Forecast: 8 New Products & Trends for Fall Events

The new Frederico Collection from Blueprint Studios in San Francisco features a glam pearlescent luster and chrome finishes and includes a sofa, love seat, lounge chair, and ottoman. Items are available for rent in Northern and Southern California; pricing is available upon request.

Planners can host a meeting or breakout session on a loud trade show floor inside one of Orlando-based Totally Mod’s new Quiet Rooms. The aluminum frame snaps together with magnets—no tools required—and the clear vinyl tiles keep sound out but allow light in. The rooms can be configured in any size and height and include a pocket door. Brand signage and information can be attached with magnets, and LED programmable lighting can be added to the frame.

Tipsy Scoop opened its first retail space in New York in May. The liquor-infused ice cream had only been available in stores and at specialty retailers and restaurants, as well as events, throughout the Northeast, but fans had requested a spot for the adults-only treat. The scoop shop offers more than 15 flavors like Spiked Hazelnut Coffee and Maple Bacon Bourbon, boozy ice cream flights with four flavors, and ice cream cakes and sandwiches. Limited-edition seasonal flavors will also be available at the storefront.

Miami-based Nuage Designs recently launched a new collection of table linens inspired by mixed metals. The sequin “Koi” pieces feature a texture and pattern similar to the fish skin and are available in white and silver, white and gold, beige and gold, and black and gold. The items range in price from $85 to $95, depending on the size of the linen.

Occasions Caterers in Washington now offers two new street-food-style station options: the Churro and Bubble Waffle Cannoli bars. At the churro station, freshly fried churros are tumbled with flavored sugars. Guests can also add dulce de leche or warm Mexican chocolate sauce on top. Inspired by Hong Kong’s bubble waffles, the Bubble Waffle Cannoli bar features orange-scented bubble waffles that are freshly made and filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chip, or tutti frutti, plus toppings like chocolate sauce. Each station costs $5 per person.

Firecakes Donuts recently opened up a pop-up counter inside the Lou & Grey store on North Southport Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Nine flavors are on offer at the rear of the store, including honey-glazed raised donuts, old-fashioned buttermilk doughnuts, and a red velvet cake doughnut. Firecakes Donuts also operates a food truck, which can be found in the Loop on weekday mornings and seasonally in the evenings and on weekends at various neighborhoods around Chicago.

Ricky Martin has kicked off a new Las Vegas headlining residency, “All In,” at Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The show, promoted by Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, features Martin performing 21 of his hits. Dates run through September 23, with various ticketing options including V.I.P. packages available.

Lifestyle and hospitality brand the Drake in Toronto recently launched Drake Catering, its first off-site catering and event planning division led by executive chef Ted Corrado, head catering chef Matt Ravenscroft, and head of sales and catering Ashley Arvai. Based in the brand’s new production hub, the Drake Commissary, the service offers a variety of food and drinks made by the brand’s culinary team and bartenders for events. Menu offerings—which can be served as live cooking stations, passed plates, or plated meals—include a seafood spread, a charcuterie spread, canapes, and a sit-down meal with dishes such as octopus with saffron polenta and grilled dandelions. Pricing varies but on average starts at $75 per person.