Follow these best practices to help prevent employment liability claims By Kim Gore, HUB International The post-pandemic return to the workplace has brought out the good, the bad and the ugly—including increasing complaints over harassment, discrimination and retaliation. As a consequence, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been ramping up its … [Read more...] about Mitigate Your Risk
Tying the Knot in 2023
From nostalgia-themed celebrations to multi-day affairs, experts divulge 20 of the top trends influencing weddings in the new year By Sara Perez Webber Pearls A nostalgic detail poised to take center stage at weddings is the classic pearl. “If there’s one big takeaway from New York Bridal Fashion Week, it’s that pearls will dominate the aesthetic for 2023 … [Read more...] about Tying the Knot in 2023
Elevating Events with a Craft Cocktail Bar
Boost revenue and repeat business with a well-run bar serving thoughtfully customized drinks By Chris Tunstall, co-founder of A Bar Above How many weddings have you attended where the bar line was long, and the drinks weren’t that great? The answer is probably “Too many.” A basic bar is a thing of the past; a wedding is made that much more unique with a customized … [Read more...] about Elevating Events with a Craft Cocktail Bar
Specialty Food Association Predicts 2023 Food Trends
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2023. The panel was comprised of professionals from diverse segments of the culinary world. “Specialty food consumers are looking to make their meal prep easy but exciting and that is driving many of this year’s trends regarding convenience, packaging improvements and … [Read more...] about Specialty Food Association Predicts 2023 Food Trends
Meeting the Growing Demand for Outdoor Events
By tradition, Southern Aluminum began as an outdoor furniture manufacturer when Founder Charlie Taylor began crafting picnic tables in 1978 as a retirement hobby. The company eventually found its way into the hospitality industry in the early 2000’s through designing products for meeting and event spaces. Partnering with key customers, we quickly became the leader of linenless … [Read more...] about Meeting the Growing Demand for Outdoor Events
Gordon’s Fine Wine Acquires Baker’s Best Catering
Gordon’s Fine Wine, a fourth-generation purveyor of fine wine and spirits based in Waltham, Massachusetts, has acquired Baker’s Best Catering, a Needham, Massachusetts-based company founded by Michael Baker in 1984. Gordon’s plans to incorporate the fine food and quality catering of Baker’s Best into its four Boston-area retail locations. Gordon’s senior team will eventually … [Read more...] about Gordon’s Fine Wine Acquires Baker’s Best Catering
Fresh and Flavorful
Demand for Mediterranean cuisine is on the rise, as consumers grow to appreciate its fresh flavors and healthy reputation By Sara Perez Webber While the countries surrounding the Mediterranean—from southern Europe to northern Africa to southwest Asia—vary in culture, customs and cuisine, the traditional diets eaten in those countries share many of the same principles. … [Read more...] about Fresh and Flavorful
Tips for Serving a Plant-Based, Healthy Thanksgiving
By Diane Kochilas, creator and co-host of PBS’ My Greek Table In the Greek kitchen, the plant-based options for Thanksgiving—or any feast, for that matter—are endless. One of the things that sets Greek cooking apart from other culinary traditions in the Mediterranean isn’t only the wealth of plant-based options, but the wealth of plant-based main course options!On a holiday … [Read more...] about Tips for Serving a Plant-Based, Healthy Thanksgiving
The Food Rescuers
Working with caterers and other food businesses, Phoenix-based Waste Not makes sure excess meals go to people in need By Sara Perez Webber Long before “sustainability” became a common goal and corporate buzzword, Waste Not has been putting it into practice. The Phoenix-based nonprofit—celebrating its 35th anniversary—works to solve the problem of wasted food. Each … [Read more...] about The Food Rescuers
Cheers to the Holidays
Raise the bar on your holiday libations by following these expert tips and recipes By Sara Perez Webber Holiday events are right around the corner. Will your bar menus get guests in the spirit? If you need inspiration, follow these tips from the experts for making and serving extra-festive refreshments during fall and winter holiday events. Welcome Guests with … [Read more...] about Cheers to the Holidays