Communal tables, creative cocktailing and hearty "heritage" food will be some of the top hotel food & beverage trends this year, according to a forecast from Marriott Hotels F&B executives Robin Uler, senior vice president of food &...
PERFECT presentation and fantastic fare may be the hallmarks of formal events, but that doesn't mean that these fêtes can't be fun, too. From a nine-course Chinese New Year's celebration to a benefit dinner that let guests dine through the decade...
THERE'S no denying the allure of the classic vodka-tonic or gin martini, but today's sophisticated party-goers are looking for cocktails with a twist. Exotic flavors, great garnishes and attention-grabbing presentation make these cool new cocktai...
FROM his start as a meeting planner in the automotive industry, David Dvorak, CMP, has moved into the hotel business in big way. As vice president of catering and convention services for White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts, his dep...
THE appeal of desserts has always been strong; just the threat of “no dessert” is enough to make even the most lima bean-loathing child clean his plate. And it's not only children who find these tempting treats irresistible. Three talented hotel ...
WHETHER it's a Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwaanza celebration, festive food and drinks are at the top of guests' wish lists at holiday events. And while waistlines may be on their mind the rest of the year, holiday party-goers are ready to indulge in...
AS far as James Cutfield is concerned, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. Not when it comes to Beverly Hills, Calif.'s Regent Beverly Wilshire — the elegant, Rodeo Drive-adjacent property whose event business he oversees as director of cater...
FROM Mediterranean to Cuban, Thai to Indian, event guests are clamoring for exotic ethnic menus. Creative takes on global fare add authenticity to event themes and transport guests to exotic destinations without leaving the dining room.
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Jin Patisserie, the Venice, Calif.-based bakery known for its decadent chocolates infused with ingredients such as jasmine, lavender and ginger, also offers miniature cakes that make elegant take-home treats for weddings and parties. Owner and pa...
THEY can take inspiration from an event venue, the season of the year or a guest of honor's hobby, but the experts agree: Themed menus aren't just entertaining for event attendees — they're fun for caterers, too.
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