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10 ways FSDs can maximize an event experience

FoodService Director spoke to operators from across noncommercial foodservice to gather their top tips on getting the most out of conferences and events.

Operations

Operators at The Yard are ready for the Giants to play ball

The Giants created The Yard in March 2015 in part as a campaign tool for the larger Mission Rock Development Project, which passed the November ballot.

Advice Squad member Jim Korner suggests starting with evaluating your team members against the competencies they must possess in order to tailor the training. 

From pit-roasted whole hogs to smokehouse brisket, barbecue celebrates the time-honored techniques and traditions of regions from central Texas to Memphis.

Chef Larry Posen's "Streets of Chicago" station at University Center In Chicago remakes ethnic dishes, including Tikka Masala inspired by Little India.

Pests, pollen, weather, uneven ground and food safety risks are some of the issues that can make outdoor dining a challenge. But, the obstacles are worth overcoming.

The upgrades include a farm-to-table program at one of the park's restaurants and an on-site barbecue option at another.

Thrifty foodservice directors are churning out limited-time offers and events to provide more telling feedback on potential menu items.

Organic, scarred fruits and vegetables are found to have higher antioxidants, studies show.

Two FSDs, one from a large operation and another from a small one, share experience and advice from their own internal mentoring programs.

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