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07/02/2026

New month. New quarter. New partnership. 🥂

We’re thrilled to welcome Capo Public House to The Culinary CMO family!

Nestled inside the Rodeo 72 Public Market food hall in Whittier, Capo is the kind of spot that becomes the heartbeat of a community; craft beer, a fresh take on scratch made cocktails, an all-California wine list, live entertainment, and a patio that draws you in.

Summer’s heating up and we’re here for it! 🔥

06/26/2026

Customer consumption is at an all time high, and restauranteurs are faced with the reality that they have to be on all the time, in operations...and in marketing. Helping restaurant owners, and chefs navigate this is what we do best, and what we're most passionate about. Thank you for giving me a mic to share what we love to do!

06/18/2026

Hot take, your story still matters. 🔥

I've been seeing a lot of content lately saying that your origin story doesn't matter, that it's all about what you post. And yes, content is everything, but to say your story doesn't matter? I'd push back on that hard.

What sets your restaurant apart isn't just the food. It's why you started, who you are, and what you stand for. Guests don't just choose where to eat anymore, they choose who they want to support. And in a market this crowded, the restaurants that win are the ones that make people feel something beyond the plate.

Your story is your differentiation. Your content is how you tell it. You need both.

So what makes your restaurant yours? That's where the marketing starts.

06/08/2026

Garden Grove has so many gems and Crystal Dumplings Express is one of them. 🥟
Quick, casual, traditional dim sum, the real thing.

This city has a food scene worth talking about, and that's exactly why exists. A city initiative doing the work of putting these incredible restaurants on the map, and we love being part of it!

05/29/2026

Diners aren't abandoning the bar, they're rethinking the bottle. 🍷⁠
I was recently quoted in Fox News on how drinking habits are shifting in restaurants. ⁠
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And here's the opportunity: restaurants that lean into a strong zero-proof program, real builds, house-made syrups, fresh herbs, smoked elements, can command the same $14–18 price point as a craft cocktail while giving every guest a reason to come back. Alcohol or not.⁠
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The beverage program is still your biggest margin driver. The strategy just needs to evolve. I'm here to help you with that, curious to find out how? Send me a message for a consult!

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/diners-ditching-bottles-wine-table-healthy-living-rising-costs-reshape-restaurant-habits

05/27/2026

Let's talk about CHOM Burger. 🍔 The space between fast food and fine dining is one of the hardest positions to own in this industry. Most brands that try to live there get lost.

CHOM figured it out. All-natural beef, locally sourced toppings, hand-spun premium shakes, the quality is real and the price point makes sense. That's not luck. That's a brand that knows exactly who it is.

In a saturated burger market, that clarity is everything.

05/20/2026

Capo Leisure House on KTLA 5. 📺

Coastal cool. Coastal cowboy. The full experience, on screen and on the plate.

Earned media doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a brand that knows its story and tells it consistently.

05/18/2026

Great marketing isn't one thing. It's every thing, layered, intentional, and built long before the doors open.⁠
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Strategy. Messaging. Ex*****on. When all three work together, the results speak for themselves.⁠
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$8K to $18K on launch week. No complaints. Full ex*****on. That's what a layered marketing approach looks like in a fine dining environment.⁠
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This is the work. 🥩

05/16/2026

Great restaurant marketing doesn't start with a campaign. It starts here.

The light hitting the table. The skillet that makes you reach before you think. The shelf of dishes that tells you someone was intentional before a single guest walked in. Ambiance isn't decoration, it's the story before anyone says a word.

Ambiance isn't decoration, it's the story before anyone says a word.

When a restaurant gets that right, the marketing writes itself.
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04/01/2026

New quarter. New conversations. Let's talk.

If we haven't met, hi, I'm Sri Divel! Principal and Owner at The Culinary CMO.

I started The Culinary CMO because I lived the restaurant life. I've opened doors, trained teams, managed operations, and felt the weight of building something from the ground up. When COVID hit and I watched operators scrambling to communicate, market, and survive, I knew exactly what was missing.

A marketing partner who actually gets it. The Culinary CMO is a Fractional CMO service built exclusively for the food and beverage industry. That means you get executive-level marketing, without the executive-level price tag.
We handle your entire marketing world so you can stay in yours:

Branding and creative assets
Social media and email campaigns
Food photography and video content
Curated events and influencer programs
Online reputation and review management
PR and community partnerships

Your story deserves to be told, and told well. We're here to spotlight your team, your passion, and your food across every platform, every single day.
You focus on the guests in front of you. We'll handle the ones you haven't met yet.

Q2 is here. If you're a restaurant operator who's ready to stop guessing at marketing and start building something real, let's talk.

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