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Catering The leading trade publication for foodservice and event professionals

Regional favorites and local specialties create catering menus that are uniquely American

Regional favorites and localBounty

FEATURING

Fun ideas for outdoor events

Interview with the authors of HOTBOX:

Inside Catering, the Food World's Riskiest Business

How to streamline your business

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Cetnarski Named First COO at Great PerformancesGreat Performances (GP), a leading caterer in New York City, has appointed Jonathan Cetnarski to the new position of chief operating officer. Formerly president and CEO of the National Gourmet Institute, Cetnarski will oversee business operations and systems for the company, joining its executive team, led by President Dean Martinus. The COO role was created to prepare GP for future growth and its upcoming relocation to a 40,000-square-foot new headquarters in the South Bronx’s Bruckner Building, where its space will nearly double GP’s current footprint in Manhattan’s Hudson Square.

“Jonathan’s deep knowledge of HR, IT and other operation depart-ments, along with his experience in the food world, will be important assets to the company,” said Liz Neumark, Great Performances CEO, who founded the company in 1980. GP earns revenues in excess of $50 million annually, based on catering and/or producing more than 3,000 events a year, and operating nine restaurants, cafes and concessions in New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. For more information, visit greatperformances.com.

OCTOPUS MADE EASY >> Consumers continue to embrace dishes made with octopus, and Ruggiero Seafood makes it easy to add the popular seafood to your menus. Imported from Spain, Fisherman’s Pride frozen fully cooked octopus legs are 100 percent all-natural and wild-caught. Packed in 3.3-pound trays, with each leg separate for ease of use, the octopus can be eaten cold after defrosting, or grilled whole and served as an appetizer. ruggieroseafood.com

PRODUCTS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

FOR BUFFETS ON THE GO >> Easily store and transport your buffet necessities with the B3 by FOH Buffet Bag from Front of the House. With strong wheels for easy transportation, the buffet bag includes four drawstring storage bags that protect your buffet riser and board investment; six zippered pouches that are ideal for storing utensils, tongs, menus, signs and any small items; and a clear front pouch to help you label and organize the contents of the bag. When empty, the B3 by FOH Buffet Bag folds flat for easy, compact storage. frontofthehouse.com

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