February 2009

FEATURES

A Blessing or a Curse
When a big convention comes to town it means big money to local businesses. But with the sweet there’s some sour, as Cade and Ingrid Nagy, of Catering By Design, discovered when the Democratic National Convention came to their hometown of Denver.

Innovation & Inspiration
The finalists of the 2009 Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Awards share the unique concepts and observations that have positioned them as the frontrunners in this annual Catersource award.

Insight from the ICA
From fighting food costs to fun with molecular gastronomy, five chefs from the ICA discuss what they’ve encountered over the last year and what’s in store for caterers in the year ahead.

SPECIAL FOCUS

Catering to You | Catersource Sponsor Section
2009 Conference & Tradeshow sponsors tell us how they focus on the inustry.

Product Showcase
Check out some of the exciting products being featured at the 2009 Catersource Tradeshow.

DEPARTMENTS

Accent on Venues | The Burbs
Large-scale office complexes are moving to suburban locations with building plans that include attractive event spaces.

Ask the Expert | Now More than Ever
Mike Roman tells caterers to develop an unbeatable “game plan” for 2009 based on the winning strategies presented at the Las Vegas Conference.

Behind the Cover | Making ‘The Scene’
Feastivities Events researched every conceivable aphrodisiac to create an evening of tasteful and tasty seductions.

Conference News | Something for Everyone
Find out what’s new this year at the Conference from Ask the Experts Roundtables to the Chef Demo Arena to our groundbreaking solution for making sure no caterer gets left behind.

In the Spotlight | Half the Budget, All the Impact
Dan Smith, the creative director for Good Gracious! Events, discusses how high-end event clients are part of the value for the catering dollar trend.

CATERSOURCE VOICES

Business Outlook | Carl Sacks
Shared Party Concept Beats the Holiday Blues | Popular in the UK, some American caterers are catching on.

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

Publisher's Letter | Nan Hildebrandt
Becoming a Believer.

Roman's Opinion | Michael Roman
For 2009 it's all about proactive planning, hard work and alternative menus.

IN EVERY ISSUE

ICA Dish
From the International Caterers Association

NACE
From the National Association of Catering Executives