Chicago-based Fig Catering noted that the taco trend isn't going anywhere—but expect more unique fillings, rather than standard Mexican fare. Taco fusions could include Korean kalbi, fried Italian peppers, Mediterranean lamb and harissa, and Japanese uni seaweed.Â
Chicago-based Fig Catering serves a winter-inspired twist on the caprese salad, which is typically served during warmer months. The bite-size salad consists of beets, apples, mint, and mozzarella.
For a hands-free way to dine, chef Joachim Splichal from Los Angeles served up cleverly plated contemporary niçoise salad in a can, which sat atop strips of dirt as a nod to his winery.
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum has tight regulations on how branding and sponsorships can be used in its facility, so Hello! DC and Occasions Caterers incorporated the opening-night event’s sponsors into the naming of each dish served throughout the facility. Food stations held a selection of small main dishes like the Airport Chinese Takeout, sponsored by Washington Dulles International Airport.
At the PopSugar NewFront presentation, held on May 3 at Industria Studios, guests noshed on hors d'oeuvres provided by Scoozi Events.
SoFlo Tropical Fruit Cocktail served in shiny tin cans came from Luis Vasquez at the Miami Beach Edition hotel.
