Delmonico's , the iconic New York City restaurant known for its rich history and exquisite cuisine, is pleased to announce its partnership with Elegant Affairs Catering, a leader in upscale catering services. The collaboration, Delmonico’s by Elegant Affairs, will offer a premier off-site catering option for events across Manhattan, NYC, Long Island, and the Hamptons, allowing event planners and guests to enjoy the renowned dishes and exceptional service of Delmonico’s in the comfort of their chosen New York venue. Known as America's first fine-dining restaurant, Delmonico's has been a cornerstone of NYC dining for over 185+ years, famous for its classic dishes such as the Delmonico Steak, Chicken a la Keene, and Baked Alaska which was created in the Delmonico’s kitchen in 1867. From corporate gatherings to social celebrations, this new elevated catering option will extend the restaurant's culinary excellence beyond its historic walls in NYC's Financial District, providing guests with an iconic dining exp...

Guests can enjoy a decadent taste of history baked especially for them in the pastry shop at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel in Chicago. This delightful little treat, known as the brownie, was invented in the Palmer House's kitchen for the 1893 World’s Fair and is the original recipe that has been replicated throughout the globe and the hotel continues to celebrate this confection as part of The Hilton Effect. Attendees to a welcome reception for the annual International Foodservice Editorial Council gathering (held at the Palmer House) enjoyed this historic treat and walked away with the famous recipe. Check out our photo gallery from the IFEC conference here. Recipe courtesy the Palmer House

Local Abundance (a 2024 trend from Unilever Food Solutions) is about celebrating local produce and staying close to nature. Over three quarters (77%) of Gen Z diners and 70% of Baby Boomers are willing to pay more for dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Whether it’s in the kitchen, among your customers or with business owners in the local area, the ability to embrace and celebrate community is at the heart of success. If you’re yet to establish your love of local, it’s time to start building relationships with the farmers and growers near you. Combining two or more traditional components using local ingredients is a great way to create something new that looks refreshing on a plate. The local links you cultivate will help you to create seasonal and local dishes that excite and invigorate the tastebuds of your diners. Home is where the heart is, after all!  Check out a couple recipes for inspiration below!  Photo courtesy Unilever Food Solutions Future Menus report Recipe courtesy Chef Philip Li Yield...