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INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION
Class: Cooking the Way we live
10:00am - 3:00pm
@The Institute
New York, NY
Anne E. McBride
212-847-0797(x209)
212-847-0722(F)
amcbride@iceculinary.com

CORNELL SOCIETY-NYC CHAPTER
Networking/Educational Panel
6:00pm-8:00pm
The Cornell Club
New York, NY
Monica Gelinas
monicagelinas@yahoo.com
212-986-0300
607-255-3565
607-255-1499(F)
hotelsociety@sha.cornell.edu

SEFA
National Sales Conference
The Westin Providence
Providence, RI
Tedde Reid
847-202-2155
847-202-2157(F)
tedde@sefa.com
www.sefa.com

NECMA
National Student Education Conference
Hosted by Chicago Club Manager's Association
Chicago, IL
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org



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SEFA
National Sales Conference
The Westin Providence
Providence, RI
Tedde Reid
847-202-2155
847-202-2157(F)
tedde@sefa.com
www.sefa.com

NECMA
National Student Education Conference
Hosted by Chicago Club Manager's Association
Chicago, IL
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org

INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION
Class: Sushi Making for couples
6:00pm - 11:00pm
@The Institute
New York, NY
Anne E. McBride
212-847-0797(x209)
212-847-0722(F)
amcbride@iceculinary.com

CRA
Connecticut Restaurant Association
Allied Advisory Council Meeting
Hartford, CT
James Farrell
860-635-3334
860-635-6400(F)
jim@ctrestaurant.org
www.ctrestaurant.org

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SEFA
National Sales Conference
The Westin Providence
Providence, RI
Tedde Reid
847-202-2155
847-202-2157(F)
tedde@sefa.com
www.sefa.com

NECMA
National Student Education Conference
Hosted by Chicago Club Manager's Association
Chicago, IL
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org

 

ACF-CATSKILL MOUNTAINS
Meeting
State University of NY @ Delhi
Tom Recinella
607-746-4200
607-746-4769(F)
recinetf@delhi.edu
www.acfchefs.org

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Farm To Table
@The Beard House
212-627-2308
www.jamesbeard.org

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NECMA
National Student Education Conference
Hosted by Chicago Club Manager's Association
Chicago, IL
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org

NYSRA-ROCHESTER
Bus Tour of Finger Lakes Wineries
Bus Departs Eastview Mall
Gretchen
Gretchen@nysra.org
585-586-1080
800-595-9522
www.nysra.org

CCMA/NECMA
Golf &
Joint Chapter Workshop
"Managing Change"
Lake of Isles(Foxwoods)
North Stonington, CT
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org

 

J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com

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CCMA/NECMA
Golf &
Joint Chapter Workshop
"Managing Change"
Lake of Isles(Foxwoods)
North Stonington, CT
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org

J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com

ACF-JERSEY SHORE
Meeting
Freehold Boro High School
Freehold, NJ
Maura Zarafrana
732-431-8360
maurazaf@aol.com
Stephen J. Moir
732-458-4654
smoir@optonline.net
www.jerseyshorechefs.com

TASTE OF NEW YORK
The Puck Building
New York, NY
6:00pm
nymag.com/taste
Leslie Farrand
212-508-0618

NYSRA-ROCHESTER
ServSafe Foodhandlers' Class
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
Gretchen
585-586-1080
800-595-9522
gretchenf@nysra.org
www.nysra.org

ACF-LONG ISLAND CHAPTER
Meeting
Melville Marriott Hotel
Melville, NY
631-423-1600
Christopher Neary
516-887-2738
chefotf@optonline.net
www.lichefs.com

NJRA
ServSafe Alcohol Server Training
Cloverleaf Tavern & Restaurant
Caldwell, NJ
Alicia Papp
800-848-6368
732-302-1803(F)
apapp@njra.org
www.njra.org

ACF-BIG APPLE CHAPTER
November Reunion
Park Central Hotel
New York, NY
Michael J. Vignapiano
212-625-6058
212-625-6065(F)
mvig@aol.com
www.bigapplechefs.org

ACF-CT CHEFS ASSOCIATION
Meeting
7:00pm
Gary Costa
860-673-0515
gcosta03@snet.net
www.acfchefs.org

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J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com

SFM
Leadershiplink Webinar
@The Power of Mentoring
4:00pm-5:00pm ET
Mary Gratzer
mgratzer@hqtrs.com
502-583-3783
502-589-3602(F)
www.sfm-online.org

MFHA
Showcase of the stars
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Thais Baldini
401-461-6345
thais.baldini@mfha.net
www.mfha.net

