May/June 2009

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FEATURES

Inside Out / Outside In
Outdoor meals can be as elegant as your client wants, with some planning. And there’s no reason a traditional outdoor menu, with all the fun trimmings, can’t be brought indoors.

Wind, Rain, Fire … and Bears
Every caterer has great stories about coping with Mother Nature during outdoor events. Can you top these?

SPECIAL FOCUS

On the Road with Catersource
Traveling from coast to coast to bring you the strategies you need to maintain profitability, keep current customers and find new ones.

Disposables
Today's disposable products offer both elegance and economy

Off-Premise Event Equipment
The great outdoors - Equipment lets you do your best in any situation.

DEPARTMENTS

Ask the Expert | What Shoppers are Looking For
Give them great events at a price that makes sense

Behind the Cover | By Word of Mouth, South Africa
A Lovely 'Mess' - Traditional dessert is delightful – and a boon to the kitchen

Cheers | The Romance of Absinthe
It's back, it's legal – and it's trendy

Conference News | Great Chefs, Products & Food
Culinary demonstrations drew crowds at the Catersource Tradeshow

From the Kitchen | Umami: The Fifth Taste
It's everywhere, but you may not realize it

Starters
The latest tips and trends for caterers

REGIONS

Midwest  |  Carillon Catering
Catering on campus and beyond

West  |  Waters Fine Catering
Doing catering their way

CATERSOURCE VOICES

Business outlook | Carl Sacks

Forum | Carl Jones

Publisher's Letter | Nan Hildebrandt

Roman's Opinion | Michael Roman

IN EVERY ISSUE

ICA Dish
From the International Caterers Association

NACE pages
From the National Association of Catering Executives