Fancy Food Show - NYC
Jul. 1st, 2008 12:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
wwcitizenPates, olive oils, gourmet chocolates, wine, cheeses, spreads, marinating sauces, polentas, breads... You name it, they had it. Teas, coffees, new spring and bottled waters, ouzo, baby veggies, cooking and garnishing utensils. Even though there were easily two floors and some extra conference rooms used by the show, we only went to the exhibit hall. We ate our way through 77 countries, 6 continents, and at least 5 languages from 11:15 till 5:30. It was truly an amazing experience.
I can't imagine that such a trade show would be that good for all these international companies that were there - some for the first time. I suppose in a way, people come for the educational aspects, the networking, and foodie contests.
Oh, and speaking of foodies, we ran into Craig - the short guy with the tall hat who got kicked off during the 2nd or 3rd show of Hell's Kitchen - who was really nice. We chatted for a bit. He's working at the Hyatt Regency out on Long Island around Syosset, NY. That was cool.
All in all, well worth the price and the back story we created so that people would stop asking about the word "consultant" on our badges. Don't know why that was there, but it helped start some good conversations.
I can't imagine that such a trade show would be that good for all these international companies that were there - some for the first time. I suppose in a way, people come for the educational aspects, the networking, and foodie contests.
Oh, and speaking of foodies, we ran into Craig - the short guy with the tall hat who got kicked off during the 2nd or 3rd show of Hell's Kitchen - who was really nice. We chatted for a bit. He's working at the Hyatt Regency out on Long Island around Syosset, NY. That was cool.
All in all, well worth the price and the back story we created so that people would stop asking about the word "consultant" on our badges. Don't know why that was there, but it helped start some good conversations.
