Yes, You've Seen The Movie, But Have You tried The Kevin Bacon Burger At Mack's...?

 It was my brother who educated us, since we haven't been eating out as of late. It took him passing through town and he happened to pick Mack's Drive Inn to get lunch, the one restaurant that served the Kevin Bacon Burger. He told us of his experience, so I decided I had to experience it myself.

And I did.

There are a limited number of places to eat in our little town. My brother was traveling north and he asked for suggestions on where they could eat as the drove by. We recommended a few. We did not recommend where they eventually stopped--not because we don't like their food, but more due to time. They said they wanted to eat quickly and Mack's Drive Inn is great, but not as quick as others--good food is worth the wait.

I asked about their meal. He said the burger was great. Last weekend my wife and I decided to give it a try. It was good, not too heavy, great balance. And I didn't feel like I needed to take a nap right after eating.

They wrote "Kevin" on the container...nothing more was needed, really. It told those who prepared our meals and those who ate those meals everything important for us to know.

News hit earlier this month that Kevin Bacon, the actual actor/singer/dancer/non-burger will be returning to Utah to attend the prom at the high school where Footloose was filmed. I hope all involved will have a wonderful time honoring the film that made, among others, Lehi Roller Mills famous.

If you're traveling north to Idaho, or west to Idaho, or east to Utah or south to Utah, stop by Mack's Drive Inn on Tremonton's historic Main Street and order yourself a Kevin Bacon Burger. But you'd better hurry...

Don't know how long it's going to be around.

Saw This...Thought It Was Effective

 Last week I was picking up some food at a local diner. Instead of waiting in line in my car and using the Drive-Thru, I decided to go inside and order. There is no inside eating (like it is with many eateries...) but I was able to order and soak in the restaurant's ambiance.

That's when I spotted the interesting tables. 

They had a clever idea of rounding up ads from local businesses and laminating them atop the tables. 

There was a time when I thought I'd make a career out of marketing. It's a tough world, especially because there's no "final answer," no "best way of doing things." In marketing, imagination is vital, at least, how I understood it. Sure, you can run statistics and use numbers to justify decisions, but I think there's a lot of "gut feeling" when it comes to marketing.

That's why I thought the tables were genius. Local businesses can advertise as people chow down. As with all ad campaigns, you never know just how effective they'll be. Will the diners actually look at the ads? Will they decide to use Mountain Transmissions over another transmission shops just because they see the ad while they scarf down a burger and shake?

I'd like to think so.

Unfortunately, as I said before, in-eating dining is not an option. Too bad...all those ads not being seen. Even a good idea can have its drawbacks.