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Michael Atanasio: The Ideas Man

Michael Atanasio, FSD of the Month, February 2010, Overlook HospitalMichael Atanasio, manager of food and nutrition services at 525-bed Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J., often bounces from one topic to the next in the same breath. He begins with the launch of a new convenience store, which transitions into a recently started VIP service for new mothers, which leads to a community cooking show. To some it might sound like chaos, but Atanasio is a man with a plan and lots of ideas.—FSD of the Month, February 2010

 

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New York State of Mind

FoodService Director - What I Learned - Tracy Baker - Empire State Plaza - greenAfter an executive order that mandated "green" practices, the foodservice department at Empire State Plaza followed suit by implementing its own sustainable elements. Tracy Baker, director of marketing for Sodexo Corporate Services, which runs foodservice at Empire State Plaza, talks about the challenges  of meeting the green requirements.

This Magic Moment

Anthony Capozzoli, My Other Passion, Magic, Bank of AmericaAnthony Capozzoli, back of the house manager for Restaurant Associates at Bank of America in New York City, has practiced magic for 15 years. Here, he talks about his favortie tricks and how he feels about  people who try to figure them out.

Healthcare’s Future

FoodService Director - Free Advice - Susan Barraclough - Massachusetts General Hospital - HFMAt the HFM conference in Tucson, Susan Barraclough, director of food and nutrition services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, spoke about some of the topics she feels will be challenging operators in he future. Here, she talks about what healthcare operators need to prepare for.

Marcia Smith: Hometown Girl

Marcia Smith, Polk County Schools, Silver Plate 2009, FoodService Director, April 2009Marcia Smith is proof that you don't have to stray far from home to make a difference in the world.

NYC chefs compete in Big Apple Health Care Challenge

FEBRUARY 12—Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center took top place last night at the second annual Big Apple Health Care Culinary Challenge.

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