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The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to address ongoing workforce challenges for young adults working in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

The 15th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food

Festival, returns to DeVos Place- November 18-19, 2022. This festival has established itself as Michigan’s annual tasting event, measured by more than 1,000 wines, beers, ciders and spirits from around the world, along with creations from the area’s finest restaurants. After six years of planning, design, and construction, Marriott International has opened its global headquarters in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot, LEEDv4 Gold-certified building is the new workplace for corporate associates, supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories around the world. Clique Hospitality will bring together a collection of highly sought-after imports and only-in-Las Vegas destinations with Proper Eats, an elevated food hall serving eclectic cocktails and global cuisine opening in early winter. Proper Eats will span 24,000 sq. ft. on the second level promenade of ARIA Resort & Casino. CLO-CLO Vegan Foods, a plant-based, allergen-friendly food company that prides itself on high-quality products, announced it is increasing retail distribution of its frozen plant-based pizzas and vegetable-infused pizza crusts across 82 Cub grocery stores. This is the first time CLO-CLO Vegan Foods will be available in the Midwest with market share in Minnesota and Illinois. Digital Food Management Solutions market size to grow by USD 2.39 billion, food safety to be largest revenue-generating application segment, according to Technavio.Grubhub and Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are expanding their partnership to bring all of Bloomin’ Brands concepts to the Grubhub. Diners can now order from Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill, with Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Tender Shack coming soon. Octopi Brewing, LLC, a contract beverage manufacturer and packager, is expanding operations in Waunakee, Wisconsin, a $62 million project expected to create 150 jobs over the next five years while giving the company significantly more facility space and production capabilities. Schuman Cheese, world-class cheesemaker and largest US importer of Italian cheeses, celebrated 26 wins across 5 esteemed cheese industry competitions in 2022. The company received recognition at the World Championship Cheese Contest, World Dairy Expo, American Cheese Society Competition, Wisconsin State Fair and International Cheese Awards.

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deals, available now, with major savings continuing all season long. Weeklong Black Friday deals are available now through Thanksgiving Week, featuring big savings up to 50% off or more across new and trending items for gifting and gathering, as well as everyday essentials. Uncle Nearest is the only American Whiskey to win Masters Awards for American Whiskey from the Global Spirits Masters Competition, bringing the awards total to 552. The Spirits Business and the Drinks Business award the Tennessee whiskey Three Masters and a gold medal in their annual Autumn blind tasting competition. White Lodging, one of the country’s largest privately held hospitality companies focused exclusively on urban, experiential and lifestyle hotels, today announced two new senior-level appointments. AJ Brow will take on the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer position and Joe Pagone, veteran Kimpton Hotels executive, joins the company as Regional Vice President. X-Golf America, an entertainment golf simulator concept, has swelled to more than 100 locations. With more than 60 open locations and more than 40 in development, X-Golf America has expanded its presence to 32 states in the US and fostered 22 multi-unit ownership groups.

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New Mocktails Bible Anne Schaeffer

Publisher: Fox Chapel ISBN-13: 9781497103276 All of the taste and none of the alcohol, The New Mocktails Bible is a refreshing guide to concocting the best mocktails, drinks, smoothies, and more! Whether you’re pursuing a sober curious lifestyle or simply striving for more health-conscious libations, this mocktail recipe book is perfect for enjoying any social setting or seasonal celebration without it going to your head. Featuring an insightful introduction on the benefits and the endless possibilities of nonalcoholic drinks, you’ll then discover more than 250 drink recipes organized into three different categories: Taste Pleasers, Coffee Nectar, and Seasonal Sippers. You’ll create delicious, alcohol-free beverages that everyone of all ages can enjoy, too!

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