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Sophie’s San Juan
On April 18, Fifth Dining opened the third Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue, in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico. The first Saks to open in Puerto Rico, the event captured media attention and kicked off with a packed house following the launch. Menus developed by Chef Alex Reyes and Executive Chef...First Tennessee Park
Last week marked the return of baseball to historic Sulphur Dell, the former site of Nashville’s Negro League team and the location of the brand-new First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. The brand-new LEED Silver-certified park includes a 4,000 sq. ft. outfield bar serving frozen cocktails and creative pub...Transatlantic Food Swap
Chef Tery shows off the DC-inspired Old Bay fries and cheesesteaks on April 11 On April 11, our teams at RFK Stadium and the Stadium of Light swapped “fries for pies” to give fans of sister clubs DC United and Sunderland AFC—both Centerplate clients— a taste of the other team’s stadium...The Storm in Winnipeg
“The Storm” Cocktail and “Whiteout Chips” Centerplate’s team at the MTS Centre helped host the Winnipeg “Whiteout” as the Jets took on the Anaheim Ducks in an exciting and high-energy playoff bid for the NHL’s Stanley Cup. Our crew got behind the “Whiteout” theme with all-white uniforms and special menu items designed...Industry Honors Chef Stephan Blaser
Best Chefs in Louisiana, 2015 Chef Stephan Blaser, Executive Chef at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, was named among the Best Chefs in Louisiana 2015 by the American Culinary Federation, New Orleans Chapter. Steven Beattie, General Manager at the Stadium of Light, took home a coveted Cost Sector Catering 2015...Taste of North Fort Myers
The Everglades BBQ truck smoked the competition and rolled away with another honor at this weekend’s “Taste of North Fort Myers,” in the truck’s first-ever appearance at the event. Kudos to the team at Harborside Events Center for another great showing. ...
A Brand New Sophie’s
The new dining room at Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue Opens in Sarasota The second Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue opened this fall under the Fifth Dining Group. In an interview with Sarasota Magazine, Centerplate Restaurant Group President Michael Kaufman talked about the inspiration for Sophie’s, which...
Helen Baker Wins FSM Award
An account renewal, a Royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and exceeding revenue projections by more than 150%—all highlights in an award-winning year for Helen Baker, the Catering Services Director at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Helen’s work garnered her a coveted FSM Magazine “Sports...
Conventions Uncorked: Finding the Perfect Blend of Tactics and Strategy in Napa
This fall, Centerplate joined the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) in hosting a Convention Center Roundtable Forum in Napa, California. In keeping with key issues at the forefront of meeting planner interests, session topics focused on better understanding current technological developments and evolving trends in food and beverages. Leading industry experts, technology guru and...