Don't delay! The deadlines for all three 2021 contests co-sponsored by Jarritos and el Restaurante are approaching. You have until August 15 to make your nominations for these contests:
Jarritos/el Restaurante Cocktail Recipe Contest
Cocktails are a major part of the experience in many Mexican/Latin restaurants. A new contest co-sponsored by Jarritos and el Restaurante magazine is designed to encourage creativity among mixologists.
The top five finalists in the Jarritos/el Restaurante Cocktail Contest will receive cash prizes of $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, $500 and $250 respectively; handsome trophies; recognition in el Restaurante magazine and Jarritos social media; and a supply of Jarritos soda.
Mixologists may enter any cocktail recipe they’d like, as long as at least one ingredient is Jarritos soda (any flavor). The winning recipes will be published in el Restaurante magazine and online, so they must be original creations by the entrants themselves. There is no cost to enter.
“Jarritos plays a big role in Mexican/Latin bars, and we can’t wait to see the creative cocktails mixologists will develop using Jarritos as an ingredient,” says Eric Delamare, Jarritos marketing director.
To submit your recipe, visit elrestaurante.com/Cocktail-Recipe-Contest.
2021 Manager of the Year Contest
Do you have manager who deserves special recognition? Does she stay late and come in early? Does he expertly manage your staff? Is she deeply committed to your restaurant? This person deserves recognition!
El Restaurante is proud to announce the sixth annual Manager of the Year Awards. This program, which is sponsored by Jarritos, honors the best managers among Mexican and other Latin-cuisine restaurants in the United States.
First, second, and third-place winners will be selected and honored with cash prizes, certificates, and a profile in our Nov/Dec 2021 issue. However, all nominees will receive handsome certificates acknowledging their nomination and the person who nominated them!
To read inspiring stories about last year's winners, click here.
There is no cost to nominate, so please nominate your best managers today by clicking here.
Mexican Restaurant Owner of the Year
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Owners of independent Mexican restaurants are vital members of their communities – they employ people, serve remarkable food, contribute their time and money, and otherwise make their communities better. But they rarely receive the recognition they deserve. A new contest co-sponsored by el Restaurante magazine and Jarritos will honor these key individuals and families.
“We have admired the strength, talents and integrity of Mexican restaurant owners since we launched el Restaurante magazine more than two decades ago,” says Ed Avis, the magazine’s publisher. “So we are delighted to partner with Jarritos in this special contest that will recognize their contributions to society.”
The el Restaurante/Jarritos Independent Mexican Restaurant Owner of the Year Contest will honor three owners of Mexican restaurants who exhibit a commitment to serving their community, supporting their employees, and creating culturally authentic cuisine.
“We are excited about sponsoring this contest because we strive to champion the communities we come from, live in and do business with,” says Eric Delamare, marketing director for Jarritos. “This contest will shine a light on the owners of local, independent restaurants who are champions of culture in their communities and who should get credit for it.”
The contest is open to any owner of a Mexican or other Latin-cuisine restaurant with 10 or fewer locations. Restaurant owners are welcome to nominate themselves and nominations are being encouraged from restaurant customers, employees, and other people who know of a deserving restaurant owner. There is no cost to nominate, and the nomination form and rules can be found at https://elrestaurante.com/2021-Independent-Contest. The deadline for nominations is August 15, 2021.
First, second and third place winners will be selected. The winners will receive recognition through articles in el Restaurante magazine and www.elrestaurante.com and through social media. They also will receive a cash prize of $5,000 for first place, $2,500 for second and $1,000 for third, as well as a Jarritos cooler and a supply of Jarritos.