NACS
National Association of Convenience Stores Show
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
Amy Ashley-Burke
800-966-6227

NATIONAL ICE CREAM RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
74th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
www.nicra.orgt

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J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com


NACS
National Association of Convenience Stores Show
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
Amy Ashley-Burke
800-966-6227

NATIONAL ICE CREAM RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
74th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
www.nicra.org

NJRA
Spanish for Managers
Jersey Lanes
Linden, NJ
Alicia Papp
800-848-6368
732-302-1803(F)
apapp@njra.org
www.njra.org

NRA
Crisis Planning
Metro Meetings Centers
Boston, MA
617-737-1200
312-853-2525
www.restaurant.org
Donna Garren
202-331-5986
dgarren@dineout.org

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J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com



NACS
National Association of Convenience Stores Show
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
Amy Ashley-Burke
800-966-6227

NATIONAL ICE CREAM RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
74th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
www.nicra.org

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
2007 Holiday Auction
& Dinner Le Citta
del Tartufo
@Guastavino's
New York, NY
Julie Pfeiffer
212-633-9145
jpfeiffer@jamesbeard.org
www.jamesbeard.org

NACUFS
National/Regional Workshop
Board of Directors Meeting
Hilton Savanah DeSoto
Savanah, GA
517-332-2494
517-332-8144(F)
Ellen Behrens
ebehrens@nacufs.org
www.nacufs.org

CANSTRUCTION COMPETION
15the Annual Canstruction Competition
Building of structures entirely with full cans of food.
Cans then donated to City Harvest.
New York Design Center
New York, NY
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cheri Melillo
cmelillo@brb.com
www.canstruction.org


NYSRA-NYC
ServSafe Alcohol Class
@NYSRA Offices
New York, NY
9:00am-4:00pm
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(x23)

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J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com




NACS
National Association of Convenience Stores Show
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
Amy Ashley-Burke
800-966-6227

NATIONAL ICE CREAM RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
74th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
www.nicra.org

 

CANSTRUCTION COMPETION
15the Annual Canstruction Competition
Building of structures entirely with full cans of food.
Cans then donated to City Harvest.
New York Design Center
New York, NY
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cheri Melillo
cmelillo@brb.com
www.canstruction.org

SCAA
COFFEE FEST SEATTLE
Convention Place
Seattle, WA
12:00pm-4:30pm
davidh@coffeefest.com
www.coffeefest.com
www.scaa.org
425-283-5061


10th Annual CHOCOLATE SHOW
Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building
New York, NY
212-889-5112
212-889-5113(F)
arlyn@chocolateshow.com
tina@chocolateshow.com
www.chocolateshow.com

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J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com

NATIONAL ICE CREAM RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
74th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
www.nicra.org

 

CANSTRUCTION COMPETION
15the Annual Canstruction Competition
Building of structures entirely with full cans of food.
Cans then donated to City Harvest.
New York Design Center
New York, NY
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cheri Melillo
cmelillo@brb.com
www.canstruction.org

SCAA
COFFEE FEST SEATTLE
Convention Place
Seattle, WA
12:00pm-4:30pm
davidh@coffeefest.com
www.coffeefest.com
www.scaa.org
425-283-5061


10th Annual CHOCOLATE SHOW
Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building
New York, NY
212-889-5112
212-889-5113(F)
arlyn@chocolateshow.com
tina@chocolateshow.com
www.chocolatewhow.com




IH/MRS
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Christian Falkenberg
George Little Management
914-421-3296
914-948-6180(F)
christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com
www.ihmrs.com

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J. KINGS
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prix Fixe Dinners #21.95
@ Participating Restaurants
www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com
Wordhampton PR
641-329-0050
631-267-1077(F)
info@wordhampton.com


SCAA
COFFEE FEST SEATTLE
Convention Place
Seattle, WA
12:00pm-4:30pm
davidh@coffeefest.com
www.coffeefest.com
www.scaa.org
425-283-5061


IH/MRS
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Christian Falkenberg
George Little Management
914-421-3296
914-948-6180(F)
christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com
www.ihmrs.com


10th Annual CHOCOLATE SHOW
Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building
New York, NY
212-889-5112
212-889-5113(F)
arlyn@chocolateshow.com
tina@chocolateshow.com
www.chocolatewhow.com


FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
@Hospitality Leadership Forum
Jacob Javits Convention Center
3:00pm-4:30pm
Room 1E06
Sex & The Restaurant World
212-344-8252
212-504-9536(F)
office@fbassoc.com
www.fbassoc.com


