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Food Halls are the New Trend in Group Dining

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Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. A food hall. An easy solution?

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F&B Smart Moves in Miami, Dallas and More

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Rajiv Jha Rajiv Jha, Fairmont Dallas Jha joins Fairmont Dallas as director of food & beverage. He will oversee all food and beverage operations at the iconic Dallas arts district hotel, drawing from 16 years of expertise in hotel food and beverage leadership. Kitts Christophe Harbour.

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F&B Smart Moves in Pasadena, Rome and More

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Romina Migliorini and Joe Derla Romina Migliorini and Joe Derla, Signia by Hilton San Jose Signia by Hilton San Jose makes two key appointments to its culinary leadership team. She will now oversee all food and beverage operations at Signia by Hilton San Jose. Grant Hotel in San Diego.

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What’s Wine Got to Do with It?

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When you bring people together for a meeting or event, there is always a reason. While we often meticulously plan the culinary experiences at our events, beverages, particularly wine, are frequently chosen from a generic banquet menu. Request to meet with the beverage director or sommelier. Know who to talk to.

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Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization

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After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Best Cities for Farm-to-table Dining

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The farm-to-table culinary movement has been sweeping the nation and meeting professionals have been taking notice. With a mission to source produce locally, protein responsibly and a dedication to sustainability, farm-to-table focused menus are becoming increasingly popular. San Francisco, California. The Black Cat.

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Wolfgang Puck Catering Turns 25

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The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. They were really interested and willing to change it up,” Brunson said.