Our very first CAFÉ Talks Podcast was launched on June 30, 2020 and to date we have produced 97 episodes and have had almost 19,000 unique downloads. Our host, Paul Sorgule has spearheaded this podcast and has done a wonderful job. He has interviewed some of the most influential people in education, culinary classrooms, the foodservice industry, leadership, innovation, culinary history, and management – there is something for everyone to relish and use. 

Have you thought about integrating the CAFÉ Talks Podcast into your student curriculum for an assignment? Have you thought "I really wish I could remember which podcast pertained to a certain subject?"

CAFÉ Mission: “To link the foodservice industry with the foodservice classroom.”

This is exactly what CAFÉ Talks Podcast strives to accomplish. Paul Sorgule, has created an organized chart that demonstrates where each interview might apply in your classrooms as assignments or a point of reference for faculty. 

Click here to download your copy of the chart.

We could not have produced this podcast series if it wasn't for our sponsors who we thank very much for their continued support of CAFÉ.

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.

We hope you can utilize this tool in your classrooms!

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

TOMORROW 12/10/2024 IS THE DEADLINE TO ENTER NMB CONTEST

THINK OUT OF THE CARTON WITH FRESH MANGO

The National Mango Board is offering two (2) full registrations to the 2025 CAFÉ Leadership Conference. 

All you have to do is:

• Send in an idea for how you would use or do use fresh mango in one of your classes.

• Write a paragraph explaining your idea and why it is or would be a perfect fit for that class.

• Include your name, school name, shipping address, phone number, and email address.

• Email your idea(s) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Mango Ideation” in the subject line.

• Deadline is December 10, 2024

• We'll be drawing two registrations by December 13, 2024 

• Two (2) winners will each receive one (1) full registration for the 2025 CAFÉ Leadership Conference, (Winners are responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses.)

• Contest is open to secondary and post-secondary foodservice instructors. 

• Everyone who enters (and lives in the United States) receives a thank you gift.

USE YOUR IMAGINATION ABOUT FRESH MANGO ON THE MENU

Visit our Mango Foodservice Hub to jumpstart your thinking and be inspired by a whole host of Mango Facts!

Click here to print a copy of these contest rules.

2025 CAFÉ AWARD INFORMATION

CAFÉ is excited to announce that the 2025 CAFÉ Awards information are now up on our website.

To view all awards go to cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards.

2025 Educator of the Year (Secondary & Postsecondary)

2025 Technology Award

2025 Community Outreach Award

2025 Entrepreneurship Award

2025 Green Award Information

2025 Student of the Year Award

If you know a fellow teacher that would be great for an award you can nominate them or it is ok to nominate yourself. Just remember you have to apply to win.

Previous applicants and winners are encourage to apply. 

Also, if you have a culinary/hospitality student that would like a wonderful opportunity, the Idaho Potato Commission will be offering their 3rd annual Student of the Year Award.