Even before the “year that shall not be named” shut the world down, malls around the country (at least in my area) started losing their stores. Outdoor malls, online shopping, and economy fluctuations could be contributing factors to this phenomenon. There’s a decent-sized mall within walking distance from me that is empty except for oneContinue reading “From Malls to Event Halls”
Category Archives: food & beverage
Food Truck Bonanza
I love macaroni and cheese. Seriously. I didn’t know I would love macaroni and cheese covered with sloppy Joe and crispy fried onions until I met it at a food truck. Food trucks at an event are a great way to serve a lot of people quickly, serve some amazing food, and support locally ownedContinue reading “Food Truck Bonanza”
Room with a View
Oftentimes when hosting an event, organizations invite keynote speakers, guest artists, special performers, or emcees to participate, sometimes referred to as VIPs. Most organizations would agree that we want to treat our VIPs well. Occasionally we are contractually obligated to provide specific things like brand-name snacks in the greenroom or no less than 4-star hotelContinue reading “Room with a View”
Ice Cream Man!
Ice cream. It comes in just about any flavor you could want. It can be made without dairy or it can be made with as much fat and cream as you can handle. It can be chunky or smooth, come in a cone or a cup, and it almost always satisfies. I can’t recall thatContinue reading “Ice Cream Man!”
Is There a Planner in the House?
“Is there a doctor in the house?” is the phrase that has been called out by many TV soap opera characters and in airplane drama scenes over the years. A poor soul has a medical emergency and the untrained bystander needs help. What is the next logical thing to do? Call out into the wildContinue reading “Is There a Planner in the House?”