The Lincoln Eatery
Services
Objective
The Dana Agency was tapped to create brand awareness for The Lincoln Eatery, Miami Beach’s first food hall and connect locals to the culinary collective. As each merchant unveiled new menus, we worked with the tenants to create media interest, community awareness and buzzworthy events.
Approach
Lunch Like a Local: The Lincoln Eatery comprises many concepts led by first-time restaurant owners. We highlighted it as a destination for local mom-and-pop shops in an area known as a tourist destination. Our “Lunch Like a Local” campaign offered $15 lunch to those who work and live in the area.
Bingo, Bango, That’s My Mango Festival: We worked with Terranova Corp., the food hall’s ownership group, to create a daylong festival that included free tastings, chef demos, entertainment and a contest. The festival had over 500 attendees.
Launch of The Nest: With the launch of The Nest rooftop, we were tasked with creating nightlife opportunities at the food hall. We hosted a VIP influencer experience, giving local tastemakers a sneak peek of the rooftop, F&B offerings and craft cocktails.
Consistent Stream of New Merchants: As The Lincoln Eatery evolved, new merchants opened, creating a constant stream of press announcements and offerings. We worked with each business to announce the launch of each concept via press releases, tasting events, media visits and influencer dines.
Black-Owned Businesses: We worked with The Lincoln Eatery’s Black-owned restaurants and retail shops to create a social conversation about what it means to be a Black business owner during such an important time. This resulted in a sales boost for those tenants and garnered significant media coverage.
Sips N’ Selfies Anniversary: The Lincoln Eatery was named “Best Food Hall in Miami” by Miami New Times. To celebrate, we hosted a three-year anniversary party (with over 300 attendees) in collaboration with the publication and Terranova.