illustrations that teach you everything there is to know about choosing wine, tasting wine and pairing wine.
The technique #Sommeliers use to taste #wine https://t.co/TJzycYtzIE pic.twitter.com/b2CnphaxBd
— Madeline Puckette (@WineFolly) May 9, 2016
If you're looking for wine tips, you might as well get them straight from the New York Times resident wine critic. Eric Asimov tweets about obscure wine labels from around the world.
Next up in #WineSchool, barberas of the Alba and Asti varieties. https://t.co/yOI6FqGnk2
— Eric Asimov (@EricAsimov) May 11, 2016
This London wine critic writes a weekly wine column for the Financial Times. She will point you to fascinating wine stories that you probably wouldn't search for yourself.
A wine drinker's guide to tea https://t.co/uBLwPOuzNI
— Jancis Robinson (@JancisRobinson) May 11, 2016
Keep up-to-date with cocktail trends and learn what the best mixologists are creating. This is definitely where you should go if you need some fresh ideas for your drinks menu.
Tap into youthful nostalgia with this grown-up milkshake: https://t.co/WBedRIyeaB pic.twitter.com/dhOUNdwFf4
— Imbibe Magazine (@imbibe) May 10, 2016
Derrick Schommer is the host of a YouTube channel called Common Man Cocktails, where he makes creative how-to videos five days a week. He cross-posts all of his videos onto Twitter, so follow for regular updates.
The "7" Cocktail, Remembering Prince https://t.co/d7DxMCL2Wo
— Derrick Schommer (@everydaydrinker) May 10, 2016
Tales of the Cocktail is one of the world's most well-known cocktail festivals based in New Orleans. The team use Twitter to share interviews with famous bartenders, advanced bartending tips and cool new drink trends.
Add Depth & Sweetness to Your #Cocktails With Panela, Piloncillo, Tapa de Dulce: https://t.co/OLbfZfIczP pic.twitter.com/iU99of90k7
— TalesoftheCocktail (@totc) May 2, 2016
Follow these guys for cocktail recipes, reviews and drinking news. Like TotC they also regularly catch up with world-class bartenders to get their views on the industry.
We caught up with Jim Meehan (@mixography) to talk cocktails, bartending and tipping: https://t.co/30KbNettzN
— Cocktail Enthusiast (@CocktailEnthus) May 2, 2016
This Portland-based magazine is a go-to guide for coffee and tea news. Follow this one for interesting updates about what other cafes, baristas and roasters are up to.
Yesterday we revisited refractometers. So, today we ask: What tools are essential for your coffee tool belt? pic.twitter.com/zJWO9kIZg7
— Fresh Cup Magazine (@FreshCupMag) April 27, 2016
Daily Coffee News is fantastic for news about what's happening in the coffee industry. It's powered by Roast Magazine (@RoastMagazine), which is dedicated to the technical side of coffee, and also well worth following.
Is Specialty Coffee Missing an Opportunity in Cold Brew? https://t.co/VUgynOeDe2 pic.twitter.com/PpK6PciDXC
— Daily Coffee News (@DailyCoffeeNews) April 22, 2016
This digital magazine is a celebration of the craft behind coffee making. Learn about trends, brew methods, and other interesting and unusual facts about coffee.
Your Cheat Sheet To Italian #Coffee Culture https://t.co/vxtb4jbsyW via @HuffingtonPost
— Coffee Lovers (@coffeeloversmag) May 5, 2016
James Hoffman is a World Barista Champion, a coffee author, and the CEO of Square Mile Coffee Roasters. He shares his own (and others’) thoughtful articles about issues that concern coffee professionals, from the newsworthiness of latte art to the lack of diversity in the industry.
First time in a long time I’ve seen latte art be newsworthy inside or outside of the coffee industry: https://t.co/SZt39ltb54
— James Hoffmann (@jimseven) April 22, 2016
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