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THE WOMEN BEHIND FOODe
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the women who help drive the FOODe app engine. Without their hard work, dedication, and ingenuity, FOODe would not be where it is today.
FOODe X SXSW
This past weekend, Team FOODe went down to Austin, Texas to celebrate and participate in South By Southwest (SXSW.) Not only was the weather beautiful, but it was inspiring to see the venture capital and entrepreneurial communities come together to talk and break bread!
WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE CULINARY WORLD
Women have been always been pioneers in the culinary world and they continue to shape the landscape. While only 25% of head chefs in modern kitchens are female, there’s an abundance of talent that deserves to be recognized.
MEET FOODe’s ADVISORY BOARD
We are so excited to officially announce FOODe’s Advisory Board!
FOODe APP X NBA EVENTS APP
Wanna talk about a Slam Dunk?? FOODe app in the NBA Events app IS JUST THAT!
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH FOODe
February is here, which means it’s time to celebrate Black History Month! Instead of scrolling through paid search results or asking Google, “Black-owned restaurants around me,” just open the FOODe App. We ALWAYS have you covered!
FOODe’s CHICAGO POP-UP EVENT & NEWEST EPIC DROP
We’re making history in Chicago! The FOODe team is honored (and thrilled) to be a part of World Business Chicago’s first ever Chicago Food Stop. This pop-up experience will highlight the past, present and future of food in Chicago.
GO AHEAD AND TAP THAT “e”
You’re probably wondering what exactly "Tap That E" means. This month, when you see #TapThatE, we're encouraging you to Tap the FOODe App icon on your phone and experience, explore and enjoy food with your fellow foodies across the globe. So go ahead, Tap That E.
DON’T MISS FOODe’s LAST EVENT OF THIS EPIC DROP SERIES
Atlanta, home of the Falcons, Coca-Cola, and FOODe’s last EPIC EXPERIENCE. We are only ONE WEEK away from our LAST stop of our 3-city tour featuring Ghetto Gastro.
FOODe COFOUNDER KEITH HOULEMARD’S IS FEATURED IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF INTHEIR20s
FOODe Cofounder, Keith Houlemard is featured in this week’s episode of inTheir20s. Keith dropped a lot of gems including lessons learned from Michael Jordan, how to harness competitiveness, and the benefits of working in a startup.
HONORING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Meet the chefs who are honoring Indigenous and Native American culture in creative and delicious ways.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're highlighting a Platelist:tm: of 10 Native and Indigenous Restaurants to Dine at across the United States. (Road Trip inspiration!) Be sure to add the restaurants you like to your Wishlist on the FOODe app today.
FALL FOR FOODe THIS FALL AT BRONZEVILLE WINERY
Catch a vibe when you attend FOODe’s first event in our storytelling experience in collaboration with Culinary Collective Ghetto Gastro. We’re kicking things off in Chicago at Bronzeville Winery and tickets are on sale now!
FOODe’s EPIC EXPERIENCES COMING THIS FALL
The FOODe team is launching an amazing storytelling experience in collaboration with Culinary Collective Ghetto Gastro featuring special two-hour experiences in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
CALL US OLD FASHIONED
It might take a little extra work to track down these “secret” Chicago bars, but, hey, that’s all part of the fun. Hit the button below to read more about FOODe’s Platelist™️ Chicago: Best Speakeasies for the best hidden and speakeasy-themed bars in Chicago!
BEST OUTDOOR EATING FROM COAST TO COAST
The kids are back to school and gas prices are going down – so we know what that means, summer is coming to a close. Before the air gets too brisk, we thought we would give you a few outdoor places in Portland and New York City to consider dining at for your next foodie experience.
IN THESE STREETS WITH FOODe
Last week the FOODe team was onsite for Chicago’s annual Windy City Smokeout. This year’s festival gathered over 40,000 attendees and featured a wide selection of wine, spirits, beer, BBQ, and country music artists like Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, and Willie Nelson.
FOODe sponsored an intimate 20 page VIP backstage luncheon and hosted investors alongside some of the city’s biggest food influencers. FOODe team members sat at each table with the special invited guests to connect, share, and answer questions about the app. To say that the guests were excited about the app and its future possibilities, would be an understatement!
THIS OR THAT FOODIES?
Well, to be fair, when we are all locked down during the pandemic, most of us discovered our inner chef – putting those recipe books to use that previously lined our kitchen counters as decoration. However, recent research findings say that most of us have already retired our aprons and spatulas. According to a Financial Times article published just last week, popular grocery stores like Walmart have recently been struggling to clear food shelves as consumers are more concerned about making up for the time and experiences they missed during lockdown.
WHAT THE TEAM IS UP TO: MAURICE LUCAS ML 20 FOUNDATION GOLF EVENT
From Portland to Chicago the FOODe team was quite busy last week representing and pitching the app. On Wednesday, July 20th, the team sponsored the Maurice Lucas ML20 Foundation golf event. The foundation focuses on youth empowerment and the funds raised go to programs that help kids learn, achieve, and grow through sports. In addition to attending and sponsoring the event, the team partnered with Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse to offer a gift card to a new app user and created the Portland: ML20 Platelist™️ for event attendees.
WHAT THE TEAM IS UP TO: TECHRISE
Last week the FOODe team had the honor of participating in TECHRISE’s TECHCHICAGO Week. For this event, TECHRISE, an organization known for connecting Chicago’s historically underrepresented tech founders to funding, knowledge, and networks to help grow their businesses, brought together VCs from all over the nation – Austin, New York, Los Angeles, and more.