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Food Halls are the New Trend in Group Dining

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A food hall. Smart Meetings has rounded up food halls across the country that not only provide a wide variety of cuisine for groups to choose from and reconvene in the dining area but are also located in buildings connected to the history and culture of the destination they are set in. 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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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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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.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

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Best Cities for Farm-to-table Dining

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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. Experience the city life of San Francisco and California’s freshest cuisine for your event. STEM Kitchen and Garden.

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Don’t Believe Everything You See on Twitter About a San Francisco Meeting Apocalypse

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If there’s one trait that best defines San Francisco, it’s diversity. San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and scenic beauty always captivate, while new experiences showcase the city’s always-evolving nature. Getting here is easy, with the top-ranked San Francisco International Airport (SFO) just 13 miles from the city.