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TREND SPOTTED   06.18.09 6:00 AM PRINT | SEND TO A FRIEND |
Low-Cost, Crowd-Pleasing Catering
As planners keep a closer watch on food costs, inexpensive fare like corn dogs, popcorn, and French fries are popping up on event menus.

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Passed food from Food for Thought at Target's Bullseye Bazaar pop-up in Chicago in May included mini corn dogs and chicken nachos. - Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Passed food from Food for Thought at Target's Bullseye Bazaar pop-up in Chicago in May included mini corn dogs and chicken nachos.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Guests nibbled on dried fruit at People and Time's party at the St. Regis Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner weekend in May. - Photo: Jason Kempin/WireImage.com
Guests nibbled on dried fruit at People and Time's party at the St. Regis Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner weekend in May.
Photo: Jason Kempin/WireImage.com
The Cartoon Network's carnival-themed Adult Swim party for Upfront Week in New York in May had branded booths at the Nokia Theatre hawking corn dogs, pizza, peanuts, and hot dogs. - Photo: BizBash
The Cartoon Network's carnival-themed Adult Swim party for Upfront Week in New York in May had branded booths at the Nokia Theatre hawking corn dogs, pizza, peanuts, and hot dogs.

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The Art Gallery of Ontario's Massive Party in April passed hors d'oeuvres like French fries and mini Cubano sandwiches.  - Photo: Nikki Leigh McKean for BizBash
The Art Gallery of Ontario's Massive Party in April passed hors d'oeuvres like French fries and mini Cubano sandwiches. 
Photo: Nikki Leigh McKean for BizBash
At the greater Washington chapter of the International Special Events Society's annual Capital Awards Gala in April, guests helped themselves to a buffet of flavored popcorn by Smoothie Time. - Photo: Yassine El Mansouri for BizBash
At the greater Washington chapter of the International Special Events Society's annual Capital Awards Gala in April, guests helped themselves to a buffet of flavored popcorn by Smoothie Time.
Photo: Yassine El Mansouri for BizBash
Instead of doing its traditional sit-down benefit dinner, New York's Public Art Fund held a bowling night at Lucky Strike Lanes in May with buffet-style food and bottles of beer in Champagne buckets. - Photo: John Minchillo for BizBash
Instead of doing its traditional sit-down benefit dinner, New York's Public Art Fund held a bowling night at Lucky Strike Lanes in May with buffet-style food and bottles of beer in Champagne buckets.
Photo: John Minchillo for BizBash



  —Lisa Cericola
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Social Hollywood
Housed in the beautifully restored Hollywood Athletic Club, Social Hollywood retains the sophisticated air of the building’s storied past. The first floor enchants and intrigues with its dramatic black and white lobby, its Valentino Room, the Barrymore Ballroom (ideal for large events), and Social Hollywood’s restaurant Citrus at Social, featuring a fresh Cali-French menu by world-renowned chef Michel Richard. More >>

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Russell Harris Event Group
With over 20 years' experience, Los Angeles-based Russell Harris Event Group has been responsible for a broad scope of corporate, sporting, and entertainment industry events. With guest lists ranging from 500 to 50,000 attendees, it has built a reputation of excellence by maintaining an organized yet entertaining environment while bringing personal style and integrity to each event. More >>

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Location Sound Corporation
With more than 30 years' experience as a dealer of pro audio and communications gear, Location Sound can guide you through the maze of audio equipment options. If you’re looking to rent or buy walkie-talkies/two-way radios, wireless microphone systems, lavalier microphones, or the like, call LSC's seasoned department reps in sales or rental. More >>

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