BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #470 — Wednesday, 03.20.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. EXOTIC MENU: Has your catering menu ever included tarantulas, cockroaches, and worm salad? The disgusting dishes were served at the Explorers Club annual ball last weekend in New York. Gothamist: "The man behind the unusual dishes served during this hour is Gene Rurka, the chairman of the exotics committee—and this year he served up a menu that included everything from Rattlesnake Sliders to Chipotle BBQ Beaver to Camel Meat Loaf, Sweet Chili Pickled Eyeballs, Hoisin Glazed Kangaroo, and Insect Canapes." http://bit.ly/147loXI
2. WORLD TRADE CENTER DECK: Legends Hospitality Management, the company that runs marketing, merchandising, and luxury boxes at stadiums for the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys, will operate the observatory planned for 1 World Trade Center. The tallest deck in the city (but short of Chicago's Willis Tower), the space is expected to draw 3.5 million visitors a year. New York Times: "Visitors will enter one of five dedicated elevators that rise to the 102nd floor, where there will be an 'experiential' theater presentation, which opens up to reveal the views, and an event space for private parties. There will be a restaurant and gift shop on the 101st floor and another observation deck on the 100th floor." http://nyti.ms/YRPpq5
3. LADY LIBERTY: In other landmark news, the iconic statue will reopen to the public on July 4 following repairs to its docks, security screening area, and other parts that were destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. NBC New York: "The repairs will also bring back 400 people who work for the Statue of Liberty and about 1,000 who work in the tourist industry." http://bit.ly/16Ht5nc
4. DISNEYLAND ADMISSION POLICY: A new rule from the company bans children under 14 from the park unless they have an adult with them. Los Angeles Times: "The new policy, according to Disney officials, puts Disneyland's age policy in line with the company's other amusement parks. Industry experts say the new rule reflects a change in attitude about what age is safe for children to be left unaccompanied in a theme park." http://lat.ms/Y4rBTb
5. EXHIBITION ECONOMY: The exhibition industry overall saw less growth in the second half of 2012, according to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research. "We attribute this to the well-publicized prospect of the 'fiscal cliff,' which substantially hurt business sentiment and willingness to incur travel expenses, and ultimately hurt the exhibition industry," said Allen Shaw, an economist with the center. The top performing sectors were discretionary consumer services and sporting goods, travel, and entertainment. www.ceir.org
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BOSTON: American Cancer Society's Key gala is April 4 at the Park Plaza Castle.
On Thursday, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue will host an evening of cocktails and shopping to kick off the charity's upcoming Hot Pink Party. The event takes place at the Saks store in the Prudential Center, and the building will be illuminated in pink for the occasion.
Talk about a blast from the past: The Boston Athenaeum Museum has menus from private dinners held at Boston-area hotels in the mid-to-late 1800s. Menu items included "Mock Turtle" soup, roast wild goose, and a dessert called "Calf's Foot Jelly."
CHICAGO: The Chicago Sinfonietta Ball is June 1 at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park.
Andy Burwell is the new catering sales manager of Harry Caray's Catering and Events. He'll be in charge of private events at the flagship Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North and the lakefront Parties at Harry Caray's on Navy Pier; he'll also handle drop-off services with Harry's to Go and facilitate full-service catering at event spaces via Hary Caray's Catering and Events.
LOS ANGELES: Stila Cosmetics has signed on as a corporate sponsor for Women in Sports and Events Los Angeles. PRWeb: bit.ly/Yp9uld
The Human Rights Campaign announced that its gala Saturday at the JW Marriott L.A. Live will celebrate Kris Perry and Sandy Stier, as well as Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, the four California plaintiffs challenging Proposition 8 before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has appointed Brett Orlando as the new regional director of operations for the brand’s three South Florida hotels: the 411-room EPIC in downtown Miami, the 186-room Surfcomber Miami, South Beach, and the 113-room Vero Beach Hotel & Spa.
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa hired Christian Rassinoux as executive chef. Rassinoux will be responsible for leading food and beverage operations for the resort including the opening of a new Italian restaurant this summer.
Feeding South Florida will host the "Get Crackin'" brunch at Joe's Stone Crab April 21. The event will raise money for the nonprofit organization and honor the support of chef Allen Susser, The Miami Herald, and Southern Wine & Spirits.
NEW YORK: In honor of Earth Day Weekend, the New York City Green Festival 2013 is April 19 to 21 at the Javits Center North. The event will feature sustainable food, drink, and shopping, live music, keynote presentations, networking opportunities, and more. Greenfestivals.org: http://bit.ly/15YJH8C.
Local event listings from Masterplanner:
http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Orlando Tropical Fest is April 7 at the Orlando Festival Park. The event will celebrate Hispanic culture and feature authentic food, vendors, and live music from NG2, Limite 21, Raphy Leavitt, and more. Visitorlando.com: http://bit.ly/11fT6cY
TORONTO: On Thursday, Thompson Landry Gallery will host a V.I.P. opening party for a new exhibit from Montreal-based artist Nicolas Ruel. Called "Iconography," the series captures architectural and cultural artifacts from some 50 cities, including Tokyo and Paris.
WASHINGTON: The sixth annual National Harbor Wine & Food Festival is May 4 and 5 underneath the tents at the National Harbor Waterfront. Activities will include a Cinco de Mayo Pavilion featuring Hornitos tequila, craft beer tastings at a bier garten, chef demonstrations at the Viking Cooking Stage, and a V.I.P. Pier with restaurant tastings.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Jenna Berris, Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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