Boston Bound: The New England Restaurant & Bar Show Returns April 26-27
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 Welcomes Award-Winning Caterer Robin Selden to the Editorial Advisory Board
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.
What Students Want: 4 College Dining Trends from Chartwells
By Sara Perez Webber What does today’s college student want from campus dining? Chartwells Higher Education did a deep dive
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.
D’Amico Hospitality Named Caterer of the Year by International Caterers Association
D’Amico Hospitality—a leading special events company based in Minneapolis—has been awarded Caterer of the Year by the International Caterers Association (ICA).
