For
the 60th year, the Louisiana Restaurant Association is proud to
bring you the largest, most comprehensive foodservice tradeshow in the Gulf
South: the Louisiana Foodservice & Hospitality EXPO. Why go? Keep reading…
8. GASCO.
Some events reach the status where acronyms are enough. Celebrating its 10th
year, surely the Great American Seafood Cook-Off has earned its due. Watch
chefs from across the country try to beat the King or Queen of Louisiana
Seafood, Cody Carroll of Hot Tails Restaurant, Saturday, August 3 in Hall J.
7. Make it a vacation.
Too often we forget that we live in a state where millions of people travel to
each year to experience a culture unlike any other. New Orleans is the
undisputed grande dame of tourism,
with more than 9 million visitors in 2012. Be in that number this year. While
you aren’t on the show floor, experience the city’s finest attractions and of
course, her many restaurants.
6. It’s a milestone.
This year, the EXPO turns 60, and like the old wine adage goes, age only makes
us better. We have some exciting and celebratory plans in store for our big
birthday. Be sure to attend the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, August 3, 10:45
a.m. in the lobby of Hall I for the surprise.
5. Shuttle Service.
This one is pretty self-explanatory. It’s August. It’s Louisiana. It’s hot. It
will probably rain at some point, leaving the concrete in front of the New
Orleans Morial Convention Center a steam bath to rival your favorite health
club’s. Let us bring you back and forth to your hotel. You’re welcome.
4. New products.
Every year the EXPO Department reaches out to the hottest new foodservice
companies. They travel to similar tradeshows across the country, bringing back
products for you. This year, the EXPO will feature 30+ new companies, ready to
impress.
3. Learning opportunities.
This won’t be boring, we promise. For the second consecutive year, we are
hosting the IDEA ZONE, with express presentations on topics that matter to you,
right now. Some are fun—wine pairings with different beef cuts. Some are more
fun—sparkling wine pairings. But many are informative and crucial to doing
business in today’s time—the Affordable Care Act is coming, y’all.
2. Action in the aisles.
Time and time again, we hear from EXPO attendees that one of the best things
about the show is catching up with old friends and business associates. The
restaurant business is a social one and we give you that opportunity to not
only get things done, but also swap news with your peers.
1. One-Stop Shopping.
Think of the biggest mall, selling only things useful to your business. Does it
hurt that there will also be lots of food to try and lots of alcoholic
beverages that need quality control volunteers? It’s a rough job, but someone
has to do it. Might as well be you, right?
So, what are you waiting for? Register now!
Great idea: a trip to Oak Alley Plantation! #LearnFromHistory
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