Executive Chef Daniel Pliska of the University Club of Missouri (C&RB, April 2008,) has lined up his club to host a series of themed dinners for the Central Missouri Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This year, an “Asian Food Summit” was held in November; next year, the focus will be on Latin American…
Short But Sweet Ideas
The Loews Hotels chain is now encouraging each of its properties to develop a “signature drink” that is made available to guests as a complimentary cocktail; for example, the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort now offers the Ventana Stargazer, made with Grey Goose L’Orange vodka, Grand Marnier, freshly squeezed orange juice, and Desert Pear, a monin…
Cooking Up Great Outdoor Events
For a club-wide barbecue, relaxing post-tournament meal, or just a la carte dining that’s been moved outside, a more causal atmosphere doesn’t mean the food has to be scaled back, too.