The 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show News

Get Ready for the 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show - Offering Solutions Through Education

Pizza and Barista Competitions, and the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum Await Thousands of Restaurant & Foodservice Professionals

NORWALK, Conn., July 2 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurant and foodservice industry professionals from throughout Florida will have the opportunity to gain ideas to boost their business, taste hundreds of new foods, see dozens of new products, watch cooking demonstrations, and gain valuable information during the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from September 5-7, 2008. Highlights include:

— The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum DELIVERING Fast and Furious 30 minute sessions to boost revenues, grow margins, build loyalty, minimize risk, and stay healthy in this challenging economy!

— The Expo Hall will host 650 exhibiting companies showcasing everything for the front and back of a restaurant and foodservice establishment with products ranging from equipment to gourmet foods.

— PMQ, Pizza Marketing Quarterly Magazine, will host the Orlando Pizza Show and hold the US Pizza Team Trials where dozens of dough-spinning pizza acrobats will compete for a spot on the 2009 U.S. Pizza Team (USPT).

— The 3rd annual Ultimate Barista Challenge(TM) hosted by Whole Cup Coffee Consulting will be the place where professional baristi will face challengers on the exhibition floor as they prepare their signature espresso beverages for a panel of discerning judges.

— World-Class Culinary Competitions, managed and organized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF)/Central Florida Chapter (CFC). Chefs will compete in the Florida Pastry Challenge; the R.L. Schreiber's Apprentice Super Challenge; the 10th Annual Culinary Super Challenge Team Competition; the Land O' Lakes Signature Recipe Competition; the Taste of Elegance Signature Pork Recipe Competition; and the Mushroom Signature Recipe Competition. Many of the award winning meals are served during the Chef's Table Luncheons, a four-course surprise lunch prepared by the participating chefs.

— Catering Magazine Symposium: This full day of education, networking and discussion, sponsored by Catering Magazine, will offer workshops for caterers looking to improve their operations, marketing, and service skills and find out about industry trends.

— The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association will host The 2008 FRLA Show Gala and Southern Wine and Spirits Party, where they will honor the Supplier of the Year on Friday September 5, 2008. Starting at 7:30 pm, step into the island tropics of the Margaritaville Casino at the world renowned Hard Rock Live in Universal CityWalk! Join leading hospitality VIP's for a night of networking, dancing and fun as FRLA embarks on the laid-back Margarita-ville lifestyle. For information contact: Shelly Siceloff, ssiceloff@frla.org or call 407-478-4555.

The 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will be held September 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The Show is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. For information on exhibiting or attending, call 800-641-9514 or visit http://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com.

SOURCE The 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

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