“No soup for you!” that’s fine, there is a better option.

Located in the heart of Liberty Village, its very own modern one-of-a-kind Japanese restaurant called Liberty Noodle. The restaurant serves healthy and nutritious Japanese inspired meals which include ramen and sushi with influences from far-off places like India, China and Thailand. The restaurant incorporates a clean and modern aesthetic, allowing the food to be the focus of their guest experience.

And speaking of guest experience, the owners of Liberty Noodle took part in a local networking event (Liberty Social Hour) and did an incredible job catering to their guests.

“Liberty Social hour is what it promises to be. The event was a huge success, a restaurant owner’s nightly wish. A good vibe, a great crowd- eclectic as the neighbourhood. Furthermore, the organizing team, lead during our event, by Jay Reyes, made it a walk in the park for me and my staff” said Sang Kim, Head Chef of Liberty Noodle.

A great place to enjoy great food with friends and co-workers, Liberty Noodle delivers a voyage of culinary travel through some of the most exciting foods of Asia.

“It was very nice of you to bring people together for Liberty Social Hour. This was a great opportunity to meet with my fellow community members and talk about the area. Liberty Social Hour exposed residents to the many great venues in their own backyard.” Mike Yen

“I must admit that I was really impressed with the networking sessions. I got business!!!!. My main objective in a networking is to find new leads. This Networking allowed me to gain new ideas and new approaches that I didn’t think of before.
It was amazing experience. I will definitely attend next year.” Alicia Galarza

“I attended the last 3 events and each time, I met new people from the neighbourhood. Great idea, great concept to bring people together!” Laure ampilhac

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Make your event a success in 3 steps

1. Be attractive to guests:
* Offer them specials, something they can’t have somewhere else.
* Choose a well-known venue based on users reviews.
* Give personalised and original goody bags

2. Communication as a priority:
* Mobilize all your social networks.
* Don’t forget the influence of Facebook.
* Use social media for better coordination.
* Let them know everything about what is happening and who is coming.

3. Make your event special:
* Insist on the first and the last impression.
* Energy, Surprise, Spontaneity, Emotion.
* Discussion and contact between people is a priority.

Toronto Blogging Festival is All About Inclusiveness

It’s ironic that blogging conferences are not the best places to share your experiences. For one, newcomers are often too intimidated to start conversations with established bloggers. And even if you are an established blogger, strict conference schedules can make it hard to stick with interesting people.

Word11 wants to get rid of the stigma that blogging conferences are exclusive events. This Toronto festival takes place over 24 hours, meaning there are many chances for bloggers to talk amongst themselves.

That’s not to say that Word11 is only about meeting people. 13 high-profile speakers will be attending the event to share their thoughts on all aspects of blogging.

If you’re on the fence, here’s how Word11 stands apart from other conferences:

1. You’ll have 24 hours to meet interesting people
Conferences usually have after-parties, but they can fizzle out quickly and suffer from spotty attendance. Word11 will continue once the guest speakers are done. In fact, it’ll continue overnight in an environment they’re calling “an outdoor campground for bloggers.” With several hours to chat with others, Word11 could be your most productive all-nighter ever.

2. Presentation streams
Word11 has divided the event into 3 distinct “streams.” The streams deal with: 1) evolving the casual user, 2) entrepreneurship, and 3) hardcore development.

Streams make it easier to find people with similar backgrounds and interests. In the end, this will make starting conversations less awkward. Guest speakers may offer great insight, but hearing from someone dealing with your exact problems can be even more illuminating.

3. Sheer convenience
– The festival is located in downtown Toronto, and is accessible by public transit or car (lots of parking areas).

– People with hectic schedules will find something going on at all times.

– The kind of people going there are savvy with social media. You can bet there will be a trending topic on Twitter to share the conference’s latest developments.

With over 37 000 bloggers in Toronto, Word11 is set to be a hub for fruitful discussions. Novice bloggers are particularly welcome, and will have a hard time finding a more inclusive blogging event.

9 advices to be the best at negotiating

1. Educate, educate
Before you walk into any negotiation do your homework, arm yourself with information, research the going prices and features then decide what you’re willing to spend. The more information you have the better bargainer you’ll be.

2. Act in a way your opponent feels comfortable with you
People like doing business with people they like. They’ll concede a point or two if they feel the other is honest and friendly. So set a pleasant and cooperative tone and your opponent will usually respond in kind. Start off slowly, banish the harsh sounding word NO, and find common interests.

3. Keep your cool
And put on your poker face when you walk in the door.

4. Find your opponent’s emotional needs and make use of them
Use a bit of psychology!

5. Trust yourself
Don’t diminish your credibility. Be polite but don’t back down. You’re your opponent in the eyes. Don’t pause and look away before answering.

6. Use silence
Silence almost always works in your favour. Hmmmm, I don’t know… and silence. Silence creates the impression of confidence and breaks the rhythm of negotiations.

7. Be direct about what you both want
Reveal your budget. Many people you deal with don’t like playing the negotiating game and would rather just make a quick and simple deal. All prices are negotiable; you just have to find the right person who can do the deal – and the courage to ask! A good line to use: “You’re entitled to make a profit, but if your competitors can do it for less, you guys probably can too.”

8. Ask and get the more information you can
And listen carefully to the answers. Watch the body language that accompanies the answers. Listening will also prevent you from revealing important and possibly damaging information of your own.

9. Control your feelings and be sure you leave in good terms
If you do make a deal, never let your opponent know what a good deal you received. And make sure your opponent feels good at the close of negotiations if you ever hope to deal with him again.

Top 10 Beverage Trends 2011

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Summer time means patios time, and patios time means sun, friends, and good beverage! Here is the must about beverage summer for this summer ! Try it and ENJOY.

Trend 1: Unoaked chardonnays are replacing the big oak wines of the past.

Trend 2: Sauvignon Blanc continues to gain popularity.

Trend 3: More obscure grape varieties like Torrontes, Bonarda, Carmenere, Albarino, Chenin Blanc are being embraced today.

Trend 4: Champagne sales are down, but sales of sparkling wines, such as Spanish Cava, Prosecco, French Cremant, are up. New and innovative cocktails and punches are making great use of these less expensive sparkling wine versions.

Trend 5: Sangria is making a comeback Often mixing in less expensive wines currently on the market. A sangria bar is an increasingly popular change of pace from Bloody Mary bars for brunch and cocktail parties. Cava Sangria, made with the sparkling Spanish Cava wine, for example, is refreshing and great fun to enjoy!

Trend 6: Retro with a twist … Basic cocktails, like martinis, mojitos, margaritas, sidecars, etc. are being revamped with fresh new ingredients such as herbs, spices..etc  The best bars and patios have stainless steel ice cube trays as part of the retro movement however these fixtures are always more hygienic and generally outlive their plastic counterparts.

Trend 7: Novelty is au courant in cocktails today.
Bars are creating contemporary ways to serve traditional cocktails … including, for example, wine popsicles.

Trend 8: Craft beers are hot.
“Beer dinners” are growing in popularity, demonstrating the compatibility of beer with food. Beer is also working its way into cocktails, such as with beer margaritas.

Trend 9: The Slow Food revolution now includes enjoying locally produced beverages.

Trend 10: The popularity of wine and wine-pairing classes is strong and gathering steam! Pairings of wine & cheese, wine & herbs, wine & chocolate are exceptionally strong today.

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