Author name: Sara Perez Webber

Sara Perez Webber has been the editor of Catering Magazine for 10 years. A veteran writer and editor, specializing in hospitality, travel and business topics, she previously held staff positions at Travel Agent and Caribbean Travel & Life magazines. Webber has also written for and edited a wide variety of publications, websites and marketing materials in a freelance career spanning nearly two decades. She graduated from American University’s School of Communication in Washington, D.C.

New York-Based Abigail Kirsch Introduces Spring and Summer Catering Menus

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.

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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