New Chef Grazing Boards Demonstrations a Hit with Attendees at New York Produce Show
Master of Ceremonies Max McCalman discusses the grazing board display created by Chef Glenn Rolnick (center) and assistant Brianna Catrombone of AliCart and Carmine’s Restaurants in New York City. Photo by Hatnim Lee
Foodservice Professionals Discuss Challenges and Drivers at NY Produce Show’s Foodservice Forum
Foodservice professionals gathered at the Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum, in conjunction with the New York Produce Show and Conference and addressed key foodservice issues. The event, organized by Produce Business and the Eastern Produce Council, had more than 4,000 executives attending the one-day trade show and three co-located events. There were 280-plus exhibiting companies and a record […]
The Art of Produce: Why Aesthetics Matters When Serving Up Fruits and Vegetables
Dining embraces all five senses — the mouth-watering smell of fresh peaches; the sizzle of a fajita in a cast iron skillet; the silkiness of a tablecloth; the visual feast of a beautifully plated entree; or the refreshing taste of a watermelon sorbet. But beyond art for art’s sake — what some chefs dub “the […]
Place, Purpose and People: Regional Specialties and Global Supply
I have been paid to cook food for others for more than 45 years. Because of this vocation, I am often asked, “What was your favorite meal?” “Where is your favorite restaurant?” “What’s your favorite food?” I rephrase the question and respond with my most memorable meals — like the lovely dinner I had on […]
Chef demonstrations at New York Produce Show encourage creativity with fruits, vegetables
Chefs play a major role in encouraging the consumption of fresh produce. The New York Produce Show’s Chef Demo Stage spotlighted three well-known chefs who are developing produce-forward menus. The New York Produce Show was held Dec. 6, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The 14th annual New York Produce Show and Conference (NYPS) opened Dec. […]
