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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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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

What better way to solidify bonds than through food? This year’s games have brought out well-known chefs to indulge in fine cuisine–from Los Angeles based David Chang to San Francisco’s Deuki Hong and Food Network’s Judy Joo. Food is dished out at one of five themed buffets: Italian, Asian, World, Korean and Halal.

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MAY 25, 2017

Bar Covell (Los Angeles). The grilled American food and more than 150 wine selections also add to the special low-key character. Spanish-Mediterranean style food and an internationally-curated wine list establish the laid back, bohemian atmosphere that the South Austin area is known for. Take the stress out of tasting.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. One of Los Angeles’ newest doughnut shops is Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts. Doughnut Wall. Trejo’s Donuts.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From Parq Vancouver (which features an elevated outdoor urban park) to InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (The Sky Deck on the top floor makes views of L.A. a special guest at any meeting), these cocktail party favorites offer drone views of cities from coast to coast. The Custom Food Craze.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Planners can also host meetings at the venues being used for other upcoming awards shows and celebrations—Screen Actors Guild Awards (Jan. 21) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Clive Davis’ and the Recording Academy’s Pre-Grammy Gala (Jan. Food & Beverage. 28) at Madison Square Garden.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. A favorite Mexican condiment stars in another Hornblower activity. Interactive Acrobatics.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. A favorite Mexican condiment stars in another Hornblower activity. Interactive Acrobatics.

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