Alec Waugh insists in a 1970 Esquire essay that he invented the concept of drinks before dinner in the 1920s. Fast forward just a couple of decades and the art of cocktails has a culture all its own. From specialty mixologists that prepare cocktails with the flair of stage performers, to cocktails with ingredients as […]
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In any negotiations, there’s always three possible answers–yes, no or maybe. When working with a caterer, don’t be afraid to negotiate. By asking simple questions and doing a little homework, you can negotiate the quality, quantity and budget-friendly pricing that will make your next catered event a success-both in the impression you make on your
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Covid-19 put many events on the waiting list for 2020 and early 2021. But for couples who were eager to commit their love to one another, many opted to go ahead with their wedding plans–often before a Justice of the Peace or by eloping rather than professing their love before a large and loving crowd
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In-person events are carefully coming back to life and bringing with them exciting new trends on the catering menu. These new trends are also being coupled with some cautionary steps to keep guests, hosts, and catering and venue staff safe. While it’s true that the pandemic reshaped the way we think about gathering, eating and
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Hurricane Ida roared ashore in Louisiana as a category 4 storm on August 29th. It became the second-most damaging and intense hurricane to strike Louisiana, behind Hurricane Katrina. It made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The storm left in its wake more than a million people without power in Louisiana, widespread heavy
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