Pent-up demand has consumers now looking for more upscale and/or unique experiences when hosting events.

We have made it! It is with great pleasure that I can say foodservice industry gatherings are back!

After a pandemic-induced, two-year hiatus, the National Restaurant Association’s trade show was back in business in Chicago. And, wow, did it feel great to catch up on some of the newest equipment innovations and, more importantly, reconnect with our great industry colleagues. There was so much to see and take in, but here are a few thoughts and observations.