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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. We all play a part in that.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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Bolivar is director of food and beverage for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he will oversee the property’s five F&B options, as well as its banquet operations. Luksza us director of food and beverage and Bergman is executive chef for NoMo SoHo in New York City. Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Claveran.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More

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Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver. Catherine is director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria in Virginia. David Cirincione. Kelly Catherine. Phil Klinkenberg.

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New and Renovated: New England Meetings Take Center Stage

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Meetings from quintessential Virginia, to the mountains, to Capitol Hill Make your way to the places where the fall foliage turns the red, orange and gold of everyone’s favorite autumn movies and art: New England. Guests can relax with approachable food and beverage offerings enjoyed on a communal lounge space and adjacent outdoor patio.

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Sampling is Back: Get a Taste of the Impossible Food Truck Tour

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As COVID restrictions lifted and vaccines got underway this spring, the industry saw the widespread return of sampling, and Impossible Foods wasted no time getting its plant-based products into consumers’ hands. A tablet-based survey built to collect qualitative feedback for both Impossible Foods and Walmart is also part of the experience.

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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Audrey Vincent Vincent is director of catering for Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Virginia.

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How a Storied F&B Kitchen Went Halal to Accommodate Allies

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When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. Their chef and their dining team made great Afghan food, kabobs. government as part of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW).