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May, 2008

May, 2008
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Editor’s Memo

  • Men (and Women) For All Seasons
    Clubs are uniquely positioned to champion a return to multi-sport participation.

    Publisher's Note

  • What Can You Do to Keep Them Coming Back?
    Themed events remain the most popular—but why not incorporate some new initiatives to enhance tradition?

    Cover Features

  • How Sage Valley GC Makes All the Wise Choices
    The staff of this young club performs like seasoned veterans, by combining a wide range of best practices with unique service insights.

    Food & Beverage

  • Casting a Wider Net
    To address emerging ethical, environmental and health concerns, chefs are getting creative with line-caught and sustainably farmed fish.

    Chef to Chef

  • Answering the Call
    “Guest Chef” events can provide special excitement—but success requires more than just lining up the stars.
  • Taste of the Club Nation Menu
    Cocktail Reception
  • Taste of the Club Nations Menu
    Dinner

    Course & Grounds

  • The New “Holy Trinity”
    Topdressing, aerification and overseeding must be approached as integrated, and not isolated, procedures.

    Golf Operations

  • Teaching the Next Tiger
    The Nintendo Generation is more receptive to technology-based instruction, and that’s helping to change the face, and pace, of club-based golf schools.
  • Chicks With Sticks

    Design & Renovation

  • Taking Cover
    Hosting outdoor events in tents can add a powerful punch to any property’s event business.

    Recreation & Fitness

  • Fitness Equipment Primer
    How to get your fitness center in top shape.

    Technology

  • X Marks the Spot
    How to make GPS investments pay off in all target areas.

    Recipe Exchange

  • Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi
    Recipe From Scott Wraith, Corporate Food Purchasing Director, Canyon Ranch Resorts
  • Black Cod Ceviche with Cucumber Chiltepin Salsa
    Recipe from Ryan Littman, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
  • Tempura Fried Cayucos Abalone with a Dashi-Mirin & Sake Dipping Sauce
    From Peter Pahk, Executive Chef, Silverado Resort and Country Club
  • Coco Grilled Chicken
    Courtesy of Pilgram’s Pride Foodservice
  • Banana Fosters Iced Coffee
    Courtesy of Smucker’s Foodservice
  • Bloody Mary with Gorgonzola-Stuffed Tomato and Basil
    Recipe Courtesy of McIlhenny Company/TABASCO® Brand Products.
  • Molten Chocolate Cakes
    Courtesy of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Crab Caesar Salad
    Submitted by Trace Weitz, Executive Chef, Sage Valley GC, Graniteville, S.C.
  • Red Velvet Bread Pudding
    Submitted by Trace Weitz, Executive Chef, Sage Valley Golf Club, Graniteville, S.C.
  • Collard Greens Soup
    Submitted by Robert “Hash” Johnson, Sous Chef, Sage Valley GC, Graniteville, S.C.

    Product Showcase

  • Camtherm Hot/Cold Bulk Food Holding Cabinet
  • S90 Full Surface Induction Range
  • CYBEX VRI Duals
  • Smucker’s® Portion Control Peanut Butter
  • Uncle Ben’s Whole Grains
  • Boneless Wing Dings® and Wing-Zings®
  • Membership Directory Binders
  • Augusta Market Umbrella with FiberTeak™ pole
  • Ocean Master Signature Collection
  • The Poker Umbrella
  • Excalibur Crusader Single-Depth Island Cooking Suite
  • Planetary Mixers
  • Hammered Cocktail Shakers
  • Club Classic Sunblock
  • Softspike Golf Cleats
  • Cross Alert
  • Star Ranch Natural Angus Beef Patties

    Ideas Exchange

  • Who Knew Being Wait-Listed Could Be So Much Fun
  • Graff Jewelry, Meet The Carnegie Abbey Club
  • An Idea That’s Always a Home Run
  • Decorating “For Free” (with Extra Revenues on the Side)
  • Big Club Manager is Watching
  • The Little Chef Hour
    Calling all future chefs!
  • Stay Ahead of Menu Trends
    The Culinary Scene at the NRA show proved to be a platform for new food and beverage concepts, techniques, and inspiration by top industry trendsetters.
  • Spirits? Lifted.
    The new International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event was the first forum focusing exclusively on restaurant and hospitality operator beverage alcohol sales.
  • 'Going Green': Is it Practical for Clubs?
    Products, information, contacts and solutions on how to implement practices that are both eco-friendly and business-smart were all the rage at this years show.
  • New Gadgets from the Show Floor
    A round up of innovative new products from the 2008 National Restaurant Association hotel/motel show.

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