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2023 Education Program

2023 Education Program

The education program for New England Food Show 2023 features two interactive areas on the show floor – Center Stage and Ed-Quarters.
The location is noted under each session title.

Please note that the program is sorted by day. Select the day(s) of interest below to see all programming available for that day.

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Restaurant Trends

Ed-Quarters |

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

With the recent upheaval of revenue streams, pricing, commodities and talent, having a consistent eye on the trends is critical. Join PHD Chris Muller as he makes sense of the current trends and ident ...

Chris Muller, Professor - FIU Chaplin School of Hositality & Tourism Management
The Future Now – Robotics in Your Restaurant

Ed-Quarters |

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

The new pandemic in the restaurant industry is the inability to staff your establishment with quality talent. More than ever we look to technology to help deliver a customer experience with little or ...

David M.S. Johnson, CEO - Dexai Robotic

Jim Livingston, VP Sales - Bear Robotocs
Building a Culture of Learning, Development, Advancement and Retention

Ed-Quarters |

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Industry statistics have shown that included in the 5 most important things restaurant workers look for in a new job is a company that has a culture of development and promotion opportunities. Learn ...

Jen Almeida, Director of Education - Massachusetts Restaurant Association

Christina Kelly, Chief Operations Officer - Train 321. LLC

Pat Hutchinson, Professor - Quinsigamond Community College

Samantha Clarke, Culinary Arts Instructor - Old Colony Regional Vocational High School
Culinary Demo – Carl Dooley

Center Stage |

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

Problem to Plate. Let's eat the invasive Green Crab. Join Top Chef Alum, Carl Dooley, in a creative cooking demonstration where we explore how you can solve ocean sustainability issues while enhancing ...

Alisha Lumea, Chief Marketing Officer - Wulf's Fish/CleanFish

Carl Dooley, Chef - Mooncusser Fish House
Let's Talk Womxn

Center Stage |

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Let’s Talk Womxn is a collaboration of woman restaurateurs to build combined economic power. It is an action led movement by women business owners as peers. Hear from this powerhouse panel from the ...

Denise Herrera, VP Food and Beverage - Burton's Grill/Red Heat Tavern

Kathi Turner, CFO - Turner's Seafoods

Karen Akunowicz, Chef/Owner - Fox & The Knife

Nancy Cushman, Co-Founder - Cushman Concepts

Nancy Matheson Burns, President/CEO - Dole & Bailey
Culinary Keynote - Chef Ming Tsai

Center Stage |

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Join Chef Ming Tsai, a James Beard & Emmy Award-Winning chef, philanthropist, T.V. personality, and entrepreneur for a Center Stage Culinary Keynote Demo. He is the creator of award-winning restaurant ...

Ming Tsai, Owner/Chef/Entreprenuer
Non Traditional Talent Recruitment

Ed-Quarters |

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Even before the pandemic, the great resignation was looming, and the gig economy was luring away talent from the Restaurant Industry. COVID merely accelerated the inevitability of a great lack of tale ...

Jen Almeida, Director of Education - Massachusetts Restaurant Association

Chaitra Sanders, Associate Director of Health Connector for Business - Massachusetts Health Connector

Keith Pabain, Founding Partner - Pabian Law

Ryan Brennan, Director of Youth Programs - ABCD Boston

Todd Angilly, Director of Workforce Development - Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Culinary Keynote - Tiffani Faison

Center Stage |

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join Chef and Restaurateur Tiffani Faison for a Center Stage Culinary Keynote Demo. She has made a name for herself nationwide for her dynamic personality, culinary prowess, and fierce work ethic. Und ...

Tiffani Faison, Owner/Chef - Big Heart Hospitality
Understanding and Leveraging Financials in Today’s Environment

Ed-Quarters |

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

The standard restaurant business model has changed, and the industry is still facing the challenges of inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and wage pressure. Join Chris Tocchio, Direc ...

Chris Tocchio, Director Strategy & Operations - RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design
Beverage Leadership Panel - The Future of Alcoholic Beverages

Center Stage |

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Join the leadership from Legacy Beverage Houses, Horizon Beverage, Martignetti Companies, and Ruby Wine as they discuss the key programs, trends, and products designed to make your beverage program su ...

