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Hello there, cookie enthusiasts! It’s Natalie from Team Smiley! This past weekend, we had a blast at the Carnegie Science Center celebrating Smiley’s Birthday Party. The rainy day brought out many little scientists and the team was a hit passing out cookies and sharing smiles! Our new friends also had the opportunity to decorate their own cookies, which got their creative juices flowing for their day of exploring ahead!


Smiley made a lot of friends during his visit who love science just as much as he does. He is already a smart cookie, but during his visit he learned countless new fun facts about space, water, and so much more!  Team Smiley had an amazing time and we hope to return very soon.


Stay tuned for more updates from Team Smiley this summer!

Smiles!
Natalie

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Hi, Eat’n Park fans! My name is Amy, and I'm one of the newest team members at Eat'n Park Hospitality Group’s Corporate Support Center (CSC). Eat’n Park is truly a company like no other because every year for the past 25 years, May has been designated as Team Member Appreciation Month. During this time, all CSC personnel take a day to work alongside the team members at one of our many locations, where we help out wherever needed, be it seating guests or even making Strawberry Pies. It’s a way to thank and recognize our hardworking Eat’n Park team members in the field for their years of dedicated service. After all, they are the face of our brand!

I celebrated my first Team Appreciation Day with the wonderful people at our Squirrel Hill Eat’n Park. I have never worked in a restaurant before, so everything was entirely new to me.  The team is extremely hard-working, but still managed to have a great deal of fun – in my eyes, the perfect combination! Our team members aren’t just co-workers, they’re family!

During my day, I spent time with Michelle, the General Manager, who taught me a lot about the restaurant. A unique thing about Squirrel Hill is that they do a lot of their business at night, so they operate a little differently than other restaurants. For example, the greeter at night is in charge of both seating guests and preparing any take-out orders. It’s basically like being in two places at once – but they make it seem easy! Another thing I learned is that many of the team members are so good at what they do that they are sent to help train new hires at other Eat’n Park restaurants. I was really working with an all-star team!

I also helped with tasks around the restaurant including chopping lettuce and wrapping silverware. These may seem like minor chores but in a busy restaurant, every little bit helps and being the new kid in the kitchen, it took some time before I got the hang of things.

Before I left, I helped to set up for their Service Awards, a ceremony where we recognize those that are celebrating milestone anniversaries with the company.  As with any good celebration, there were plenty of tasty treats - like this delicious cake made especially for the occasion by Michelle.
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Hi, friends! It’s Emily from Team Smiley. This past weekend, Team Smiley had a great time at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium for Eat’n Park Family Week. We enjoyed learning about conservation, local activities, and Zoo operations! Our visit was filled with lots of cookies and tons of smiles. The team passed out over 600 cookies and prepared for a “wild” time with the animals.


The team was super excited when we had the chance to go on a behind the scenes tour of the giraffe exhibit. Smiley even made a new friend, Louis the giraffe!  We were also able to wander around the zoo to see some other animals. Everyone always says how cute Smiley is, but what about the red pandas?! We had a fun-filled time exploring and spending time with his new friends!

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Hey there, friends! Team Smiley here to tell you about our smile-filled afternoon at the Carnegie Library Reading Extravaganza. The event, situated in the heart of Oakland, kicked off the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s popular Summer Reading program and featured karaoke, balloon animals, food trucks, and of course, cookie decorating and a visit from Smiley.
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Hey Smilers, it’s Veronica from Team  Smiley! We had another fun-filled weekend doing what we do best: delivering cookies and smiles to people of all ages! Read on for an overview of the fun we had at the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event at Schenley Park.

Team Smiley woke up bright and early, packed the Cookie Cruiser with LOTS of cookies, and headed to the heart of Oakland for an exciting morning promoting Autism awareness! Smiley was so excited to see Oakland's iconic landmark, the Cathedral of Learning, that he just had to get a photo.

Smiley also ran into his old pals Roc, RoMo, Steely McBeam, and Iceburgh! They all showed off their best moves as they danced to the Electric Slide and the Wobble.


Smiley wasn’t the only one having fun! Team Smiley loved cookie decorating with kids of all ages! We were especially impressed with all the awesome T-shirts designed by the walker teams!


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Last year, I was asked to be involved in our Know Your Source commercials for Eat’n Park, and I’m excited to announce that two of them won National Telly Awards!  The National Telly Awards honor the very best film & video productions, groundbreaking online video content, and outstanding local, regional, & cable TV commercials and programs.

Being involved in these videos has been a real learning experience for me; prior to this, I had no idea how much time and effort went into producing even a 30-second commercial!  That being said, you might be surprised to know that these were produced with just one videographer – the exceptionally talented Rich Waters of Rich Waters Photography – with direction from our very own creative icon, Cliff Miller.

