CAFÉ Update November 11, 2024

11 November 2024

Meet One Of The CAFÉ Keynoters

Our keynoter for the Deans and Directors Retreat is Chef Christopher Galarza, founder of Forward Dining Solutions LLC. Chef Galarza1

Here are his thoughts on “A Need for Change.”

"My keynote will address the urgent need for transformation in the hospitality industry, highlighting the critical role chefs and educators play in leading this change. It will challenge industry leaders to move beyond traditional practices and educational models, advocating for innovation as essential to the future of our industries and our environment. Drawing from my work with EcoChef, Forward Dining Solutions, and authoring of “Understanding the Green Industrial Revolution: An Interdisciplinary Look at the Hospitality Industry”, I will make the economic case for why sustainability is no longer a trend but rather a mandate by our guests and consumers."

CAFÉ is happy to have Chef Galarza as a keynoter for our 2025 conference

Mary Petersen
Executive Editor, Gold Medal Classroom
President, Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education

2025 CAFE Conference Info prices 2 2 small

SAVE THE DATE and Register Today! The conference registration links are now active, click here. Register early and receive a discount!!

Our hotel is The Westin in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hotel information and registration links are now active. For more information, click here.

2025 Calendar

Did you know that Pittsburgh has hidden "gems" throughout the city.

No, not "gems" as in precious stones, but unique places to eat, drink, see and do.

To learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer in the way these hidden gems visit www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-pittsburgh

2025 CAFE Award information will be available on our website soon!!

WHAT DO CAFÉ AWARDS MEAN?

Recognition of your forward-thinking and desire to enhance your development of the next generation of foodservice workers
Rewards to help you with your dedication to your profession
Sharing your thoughts and thinking regarding the challenges and the suggested solutions in our field of training

AWARDS ARE FOR:

Educator of the Year
Technology
Community Outreach
Entrepreneurship
Sustainability

Application deadline is April 1, 2025.

Stay Tuned! Award application information will be available on our website soon!

Educational Opportunity for You – Upcoming Webinar Alert

The National Pork Board has an upcoming Health & Nutrition Webinar, on November 21, 2024, for culinary instructors and nutritionists.

The subject of the webinar is:

Cultural Culinary Innovations—Transforming Ingredients for Sustainable Food Practices

For more information, click here.
To register for this webinar, click here.

CAFÉ TALKS PODCAST – SEASON 10

For a video peek of episode 96, click here.
To listen to the full podcast, click here.

For our complete lineup of podcast or to subscribe go to www.cafemeetingplace.com/cafe-podcasts

For video peeks of our launched episodes go to our Facebook page, cafemeetingplace

CAFÉ CONTACT INFORMATION

Mary Petersen, President, CAFÉ; Executive Editor, The Gold Medal Classroom
(410) 268-5542 (office)
(443) 994-8228 (cell)
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Lisa Parrish, Editor, The Gold Medal Classroom
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Mary Young, Administrative Assistant
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Paul Sorgule, Host, CAFETalks Podcast
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