Demand for private dining in New York City has increased more than fivefold ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, according to new data from venue marketplace Tagvenue. The trend signals a broader shift towards higher-value, experience-led bookings.
The fourth edition of F&B@Sea brought the global cruise food-and-beverage community together on April 15 and 16 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. While there was no shortage of interesting products and conversations, these five stood out as worth a closer look.
Cura Hospitality’s Guest Chef Program continues to elevate the on site dining experience for healthcare team members, patients and visitors across Allegheny Health Network (AHN) hospitals in Pennsylvania.
Abigail Kirsch has introduced an all-new menu focusing on spring and summer flavors to enhance upcoming weddings, corporate dinners, galas and life milestones across iconic venues in New York and Connecticut. Abigail Kirsch’s new menu provides guests with a personalized approach to luxury catering through interactive and unique dishes that highlight seasonal flavors.
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.
CFE News is pleased to announce the newest member of our Editorial Advisory Board: Robin Selden, executive chef and managing partner of Marcia Selden Catering and Naked Fig Catering, serving Connecticut, New York City and beyond.
By Sara Perez Webber What does today’s college student want from campus dining? Chartwells Higher Education did a deep dive
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.
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.
D’Amico Hospitality—a leading special events company based in Minneapolis—has been awarded Caterer of the Year by the International Caterers Association (ICA).