Rhonda Kallman, Founder - Boston Harbor Distillery

Nicole Olivier, VP Sales - Martignetti Companies

Domenic Giammarco, VP On Premise Sales - Ruby Wines

Teodora Bakardzhieva, On-Premise Key Account Manager - Horizon Beverage
Managing The Physical and Mental Health Challenges to The Best Work Life Balance

Ed-Quarters |

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Session in Development.
Funding Your Restaurant Growth and Exit Strategy

Ed-Quarters |

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

When it comes to defining a strategy to fund and grow your concept most people leave out the design of a well-planned exit. This can be the difference between generational wealth and buying a job for ...

Alex Weis, President & Wealth Manager - Napier Financial

Anthony Ackil, CEO - Streetlight Ventures

Bill Clement, Managing Partner - Southcoast Financial Partners

Denise Herrera, VP Food and Beverage - Burton's Grill/Red Heat Tavern
Business Keynote - Ty Law

Center Stage |

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

This Business Keynote takes Ty Tuesdays to a new level. Meet Corvus Vodka Co-Owner and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer, Ty Law, to learn about his journey from football to business owner and why Ty is so p ...

Greg Hill, Radio Host - Greg Hill Show - WAEI

Ty Law, Co-Owner - Corvus Vodka
Optimization of Your Menu to Grow Your Business

Ed-Quarters |

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Addressing heightened consumer expectations, operational headwinds and the evolving mindset of today's workforce, restaurant consultant and chef, Ed Doyle of RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design, c ...

Ed Doyle, President - RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design
HR Keynote - A Taste of Opportunity

Center Stage |

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Join restaurant industry consultant Renee Guilbault as she provides an insider's guide to boosting your career, making your mark, and changing the food industry from within.

Renee Guilbault, Founder - Eassayer Food Consulting
Culinary Demo – Eric LeBlanc

Center Stage |

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Join Chef Eric LeBlanc, the Culinary Director of Burtons Bar & Grill and Red Heat Tavern Restaurant Group for an exciting chef demo. Chef Eric has participated in ABC’s The Taste and won both his Food ...

Erika Adams, Editor - Eater Boston

Eric LeBlanc, Executive Chef - Burton’s Grill and Bar
Multicultural Restaurant Panel

Center Stage |

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Boston is a city of incredibly diverse cultural dining options. Behind these options are deep-rooted cultures that have varying opportunities and challenges. Join us for a conversation of these divers ...

Alberto Vasallo, President and CEO - El Mundo Media

Hector Pina, Founder - Merengue Group

Nia Grace, Owner - Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen

Bob Wong, Owner - Kowloon
Know Your Worth

Ed-Quarters |

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Join 3 experts of the wellness and fitness industry as they discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and the impact it has on your overall being and career.

Hannah Donnelly, Producer & Correspondent - NBC10 Boston

Ashley Iwanicki, Founder/Owner - The Collective Studios

Christina Gallardo, Director of Marketing & Advertising - G2O Spa + Salon

Eliza Shirazi, Founder - Kick It
How Web3 is Changing the Landscape of Restaurants

Ed-Quarters |

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Starbucks and Chipotle, as well as many small independents have launched web3 initiatives to stay relevant to those who are looking for elevated forms of guest engagement. With technology giants makin ...

Chad Horn, Co-Founder/COO - Devour

Peter McManus, Vice President, Special Operations - Dolphin Entertainment
Butchery Demo – Kari Underly

Center Stage |

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Master Butcher Chef Kari Underly is back to help you identify cost effective beef options and butchery methods to enhance your menu and bottom line.

Sponsored by:

Kari Underly, Author/Master Butcher/Founder - Range Meat Academy
BMI Music Talent

Center Stage |

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

More details coming soon.
Social Media and Branding Bootcamp

Ed-Quarters |

11:45 PM – 12:30 PM

Social media, Influencer programs, and content are no longer buzzwords, they are part of the fabric that drives not only awareness but ROI into restaurants. In this bootcamp, you will hear from those ...

Maddy McCarthy, Account Coordinator and Social Media Specialist - IUC Boston

Amelia Gallagher, Marketing Manager - Lyons Group

Francesca Lombardo, Creative Marketing Director - Lombardo's Hospitality Group

Paige Harding, Content Creator and Social Media Specialist - @diningboston