1. Fancy Food Show
More than 22,000 people attended last year's show—the biggest of the three annual Fancy Food shows hosted by the National Association of Specialty Food Trade. Restaurateurs, food trend watchers, and about 2,100 exhibitors will flock to the Javits Center from July 9 through 11 to attend.
2. International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
This is a must-attend for more than 18,000 members of the hospitality and food industry. The show filled the Javits Center from March 5 through 7. A new attraction this year was an exhibit space devoted to bars and nightclubs sponsored by the New York Nightlife Association. Reed Exhibitions event director Ron Mathews produced this year's show.
3. James Beard Awards
Called "New Orleans: A Culinary Legacy," this year's James Beard Foundation awards on May 5 at the Marriott Marquis will pay tribute to New Orleans' contributions to the culinary world. Yvon Moller, director of sponsorship and awards support at the foundation, and Melanie Young of M. Young Communications, produce the event, which honors the best restaurants, chefs, cookbooks, and food-related journalism in the country.
4. Citymeals-on-Wheels Tribute to James Beard
"Tutto Italia" is the name of this year's big Beard tasting on June 12, which will honor Restaurant Associates C.E.O. Nick Valenti. The Rockwell Group will design an Italian street festival atmosphere, and Party Rental will donate the use of tables, chairs, and tableware. Director of special events Heather Gere is in charge.
5. Food & Wine's Best New Chefs Event
This fun, festive event is a big draw for restaurant and food industry folk: the top chefs named at this event are at the forefront of the country's food trends. Last year, Melissa Meyer, Food & Wine's former senior promotions director, took the event to Skylight. This year's event on April 4 will be at the Battery Maritime Building.
Posted 04.05.06
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More than 22,000 people attended last year's show—the biggest of the three annual Fancy Food shows hosted by the National Association of Specialty Food Trade. Restaurateurs, food trend watchers, and about 2,100 exhibitors will flock to the Javits Center from July 9 through 11 to attend.
2. International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
This is a must-attend for more than 18,000 members of the hospitality and food industry. The show filled the Javits Center from March 5 through 7. A new attraction this year was an exhibit space devoted to bars and nightclubs sponsored by the New York Nightlife Association. Reed Exhibitions event director Ron Mathews produced this year's show.
3. James Beard Awards
Called "New Orleans: A Culinary Legacy," this year's James Beard Foundation awards on May 5 at the Marriott Marquis will pay tribute to New Orleans' contributions to the culinary world. Yvon Moller, director of sponsorship and awards support at the foundation, and Melanie Young of M. Young Communications, produce the event, which honors the best restaurants, chefs, cookbooks, and food-related journalism in the country.
4. Citymeals-on-Wheels Tribute to James Beard
"Tutto Italia" is the name of this year's big Beard tasting on June 12, which will honor Restaurant Associates C.E.O. Nick Valenti. The Rockwell Group will design an Italian street festival atmosphere, and Party Rental will donate the use of tables, chairs, and tableware. Director of special events Heather Gere is in charge.
5. Food & Wine's Best New Chefs Event
This fun, festive event is a big draw for restaurant and food industry folk: the top chefs named at this event are at the forefront of the country's food trends. Last year, Melissa Meyer, Food & Wine's former senior promotions director, took the event to Skylight. This year's event on April 4 will be at the Battery Maritime Building.
Posted 04.05.06
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