Author: Brooke Botwinick

10 Tips for Hosting A Successful Virtual Tasting

At this point, just about every type of event has been taken virtual! From trade shows to performances, conferences and everything in between, live-streaming and virtual platforms have kept people connected and entertained. At JGL Foodservice Consultants, we never want a client to feel they have to select a food service provider without tasting the […]

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Technology and Events in a Post-Pandemic World

Unique event venues such as Museums and Performing Arts Centers are well positioned to be leaders in the post-pandemic event industry. Throughout the pandemic, many cultural institutions have found creative ways to remain open, connect with constituents virtually, and utilize their resources in a variety of new ways. The staff that have been able to […]

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It’s Virtual Tasting Season!

When going through an RFP process during a global pandemic, how do you select a food service operator without tasting the food? JGL found an answer…you have a virtual tasting! Here are the 4 steps to how we hosted our very first virtual tasting! JGL worked with a client who is in the midst of […]

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The Café at Greenwich Library is not just good…it’s doing good!

  Just before the pandemic hit, JGL Foodservice Consultants managed an RFP process for café operations at the Greenwich Library. Before starting this process, the Library conducted a detailed survey to ensure there was a deep understanding of exactly what the community was looking for in a new café. The results were clear; a warm […]

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Sarasota Art Museum

Congratulations to our clients at the Sarasota Art Museum! JGL managed a vendor selection process for the Museum in 2019. Check out the link below from Edible Sarasota for more information about The Bistro! https://ediblesarasota.ediblecommunities.com/shop/bistro-sarasota-art-museum  

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“Excellent Zoo, Terrible Food Court”

Museums, Botanical Gardens and Performing Arts Centers have spent more than a decade changing the perception of what it means to dine on-site at a cultural institution; Flora Bar at the Met Breuer, Mitsitam at the Smithsonian and Verde at the Perez Art Museum Miami are all examples of how an on-site food service program […]

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JGL in the news!

A good read on industry insights into higher ed and re-openings: https://www.fermag.com/articles/college-and-university-dining-operations-retool-to-meet-safety-standards/

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Top 15 COVID-19 Defense Tools by JGL Foodservice Consultants

Top 15 COVID-19 Defense Tools by JGL Foodservice Consultants

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been an overwhelming amount of theoretical discussion surrounding how to create safe and effective plans for re-integration. Social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer and good hygiene have been the first and most obvious steps in fighting this war, but now it is time to end theoretical discussion and start […]

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Finding the New Normal in the Event Industry: How acting now can help your business in the future

JGL hosted a webinar on Friday, April 10, 2020 with a panel of experts to address how the event rental business is trending currently, what can be done now to help facilitate a positive sales process and what do catering and venue professionals need to be thinking about for the future. Panelists: • Jan DeMarzo, […]

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Fun Facts About 2019 and JGL!

This has been a very exciting year for JGL. In addition to having the opportunity to work with many new clients throughout 2019, JGL has…. 1. Added two new team members to the JGL family 2. Successfully placed a food truck concept into a Museum setting 3. Won the bid for consulting services for the […]

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