January 2009

FEATURES

Trends 2009
Caterers from different regions discuss the trends they are seeing and pay particular attention to their customers’ focus on value for their catering dollars.

Trends from the Restaurant World
On a journey that starts in the streets of Paris and continues on avenues closer to home, renowned food critic Brian Freedman discusses the influence restaurant trends are having on catering.

SPECIAL FOCUS

Creative Cocktailing | Bottoms Up!
Special presentation elements that add pizazz to your bar program.

Special Recipes | Recipe for success
Look for new additions to your recipe repertoire from our foodservice vendors.

DEPARTMENTS

Starters
The latest tips and trends for caterers

Accent on Venues | Grand Slam on Columbus Circle
Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, emerges as a major events destination in New York City.

Behind the Cover | Just Beet It
Three Tomatoes Catering combines environmental and artistic flair at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art’s opening gala.

Conference News | Those Who Can, Do…and Share!
Meet some of the caterers and industry experts who will be sharing their knowledge with you at the 2009 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow.

How To | Handling the Unpredictable Economy
Mike Roman talks to caterers across the country to learn about their solutions for handling these uncertain times.

Sensibly Green | Green Trends
Caterers leverage an eco-friendly philosophy as part of the overall green trend.

REGIONS

International | The Ginger Grape
Off-season menus bring year-round success.

West | Marja Custom Catering
Becoming the wedding caterer in Santa Fe

CATERSOURCE VOICES

Business Outlook | Carl Sacks
Package vs. Line Item Pricing | Weighing the options in a competitive market.

Forum | Carl Jones
Talking Trends | What's old is new, comfort foods and value catering are top trends

Marketing | Meryl Snow
Marketing Trends | Seventy percent of caterers surveyed won't be cutting their marketing budget.

Publisher's Letter | Nan Hildebrandt
Setting the Trend | Leaders and followers alike share a hand in creating what’s “next.”

Roman's Opinion | Michael Roman
Solutions Do Exist, Business is better than you think . . . if you take action.

IN EVERY ISSUE

ICA Dish
From the International Caterers Association

NACE
From the National Association of Catering Executives