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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.

How Sodexo Delivered Standout Service for Centenary College Gala

For Centenary College of Louisiana’s bicentennial gala in Shreveport, Sodexo ensured the culinary experience was worthy of the historic milestone.

The Spotlight Centenary gala in late 2025 brought together donors, alumni and campus leadership to celebrate the college’s 200th anniversary. A longstanding campus partner, Sodexo—led by General Manager Shanta Chatman and District Chef Norman Hunt—worked closely with college leadership to build a menu that felt elevated without alienating a wide-ranging guest list.

Event Spotlight: Landmark Experiences Caters Mubadala Citi DC Open

What does it take to feed more than 80,000 guests, athletes, media and VIPs at one of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments in the U.S.? For Landmark Experiences, the feat involved careful advance planning and thoughtful collaborations with local standout chefs.

Last July, Landmark Experiences delivered the robust F&B program at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. A newly launched initiative from Elior North America’s Dining & Events, Landmark specializes in large-scale, high-profile events and brings together sister brands including Constellation Culinary Group, Abigail Kirsch and Design Cuisine.

What Wedding Pros Predict for 2026: 8 Trends to Watch

2026 weddings are leaning into “more”: more color, more sparkle, more personalization and more fun. To see what couples are gravitating toward, CFE News asked wedding experts across the U.S. to share what they’re seeing from clients right now. We’ve rounded up their insights into eight trends that can help caterers and event pros plan for the year ahead.

MIBE Summit: Helping Hospitality Leaders Reach New Heights in 2026

With the Rocky Mountains as its backdrop, the upcoming MIBE Summit—taking place Jan. 25-27 in Denver—is embracing a theme that feels especially fitting.

“It’s called ‘Unleash Potential,’ and it’s the idea that we’re all summiting our own mountain,” says Anthony Lambatos, the founder of MIBE (Make It Better Every Day), a culture-building and training organization for business leaders. “We all have our own challenges. How are we going to get to the top?”

Plant Based World Expo 2025: Promising a Fertile Future

The 6th annual Plant Based World Expo (PBWE) North America sowed the seeds for an industry resurgence. The event—which took place Dec. 2-3 at New York City’s Javits Center—combined a lineup of educational programs and a selection of plant-based food product lines, many new to market and most targeting foodservice.

Overserving: What You Need to Know

Football season is in full swing, then there’s “Drinksgiving,” then New Year’s Eve, followed by the Super Bowl! The fall/holiday

Event Spotlight: Cattle Baron’s Ball in Dallas

For the third consecutive year, Vestals Catering catered the Cattle Baron’s Ball—the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. More than 3,200 guests attended the Oct. 25th event, where they were entertained by headliner Post Malone—an alum of the Metroplex’s Grapevine High School. To support the cause, Vestals donated a significant amount of food and labor to the event.

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