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Equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston Public Garden against skyscraper backdrop.

Boston Bound: The New England Restaurant & Bar Show Returns April 26-27

For two days each spring, the best of New England’s restaurant and bar industry converges on one show floor, the New England Restaurant & Bar Show. The region’s largest restaurant, bar, and foodservice event returns April 26 and 27 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, organized by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. More than 300 exhibitors and brands will be on hand across two days of exhibits, pavilions, culinary demos, and education sessions — all included with registration.

Barracuda Cocktail

Though featured on Trader Vic’s menus, this cocktail appears to have originated on an Italian cruise ship as a marketing vehicle for Galliano liqueur. With its golden color and use of sparkling wine, the Barracuda is on the elegant end of the spectrum for tiki-style drinks.

Study: Consumers Want More Sustainable Dining Options

Consumer interest in climate-smart dining is growing—but foodservice operators aren’t keeping pace. That’s the central finding of the second year of “Closing the Gap: Eater and Operator Perspectives on Sustainable Dining,” a multi-year research study from BITE: Building Impact Through Eaters and Datassential.

How to Retain Culinary Talent: 3 Lessons from The Breakers Palm Beach

To better understand how The Breakers creates an employee-centric culture for its culinary staff, CFE News recently sat down with Jeff Simms, The Breakers’ executive chef of banquet culinary. Simms oversees more than 100 banquet and pastry culinarians while helping to deliver cuisine for up to 25,000 guests each month.

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