The first award was given to us for the TV commercial we shot last May, featuring our partnerships with local farmers like Yarnick’s and Brenckle’s. It also featured our Pickled Pepper Steak Sandwich, which will be coming back on our menu this summer! Check out the video here.


The second award was given to us for our commercial featuring the Edwards family from Parma Sausage. We use their Capicola in our Italian Breakfast Club and their Chorizo sausage in our Breakfast Burrito and South of the Border Stack. Watch the video here.


We’re also filming additional commercials and videos about our Know Your Source partners that will air in July! These commercials have been a lot of fun and hopefully the passion and pride of our partners comes through.

Check out all of our Know Your Source videos here.

Until next time,
Jamie
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Summertime is here to stay! Enjoy this coupon for $4 off your next purchase of $25 or more! Coupon valid Monday, June 15 – Sunday, June 21, 2015 only.
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Hey cookie lovers! It’s Kendall from Team Smiley!  This past weekend Smiley and the team headed down to the North Side for the Walk to Cure Arthritis. We had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people and had fun raising awareness for Arthritis!

Team Smiley had a blast handing out colorful cookies as the walk began as our Smiley Cookies gave walkers the necessary fuel for the three mile journey ahead! Smiley also met up with two of his favorite princess pals, Ana and Elsa!


We are loving summer and it has only just begun! Click here to see where we’ll be popping up next and follow us on Twitter  and Instagram (@ENPTeamSmiley ) for photos and fun from our latest adventures. Stay tuned for our next post!


Over and out and keep on smiling!
Kendall
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Start your summer vacation in style with new Smiley merchandise! Read on to learn more.

Heading to the beach for an afternoon in the sun? Don't forget to bring along a beach ball! Our mini beach balls are back this year, and they're just $2! They’re available at all of our locations, so stop in to your local Eat'n Park and grab one today.

You can also show your Burgh spirit with our new Pittsburgh Proud t-shirts for just $9.99! It’s the perfect way to show off your favorite steel city wherever you go this summer!
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Summer is here, and the fun is just beginning for our newest interns: Team Smiley! This enthusiastic crew is about to start their summer-long journey across the tri-state area, where they’ll be visiting fundraisers, festivals, races, and other community events from now through the fall.

Where Team Smiley goes, fun follows. Click here to see when they’ll be visiting your neighborhood, then stop by with the family to meet Smiley and enjoy a free Smiley Cookie – or even decorate one yourself!

All summer long, you’ll be able to read about Team Smiley’s adventures here on our blog. And, if you happen to cross paths with them at an event, be sure to stop by and say hello!  You can even check our Photo Gallery to find your photo!

So, you probably want to know a little more about these fresh new faces. Luckily, we’ve got the scoop. Read on!
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June is a month to show our appreciation for all of the amazing Dads out there as well as say congrats to our new grads who are about to take on the world. Keep reading to see how you can celebrate both!

Father's Day Brunch

Start Father’s Day off the right way by bringing your Dad in for our Sunday Brunch Buffet! It’s available from 11AM-2PM and is only $9.49, making it a great way to enjoy some quality family bonding time. You’ll also get some bonus points from the big guy because this Father’s Day, June 21st, we’re giving all Dads a free Smiley Cookie with their meal (while supplies last)!


Father’s Day Cookies From SmileyCookie.com

You can also make Dad smile with Father’s Day gifts from SmileyCookie.com!  Choose from a variety of Father’s Day gifts like our #1 Dad Gift Baskets. Or you can customize your own Father’s Day Gift basket, including golf cookies, Smiley Cookies, and more!

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Smiley’s Birthday is here, which means it’s time to party with 99-cent kids’ meals*, now through June 30th. Plus, all kids who visit during his party will receive a special Smiley treat bag containing a Smiley tattoo, sticker, wristband, and their choice of apple or Smiley Cookie!

Plus, Smiley will be making birthday appearances  at many of our locations - just click here to see if and when he’ll be visiting YOUR Eat’n Park.  Kids can personally wish Smiley a happy birthday, as well as decorate their very own Smiley Cookie.

And last, but certainly not least, Smiley will be celebrating his birthday with his friends at the Pittsburgh Zoo and the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Saturday, June 13th, Smiley will be throwing out the first pitch at the Buccos game. All those in attendance will receive a scratch & win ticket for Eat’n Park!  And if you haven’t been to the zoo yet this summer, you should stop by during Eat’n Park Family Week, June 13th-20th. Smiley will be visiting on June 13th, 19th, and 20th.  It’s bound to be a wild time!

Click here to see where Smiley will be next!

Smiley’s Birthday ends on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

*99-cent kids' meals not valid on breakfast and brunch buffets or on takeout. Guest check must include one adult meal. Kids' treat bags available while supplies last.

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