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Making a Tasteful Impression Through a Food and Beverage Program That’s a Cut Above

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Tips to create a memorable F&B experience In the meeting and event industry, a thoughtful and robust food and beverage program can be the cornerstone of delighting guests, and is necessary to ensure the experience is both memorable and complete. Indian cuisine has also been a popular request this year.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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David Nowak Hawaii’s Hilton Waikoloa Village named Nowak director of food and beverage. Nowak most recently worked as food and beverage specialist at Premier Hotels & Resorts in Guam. C as a food and beverage manager trainee eight years ago and most recently worked as the property’s food and beverage manager.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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He will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s operations to ensure exceptional guest services, while also implementing strategic initiatives to uphold and elevate the hotel’s reputation as a luxury Hawaii destination. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles.

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F&B Smart Moves in California, Hawaii and More

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Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. He will lead operations at the hotel’s 11 th floor Japanese restaurant, Wren , their retro bar, Perch Putt , and their rotating lineup of local food trucks, the Aviary, as well as their banquet and catering services.

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F&B Smart Moves in California, Hawaii and More

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Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. He will lead operations at the hotel’s 11 th floor Japanese restaurant, Wren , their retro bar, Perch Putt , and their rotating lineup of local food trucks, the Aviary, as well as their banquet and catering services.

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Smart Moves in Denver, Laguna Beach and More

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Now, he will lead Montage Laguna Beach’s daily operations and oversee rooms, food and beverage, the spa, security and more. She has served as head of business events at the venue for nearly a decade, and last year served also as acting director of commercial.

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Get to Know… Natalie Stanbra of Oliver & Bonacini Catering

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I had been working as an event specialist at our 2 other venues, but our portfolio was still very small. I always look for someone that has a passion for the restaurant industry and food and beverage since it’s at the core of O&B. When did you get your first big break? I would say when we opened the Arcadian in 2012.