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  1. Catering & Design
  2. Food Trends

Catering

June 6, 2012
New York: In late June, P.S. 1 MoMA in Queens will debut a temporary 3-D eco-friendly installation made from nylon nets treated with a titania nanoparticle spray that neutralizes airborne pollutants. The star-shaped structure called 'Wendy' was designed by New York-based firm HWKN. It will house a DJ booth and its spiky arms will mist water and blast cool air into the courtyard.
New York: In late June, P.S. 1 MoMA in Queens will debut a temporary 3-D eco-friendly installation made from nylon nets treated with a titania nanoparticle spray that neutralizes airborne pollutants. The star-shaped structure called "Wendy" was designed by New York-based firm HWKN. It will house a DJ booth and its spiky arms will mist water and blast cool air into the courtyard.
Photo: Courtesy of MoMA
Chicago: Mixologist Revae Schneider, a veteran of Gilt Bar, has launched Femme du Coupe, a bar-styling company specializing in creating custom cocktails for events. Schneider practices “interactive mixology,” giving guests the option to create their own libations alongside her. Femme du Coupe also offers teambuilding classes and sells premade cocktail mixers for $40 each, which can be used as corporate gifts.
Chicago: Mixologist Revae Schneider, a veteran of Gilt Bar, has launched Femme du Coupe, a bar-styling company specializing in creating custom cocktails for events. Schneider practices “interactive mixology,” giving guests the option to create their own libations alongside her. Femme du Coupe also offers teambuilding classes and sells premade cocktail mixers for $40 each, which can be used as corporate gifts.
Photo: Bergonia Photography
Los Angeles: Le Cirque has been bringing the experience of dining at the iconic New York restaurant to private clubs. The pop-up dinner series makes its final stops in Southern California, visiting San Diego on May 11 and Los Angeles on May 18. The $150-per-person price tag includes a four-course menu, wine, and a copy of Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque.
Los Angeles: Le Cirque has been bringing the experience of dining at the iconic New York restaurant to private clubs. The pop-up dinner series makes its final stops in Southern California, visiting San Diego on May 11 and Los Angeles on May 18. The $150-per-person price tag includes a four-course menu, wine, and a copy of Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque.
Photo: Courtesy of Le Cirque
Everywhere: Send gift boxes filled with magazines and snacks from Cheeriodicals as a client or employee gift. In addition to treats, each box contains four magazines geared toward the recipient’s interests. Boxes start at $40, with volume discounts for orders of at least 50.
Everywhere: Send gift boxes filled with magazines and snacks from Cheeriodicals as a client or employee gift. In addition to treats, each box contains four magazines geared toward the recipient’s interests. Boxes start at $40, with volume discounts for orders of at least 50.
Photo: Courtesy of Cheeriodicals
Orlando: Ice Magic has created a swivel table that can be attached to any of the pieces in its Totally Mod line of modular leather furniture. The Orlando-based company can construct the tabletop in glass, acrylic, or wood and in sizes from 14 to 22 inches. The table starts at $50.
Orlando: Ice Magic has created a swivel table that can be attached to any of the pieces in its Totally Mod line of modular leather furniture. The Orlando-based company can construct the tabletop in glass, acrylic, or wood and in sizes from 14 to 22 inches. The table starts at $50.
Photo: Courtesy of Ice Magic
Toronto: Sliced Gourmet has a full gourmet catering menu of sandwiches and salads for in-office meetings and private events. All items, like the lobster B.L.T., are made from scratch with seasonal, natural ingredients. Delivery is available for orders over $50.
Toronto: Sliced Gourmet has a full gourmet catering menu of sandwiches and salads for in-office meetings and private events. All items, like the lobster B.L.T., are made from scratch with seasonal, natural ingredients. Delivery is available for orders over $50.
Photo: Courtesy of Sliced Gourmet
Washington: James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés of Think Food Group debuted his Spanish food truck, Pepe, in March. The silver truck is available for private events, offering a selection of eight fl autas—rolled sandwiches layered with ingredients like Iberico pork, piparra peppers, Serrano ham, and manchego. There is a minimum of $1,200 and 20 guests, which includes the truck and staff for two hours.
Washington: James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés of Think Food Group debuted his Spanish food truck, Pepe, in March. The silver truck is available for private events, offering a selection of eight fl autas—rolled sandwiches layered with ingredients like Iberico pork, piparra peppers, Serrano ham, and manchego. There is a minimum of $1,200 and 20 guests, which includes the truck and staff for two hours.
Photo: Scott Suchman
Boston: In April, the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, which overlooks the Charles River and the Lechmere Canal, began offering relay-style kayaking races for as many as 40 guests. Races are held in the afternoon and conclude with a cocktail reception featuring regional drinks.
Boston: In April, the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, which overlooks the Charles River and the Lechmere Canal, began offering relay-style kayaking races for as many as 40 guests. Races are held in the afternoon and conclude with a cocktail reception featuring regional drinks.
Photo: Courtesy of Kimpton Hotels
Las Vegas: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental recently opened its first Las Vegas showroom. Clients can experiment with tabletop designs at the new space, no appointments necessary.
Las Vegas: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental recently opened its first Las Vegas showroom. Clients can experiment with tabletop designs at the new space, no appointments necessary.
Photo: Courtesy of La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Miami: The Water Taxi Miami is now operating between four docking points, including the Miami Convention Center and South Beach. The yellow boats hold as many as 38 passengers and are also available for private charters, which start at $450 for the first hour and $150 for each additional hour.
Miami: The Water Taxi Miami is now operating between four docking points, including the Miami Convention Center and South Beach. The yellow boats hold as many as 38 passengers and are also available for private charters, which start at $450 for the first hour and $150 for each additional hour.
Photo: Courtesy of The Water Taxi Miami
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