Customer stories


Rice Restaurant

Food for Thought

There's nothing quite as fast-paced as a restaurant at mealtimes -- especially one which offers take out service. Phones ringing, orders cooking, people scurrying -- all so that hungry customers get their meals hot and fast.

And at Rice, a fast-paced Manhattan restaurant, those orders are dispactched with alacrity -- thanks to FileMaker Pro, the award-winning database software application from FileMaker Inc.!

At Rice the specialty is -- rice!. It's a staple in many cuisines, including Asian, Indian, Spanish and American - and the restaurant's eclectic menu promises everything from exotic Thai specialities to the homey goodness of Rice Krispies Treats! And the service is as distinctive as the menu. It's a combination that's earned Rice a coveted spot among the top fifteen Best Buy Restaurants in New York, according to the voters at Zagat.com!

With take out a big part of the workload -- Rice manager Peter Lawrence has learned to make an often-complicated task as simple as dialing a phone. Using a database developed by John Morina of Pueblo Computer Systems, the staff at Rice has a foolproof system for handling takeout orders.

A dedicated computer runs the FileMaker Pro database containing over two thousand names and addresses of regular customers. When one of these regulars phones in an order, the server need only enter the customer's phone number through a simple numerical keypad -- and FileMaker Pro instantly displays that customer's name and address, detailed instructions for getting there, and a complete ordering history. And there's no need for the server to fuss with a mouse or a keyboard -- the keypad is the only access tool they need!

Such complete information comes in handy -- not just for fast and accurate deliveries, but also for special promotions. The complete ordering history allows Rice to offer little perks for longtime customers -- such as a surprise treat on their hundredth order. It's personal touches like this that help Rice stand out in Manhattan's ever-competitive restaurant business -- and FileMaker Pro makes it all happen. 'Rock-solid reliability is the biggest advantage of FileMaker Pro,' affirms Peter. 'The system runs twelve hours a day, seven days a week. It's great that a small business like ours can have access to a tool this powerful!'

Delicious, nutritious, hot and fast -- that's a take-out meal from Rice.

Reliable, efficient and easy to use -- that's FileMaker Pro!



Contact information

Contact Info for Customer:

Peter Lawrence
Manager
Rice
212-226-5775
pedros@ibm.net


John Morina
Developer
Pueblo Computer Systems
516-549-0969
john_morina@msn.com


Filemaker Contact:

Kevin Mallon
Public Relations Manager
FileMaker Inc.
408-987-7227
kevin_mallon@filemaker.com
http://www.filemaker.com


Overview
  • At Manhattan eatery Rice -- voted one of the top fifteen Best Buy Restaurants in New York -- speedy take-out service is on the menu, thanks to FileMaker Pro. By keeping customer data in FileMaker Pro, Rice is able to process take-out orders quickly, and is able to easily notify regular customers about special promotions.
Industry
  • Food/Beverage