The weather could not have been lovelier for the morning our Pacific Catch employees spent gardening in Golden Gate Park! Upon our arrival at the clearing bordered by 7th Avenue and Lincoln Blvd, the trees were encircled with weeds and high grass, and the area was overgrown with excess foliage in general. James, our park liaison, had chosen this particular spot for us, just two blocks away from our restaurant, so that we could see the difference we had made there every time we walked past it. Now, it’s been a while since I personally have taken any part in gardening chores, living in the city and all, and somehow I’d forgotten just how much work it can actually take to pull deeply rooted plants away from their home in the soil. We got down to business, clearing away truckloads of weeds, trimming hedges, planting flowers, and even uprooting a large bush and a full grown tree! Thanks to Tom, Katie, Kelly, Sarah, Cassandra, Sean, Adrienne, Holden and Karla for taking part in the festivities and making our first volunteer outing a great success! I don’t think I’ve been quite so dirty since my childhood days in the sandbox, otherwise known as the mudbox in my neck of the woods, but it was well worth the feelings of accomplishment and of giving something back to the enchanting park that contributes so greatly to our beautiful environment every day!
Written by: Amanda Grimm, Pacific Catch Manager
Playing Hooky or Research and Development- What do you think?
As Marketing Manager of Pacific Catch, I think it’s an important part of my job to get out there and “connect” with the neighborhoods where our restaurants are located.
Yes last Monday was the most beautiful day we had had in months, but going to Golden Gate Park was official “research and development” business. The California Academy of Science is within walking distance of our 9th Ave location and I hadn’t been yet. Upon arrival, I checked to see what the food court was like. They ARE the competition. I chatted with some of the employees to see if they ever make it over to Pacific Catch since we are a perfect lunch or happy hour option for them. I even handed out my card and a couple comp cards to encourage business. It was really interesting and educational for me to experience it for myself. OK I did wait to see the feeding of the penguins, but I thought it was important for me to learn more about our aquatic friends since I work for a seafood restaurant.
This morning I checked the weather and it looks like blue skies continue. I might need to do some more “research and development” at the Marina Greens or Palace of Fine Arts this week. Both are within walking distance to our Chestnut Street location in the Marina. I should also stop by the Mac store on my way. I like to go in and put our website as the display on all the test models. Pacific Catch is only one block away, so again, legitimate marketing business.
Wednesday is the Farmers Market at Corte Madera Town Center. I’ll go there a little later in the day, so to arrive at Pacific Catch around 5:00. The patio at the Pacific Catch over there is the perfect spot for a kumquat mojito on a nice sunny day and I consider 5:00 official off duty time. Don’t you agree?
Based on our sales numbers from last week, I think some of you played “official hooky” and decided to hang out with friends over a couple adult beverages and signature Pacific Catch items. We encourage such behavior on a regular basis.
Happy Spring!
Chamin Mills
Marketing Manager/Event Planner
