Plantain Masa Arepas with Honey-Garlic Shrimp by Nelson German
Nelson German’s recipe for Plantain Masa Arepas with Honey-Garlic Shrimp is a fusion of Dominican flavor and South American form.
2026
The Knot Predicts Top 20 Wedding Trends for 2027
The push toward more personal, less conventional celebrations is shaping many of the trends expected to define weddings in the year ahead. The Knot, a leading U.S. wedding technology platform and marketplace, highlights 20 of them in The Knot 2027 Wedding Trends Report.
What Michelin Training Actually Changes in a Catering Operation
When Michelin discipline is applied correctly to a catering operation, decisions are not made during service. They were made hours, sometimes days, before the first guest arrived.
Contest Winner: Baked Caramelized Pear French Toast Casserole
Baked Caramelized Pear French Toast Casserole featuring U.S.-grown canned pears was the winning recipe in the 2026 CAN DO Challenge.
Disneyland’s Halloween Menu Brings Storytelling to the Table
Each year, the Disneyland Resort transforms from “The Happiest Place on Earth” into “The Spookiest Place on Earth,” with Halloween décor, attraction overlays, and themed food and beverages. This year, Disneyland is serving nearly 150 seasonal menu items—more than ever before.
Event Spotlight: Tomato Showcase Dinner at The Chef’s Garden
On the evening of August 22, 2026, The Chef’s Garden in Northeast Ohio turned one of summer’s most familiar ingredients—the tomato—into the foundation for an immersive culinary event.
Rudy’s Hospitality Group Builds a New Model for Corporate Dining
With five corporate clients in Metro Detroit and plans to expand, Rudy’s Hospitality Group has created a template for transforming traditional workplace cafeterias into hospitality-driven dining destinations.
From Grazing to Fibermaxxing: Chartwells’ Top 5 Campus Food Trends
Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food management, has released its 2026 Fall Flavor Forecast, identifying the five food, beverage and dining trends that will inspire campus menu planning this semester.
Don’t Delay: Why Early Claims Reporting Matters in Hospitality
Early claims reporting of employee injuries allows insurers to begin investigating and managing a claim while the facts are fresh—and can help reduce delays, disputes and potentially higher costs.
Simply put, the sooner a claim is received, the sooner it can be processed, managed and brought to a resolution.
How to Choose Packaging for Fall and Holiday Catering
Now is the time for caterers to take stock of their fall and holiday offerings, like hot comfort foods and seasonal sides, and ensure their packaging is ready to deliver quality and customer satisfaction.