Industry Leaders

Leading Through Troubled Times

When Doug Quattrini, CPCE, assumed his yearlong post as president of the NACE National Board on Jan. 1, it’s safe to say he had no idea what he was in for. A 13-year member of the National Association for Catering & Events (NACE), Quattrini had served as president-elect for the

Chef Lorena Garcia

Latin Flavor

You may have tasted Chef Lorena Garcia’s tapas at the airports in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth or Miami. Or you might have discovered Garcia’s cuisine on a trip to Las Vegas, where her CHICA restaurant occupies an enviable spot at The Venetian Resort on the Strip.

From Vine to Table

Bronco Wine Company’s Joey Franzia discusses industry trends —and why he thinks caterers should be able to double their wine sales in 2020.

Marrying Resources

Julie Mead of The Knot Worldwide explains how WeddingPro connects event pros with clients, and shares insight into top wedding trends. The Knot and WeddingWire—two leading wedding planning resources—joined together to launch WeddingPro, the largest marketplace and community for wedding professionals.

Desert Bounty

How Executive Chef Paul Hancock is establishing a farm-to-fork culinary oasis at Southern California’s Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa

By Sara Perez Webber

Growing up on a small North Carolina island, Paul Hancock remembers exchanging fresh eggs with neighbors for goat cheese and milk, and standing on a chair next to his grandmother as she made collard greens and cornmeal dumplings.

On the Fast Track

With the first Prova Pizzabar satisfying commuters and visitors alike in New York’s Grand Central Terminal, Chef Donatella Arpaia plans to open more nationwide—the latest venture in her remarkable career

By Sara Perez Webber

Donatella Arpaia beat out more than 300 competitors for her fast-casual restaurant’s spot at Grand Central Terminal in New York.

Profile – The Art of Catering

By Sara Perez Webber As CEO, Simon Powles orchestrates the success of Starr Catering Group, which serves customers at iconic

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