EVENTS & PROMOTIONS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022

Industry Events

International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York | March 6-8

To be held in the Javits Center in New York City, this event brings together more than 18,000 restaurant professionals for a packed exhibit hall, educational sessions, culinary demonstrations, awards and more. Among other events, it will feature the Healthy Food Expo and the Battle of the Modern Bartender Competition. Learn more at internationalrestaurantny.com

Bar and Restaurant Expo

March 21-23

Formerly the Nightclub & Bar Show, the Bar and Restaurant Expo features cutting-edge products and technologies, keynote speakers, networking sessions, cooking demos in the new Restaurant Zone, and workshops and seminars focused on operations, marketing and promotions, staffing, and creating the perfect guest experience. Learn more at barandrestaurantexpo.com

International Pizza Expo

March 22-24

This event will showcase top suppliers, pizza industry leaders and competitions—such as the International Pizza Challenge—dedicated to the pizza restaurant industry. You can also check out the lineup of educational opportunities, including School of Pizzeria Management workshops, seminars and live demonstrations. Learn more at pizzaexpo.com

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Sunday, January 2

Science Fiction Day

Channel your inner geek by offering fun specials, costume contests and trivia games for sci-fi fans in your corner of the galaxy. Create pizza portraits of Baby Yoda or Mr. Spock or craft specialty pizzas inspired by your favorite sci-fi movies and TV shows.

Saturday, January 8

Elvis Presley’s Birthday

Elvis still has a passionate fan base. Why not cater to them with a whole Elvis Presley Week featuring pies inspired by the King? Consider holding a contest for Elvis impersonators while you’re at it and post Elvis trivia on social media.

Wednesday, February 9

National Pizza Day

Start planning for this one now and go big! February 9 is a Wednesday, but, as with any food holiday, you can celebrate pizza all week long with specials, contests and promotions, or simply turn what would ordinarily be a slow hump day into a massive blow-out event!

Monday, February 14

Valentine’s Day

Customers love heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day! Also remember to offer romantic meal deals for in-house dining with wine and chocolates for couples. Or try something different: Create a “Sexy Singles” special for those who haven’t found true love just yet.

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2 p.m. (CT), Tuesday, January 11

PMQ Live Update: Alessio Lacco

Alessio Lacco, co-owner of the Atlanta Pizza Truck, recently made history with the world’s first AVPN-certified mobile pizzeria. In this discussion with Brian Hernandez, Lacco shares his thoughts on offering authentic Neapolitan pizza on the road.

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2 p.m. (CT), Tuesday, January 25

PMQ Live Update: Mark “The Cheese Dude” Todd

PMQ’s Brian Hernandez chats with Mark “The Cheese Dude” Todd and takes your questions live, with a focus on hard cheeses as both garnishes and star-of-the-show toppings. (This interview was postponed from its original scheduled date in December due to technical issues.)

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