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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. Trimmer asks.

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Smart Moves in Half Moon Bay, Melrose and More

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For more than 20 years, Lindner has moved his way through the hotel industry, starting in food and beverage roles in Germany, his home country. Lindner has been food and beverage manager for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, director of food and beverage at Mandarin Oriental, London and more. Timothy Lee.

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People on the Move

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Hilton has appointed Adam Crocini to the role of vice president, food and beverage, Luxury and Lifestyle Group. market between 2004 and 2008. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Adam Crocini. VisitPITTSBURGH has named Jerad Bachar its new executive vice president after a nationwide search. Mark Birtha.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More

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Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. Flint first became a leader at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in 2008 as its general manager, a role in which he served until 2014. Most recently, Flint was general manager of The St.

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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

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The last guide covered 2008-2009. Las Vegas, which strives to go bigger than anywhere else—and is in continual competition with Orlando for meetings and events business—used to have its restaurants rated by Michelin. And with so many celebrity-chef outposts, deservedly so. Yet apparently that guide sold so poorly it was discontinued.

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Four Tips for Planning a Memorable Last-Minute Holiday Party

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From booking a venue that will help with the preparation process to how to “wow” attendees with fun and creative food and beverage options that don’t break the bank, I’ve provided my top four tips for hosting a memorable event this holiday season. Louis location since 2008. Louis at The Arch.