Learning is not only fundamental to our continued success; it’s also one of the most enjoyable parts of our job. And there’s no classroom setting more fun than that playground in the desert otherwise known as Las Vegas, which is where three of our team members spent last week while attending the 2014 Catersource Conference…
Read MoreHow do you know where you want to go if you don’t know what it looks like or feels like to be there? We have to first explore life before finding our direction. That is the guiding philosophy behind a unique non-profit organization entitled Exploring, which is aimed at the development of young adults –…
Read MoreOne of the earliest conversations we have with our clients is whether they want a buffet or a sit down service for their event. With the largest single budget item for most events being the cost of food and beverage, it is a decision that affects both style and budget. Here are some considerations for each…
Read MoreSuccessful corporate events require precise planning, meticulous organization and an action plan complete with contingencies and alternatives. Experienced planners find that anticipating the unexpected and finding experienced partners guarantees a successful event. Preplanning The first questions we ask our planner partners is, ’What message do you want to convey to your guests. What do you…
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Holidays come, holidays go. They always seem to sneak up faster than we expect, leaving us to scramble around for last minute gift ideas. For example: do you know what’s celebrated on April 23rd? Well, it’s Administrative Professionals Day, or what is also sometimes known as Secretaries Day. A time to thank all those hardworking…
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A quick tip of our Top Hat in honor of an iconic vegetable finally having its day. This Sunday, March 16th, is National Artichoke Hearts Day, something near and dear to us as this slightly enigmatic food represents both the logo and spirit of our company. We feel the combination of this perspicuous veggie adorned…
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There are certain lessons which you take to the soul, inspiring you towards achieving their higher level. Our most valued guiding lesson is best expressed in a quote from Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them…
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When TED talks, the world listens. Started twenty five years ago, this non-profit organization devoted to ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’ has now become a global and internet phenomenon. But they’ve not only grown larger, TED has also been smart enough to grow more local with specific, independent programs designated as TEDx, which is a system of…
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What makes living in New York City so great? That’s an easy one: it’s us, all of us together. We are a collection of neighbors forming a distinct identity and style to our corner of each Borough. And nobody makes that collective statement better than us New Yorkers. Just consider how different it feels to…
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