Special Events

Food for Fetes: Super Soups for Special Events

By Christine Landry

Soup isn't the most glamorous course of a caterer's repertoire. It doesn't have the visual appeal of intricate hors d'oeuvre or tempt guests the way chocolate-y...

Connecticut OK's Same-sex Weddings

Following decisions earlier this year by California and Massachusetts, Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that gays and lesbians have the right to marry in the state....

Food for Fetes: Catering As Green As it Gets

By Christine Landry

The food movement has no shortage of buzzwords. Organic, sustainable, local, slow food, fair trade, hormone-free It's a lot to process for green-going...

Gas Shortage Plagues Atlanta Event Pros

It's the secret ingredient in appetizers, decor and guest lists--gasoline. If there's no gas, then the caterer can't deliver the food, the decor pieces sit on the loading dock, and guests can't get to the party....

Diamonds are Emmy Gala's Best Friend

This year's Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball, slated for Sept. 21, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a traditional diamond motif....

Politicos Pause But Parties Don't at GOP Convention

The threat of Hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast put the damper on appearances by some politicians at the Republican National Convention, but the party pace continues unabated....

Galas: Caterer Stages Baby's First Bash

By Natasha Garber

We definitely took care of the adults, but we absolutely had those kids covered, says Joann Roth-Oseary of the 20 young guests and 75 accompanying grownups...

Food for Fetes: Menu Trends with Staying Power

By Christine Landry

"Trend" can be a dirty word, often amounting to little more than a flash in the pan. Instead, event chefs prefer their pans to sizzle with something that has...

Salmonella Scare Over, FDA Says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday rescinded its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeño and Serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico....

Mexican Serrano Peppers Added to FDA Warning List

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week added serrano peppers from Mexico to its list of foods that consumers should avoid....