If you know me you know that I’m a GM man. I like the brand for a few reasons but the #1 reason I drive a Cadillac is because Kinsey’s dad owns a dealership.

Cadillac has positioned itself over the years as a premiere brand in the world of automobiles. It’s logo, design and reputation of quality have made it a great American symbol.

Cadillac has experienced a few flops in the last 10 years but recovered extremely well. The Catera was created to compete with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. This was an absolute flop and terribly diluted Cadillac’s brand. In recent years Cadillac dumped the Catera and reinvented itself. The effort has been a wild success. The sharp designs of the sedans and Escalades have resurrected Cadillac as a premiere brand.

Having said all of this Cadillac has introduced a fragrance line to celebrate it’s 100 year history. This attempt at brand extension is corny at best and awful at worst.

Someone on Madison Avenue needs to tell Cadillac’s marketing guru’s that this is not a good idea on any level. My only hope is that this new endeavor will be such a bust on the front end, that the brakes will be slammed before it hits the mainstream media. Cadillac and GM should know better.

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I own three local establishments and am often criticized for voicing the need for people to get out to eat too much. I’ve heard all too often that i should put a sock in it. But this is how dire a situation MANY places are in. It’s just a shame that MoMo’s is one of them.

I’m hearing from very reliable sources that there are several more local eateries on the verge of also closing their doors. So please folks, eat Independent!

To the MoMo’s crew, hang in there and good luck! I’m pulling for you!

Momo’s Bistro hasn’t been around for 100 years or anything, but the establishment is a favorite of many downtown residents. Personally, it’s certainly on my rotation of places to visit with friends.

The establishment has great food and an atmosphere that’s very pleasant. The lighting was right and the tables were spaced such that parties weren’t sitting on top of each other. Whether seated at an inside table, on the patio or at the bar you always hear friends laughing about something.

Momo’s will be missed by a lot of people. It’s one of those places that you could walk in and pretty much be assured that a friend or few would be there.