Who's News in Catering for January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023
Association Updates
The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals (NSBWEP) is pleased to announce the induction of the 2023 National Board of Directors:
Tara Melvin, Perfect Planning Events, Founder + President
Brian Green, By Brian Green, Chairman of the Board
Marc Wilson, The Style Marc, Vice Chairman of the Board
Nadia Anderson, The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group, Director of Finance
Shakila Marshall, SML Assisting, Executive Secretary
Lisa Hunt, Lisa Michelle Designs, Director of Membership
Aleya Harris, Flourish Marketing, Director of Marketing
Eric Ellen, EAE Signature Events, Director of Events
Hot Off the Presses
The Adrienne Arsht Center is proud to announce the opening of its new full-service bistro, Accent Café led by the food and beverage experts of Constellation Culinary Group (CCG). Accent Café welcomes theater-lovers to grab a bite before their show with a selection of quick and easy ready-to-go boxes, an artisanal sandwich selection, house-made pastries and a variety of snacks. The quick service café will open two hours before all shows in the Ziff Ballet Opera house and can be a location for special events and gatherings as it can accommodate buyouts for up to 40 guests. This meeting space can hold intimate events prior to a performance for corporate team building activities, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and more.
People on the Move
D’Amico & Partners, a leading restaurant and catering operator in the Twin Cities and Naples, Florida, today announced the appointment of Geoff Lamden-Stout as executive chef of D’Amico Catering. Chef Lamden-Stout joined D’Amico Catering as chef de cuisine in 2018, bringing extensive culinary experience to the table. Before his time with the D’Amico & Partners catering division, he held positions at many lauded Twin Cities restaurants, including chef de cuisine at French Meadow Bakery & Café, sous chef at Meritage, and chef della cucina at Terzo restaurant and wine bar. In his time at D’Amico Catering, Lamden-Stout has led menu development for several award-winning events across the Twin Cities. As executive chef, he will oversee all kitchen operations for D’Amico Catering’s eleven exclusive venues as well as all off-premise catering.