ACF-GREATER CAPITAL DISTRICT
Competition Show
Albany Marriott
Albany, NY
Dale L. Miller
chefdale-jacks@yahoo.com
518-465-8854


SOCIETE CULINAIRE PHILANTHROPIQUE
Salon of Culinary Art
@Jacob Javitz Center
New York, NY
salon@societeculinaire.com
info@societeculinaire.com
www.societeculinaire.com
212-308-0628
212-308-0588(F)


FCSI
Soya & Oilseed Summit 2007
Chicago, IL
502-583-3783
502-589-3602(F)
fcsi@fcsi.org
www.fcsi.org


KOSHERFEST
ALL ASIA FOOD
EXPO COMIDA LATINA
Jacob Javits Center
New York, NY
10:00am-5:00pm
www.culturalfood.com/newyork
George Little Management
914-421-3296
914-948-6180(F)
christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com
www.ihmrs.com


NJRA
Foodservice Arena
@IHMRS
Jacob Javits Center
New York, NY
Judy Richards
609-599-3316
609-599-3340(F)
jrichards@njra.org
www.njra.org


ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com

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IH/MRS
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Christian Falkenberg
George Little Management
914-421-3296
914-948-6180(F)
christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com
www.ihmrs.com


SOCIETE CULINAIRE PHILANTHROPIQUE
Salon of Culinary Art
@Jacob Javitz Center
New York, NY
salon@societeculinaire.com
info@societeculinaire.com
www.societeculinaire.com
212-308-0628
212-308-0588(F)


FCSI
Soya & Oilseed Summit 2007
Chicago, IL
502-583-3783
502-589-3602(F)
fcsi@fcsi.org
www.fcsi.org


KOSHERFEST
ALL ASIA FOOD
EXPO COMIDA LATINA
Jacob Javits Center
New York, NY
10:00am-5:00pm
www.culturalfood.com/newyork
George Little Management
914-421-3296
914-948-6180(F)
christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com
www.ihmrs.com


NJRA
Foodservice Arena
@IHMRS
Jacob Javits Center
New York, NY
Judy Richards
609-599-3316
609-599-3340(F)
jrichards@njra.org
www.njra.org


ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com


SFM
Industry Networking Reception
Naples 45 Restaurant
New York, NY
5:30pm
Mary Gratzer
mgratzer@hqtrs.com
Maria Richie
mrichie@hqtrs.com
502-583-3783
502-589-3602(F)
www.sfm-online.org


CORNELL HOTEL SOCIETY-NYC CHAPTER
82nd Annual Hotel Show Reception
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
New York, NY
Karen Ching
karen.ching@raffles.com
Monica Gelinas
monicagelinas@yahoo.com
607-255-3565
607-255-0021(F)
hotelsociety@sha.cornell.edu
www.hotelschool.cornell.edu


NYSRA-LI
Annual Banquet
Honoring Restauranteur & Associate Members of the Year
Meadow Club
Port Jefferson, NY
Mario Saccente
516-752-0707
516-752-1804(F)
linysra@verizon.net
www.nysra.org


NJRA
Annual Membership Meeting
Jacob Javits Center
New York, NY
Alicia Papp
800-848-6368
732-302-1803(F)
apapp@njra.org
www.njra.org


NECMA/CMAA
Glenlivet Club Manager of the Year Award Reception
New York Athletic Club
New York, NY
212-247-5100
www.nyac.org
Lee Norton Kelly
774-430-9050
774-430-9051(F)
necma@necma.org
www.necma.org


NEWH
"Shoes in the City"
Bid on Exclusive Shoes
Scholarship Fundraiser
Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
Barbara Desmond
barbara.desmond@starwoodhotels.com
www.newh.org


ACF-EPICUREAN SOCIETY-SOUTHERN NJ
Meeting
Golden Inn
Avalon, NJ
6:00pm
Rob Ohlsen
609-374-1911
reohlsen@hotmail.com
Jeff Schwartz
609-780-5947
bucktavern@yahoo.com
www.epicsj.com

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IH/MRS
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Christian Falkenberg
George Little Management
914-421-3296
914-948-6180(F)
christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com
www.ihmrs.com


FCSI
Soya & Oilseed Summit 2007
Chicago, IL
502-583-3783
502-589-3602(F)
fcsi@fcsi.org
www.fcsi.org


NJRA
Foodservice Arena
@IHMRS
Jacob Javits Center
New York, NY
Judy Richards
609-599-3316
609-599-3340(F)
jrichards@njra.org
www.njra.org


ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com


ACF-SOUTH JERSEY
Meeting
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
Cologne, NJ
6:00pm
Willie Lewis
609-703-9912
609-266-2653(F)
wlewis1799@aol.com
www.pcasj.com
www.acfchefs.org
David Goldstein
david.goldstein@imarkpa.com
elngeri@aol.com


NYSSFSA
Conference
Healthy Choices for Children
R.I.T. Conference Center
W. Henrietta, NY
Carol Beebe
518-446-9061
518-446-0113(F)
carol@nyssfsa.org
www.nyssfsa.org


NYSRA-WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND
General Meeting Fundraiser
Benefiting Westchester Community College Culinary Programs
581-452-4222
800-452-5212
donb@nysra.org
www.nysra.org





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ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com


SFM
SFM After Hours: Chicago
Sara Lee Foodservice HQ
Downers Grove, IL
Mary Gratzer
mgratzer@hqtrs.com
502-583-3783
502-589-3602(F)
www.sfm-online.org


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ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com


NYSRA-LI
ServSafe Foodhandlers' Class/LI
Long Island, NY
516-752-0707
lichapter@nysra.net
www.nysrali.org
www.nysra.org


NECSA
Human Resource Share Group
NECSA Office
Stoughton, MA
10:00am
781-255-9090
781-255-9372(F)
www.necsa.net



PECINKA FERRI
Test Kitchen
12:00pm
@Pecinka Ferri
Little Falls, NJ
Cliff Mactavish
973-812-4277
973-812-4284(F)
cliff@pecinkaferri.com
www.pecinkaferri.com
sales@pecinkaferri.com


FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Monthly Reception & Dinner
@The Peacock Alley
The Waldorf=Astoria
New York, NY
Gladys Mouton Di Stefano
212-344-8252
212-744-4584(F)
gdistefano@helmsleyhotels.com
www.fbassoc.com



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ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com


JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Italian Luncheon
@The Beard House
212-627-2308
www.jamesbeard.org



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ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com



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ISE
2007 Annual Sales & Education Seminar
Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
954-584-3100
www.feda.com



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NJRA
ServSafe Food Safety Training Class
L'Allegria
Madison, NJ
9:00am - 5:00pm
Alicia Papp
800-848-6368
732-302-1803(F)
apapp@njra.org
ww.njra.org


NYSRA-GREATER CAPITAL DISTRICT CHAPTER
Annual Awards Banquet
Panza's Restaurant
Albany, NY
518-452-4222
800-452-5212
donb@nysra.org
www.nysra.org

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NEWH
"Toasty Tuesday"
@The Alex Hotel
New York, NY
6:00pm-8:00pm
Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org


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FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Thanksgiving Dinner
@The Children's Aid Society
New York, NY
Gladys Mouton Di Stefano
212-344-8252
212-744-4584(F)
gdistefano@helmsleyhotels.com
www.fbassoc.com



NEWH
Lunch Bunch Monthly Event
Le Pain Qutidien
New York, NY
Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org

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JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Thanksgiving Feast
@The Beard House
New York, NY
212-627-2308
www.jamesbeard.org

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NJRA
Gold Plate & 2007 Restaurateur of the Year Awards
Mayfair Farms
West Orange, NJ
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Alicia Papp
800-848-6368
732-302-1803(F)
apapp@njra.org
www.njra.org


CRA
Connecticut Restaurant Association
SerSafe Food Safety Training
Norwalk, CT
860-635-3334
860-635-6400(F)
www.ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org


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NYSRA-NYC
Foodhandlers' Certification Classes (Spanish)
@NYSRA Offices
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(x23)


JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Taste of the Hudson Valley
@The Beard House
New York, NY
212-627-2308
www.jamesbeard.org

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ACF-NY WINE COUNTRY
Meeting
2:30PM
Robert Purcell Community Center
Ithaca, NY
Barbara Zimet
347-342-6847
bz34@cornell.edu
ww.acfchefs.org


JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Long Island Wine Country Dinner
@The Beard House
New York, NY
7:00pm
212-627-2308
www.jamesbeard.org


CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
Admissions Reception
Alexander Hotel Garden Terrace
Miami Beach, FL
7:00pm
Jeff Levine
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
www.ciachef.edu

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J. KINGS
Food Protection Certification Class
@ J. Kings
Holtsville, NY
John King
Maria Calhoun
631-289-8401
631-758-0187(F)
mcalhoun@jkings.com
ww.jkings.com

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NAFED
Proposal Meeting
Hilton Downtown
Nashville, TN
843-669-7453
843-665-6254(F)
www.nafedinc.com