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MAY 25, 2017

Bergamot Alley (Healdsburg, California). Plush, plum colored sofas, and wooden barrels surround the European cave-looking venue. The grilled American food and more than 150 wine selections also add to the special low-key character. A distinctly European atmosphere served-up with a tapas-style menu. Lagniappe (Miami).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Lamar Engel, founder of The Wine Militia in Napa, understands the realities of venue logistics, including F&B minimums. That is why he designed a series of self-contained experiences that are easy to program into an agenda, while being customizable enough that they dovetail with the culture and goals of the meeting. Educated Guess.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many zoos nationwide have similar offerings, so inquire with the zoo most local to your meeting venue. In January, G’Day USA will be focusing its attention on California with pop-up events at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, including an Australian Open Experience, and a gala in San Francisco.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

One of the big meeting stories coming out of San Francisco this week is the lawsuit filed by people who attended an NAACP California-Hawaii conference two years ago at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City. Before committing to a hosting your event at a certain hotel or venue, ask if they have had issues with norovirus in the past.

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MARCH 14, 2018

California: Boysenberry Pie. Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is the birthplace of the boysenberry. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. In 1996, Boston Cream Pie was proclaimed the official state dessert of Massachusetts.

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JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city. Read More: Visit San Jose Makes Adventurous Food a Star No meeting is too big or small.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Previously relegated to basement recreation rooms, pingpong got a major venue upgrade in the form of Spin, a collection of pingpong clubs that counts Susan Sarandon among its investors. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. Here are some exciting possibilities. Old Games, New Tricks.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Previously relegated to basement recreation rooms, pingpong got a major venue upgrade in the form of Spin, a collection of pingpong clubs that counts Susan Sarandon among its investors. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. Here are some exciting possibilities. Old Games, New Tricks.

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