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Catersource + The Special Event Kicks Off with Connect Live

Attendees of Art of Catering Food and Catersource + The Special Event came together under one roof for this year's Connect Live (held at Big Fin Seafood). 

The evening (dubbed "Cabaret La Belle Epoque") served as the perfect kickoff to the week with bites, libations, enterrtainment, and of course great conversation. 

Here's a look back at Connect Live! 

Connect Live is the perfect opportunity for friends (new and old) to reconnect and share a few smiles. Photo courtesy WASIO Faces

The menu: Chicken & lemongrass potstickers (served with sesame ginger ponzu); shrimp cocktail (served with spicy cocktail sauce); tomato bruschetta (topped with basil and parmesan cheese); filet sliders (gruyere cheese, mushrooms, and mustard aioli); Honolulu shrimp (topped with Thai chili glaze). Photo courtesy WASIO Faces/SpotMyPhotos

Oysters with champagne mignonette. Photo courtesy WASIO Faces/SpotMyPhotos

The menu: Chicken & lemongrass potstickers (served with sesame ginger ponzu); shrimp cocktail (served with spicy cocktail sauce); tomato bruschetta (topped with basil and parmesan cheese); filet sliders (gruyere cheese, mushrooms, and mustard aioli); Honolulu shrimp (topped with Thai chili glaze). Photo courtesy WASIO Faces/SpotMyPhotos

The VarieTEASE dancers (from BlueLaLa Entertainment) performed a burlesque show during the event. Photo courtesy WASIO FACES/SpotMyPhotos

Honey Peppercorn Salmon (brined for 24 hours to full incorporte flavors). Photo courtesy WASIO Faces

Hailed as “The King of Strings," Gary Lovini entertained guests throughout the evening. Photo courtesy WASIO Faces

Smiles were everywhere during Connect Live. Photo courtesy WASIO Faces/SpotMyPhotos

Cheers to a great Connect Live! Photo courtesy WASIO Faces

See more from this year's Catersource + Special Event in the summer issue of Catersource magazine!

Amber Kispert

Senior Content Producer

Amber is the Senior Content Producer for Catersource. Amber previously worked as a Communications Specialist for LeClair Group and a reporter for the Woodbury Bulletin, both located in Woodbury, Minn.  As a self-described "foodie," Amber loves to experience the world of food and beverages, and is excited to help share the stories of Catersource and the world's caterers.